Atlanta was once regarded for its business-friendly atmosphere. However, somewhere along the way it lost its reputation with the advent of tourists who have embraced its growing food and drink scene and its culture. The city is now alive with an identity, and being the biggest town in the South it has plenty to discover. The best time to book flights to Atlanta is between October to November, when the weather is comfortable.
If you're planning to visit Atlanta to attend Music Midtown, Dragon Con or tournaments in golf, then why don't you fill your itinerary with the top things the city offers? From fantastic theater to gorgeous parks and museums , to delicious food markets, these are the top things to do in Atlanta in the present.
Unmissable things to do in Atlanta
1. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
The Martin Luther King center is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Atlanta. The King Center was once 'The King Centre. It's now a non-profit organization located in the heart of the city. It's an educational center and a catalyst for social changes. There's plenty of things to do there. Take an orientation tour of Dr. King's home at birth which is where you can observe the furniture he used to live in during his childhood. Also, visit the exhibits concerning King, Dr. King, Mahatma Gandhi and Coretta Scott King. There are also sermons that can be guided a bit further away to Ebenezer Baptist Church. This was exactly where Dr. King preached from 1947 and throughout the rest of his life.
2. Fox Theatre
The Fox Theatre is the place in Atlanta for everything Broadway comedy, live music. The gorgeous building, influenced from Egyptian architecture, is home to amazing performances throughout the year, and is the home of "Mighty Mo," the most powerful working Moller theatre organ in the world. It was built in 1929. For summer movie shows local music, hot local bands, and new theaters it's the best spot to be.
3. Piedmont Park
Atlanta's version of Central Park, Piedmont Park is a paradise for joggers or bocce players as well as people who love picnics. With lush greenery, raging water, and bustling wildlife, it's far from the concrete city that is the heart of Atlanta. The natural beauty of the area is the location for numerous art festivals throughout the year, like events like the Dogwood Festival, a spring celebration of fine art and flowers; Memorial Day weekend's Atlanta Jazz Festival and outdoor concerts of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in summer; outdoor performances by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in summer as well as farmers' market.
4. Georgia Aquarium
The biggest Aquarium indoor in the Western part of the world also serves as a hospital for teaching with more than 100,000 water-loving visitors. This attraction, located adjacent to Centennial Park, boasts enough fresh and saltwater habitats that will keep the most attentive visitor for many hours. The aquarium's biggest stars are the whale sharks that are massive, Beluga whales, dolphins and penguins. The aquarium has a free self-guided tours application that guides your way through all the aquarium's exhibits.
5. Fernbank Museum of Natural History
In between the impressive atrium that features an oversized brontosaurus suspended in a life-size Skeleton, and the swanky after-hours activities, Fernbank isn't just a tourist destination for school trips. You can walk through foothills and swampland dioramas that are populated by prehistoric, Mesozoic and contemporary animals and plants in the enthralling display "A Walk Through Time in Georgia" or enjoy an educational, larger-than-life 3D IMAX movie.
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