ATL Attractions

All of these attractions are in the relative heart of Atlanta, known as "ITP", or "Inside The Perimeter". Wonderful mountains, rivers, shops, museums, town squares, and more dot our home both ITP and OTP.

• Georgia Aquarium - Centennial Olympic Park

  • Immerse yourself in a huge aquarium with numerous exhibits that are great for all ages. Whale sharks, beluga whales, piranhas, penguins, oh my!

• National Center for Civil and Human Rights - Centennial Olympic Park

  • Ground yourself in the American story for civil rights and international examples of fights for liberation. Features an impactful exhibit simulating a diner sit-in protest.

• Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site - Sweet Auburn

  • Visit the birth home and memorial of MLK Jr., as well as a museum about his life, in an historic neighborhood.

• High Museum - Midtown

  • Explore modern, classic, and folk art exhibits. Currently exhibiting a Japanese sculptor/architect and the painter of First Lady Michelle Obama's official portrait.

• Atlanta Botanical Garden - on Eastern Beltline*

  • Enjoy relaxing, beautiful, fragrant, and extensive grounds full of plant species that will dazzle you. Try both the rain forest and desert environments inside, and be sure to see at least 100 orchids.

• Downtown Decatur

  • This city east of Atlanta and part of the metro area has great restaurants, shops, and local history. See the civil rights legend John Lewis's statue, enjoy Rebel Tea boba, and catch someone busking some great tunes all within a few blocks.

• World of Coke - Centennial Olympic Park

  • Drink as much and as many varieties of Coca-Cola as you can amidst memorabilia of the brand's long history.

• Center for Puppetry Arts - Midtown

  • Revel in the iconic characters of childhood and today, from The Muppets to Sesame Street, from international shadow puppetry to Dark Crystal. Learn about their creation, craft, and performance.

• Krog Street Tunnel - on Eastern Beltline*

  • Appreciate this tunnel as an endlessly spray-painted art gallery. Ever-changing, a walk through it shows a different side of Atlanta, and murals along its south side show more durable works.

• Ponce City Market - on Eastern Beltline*

  • Shop and enjoy a multi-faceted food hall in this restored Sears warehouse and show floor.

• Fernbank Museum

  • Learn the evolution of life amidst giant dinosaurs, among many other science exhibits, in this fun museum for all ages. Note that this is different from the Fernbank Science Center, which has a planetarium and telescope.

* Part of the Beltline path around Atlanta, a rails-to-trails project that connects our city. By renting a scooter or bike, you can visit several places in series.