What’s open in Atlanta? Atlanta Attractions Reopening with New Hours and Safety Practices

By Discover Atlanta Editorial Team
Posted May 27, 2020

Some Atlanta attractions are reopening their doors after closing for an extended time due to COVID-19. We are keeping a regularly updated list of what establishments are reopening and how their hours and services have adapted to keep customers and employees safe and healthy. 

Don’t forget that dine-in service is also returning to some Atlanta restaurants.

• Atlanta Botanical Garden: Expect timed ticketing and a limited number of guests admitted every 15 minutes. Safety guidelines and recommendations can be found at the garden’s website. Extended summer hours are Tuesdays–Sundays 9 a.m.–9 p.m. (last entry at 8 p.m.). Cocktails in the Garden begin daily at 5 p.m. Garden members may enjoy members-only hours on Mondays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Chattahoochee Nature Center: The grounds are open with a limited, timed admission system. Members: Reservations are required in order to secure date and timed entrance. Visitors: Admission tickets must be purchased in advance, which will include date and time to visit. Walk-ups cannot be accommodated at this time.
• Fernbank Museum: Reopening June 1. Online admission purchase only (online fees have been eliminated), timed ticketing, contactless check-in, lowered capacity limits to support social distancing. Entry times 9 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. or 5 p.m.-9 p.m. No re-entry or outside food/drink. Some large events have been canceled.
• Porsche Experience Center: The center reopened as of May 19 with additional sanitation practices for guests. Hours can be found on the website.
• SkyView Atlanta:
  Monday-Thursday: 4-10 p.m.
  Friday: 4 -11 p.m.
  Saturday: 12 -11 p.m.
  Sunday: 12 -10 p.m.

  SkyView will no longer accept cash; only debit and credit cards for transactions.

• Stone Mountain Park: Only park attractions are closed at this time. You can still access the natural areas of the park, including: Grist Mill & Covered Bridge, Quarry Exhibit, Hiking & Nature Trails, including the Walk-Up Trail, Carillon and the Songbird Habitat & Trail. An annual parking pass or daily park entry fee includes access to these areas. The Stone Mountain Golf Club also remains open at this time. 
• Zoo Atlanta:  There is a timed ticketing system to limit the number of guests at any given time. Weekday hours are 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Last entry is 4 p.m. Weekend hours are 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Last entry is 4:30 p.m.