Things to Do in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital of the South — a sprawling city with world-class museums, a food scene driven by Southern tradition and global immigration, and historical significance from the Civil War through the Civil Rights movement.
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Quick Facts: Atlanta is the capital of Georgia, a major hub in the Southeast with easy airport access from anywhere in the US. Best time to visit: March–May and September–November when temps are mild.
The Big Attractions
Georgia Aquarium — The largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere. Whale sharks, beluga whales, manta rays, and a walk-through ocean tunnel. One of the best aquariums in the world.
World of Coca-Cola — The museum and experience center for Atlanta’s most famous export. Taste over 100 Coca-Cola products from around the world in the tasting room. The vault holding the secret formula is appropriately dramatic.
CNN Center — Studio tours of the CNN newsroom. Watch live broadcasts from the observation deck above the main newsroom floor.
Center for Civil and Human Rights — Powerful interactive museum covering the American Civil Rights movement and global human rights. The lunch counter simulation is intense and unforgettable.
History
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park — Free. MLK’s birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church (where he preached), and the King Center with his crypt. Ranger-led tours of the birth home are first-come-first-served.
Atlanta History Center — 33-acre complex with the Swan House (1928 mansion), Civil War exhibits, and the Centennial Olympic Games Museum.
Oakland Cemetery — A 48-acre Victorian garden cemetery founded in 1850. Walking tours cover Atlanta history from the Civil War to the present. Free self-guided tours; guided tours available.
Food
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q — The brisket and burnt ends are some of the best in the South.
Busy Bee Café — Soul food institution since 1947. Fried chicken that draws a line.
Buford Highway — Atlanta’s international food corridor. Vietnamese pho, Korean BBQ, Chinese dim sum, Mexican taquerias, Ethiopian injera — all within a few miles.
Ponce City Market — A massive mixed-use development in the old Sears building on the BeltLine. Food hall, shops, rooftop amusement park with Skyline Park.
The BeltLine
A 22-mile loop of former railroad corridors being converted into trails, parks, and transit. The Eastside Trail is the most developed section — a paved walkway connecting Ponce City Market to Inman Park through public art installations. Walking or biking the BeltLine is the best way to see real Atlanta.
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