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Things to do around Atlanta
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items Visiting Atlanta soon? Have no idea what to do? These are some of my favorite places to go when I want to feel like a tourist or when I just want to have some fun!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
Botanical Gardens is such a must see when visiting Atlanta. It is really nice for people that enjoy walking and nature. They have different themes throughout the year but it is extremely beautiful during the winter. Definitely put on your walking sho...
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Took the kids here during the summer and had a blast! It was super affordable and the days we went were super crowded. They have a cute mini lazy river and a splash pad! They also do adult swim for the last 15 minutes of the hour! How can you not lov...
Piedmont Park Aquatic Center
This place is one of my favs! They have bowling and an arcade. Yes, that sounds pretty standard but on the other side!!! They have an area with basketball courts, skating ring, trampoline, volleyball, bating cage, mini golf, bouncing basketball court...
Round1 Bowling & Arcade Cumberland Mall
My favorite place to walk. It’s a nice trail and so much to see. Great place to meet people. They have Jeni’s Ice Cream and Shake Shack depending on the direction you come from. Woody’s Cheesesteaks. Live bands and a skate park and other restaurants....
Atlanta Beltline
Attend a Braves Game! It is so much fun! The do fireworks! The prices of the food are pretty standard for stadium food. We have take my son for the past two years. His grandpa comes into town and takes him for his birthday!
Truist Park
I actually really enjoy this Six flags. I was used to the one in Maryland that is now closing so this one is truly a great experience! Really fun rides and a beautiful Holiday in the park! I have heard they had a few incidents with minors over the ye...
Six Flags Over Georgia
Okay. This has one of the most gorgeous views. It like a childhood dream date. Fun and games a bite to eat and beautiful views. Love love love this place!
The Roof at Ponce City Market
Restaurants
My husband put me on to this one. Good food and affordable prices. The parking is a little interesting but the food is really good and you will leave full!
Thumbs Up Diner - East Point
Food is sooo good! I had the steak and shrimp fajitas! It was sooo darn good! Nice views of the street outside. Nothing special but you can definitely enjoy some fresh air!
El Azteca
It probably doesn’t make sense how much we have spent going to Hattie B’s but we absolutely love it and have been going there for years! Would you believe me if I said we got food from here on our first date? The chicken is so spicy and crunchy! Sooo...
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Atlanta East
My husband absolutely loves this place! I think the food is good but he is a big lover of BBQ! Whenever his dad comes into town he loves to bring him here! Highly recommend!
Twin Smokers BBQ
Nice views and a few nice spots to shop! They offer outdoor activities from time to time like Pilates. They also have a bowling alley and movie theater here. Hobnob has great salmon tacos and a good Alfredo. Get everything blackened for the pasta!
Atlantic Station
Other Food & Drinks
Get the stuffed shrimp!!! Soooo good! Get the crab and spinach deep!!! Thank me later!
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
The wings be hitting!!! It’s not a lot of places with really good different wings but I absolutely loved their wings! It’s hood yes but the food is bomb!!!
The Bando
THE FOOD WAS SO GOOD! I got the Birria taco, shrimp taco and beef taco! They were all soooo good! I also tried the Honey Lemon Pepper Wings and they were good as well. They were small but enjoyable! These tacos taste like authentic tacos!
2 Amigos Tacos | Atlanta
EVERYTHING IS SOOO GOOD! I’ve tried the jerk wings and Oxtail! The Mac and cheese is good and the cabbage!! Love love love!
Tastee Spoon
Arts & Entertainment
This has to be the best aquarium in America! We have passes to visit and we literally would go at least once a month. The animals are so beautiful to see and in the winter time they decorate it for Christmas it is sooo nice! We go every year!
Georgia Aquarium
My husband and I love to come to OTE games and see the players! It’s a beautiful arena and so much talent!
Overtime Elite Arena (OTE)
My husband and I had a double date here! We really enjoyed it. It is a smaller course so it doesn’t really take long for you to play but it is still a very nice experience! Fun little night out!
Puttshack Atlanta-Midtown | Upscale Mini Golf
Local Favorites
On my list to visit but my husband has been and he has enjoyed it! They have so many different flavor drinks to try!! Fun experience for the family!
World of Coca-Cola
I absolutely love this place! The staff were so friendly and the flavors are so creative! My favorite were Brown Butter Almond Brittle and Gooey Butter cake! It is soooo good!!!
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams