Something to do in Atlanta Georgia?

Question

We are going to be in Atlanta Georgia for two days over memorial weekend...one day for a family thing. If you had only one day to spend in the Atlanta area, what is something you must see or do?

Answer 1

Just like M said, it all depends on your preference. There's quite a bit to do in Atlanta and the suburbs. Reguardless of where you go Memorial weekend, it will be busy. Check out this link for things happening in Georgia for that weekend, and days to come. Have a great trip!

Answer 2

Since it will be Memorial Day weekend when you are here, the Georgia Aquarium will be very busy. You can order timed tickets online at www.georgiaaquarium.org. I would recommend going very early or toward the end of the afternoon. It is a beautiful facility, but if it is crowded, it diminishes the pleasure of the experience. Atlanta has many, many great restaurants. Look at www.opentable.com for Atlanta and you will get an idea of the variety available and also be able to make reservations. Shopping is a big thing here. Lots of options in the city and in the suburbs. Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza are in the Buckhead area which is about 7 miles north of Downtown Atlanta on Peachtree Road. Atlantic Station is a new mixed use development in the Midtown area and has some good restaurants, several different shops and a large movie theatre. Virginia Highlands is a nice neighborhood just east of downtown and has a good selection of restaurants and shops. It is good for walking around as well. The link below is for newcomers to the city and has some links that will provide more information on different entertainment options. Enjoy your visit!

Answer 3

I'm not from Atlanta but have visited friends often. There is always the aquarium. Largest in the world. Should be a good family activity. Stone Mnt. is always interesting with the laser light show, although that weekend will be very crowded. If your'e into Gone with the Wind there's plenty of that. CNN center has a tour and what not. The Braves might be in town. There are alot of family activities, depends on your interest.

Answer 4

If you have time you should go to the Georgia Aquarium. It's the biggest one in the world and it's loads of fun. I highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend doing this. When I went I printed tickets from their website. http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/

The Coca-Cola Museum is also pretty neat. http://www.woccatlanta.com/

Little 5 Points is a cool area of town for shopping, eating, and just walking around. http://www.l5p.com/

I was never really into the club scene when I lived there, but I can tell you there are a ton of cool bars in the Virginia Highlands area. Not listed on the website, but worth wandering into: Darkhorse Tavern, Blind Willies (live blues/jazz), Hand In Hand - all are located on the main strip. http://www.virginiahighland.com/attr_rest.html

I can't fail to mention my favorite bar space in Atlanta - the Park Tavern. Located on Piedmont Park, they have gorgeous views of the skyline and they also have their own microbrewery if you're into that. http://tavern.parktavern.com/

Hope this helps. Enjoy the trip!

Answer 5

With the exception of the Fox Theater or Six Flags, there is nothing here to do that you cant do in the country. Just more of it. Instead of one or two movie theaters, atlanta has a lot. Etc etc. So nothing really to do in this ghetto, boring city in the world. That is, unless, of course, you like Hip Hop, BET, etc etc.

Answer 6

Braves game, the aquarim is amazing, CNN building is also very cool (make sure to see the FOX billboard oppistie the building, at least it was there 3 years ago), there is also a civil war thing are soemthing that is suppoed to be very intresting.

Answer 7

Memorial Day Weekend there's usually a jazz festival in piedmont park (www.atlantafestivals.com) and also a caribbean festival somewhere downtown. (if you are into that type of stuff)

Answer 8

go to a waffle house. so yummy!