ATL Must See & Off the Beaten Path
MUST SEE Sites
Atlanta is a major tourist destination, with something for absolutely everyone. Here are some of the things Atlanta is most known for and things that should not be missed
It is not exaggeration that the Georgia Aquarium is world class. See the famous whale sharks, and beluga whales.
2699 locals recommend
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWIt is not exaggeration that the Georgia Aquarium is world class. See the famous whale sharks, and beluga whales.
A small, but exceptional zoo. BONUS...one of the few places in the world to see Giant Pandas.
1175 locals recommend
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SEA small, but exceptional zoo. BONUS...one of the few places in the world to see Giant Pandas.
Atlanta is the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement...so a trip to the city must include MLK sites. You can see his childhood home, the famous Ebenezer Baptist Church where MKL gave some of his most influential speeches, and his final resting place.
981 locals recommend
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Ave NEAtlanta is the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement...so a trip to the city must include MLK sites. You can see his childhood home, the famous Ebenezer Baptist Church where MKL gave some of his most influential speeches, and his final resting place.
The 1996 Olympics were held in Atlanta. This wonderful urban park commemorates that event, and also includes other fun activities, such as SkyView Atlanta (the new jumbo ferris wheel).
82 locals recommend
Centennial Olympic Park station
Centennial Olympic Park Drive NorthwestThe 1996 Olympics were held in Atlanta. This wonderful urban park commemorates that event, and also includes other fun activities, such as SkyView Atlanta (the new jumbo ferris wheel).
Atlanta Off the Beaten Path
In addition to Atlanta's most frequented sites, the city is also home to a variety of lesser known, quirky, and interesting sites.
Doll's Head Trail
Doll's Head TrailVery quirky, almost creepy, art trail.
Once an obscure effort of an unknown author, has become an Atlanta tradition. See these little tiny doors all over Atlanta in the most surprising places.
18 locals recommend
Tiny Doors ATL
1380 Atlantic Drive NorthwestOnce an obscure effort of an unknown author, has become an Atlanta tradition. See these little tiny doors all over Atlanta in the most surprising places.
Most people don't realize you can do some tubing and rafting close to Atlanta. There are several outfitters, but generally you can find them by googling "Shoot the Hooch"...which comes from the Chattahoochee River. This is not white water, but still super fun in the summer.
29 locals recommend
Shoot the Hooch
Most people don't realize you can do some tubing and rafting close to Atlanta. There are several outfitters, but generally you can find them by googling "Shoot the Hooch"...which comes from the Chattahoochee River. This is not white water, but still super fun in the summer.