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Things to do in Atlanta

1. Georgia Aquarium

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

Dwayne K.Dwayne Kilbourne: Get there early and take your time through the visits... with so much to see and experience, there's no need to rush!

2. Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta

7.8
215 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
Theme Restaurant · Downtown Atlanta · 134 tips and reviews

Dwayne K.Dwayne Kilbourne: Great eating spot and people watching spot... and it's just a few blocks walk from the Aquarium, etc.!

3. Perimeter Mall

8.3
4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE (btwn Perimeter Ctr W & Hammond Dr), Dunwoody, GA
Shopping Mall · Perimeter Center · 123 tips and reviews

Dwayne K.Dwayne Kilbourne: Use the convenient MARTA station to go into the city before or after some shopping!

World of Coca-Cola is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

4. World of Coca-Cola

8.4
121 Baker St NW (at Pemberton Pl), Atlanta, GA
Museum · Downtown Atlanta · 533 tips and reviews
Center for Puppetry Arts is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

5. Center for Puppetry Arts

8.9
1404 Spring St NW (at 18th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Museum · Midtown · 47 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Midtown's Center for Puppetry Arts features shows, puppet-making and tours. Adult shows complement the children's performances.

Atlanta Botanical Garden is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

6. Atlanta Botanical Garden

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

AtlantaAtlanta: Don't miss the Dinosaur Garden, Soggy Bog and the Singing Stone at Rocky Pointe

The Children's Museum of Atlanta is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

7. The Children's Museum of Atlanta

8.2
275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW (Baker Street), Atlanta, GA
Museum · Downtown Atlanta · 41 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Draw, dig, and paint to your heart's content and learn what you love to do the most!

Centennial Olympic Park is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

8. Centennial Olympic Park

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

AtlantaAtlanta: Wednesday WindDown is a free concert series every Wednesday from 5:30-8 p.m. at Centennial Park during the summer months. Read more.

Lenox Square is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

9. Lenox Square

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

AtlantaAtlanta: Lenox Square has nearly 250 specialty stores - shops like Anthropologie, BCBG, Bobby Jones, Burberry, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Cartier, David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, Kiehl's.

Piedmont Park is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

10. Piedmont Park

9.5
400 Park Dr NE (Piedmont Ave. NE), Atlanta, GA
Park · Piedmont Park · 297 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Piedmont Park is beautiful any time of year, but during the summer, check out "Screen on the Green," a showing of old movies.

11. Little Five Points

Atlanta, GA
Neighborhood · 57 tips and reviews

ChevroletChevrolet: A bohemian hangout with a rich mix of art, theater, and shopping, it has been the epicenter of all things alternative for years. Make sure to check out Star Community Bar--they have an Elvis shrine!

Zoo Atlanta is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

12. Zoo Atlanta

8.8
800 Cherokee Ave SE (at Grant Park), Atlanta, GA
Zoo · Grant Park · 160 tips and reviews

Carol M.Carol Morgan: Fall is a great time to visit the zoo - the animals love the cooler days and are frisky.

Underground Atlanta is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

13. Underground Atlanta

5.0
50 Upper Alabama St #007, Atlanta, GA
Shopping Mall · Five Points District · 89 tips and reviews
Georgia State Capitol is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

14. Georgia State Capitol

206 Washington St SW (at Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW), Atlanta, GA
Capitol Building · South Downtown · 23 tips and reviews

15. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta

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

AtlantaAtlanta: LEGOLAND has something for every family member, and dozens of things to enjoy together.

Piedmont Park Orange Playground is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

16. Piedmont Park Orange Playground

7.0
Atlanta, GA
Playground · Piedmont Park · 4 tips and reviews
HippoHopp Atlanta is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

17. HippoHopp Atlanta

7.9
1936 Briarwood Ct NE, Brookhaven, GA
Amusement Park · 13 tips and reviews
Garden Hills Playground is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

18. Garden Hills Playground

Atlanta, GA
Playground · Garden Hills · No tips or reviews
Shady Valley Park is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

19. Shady Valley Park

7.8
2720 Shady Valley Dr, Atlanta, GA
Playground · Buckhead · 3 tips and reviews
Little Nancy Creek Park is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

20. Little Nancy Creek Park

8.6
4012 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE (Winall Down Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Playground · North Buckhead · 11 tips and reviews
Ashford Park is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

21. Ashford Park

8.3
2980 Redding Rd NE (Caldwell Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Playground · 8 tips and reviews
Monkey Joe's is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

22. Monkey Joe's

LaVista Road, Tucker, GA
Playground · 2 tips and reviews

23. Ten Pin Alley

261 19th St NW Ste 1200 (at Atlantic Station), Atlanta, GA
Bowling Alley · Atlantic Station · 7 tips and reviews
The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

24. The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View

7.6
210 Peachtree St NW (top of Westin Peachtree Plaza), Atlanta, GA
Hotel Bar · Downtown Atlanta · 156 tips and reviews
Virginia-Highland Neighborhood is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

25. Virginia-Highland Neighborhood

Atlanta, GA
Neighborhood · 27 tips and reviews
Chastain Park is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

26. Chastain Park

8.8
Atlanta, GA
Park · 19 tips and reviews
Blue Heron Nature Preserve is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

27. Blue Heron Nature Preserve

7.7
4055 Roswell Rd NE (at Lakemoore Dr NE), Atlanta, GA
Nature Preserve · North Buckhead · 1 tip
Brookhaven Park is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

28. Brookhaven Park

4158 Peachtree Rd. (Osborne Rd.), Atlanta, GA
Field · 6 tips and reviews
Peachtree Hills Park is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

29. Peachtree Hills Park

7.4
308 Peachtree Hills Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Park · Peachtree Hills · 3 tips and reviews
Marietta Square is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

30. Marietta Square

9.3
4 Depot St NE (Roswell Rd/Powder Springs Rd), Marietta, GA
Plaza · Downtown Marietta · 82 tips and reviews
Trader Joe's is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

31. Trader Joe's

9.1
931 Monroe Dr NE (at 8th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Grocery Store · Midtown · 93 tips and reviews
Highland Row Antiques is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

32. Highland Row Antiques

8.6
628 N Highland Ave NE (North Ave), Atlanta, GA
Antique Store · Poncey-Highland · 4 tips and reviews
Whitewater Creek is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

33. Whitewater Creek

4058 Whitewater Creek Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Park · Buckhead · 3 tips and reviews
Morgan Falls Overlook Park is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

34. Morgan Falls Overlook Park

9.0
200 Morgan Falls Rd, Sandy Springs, GA
Park · 42 tips and reviews
Buckhead Thriftique is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

35. Buckhead Thriftique

6.1
Atlanta, GA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Lindbergh - Morosgo · 2 tips and reviews

36. B&R Thrift Store

6650 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA
Vintage and Thrift Store · 13 tips and reviews

Keren Charles @TwoStylishKaysKeren Charles @TwoStylishKays: Become of a fan of their facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/brthriftstore) to get their latest coupons.

37. Psycho Sisters Consignment & General Junk Shop

Atlanta, GA
Flea Market · No tips or reviews

38. Atlantic Station

8.7
17th St NW (Market St NW), Atlanta, GA
Shopping Plaza · Atlantic Station · 137 tips and reviews

ChilliChilli: This is my spot. gr8 for shopping AND eating. My two favorite things!

39. Atlantic Station

8.7
17th St NW (Market St NW), Atlanta, GA
Shopping Plaza · Atlantic Station · 137 tips and reviews

Tye W.Tye W: Great shopping and food! Must check out screen on the green in the summer season

40. Atlantic Station

8.7
17th St NW (Market St NW), Atlanta, GA
Shopping Plaza · Atlantic Station · 137 tips and reviews

Michael E.Michael Erickson: Park under Dillard's and walk through to get outside. You'll be reminded how cool a department store is.

Atlantic Station is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

41. Atlantic Station

8.7
17th St NW (Market St NW), Atlanta, GA
Shopping Plaza · Atlantic Station · 137 tips and reviews

Jennifer Kjellgren ~.Jennifer Kjellgren ~ Nest Realty Atlanta: Lake Hylia: A 3-acre lake in the center of the "Commons" at Atlantic Station, this lake provides gorgeous scenery with bridges and walking paths surrounding it.

Taylor Orchards is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

42. Taylor Orchards

1665 E Fall Line Fwy, Reynolds, GA
Vineyard · 2 tips and reviews
Chattahoochee National Recreation Area is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

43. Chattahoochee National Recreation Area

9.0
3460 Cobb Pkwy, Atlanta, GA
Hiking Trail · 15 tips and reviews
Cochran Shoals - Chattahoochee River is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

44. Cochran Shoals - Chattahoochee River

9.0
Eugene Gunby Rd (Interstate N Pkwy), Atlanta, GA
Park · 32 tips and reviews
Johnson Ferry Chattahoochee Park is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

45. Johnson Ferry Chattahoochee Park

Columns Dr, Marietta, GA
Hiking Trail · East Cobb · 2 tips and reviews
Sweetwater Creek State Park is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

46. Sweetwater Creek State Park

9.5
1750 Mount Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA
State or Provincial Park · 43 tips and reviews
Chattahoochee Coffee Company - RIVERSIDE is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

47. Chattahoochee Coffee Company - RIVERSIDE

9.1
6640 Akers Mill Rd SE, Atlanta, GA
Coffee Shop · 60 tips and reviews

48. Virginia Hill-Beltline Bridge

600 Virginia Ave NE (Beltline Rail Trail), Atlanta, GA
Bridge · Virginia Highland · No tips or reviews
Grant Park is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

49. Grant Park

9.2
537 Park Ave SE (at Hansell St SE), Atlanta, GA
Park · Grant Park · 49 tips and reviews
Laurel Park is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

50. Laurel Park

7.4
151 Manning Rd SW (Whitlock Ave SW), Marietta, GA
Park · 11 tips and reviews

51. Laurel Park

7.4
151 Manning Rd SW (Whitlock Ave SW), Marietta, GA
Park · 11 tips and reviews

Micah P.Micah Pope: Directions are wrong! Put in the physical address to locate the park if you are not familiar with the Marietta area or park. 151 Manning Rd SW. GPS will take you right to it.

Kid 2 Kid is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

52. Kid 2 Kid

6.7
2953 Cobb Pkwy NW # 3-5 (at Mack Dobbs Rd.), Kennesaw, GA
Children's Clothing Store · 5 tips and reviews
Forsyth Fabrics is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

53. Forsyth Fabrics

7.8
810 Huff Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Design Studio · Northwest Atlanta · 3 tips and reviews
Gail K Fabrics is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

54. Gail K Fabrics

7.2
2216 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Arts and Crafts Store · 9 tips and reviews
Millennium Gate is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

55. Millennium Gate

8.7
395 17th St NW, Atlanta, GA
Monument · Atlantic Station · 11 tips and reviews
Atlantic Station Pond is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

56. Atlantic Station Pond

7.4
17th ST (Between State Street And McCaslin), Atlanta, GA
Lake · Atlantic Station · 7 tips and reviews
Doggie Walk is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

57. Doggie Walk

Atlanta, GA
Dog Park · Atlantic Station · 2 tips and reviews
Atlantic Station Dog Park is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

58. Atlantic Station Dog Park

6.3
State Street (17th Street), Atlanta, GA
Dog Park · Atlantic Station · 3 tips and reviews
1/2 Street Artists Market is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

59. 1/2 Street Artists Market

17th St NW, Atlanta, GA
Arts and Crafts Store · Atlantic Station · No tips or reviews
Old Fourth Ward is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

60. Old Fourth Ward

Atlanta, GA
Neighborhood · 20 tips and reviews
Krog Street Tunnel is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

61. Krog Street Tunnel

7.9
Krog St SE (btw Wylie St SE & Decatur St SE), Atlanta, GA
Tunnel · Cabbagetown · 24 tips and reviews
Inman Park Neighborhood is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

62. Inman Park Neighborhood

Atlanta, GA
Neighborhood · 15 tips and reviews
Veni Vidi Vici is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

63. Veni Vidi Vici

41 14th St NE (btw W. Peachtree and Spring St.), Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Midtown · 26 tips and reviews
Midtown is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

64. Midtown

Atlanta, GA
Neighborhood · 27 tips and reviews
Spooky-Ass Woods is one of Things to do in Atlanta.

65. Spooky-Ass Woods

Marietta, GA
Lake · 3 tips and reviews