Tour on the Atlanta History Center Tour, and learn about the city from the people who know it best. On your exploration of the 33-acre center, you'll see photographs and artifacts that detail time periods of Atlanta's past. Other features include various gardens, a research library, two historic homes, and the Margaret Mitchell House & Museum.
Nature's most beautiful attractions are in bloom at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. This 30-acre expanse is home to a collection of gardens, including a rose garden, a garden featuring edibles like fruits and vegetables, a conservation garden, a garden featuring water plants and many others. The botanical gardens are sure to be the most colorful attraction you see in Atlanta.
The opportunities for outdoor fun at Piedmont Park Conservancy are seemingly endless. Basketball courts, bocce ball courts, a tennis center, a playground, two dog parks, an aquatic center, fishing in Clara Meer Lake, and miles of walking and biking paths are just some of the amenities and activities at this thriving urban park. It's Atlanta's one-stop destination for recreation in nature.
Live music fans will enjoy seeing an event at the Variety Playhouse. This Atlanta music venue hosts performances by bands hailing from all genres, including rock, country, folk, jazz, blues, and bluegrass. The venue offers an intimate setting, meaning you can be up-close and personal to the music. Kate Nash, Rilo Kiley, Colbie Caillat, Gnarls Barkley, and Tim & Eric are just a few performers that have graced the stage at Variety Playhouse.