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Atlanta

· Atlanta, GA

Why you should go…

Atlanta is Georgia's capital and the economic hub of the Southeast, home to attractions like the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and the Atlanta History Center, plus a wide range of neighborhoods, sports venues, and restaurants. It's the anchor city for most Georgia visitor itineraries.

  • #capital city
  • #museums
  • #sports
  • #southern food
  • #downtown

Good to know

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

  • Sightseeing
    Free Entry

    Cobb Travel & Tourism Welcome Center

    Free

    Cobb County's destination marketing office in the Cumberland/Galleria district, with visitor information on Marietta, Smyrna and the Truist Park area.

    Right next doorMore like this

  • Tours
    Quirky Fun

    ATL-Cruzers Electric Car & Segway Tours

    $25–$50

    Zip through downtown, Sweet Auburn and Atlanta's coolest neighborhoods on a guided electric car or Segway tour.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Date Night

    SkyView Atlanta

    Under $25

    A 20-story Ferris wheel with climate-controlled gondolas serving up sweeping skyline views over Centennial Park.

    0.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Theatre & Events
    Date Night

    State Farm Arena

    $25–$50

    Catch Atlanta Hawks basketball, select Atlanta Dream games and major concert tours at this downtown Atlanta arena.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    College Football Hall of Fame

    $25–$50

    A three-story wall of 700+ team helmets, interactive games and a 45-yard indoor field, heaven for football fans of any stripe.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • 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.

    1.0 mi awayMore like this