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Fox Theatre
As featured in 3 days in Atlanta
Fox Theatre
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Ranked #1 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 408 reviews
Owner description: Recently restored to its original gilded look of the 1920s, the Fox Theatre features "Mighty Mo," a classic Moller organ with... more » Owner description: Recently restored to its original gilded look of the 1920s, the Fox Theatre features "Mighty Mo," a classic Moller organ with over 3,600 pipes. The lavish theatre currently hosts Broadway musicals, comedy shows and dance companies throughout the year. « less
Attraction type  Theatres; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
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Ranked #2 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 206 reviews
Owner description: Start at the visitor center and then work your way around the three main sites in this historic park: the home in which the... more » Owner description: Start at the visitor center and then work your way around the three main sites in this historic park: the home in which the leader of the Civil Rights movement in America was born, the church where he preached and the memorial site where he is buried. A major Atlanta attraction, the park draws some 500,000 visitors each year. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
East Lake Golf Club
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East Lake Golf Club
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Ranked #3 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  5.1 miles from city centre
Dialogue in the Dark
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Ranked #4 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 72 reviews
Owner description: Visitors are led by blind or visually impaired guides through a specially constructed and totally darkened Exhibition, in... more » Owner description: Visitors are led by blind or visually impaired guides through a specially constructed and totally darkened Exhibition, in which sounds, wind, temperatures, and textures covey the characteristics of common daily environments such as a park or cityscape.In the dark, these environments take on a whole new dimension. Visitors must rely on the guides for security and orientation in this world without pictures. Relying also on their other senses, visitors learn to “see” in an entirely new way. Their experience leads to reflection: social borders are reduced and ignorance gets changed into openness and respect. « less
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  3.1 miles from city centre
Oakland Cemetery
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Oakland Cemetery
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Ranked #5 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 125 reviews
Owner description: This historical park is the final resting place for many Civil War soldiers, golfing legend Bobby Jones, and "Gone With the... more » Owner description: This historical park is the final resting place for many Civil War soldiers, golfing legend Bobby Jones, and "Gone With the Wind" author Margaret Mitchell. In 2003, the cemetery began a 5-year, $15 million restoration project. « less
Attraction type  Cemeteries; Mysterious Sites
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Piedmont Park
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Piedmont Park
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Ranked #6 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 148 reviews
This 185-acre park, home to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and to summer festivals, is also popular with joggers.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.9 miles from city centre
Atlanta Botanical Garden
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Atlanta Botanical Garden
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Ranked #7 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 232 reviews
Owner description: Step into a world of magic and serenity at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, where new additions like the Fuqua Orchid Center... more » Owner description: Step into a world of magic and serenity at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, where new additions like the Fuqua Orchid Center treat visitors to a rare collection of high-elevation orchids never before grown in the southeast. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  3.0 miles from city centre
Michael C. Carlos Museum
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Michael C. Carlos Museum
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Ranked #8 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
This 45,000-square-foot museum on the campus of Emory University is the largest natural history museum in the Southeast.
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; Art Museums
Distance  4.8 miles from city centre
Atlanta History Center
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Atlanta History Center
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Ranked #9 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 137 reviews
Owner description: The Atlanta History Museum is located at the Atlanta History Center. The Atlanta History Center also features the Swan House... more » Owner description: The Atlanta History Museum is located at the Atlanta History Center. The Atlanta History Center also features the Swan House mansion, Tullie Smith farm, the Margaret Mitchell House, the Centennial Olympic Games Museum, and five permanent exhibitions. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Gardens
Distance  6.5 miles from city centre
SweetWater Brewery
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SweetWater Brewery
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Ranked #10 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 71 reviews

When visiting Atlanta, one should definitely take time to visit SweetWater Brewery in Midtown. First and foremost, SweetWater is not a bar, but they offer one of the best happy... more »

Attraction type  Factory Tours
Distance  4.2 miles from city centre
Georgia Aquarium
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Georgia Aquarium
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Ranked #11 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 1,698 reviews

The Georgia Aquarium is the largest in the world with over 8 million gallons of water and more animals than any other Aquarium!  Located in downtown Atlanta, this Aquarium always... more »

Attraction type  Aquariums; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Turner Field
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Turner Field
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Ranked #12 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 247 reviews
Owner description: This Major League ballpark is home to the Atlanta Braves. Before catching a game, fans can check out the Braves Museum and... more » Owner description: This Major League ballpark is home to the Atlanta Braves. Before catching a game, fans can check out the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame, featuring Hank Aaron's record-breaking, 715th home run ball. « less
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Chastain Park Amphitheater
As featured in 3 days in Atlanta
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Ranked #13 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 80 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  9.0 miles from city centre
Lasershow Spectacular at Stone Mountain Park
As featured in 3 days in Atlanta
Lasershow Spectacular at Stone Mountain Park
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Ranked #14 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 109 reviews
Attraction type  Other
Distance  14.7 miles from city centre
The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
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The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
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Ranked #15 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 56 reviews
Owner description: The home of the Atlanta Shakespeare Company, the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse on Peachtree Street has an enchanting history... more » Owner description: The home of the Atlanta Shakespeare Company, the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse on Peachtree Street has an enchanting history and a prime location in downtown Atlanta. We are a professional theatre with food and drinks available before each performance (and don't forget the apple crisp at intermission!) « less
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
High Museum of Art
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High Museum of Art
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Ranked #16 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 197 reviews
Owner description: This stunning, porcelain-enameled building was designed by famed architect Richard Meier and is rivaled only by the art... more » Owner description: This stunning, porcelain-enameled building was designed by famed architect Richard Meier and is rivaled only by the art inside. Featuring American, European and African art, as well as decorative art and photography, the High Museum boasts a permanent collection of over 11,000 pieces, many of which can be viewed from different levels of the four-story, glass atrium. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  2.9 miles from city centre
Variety Playhouse
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Ranked #17 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  2.5 miles from city centre
Carter Center
As featured in 3 days in Atlanta
Carter Center
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Ranked #18 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Museum honoring former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
Philips Arena
As featured in 3 days in Atlanta
Philips Arena
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Ranked #19 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 116 reviews
Owner description: Philips Arena, named for founding partner Philips Electronics and home of the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers, NBA’s Atlanta Hawks... more » Owner description: Philips Arena, named for founding partner Philips Electronics and home of the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers, NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and WNBA's Atlanta Dream, has hosted many top tours and events including: U2, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Chesney, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney On Ice, Harlem Globetrotters, Sesame Street Live and so many more! « less
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Centennial Olympic Park
As featured in 3 days in Atlanta and 2 other guides
Centennial Olympic Park
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Ranked #20 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 308 reviews
Owner description: Built for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, this public park offers weekly free concerts, a dancing water fountain for the kids... more » Owner description: Built for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, this public park offers weekly free concerts, a dancing water fountain for the kids and a memorial quilt in remembrance of the victims of the 1996 Olympic bombing. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Historic Sites
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
The Tabernacle
As featured in 3 days in Atlanta and 2 other guides
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Ranked #21 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Concerts
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Georgia Dome
As featured in 3 days in Atlanta and 2 other guides
Georgia Dome
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Ranked #22 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 81 reviews
This stadium is home to the Atlanta Falcons football team.
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
The King Center
As featured in 3 days in Atlanta and 2 other guides
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Ranked #23 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Virginia-Highland
As featured in 3 days in Atlanta and 2 other guides
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Ranked #24 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: This Atlanta neighborhood is filled with boutiques and fine restaurants and is lined with picturesque boulevards and... more » Owner description: This Atlanta neighborhood is filled with boutiques and fine restaurants and is lined with picturesque boulevards and cottages. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  3.2 miles from city centre
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
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Fernbank Museum of Natural History
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Ranked #25 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 134 reviews
Owner description: At Fernbank Museum of Natural History, visitors explore world cultures, nature, live animals, the prehistoric Earth, and... more » Owner description: At Fernbank Museum of Natural History, visitors explore world cultures, nature, live animals, the prehistoric Earth, and hands-on science through dynamic exhibitions, programs and IMAX® films. Come face to face with the world’s largest dinosaurs, explore the development of life on Earth through Georgia's modern landscapes, connect with cultures from around the world, and engage in learning through a variety of hands-on programs, including live animal encounters, family programming days, Weekends in the Naturalist Center, summer camps and more. Children can't get enough of the immersive 7,000-square-foot children’s exhibition “Fernbank NatureQuest,” where they journey through ecosystems filled with hands-on discovery, learning and exploration, while adults can't wait to return on Friday nights for Martinis & IMAX where they take in an incredible atmosphere, music, dancing, dinner, drinks and IMAX films.The Museum also offers several special exhibitions throughout the year, and correlates field trips to education standards for schools seeking a memorable learning adventure! « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums
Distance  4.0 miles from city centre
Emory University
As featured in 3 days in Atlanta and 2 other guides
Emory University
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Ranked #26 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  4.3 miles from city centre
Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
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Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
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Ranked #27 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Owner description: The Carter Presidential Library and Museum re-opens October 1, 2009 as an all-new,state-of-the-art museum tracing the life... more » Owner description: The Carter Presidential Library and Museum re-opens October 1, 2009 as an all-new,state-of-the-art museum tracing the life and work of President Jimmy Carter, from his childhood in Plains to the work he and Mrs. Carter do around the world to promote peace and health. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Libraries
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
Atlantic Station
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Atlantic Station
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Ranked #28 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 53 reviews
Owner description: Opened on October 21, 2005, Atlantic Station is set up in the style of an outdoor mall, with many choices of shopping,... more » Owner description: Opened on October 21, 2005, Atlantic Station is set up in the style of an outdoor mall, with many choices of shopping, dining, and a 16-screen Regal movie theater. The stores include the Southeastern flagship store of Dillard's,[1] and stores such as H&M, Guess, Z Gallerie, Banana Republic, and Gap « less
Attraction type  Shops; Cinemas
Distance  3.2 miles from city centre
Fernbank Science Center
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Fernbank Science Center
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Ranked #29 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: Highlights of this science museum include an exhibit on the development of life in Georgia over the past 500 million years,... more » Owner description: Highlights of this science museum include an exhibit on the development of life in Georgia over the past 500 million years, the original Apollo 6 space capsule and the world's largest telescope dedicated to public education. « less
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums; Science Museums
Distance  4.7 miles from city centre
The Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum
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Ranked #30 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
This museum of Jewish heritage and culture focuses on the experiences of Jews in Atlanta.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  3.1 miles from city centre
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