6. High Museum of Art | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

8 Attractions In Atlanta That Are Actually Fun

If you're searching for ideas of things to do in Atlanta, look no further than this list, an ultimate ranking of the best activities in one of the biggest cities in the south.

263
https://www.flickr.com/photos/yukonblizzard/17071649079/in/photolist-s1yEve-dYoGJe-dYDy4x-6ABsSi-NeUNtz-QJ1qdU-x5Fecv-4cLQS5-jA75YG-63uanE-dZWVZG-ZgqWMn-nXufmY-aE9xTg-uDmao1-33BJSm-oGNKjF-28QBbv1-uHekYb-4fBZtu-248WfB9-przRLt-9i5vKq-FFvy6-GLP2g7-pdkL9M-pdwYGj-fnzmxS-9crDms-23sdt8T-nCd4fS-cJxLQL-bnQWTY-7fqPFP-r8WoUx-PV6G9g-a6Sz5g-byBgWG-vViXXP-vA1pd5-8ELaXJ-evHaBq-rtASBr-wJaeNd-qzJtmw-pawrEy-a6Ceiz-enHNXY-q4pSJz-nrWLtK

Atlanta. Hollywood of the South. The biggest airport in the world. Hotlanta. It has many names and many visitors, but what makes Atlanta special? Its rich history? Its lively shopping scene? Its growing gentrified neighborhoods? What makes Atlanta so interesting is its attractions. Often times, many of its overrated and not so fun attractions are over advertised and tourists end up spending time and money at lackluster tourist traps.

This is an article detailing the fun things to do when visiting the ATL, many of which often get overshadowed by the less exciting attractions in the city so that we can keep up our reputation as one of the best cities to visit in the south. We have a taste of urbanization with just the right amount of soul and southern charm.

1. Atlanta Beltline

The Atlanta beltline is an amazing, gorgeous, and super fun thing to do in Atlanta. All areas of the beltline trail offer fantastic views of the city, and tons of photo opportunities. There are lots of local small businesses spread along the beltline trail, and it's great to have so many places to explore! Try to find @TinydoorsATL, which are small tiny doors scattered along the beltline.

2. Ponce City Market

Ponce City Market, a fashion and culinary destination, is a recently constructed combination of shops and restaurants in the bones of an old Sears factory building! It has an amazing urbanized, gentrified, industrial feel! The stores and restaurants can be a bit on the more expensive side, but you can't go wrong with any of the places in Ponce City Market. Recently, they have added The Roof at Ponce City, where you can ride the elevator to the roof of the massive refurbished factory and enjoy additional food, drinks, attractions, views, and killer photo opportunities!

3. Atlantic Station

Atlantic Station is a great place for shopping, eating, catching a movie or a Cirque du Soleil show at the right time of year, or seeing more great views of the city! With close proximity to other attractions in Midtown and the Georgia Institute of Technology, this is a can't miss attraction in Atlanta.

4. Fox Theatre

The Fox Theatre, a historical building in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, is the best place for theatre virgins and theatre lovers alike to catch a show! With a phenomenal atmosphere and building decorations, you can't go wrong with an evening spent at The Fox walking the red carpet!

5. The Varsity

What'll Ya Have? You haven't lived until you've answered this question. The greasy spoon diner food is amazing here, and everything on the menu is delicious. A local's tip: try The Varsity Orange and WEAR THE VARSITY HAT. TAKE A PIC IN IT. It's fun for all ages!

6. High Museum of Art

This museum is very fun, educational, and interesting for a wide variety of age ranges and it is hardly ever crowded! New artists showcase their work all the time, so there's always something new at The High!

7. SunTrust Park 

The newly constructed SunTrust Park is a place that tourists must visit! In Atlanta we love our Braves, and there is never a dull moment at the games!

8. Six Flags Over Georgia 

Six Flags Over Georgia has some of the best rollercoasters in the south and it's a favorite among locals and tourists alike!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

5 Things To Do That Are Better Than Writing A Paper

Don't waste your time trying to write that paper when there are so many more interesting things you could be doing.

6181
computer keyboard
Unsplash

Writing a paper is never fun and is rarely rewarding. The writer's block, the page requirement, be specific, but don’t summarize, make sure you fixed any grammatical errors, did you even use spellcheck? and analyze, analyze, analyze.

Papers can be a major pain. They take up so much time and effort that by the end of the process you hate yourself and you hate the professor for making life so difficult. Questions of your existence start roaming in your mind. Am I even cut out for college if I can’t write a single paper? Am I even capable of taking care of myself if I lack the energy to open my laptop and start typing?

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

10 Reasons Why Sisters Are The Best

Who could be a better friend than your own sister?

3759
sisters
Taylor Hooper

I can barely remember back when I was the only child. Most would say it’s because it is extremely difficult to remember things as a toddler but I would say it's because I was bored until my sister came along. My mother always says how important the "sister bond" is and with every year that passes I realize how right she is. Instead of writing a novel about all of the wonderful things there are about having a sister I decided to list a few of them instead.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

How To Adult

You're gonna make it after all.

4703
how to adult
Twitter

It is the time of our lives that we are beginning to enter the adult world and most of us, if not all of us, have no idea what we are doing. It's like starting a video game, but skipping the tutorial. We're all just running around aimlessly hoping we accidentally do something right that moves us along the right path. Now that graduation has just happened, or is right around the corner for some of us, it's time to start thinking about how we are going to take care of ourselves once we are on our own.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

7 Signs You're A Starbucks Addict

I'll be the first one to admit I'm addicted to Starbucks.

2728
drinking coffee
Tumblr

If you’re anything like me, you love a good cup of coffee. My coffee always comes from Starbucks; I refuse to drink it from anywhere else. Over the years, it’s become one of my biggest addictions. So, if you are aware that you’re a Starbucks addict as well, or maybe you need to check to see if you’re an addict, here are seven ways to tell.

Keep Reading...Show less
people  in library
Photo by redcharlie on Unsplash

College involves a whirlwind of emotions, whether it’s from the stress of an assignment (or twenty), or from fighting with your roommate. It can be overwhelming at times and it’s important to take a step a back and calmly think things over. Maybe gain some perspective. The following aren’t foolproof tips and may not apply to you, but I was able to find success with them (hope you do too!)

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments