TOP-NOTCH ATTRACTIONS, CITYSCAPES AND GREENERY GALORE
Downtown Atlanta is where tourism takes center stage. From award-winning attractions to the 4 million-square-foot convention center, Downtown honors Atlanta’s past and looks to the future. Stroll along the city streets to find iconic attractions like the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola or catch a sporting event or concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena. With a plethora of hotels in the area, staying near all this action is easy.
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Bellwood Quarry At Westside Park
Westside Park
Cook Park
WESTVIEW CEMETERY
CASCADE SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE
CENTER PARC CREDIT UNION STADIUM
SUMMERHILL
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
33 Gilmer Street. NE Atlanta, GA 30303
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ATLANTA BELTLINE (EASTSIDE TRAIL)
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BIRTH HOME OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. (MLK JR. NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK)
450 Auburn Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30312
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STONE MOUNTAIN
U.S. Highway 78 East, Exit 8 Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087 or 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd. Stone Mountain, Ga. 30083
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Atlanta’s Neighborhoods
From skyscrapers to green spaces, explore downtown Atlanta neighborhoods that are within walking distance of one another and easily accessible by public transit.
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Dive deeper into the heart of downtown Atlanta by checking out the must-sees in the city.
Nightlife
Underground Atlanta is a hot spot for Downtown nightlife. This arts, entertainment and retail district has clubs and bars, along with live music venues. Tabernacle, built as a church in 1910, is a major part of Downtown’s nightlife scene.
Find rooftop views at RT60 Rooftop above the Reverb Hotel, SkyLounge or Polaris atop the Hyatt Regency.
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Attractions
During your time in Downtown, find a variety of attractions. Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, Centennial Olympic Park and Children’s Museum of Atlanta all are a short walk from each other.
See major sporting events or concerts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena.
Georgia World Congress Center is within walking distance of all these attractions if you’re in town for a convention or event.
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Shopping
Downtown’s many attractions – Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola for example – have gift shops stocked with souvenirs perfect for remembering your time in the A. Crates ATL, Downtown, was opened by the owner of Moods Music in Little 5 Points. The Fan’s Wear, inside The Hub at Peachtree Center, is chock-full of jerseys and sports apparel from teams all over the country. Or shop for the kids at Brown Toy Box where you’ll find games and educational kids to make learning fun and inclusive.
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DOWNTOWN ATLANTA
Staying Downtown makes it easy to explore the city. The Hyatt Regency, Hilton Atlanta and Marriott Marquis are connected by the skybridge allowing pedestrians to stay indoors while traveling from one hotel to another.
Signia by Hilton Atlanta and REVERB Downtown have views of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Candler Hotel received a MICHELIN Key, an award that recognizes the most outstanding hotels.
There are more hotels found around every corner.
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Downtown is patrolled 24/7 by the APD and the Ambassador Force. Our “Unified Command” center monitors the district in real-time to ensure a secure environment for major attractions and conferences.
Yes. Main corridors are well-lit and patrolled. The Ambassador Force (in red and blue uniforms) provides free walking escorts to and from hotels and transit stations within the district.
Downtown is highly walkable, connecting landmarks like Centennial Olympic Park and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Ambassador Force on foot, bike, and Segway ensures help is always nearby.
These routes are heavily traveled and protected by a significant security presence and event-day traffic management to ensure fan safety.
They are “concierges on the street,” providing directions, medical assistance, and safety escorts. They are a cornerstone of the Downtown safety plan.
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