Don't disregard this close-to-home destination. Sitting at just over 3 hours from our travel office, Atlanta is one of the hubs of the Southeast United States. Full of southern culture with urban influences, Atlanta offers a little something for everyone. Consider trading the slow pace of the south for the faster pace of the city in a end-of-summer getaway!
Here are our top 10 must-do's:
1. Take in a Braves game at the new SunTrust Park
2. Try sodas from around the globe at the World of Coke
Photo courtesy of World of Coca-Cola
3. Visit the Georgia Aquarium or the Atlanta Zoo (or both!)
Photo courtesy of Kanyon Bollinger
4. Take in a show at the historic Fox Theatre
5. Enjoy the florals and greenery at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
6. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of football at the College Football Hall of Fame
Photo courtesy of College Football Hall of Fame
7. Relax and take in the skyline of Atlanta in Piedmont Park
8. Learn more about the city at the Atlanta History Center - also home to a filming site of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
Photo courtesy of Lionsgate
Photo courtesy of Atlanta History Center
9. Enjoy high thrills or chills at Six Flags Over Georgia and Hurricane Harbor
10. Soak in the atmosphere and shopping at Ponce City Market
Photo courtesy of Ponce City Market
*Big Adventures often offers discounted ticketing to these popular attractions when booked through our agency. For information on rates, please email bookings@bigadventures.us.