There's Fun Around Every Corner with These Attractions in Atlanta
Finding Fun in the A
Whether it’s a stop on your summer road trip or the destination itself, Atlanta is worth the visit. It’s here you’ll find festivals and nightclubs, museums and historical landmarks, sports games and golf courses, boutique shops and antique stores, and a whole lot more.
We’ve compiled this list of some of the best things to do in Atlanta to keep you, your friends, and your family entertained throughout your stay in the Empire City of the South.
Stroll Down Peachtree Street
Starting at the Five Points district in downtown Atlanta and stretching to the Buckhead district, Peachtree Street is one of Atlanta’s most famed thoroughfares. It contains Midtown Mile, a glitzy area positively packed with high-end boutiques.
You’ll also find historical attractions such as Fox Theatre (a theater crafted in Middle Eastern-style), the High Museum of Art, and the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum (dedicated to the author of “Gone With the Wind”). If you’d like a bite and a pint, there’s the Shakespeare Tavern, an honest to goodness British tavern in the heart of the Deep South’s biggest metropolis.
Visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
The 35 acres of property located on Auburn Avenue contains multiple exhibits of interest to those who want to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement. Arrive early at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site for a guided tour of King’s birth home before swinging over to the International World Peace Rose Garden.
The International Civil Rights Walk of Fame contains bronze castings of the feet of famous activists, while Ebenezer Baptist Church offers recordings of King’s sermons. Finally, Dr. and Mrs. King’s Tomb marks the final resting place of the man who made his mark on America.
Visit Wales before other tourists grab hold of this corner of the UK — you'll love exploring castle ruins and taking walks along the rocky coastline.
Scale Stone Mountain Park
For those outdoorsy folks looking for fun things to do in Atlanta, a visit to Stone Mountain Park is a must. Part kitschy Americana and part geographical wonder, Stone Mountain is a giant quartz dome that heaves up out of the ground just east of Atlanta. This brooding rocky monolith serves as home to Stone Mountain Park, a destination positively packed with family-friendly goodness.
Soar nearly 1,000 feet in the air on a gondola. Enjoy an amazing 18-hole miniature golf course. Until the end of February, fly down snow-covered slopes in giant, multi-person intertubes. Above all, though, enjoy the excellent view of Atlanta from this natural wonder.
