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Atlanta for the Holidays

Atlanta for the Holidays

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Created by Atlanta • Updated On: December 6, 2012

Atlanta is a city to be enjoyed year-round, but it really comes to life during the holiday season. Grab friends and family and head to the attractions below to enjoy this magical time of the year.

Lenox Square is one of Atlanta for the Holidays.

1. Lenox Square

8.4
3393 Peachtree Rd NE (at Lenox Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Shopping Mall · Lenox · 249 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Duck under the 170-foot tent and ride the Pink Pig, an Atlanta tradition for over 50 years.

The St. Regis Atlanta is one of Atlanta for the Holidays.

2. The St. Regis Atlanta

9.2
Eighty-Eight West Paces Ferry Road (at Paces Ferry Pl NW), Atlanta, GA
Hotel · Buckhead · 41 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Enjoy a spot of Children's Tea with Santa, a chance for the little ones to share wishes and dreams with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Georgia Aquarium is one of Atlanta for the Holidays.

3. Georgia Aquarium

9.1
225 Baker St NW (at Luckie St NW), Atlanta, GA
Aquarium · Downtown Atlanta · 625 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Check out SCUBA Claus, Atlanta's beloved underwater Santa.

Atlanta Botanical Garden is one of Atlanta for the Holidays.

4. Atlanta Botanical Garden

9.3
1345 Piedmont Ave NE (at The Prado NE), Atlanta, GA
Botanical Garden · Piedmont Park · 156 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: The lights are brighter and the characters more plentiful every year at Garden Lights, Holiday Nights.

Stone Mountain Park is one of Atlanta for the Holidays.

5. Stone Mountain Park

9.0
1000 Robert E. Lee Dr., Stone Mountain, GA
Amusement Park · 287 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Climb on the Singalong Christmas Train and enjoy the Crossroads Christmas Parade at Stone Mountain Christmas.

Centennial Olympic Park is one of Atlanta for the Holidays.

6. Centennial Olympic Park

9.2
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW (Marietta St), Atlanta, GA
Park · Downtown Atlanta · 211 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Enjoy an hour and a half of ice skating in the heart of downtown Atlanta.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta is one of Atlanta for the Holidays.

7. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta

6.6
3500 Peachtree Rd NE (Lenox Rd), Atlanta, GA
Toy Store · North Buckhead · 70 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Holly Jolly Holidays features prizes, a Santa takeover in MINILAND and holiday-inspired ornament builds.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History is one of Atlanta for the Holidays.

8. Fernbank Museum of Natural History

8.6
767 Clifton Rd NE (Ponce de Leon Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Science Museum · Eastside · 79 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Winter Wonderland features displays to honor Christmas, Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights and others.

Center for Puppetry Arts is one of Atlanta for the Holidays.

9. Center for Puppetry Arts

9.0
1404 Spring St NW (at 18th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Museum · Midtown · 47 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Catch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a show based on the classic television special.

World of Coca-Cola is one of Atlanta for the Holidays.

10. World of Coca-Cola

8.5
121 Baker St NW (at Pemberton Pl), Atlanta, GA
Museum · Downtown Atlanta · 533 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Take a photo with the giant holiday ornaments, get a photo with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear, and have a swig of Gingerbread Coke.