Explore Atlanta’s green space
Explore the great outdoors in Atlanta. From parks and public spaces to nature preserves, lakes, and rivers, there are plenty of things to do outdoors in Atlanta for adventurers and nature lovers alike. Hike Stone Mountain, paddle down the Chattahoochee River, take your four-legged friend to Piedmont Park, or go for a walk on Path 400 or the Atlanta BeltLine. Whatever your taste, you’ll find plenty of fun things to do outside in Atlanta.
Eastside
Atlanta BeltLine
Walk, Bike, Run on Atlanta BeltLine
Explore miles of Atlanta BeltLine by foot or on two wheels. Once you work up an appetite, stop in at one of the many spots along the path to relax and refuel. With all the changing artwork, unique neighborhood shops and restaurants, the BeltLine is an easy way to stay active in Atlanta.
Buckhead
Atlanta History Center
Open with changes to operations
Get Hype for History
Big things await you at Atlanta History Center. This 33-acre attraction features award-winning exhibitions including the re-imagined Cyclorama exhibit, memorabilia from the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games and the historic Swan House. Don’t forget to make a quick trip to the Margaret Mitchell House at the center’s Midtown campus.
Gwinnett
Buford Highway
Explore Atlanta’s International Restaurant Scene
The endless restaurant options offer a global culinary adventure like no other neighborhood. This six-mile stretch of highway serves up metro Atlanta’s best Colombian, Korean and Mexican cuisine with farmers markets, dive bars and karaoke tucked in between.
Tiny Doors
Knock Knock, Y’all
Want to discover Atlanta’s best hangouts with a scavenger hunt? Keep an eye out for Tiny Doors ATL, the itty-bitty art installations beloved by locals. These six-inch doors guide you through ATL’s neighborhoods and attractions and reflect the city’s creative vibes. TIP: Start at the Visitor Center in Centennial Olympic Park, where three of artist Karen Anderson Singer’s imaginative doors fit within an augmented reality mural made by local Atlanta artists, Lotus Eaters Club.
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Events
Events define Atlanta like nothing else, warmly welcoming visitors to the city year-round. Discover events in Atlanta.
4/21/21 – 10/31/21
SUPERnatural: Glass Art in Bloom
4/21/21 – 5/2/21
Atlanta Film Festival
4/21/21 – 5/9/21
Sweet Auburn Springfest
4/21/21 – 11/15/21
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
4/21/21 – 7/31/21
Toni Stone
4/21/21 – 6/12/21