Atlanta, GA

Travel Guide
Atlanta featuring heritage architecture and a house
Once the home to Martin Luther King Jr. and the 1996 Olympic Games, Georgia’s capital is full of history, culture and fun for the entire family.

The South is known for its charm. Atlanta is no exception. Visit Georgia’s capital city for its variety of museums, nature and amusement parks, charming neighborhoods and notable historic landmarks.

Transport yourself to outer space in Fernbank Science Center’s planetarium and observatory. Understand the natural world through hands-on exhibits including a waterfall hologram at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Tour historic homes, gardens and Civil War relics in the Atlanta History Center. Learn about one of America’s most iconic brands at the World of Coca-Cola museum.

Meet over 120,000 sea creatures, ranging from massive whales to tropical fish, at the Georgia Aquarium. Zoo Atlanta has exotic animals from all parts of the world.

See journalists in action at downtown’s CNN Center, home of one of the world’s largest news networks. Watch a performance or show at the lavish 1920s-style Fox Theatre.

Explore Atlanta’s many parks. Walk past water gardens and the Fountain of Rings in Centennial Olympic Park, home of the 1996 Summer Olympics. Find walking paths, a lake, sports facilities and picnic areas in the centrally located Piedmont Park. Entertainment meets wilderness in Stone Mountain Park, a sprawling area surrounding a huge piece of exposed granite.

Learn about famous past Atlanta residents. At the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, see the humble birthplace and final resting place of one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement. In a small apartment building in Midtown, visit Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, where the author of Gone with the Wind wrote her famous novel.

Get cool and experience thrills at Six Flags White Water. Slide, splash and swim through the popular waterpark in Marietta, Georgia. Daredevils of all ages love Six Flags Over Georgia, a sprawling theme park in Austell with over a dozen roller coasters, water slides and other rides.

Explore Atlanta’s many neighborhoods. Outside of Downtown, discover a quirky side of the city in the musical hub of Little Five Points.

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Where to stay in Atlanta

Hilton Atlanta
Hilton Atlanta
4 out of 5
255 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA
The price is $103 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
$103
per night
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast, and WiFi. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in ...
7/10 Good! (2,770 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023

Hilton Atlanta
The Georgian Terrace Hotel
The Georgian Terrace Hotel
4 out of 5
659 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
The price is $175 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$175
per night
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, a free area shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,703 reviews)
Great hotel, great service, will be back!!!
"This hotel was fabulous! We got there late due to traffic in Atlanta and Fajan (the lady at the front desk) was so accommodating to us and our three children. She saw we had only booked a room with two queen beds so she upgraded us to a three bedroom suite. It was so perfect and the kids couldn’t ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023

The Georgian Terrace Hotel
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
4 out of 5
210 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA
The price is $159 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
$159
per night
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,622 reviews)
"There was clothing found in our room when we arrived. And the television was not working. After 3 hours of waiting, maintenance fixed the issue with the TV"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2023

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
4 out of 5
265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,424 reviews)
"Great Atlanta location! Wonderful hotel!"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023

Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
4 out of 5
265 Peachtree Center Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Atlanta. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,322 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly, helpful, and professional"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023

Atlanta Marriott Marquis
The Georgian Terrace Hotel
The Georgian Terrace Hotel
4 out of 5
659 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, a free area shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,703 reviews)
Great hotel, great service, will be back!!!
"This hotel was fabulous! We got there late due to traffic in Atlanta and Fajan (the lady at the front desk) was so accommodating to us and our three children. She saw we had only booked a room with two queen beds so she upgraded us to a three bedroom suite. It was so perfect and the kids couldn’t ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023

The Georgian Terrace Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Getting around Atlanta

Renting a car is the best way to explore Atlanta, although traffic can be heavy. Take public transportation instead and you will still be able to get almost everywhere in the city, though it will take a bit longer. The MARTA rapid rail and bus networks cover all the most popular places for visitors. MARTA trains are faster and more frequent than the buses, but some areas of the city don’t have a station. Visit the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority website. Browse Atlanta rental cars.

Best time to visit

Visit Atlanta in the spring, between March and May, if you can. This is when temperatures are at their most pleasant, and there are lots of outdoor festivals and cultural events to look forward to. Coming to the city in spring also means avoiding the sweltering summer, when room prices have a tendency to climb as high as the temperatures. The city’s hottest month is July, with highs of 90 F (32 C).

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