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McDonough

5 Griffin Street · McDonough, GA

Why you should go…

The McDonough Hospitality and Tourism Board is a nonprofit contracted by the City of McDonough, Georgia, and funded through hotel-motel tax revenue, to promote the city's history, events, lodging and downtown businesses. It runs the Visit McDonough program from an office on Griffin Street near the city's historic downtown square. The board highlights McDonough's Main Street district, local restaurants and shops, and seasonal community events.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to McDonough, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Local Gem

    Delta Flight Museum

    Under $25

    Walk through the first Boeing 747-400 ever built and meet the employee-bought Spirit of Delta in historic hangars by the airport.

    21 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Zoo Atlanta

    $25–$50

    Gorillas, giant pandas' famous former home and a world-class African savanna, all inside historic Grant Park.

    24 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Decatur

    Free

    A walkable historic town just east of Atlanta known for its restaurants, festivals, and downtown square.

    24 mi awayMore like this

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie favorite

    Krog Street Market

    Free

    Inman Park's 1920s stove-works food hall, ramen to barbecue, steps from the BeltLine and the mural-covered Krog Street Tunnel.

    25 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

    Free

    Walk the Sweet Auburn blocks where Dr. King was born, preached and now rests, one of America's most moving free experiences.

    25 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Atlanta

    Free

    Georgia's capital and largest city, a major hub for museums, sports, and Southern food.

    25 mi awayMore like this