Relax and Rejuvenate: Your Ultimate Atlanta Wellness Itinerary

Retreat to Atlanta for 48 hours of Rest and Relaxation

Escape the daily grind and reconnect with your mind, body and spirit during a wellness weekend in Atlanta.

Day 1: Rest and Restore

Wondering where to enjoy your wellness retreat? Atlanta offers Southern hospitality. Stay at one of these Atlanta hotels with spa services and spend your first day resting, relaxing and rejuvenating.

FOUR SEASONS ATLANTA

Four Seasons Atlanta promises a luxury experience with local flair. Paying homage to Midtown, some of the massages are inspired by the very neighborhood where it is located. The Midtown Massage was created exclusively for the Atlanta location and has a unique full-body treatment. The Piedmont Park Polish is a refreshing body scrub meant to transport you to Atlanta’s famous park. For a full relaxation experience, try the Blissful Combination, which includes a custom-blend body polish, full-body massage, and body scrub.

Where: 75 Fourteenth St. NE

LOEWS HOTEL

Located in Midtown, Exhale at Loews Hotel offers a unique wellness experience to Atlanta residents and visitors. Work out in the remodeled gym, have a personal training session in the new personal training facility and chill (well, sweat) in the sauna. Group fitness classes include HIIT & recovery, yoga, barre, Pilates Flow and more. Exhale Spa is one of the only wellness centers in Atlanta to have a co-ed hammam detox chamber and rain shower, sauna and steam rooms, and zen lounge, as well as a full menu of facials, massages, body scrubs and waxing services. You can spend hours at Exhale, recharging and relaxing.

Where: 1065 Peachtree St. NE

SIGNIA BY HILTON

Decided to extend your work trip and spend a wellness weekend in Atlanta? Signia by Hilton is located Downtown at Georgia World Congress Center and has wellness amenities worth staying for. The fitness center offers all the equipment you love in a gym, plus group fitness classes. Pamper yourself at the beauty bar with high-end salon services such as blow outs, polish changes, facials, cut and color. Unwind at the spa with a massage or facial.

Where: Georgia World Congress Center, 159 Northside Drive NW

THE ST. REGIS ATLANTA

Restore your well-being with the wellness collection at The St. Regis Spa in Buckhead, where experiences are focused on restoring the physical, mental and spiritual self. In addition to the signature treatments designed exclusively for the Atlanta location, the spa offers massage therapy, body treatments, facials and a series of treatments designed for men. Perhaps most unique are the spiritual experiences, including sound therapy, Reiki, Indonesian Ancestral and a Himalayan Escape. Spa services include complimentary access to spa amenities on the day of your service. This includes locker and dressing room, tranquil showers, steam room, Himalayan Salt Stone sauna and lounge. 

Where: 88 West Paces Ferry Road NW

THE WHITLEY

The Spa at The Whitley is located in Buckhead and offers luxury spa and salon services daily for both hotel guests and visitors to Atlanta. Offerings include massage and body treatments, skin therapy and nail treatments. There are a variety of experiences available to enhance your wellness retreat as a solo traveler, couple or group. The Distinguished Gentleman Collection includes The Southern Gentleman’s Massage, The Deep End Facial and Gentleman’s Hand and Foot Detail. Getaway for a Babymoon and enjoy the Baby Bump Massage and Mama to Be Body Polish. 

Where: 3434 Peachtree Road NE

WALDORF ASTORIA ATLANTA (BUCKHEAD)

Located in Buckhead, near prime shopping and dining, Waldorf Astoria Atlanta offers the epitome of luxury for your wellness retreat. Amenities include a private garden for meditation and relaxation, a 60-foot saline lap pool, 24-hour fitness center with yoga studio and spa. Treatments include massage therapy, body treatments and facials. Unique to Georgia, the Forest Therapy Signature Collection includes forest bathing with native Georgian herbs in an experience that also benefits Trees Atlanta. Couples packages and discounted pricing are available for groups of 10.

Where: 3376 Peachtree Road NE

For more spa experience options, check out our guide to the Must Try Spas in Atlanta.

Day 2: Sweat It Out

You’ve rested and restored your Zen. Now, it’s time to sweat it out. What better way to get your blood pumping than a fitness class in Atlanta.

CLASSPASS

ClassPass allows you to purchase credits toward booking fitness classes, gyms, salons and spas. With plans for every budget, it’s a great option for keeping up with your fitness and wellness routine while traveling. Atlanta is one of the many locations available, with hundreds of options for fitness, wellness and beauty treatments.

FREE FITNESS ON THE BELTLINE

Attend a free fitness class on the Atlanta BeltLine. Visit the BeltLine events calendar when planning your visit. Past activities have included yoga, aerobics, HIIT workouts, boot camps, Zumba, barre, walking and biking tours, hiking and more. 

FREE FITNESS AT PIEDMONT PARK

Enjoy a variety of free fitness opportunities through the Piedmont Park health and wellness program. During the warmer months, several different fitness classes pop up around the park, and year-round, every Tuesday, join the weekly 45-minute group walk. When there is no class, make Piedmont Park your gym and head over to the Active Oval area for a run around the .52 mile running track and body weight exercises using the outdoor gym and stone stairs. Check out the Piedmont Park website to stay in the know.

Where: 1071 Piedmont Ave. 

GEORGIA AQUARIUM – WELLNESS BY THE WATER

Wellness by the Water is a unique group yoga experience at Georgia Aquarium led by Dancing Dogs Yoga. These 60-minute classes take place in the Oceans Ballroom with views of manta rays and whale sharks. Advance registration is required and includes free parking. 

Where: 225 Baker St. NW

THE HOME DEPOT BACKYARD

The Home Depot Backyard at Mercedes-Benz Stadium offers free group fitness classes powered by Lululemon. Free Fitness on the Field includes signature fitness events and weekly classes such as yoga, bootcamp and HIIT workouts. Bring your friends or make new ones.

Where: 1 AMB Dr. NW

For more ideas, check out our guide to Free Ways to Workout in Atlanta.

THE WELLNESS SPOT

The Wellness Spot is a Black-owned fitness and day spa located in College Park. Services include traditional massage therapy as well as full body assisted stretching, skin therapy, waxing, nail therapy and infrared sauna. There are several spa packages available to meet your needs. Group fitness classes include strength training, yoga, Pilates, barre and various dance classes. 

Where: 3397 Main St., College Park, Ga.

Nourish Your Body with Good Food

Whether you’ve spent the day focusing on R&R or sweating it out in a fitness class or two, you’ll want to fuel and nourish your body with good food. Add a few of these restaurants to your wellness weekend itinerary and then toast to your wellness with a must-try mocktail from one of these Atlanta restaurants.

• Aviva by Kameel – Located in the HUB at Peachtree Center, Aviva by Kameel is a Mediterranean Grill that uses fresh local produce and high-quality meats. Keep an eye out for owner Kameel, who likes to personally welcome his guests with a free cup of vegetarian soup. Don’t miss out on the regular’s favorites: the chicken, the salmon, and the falafels.
  
• Cafe at Pharr – There are five Cafe at Pharr locations in and around Atlanta, including in Buckhead and on the Westside. The cafe offers gourmet salads and sandwiches and is available for delivery and catering.
  
• Cafe Sunflower – A vegan restaurant with a location in Buckhead, Cafe Sunflower is open for lunch, dinner and Saturday brunch. Try the crispy brussel sprouts for starters and choose from an extensive list of entrees.
  
• Daily Chew – Located in Midtown, Daily Chew offers coffee, breakfast, lunch, and biodynamic wines and cocktails. Home-cooked family meals and grazing boards are also available.
  
• Flower Child – Flower Child boasts “healthy food for a happy world” and has three Atlanta locations, including Buckhead at The Shops Around Lenox and Westside Provisions District. The menu is clearly marked with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. You can pick a protein and a couple of sides or try one of their hearty healthy salads.
  
• Gusto! – Grab a quick bite from any of the locations across Atlanta. Choose from flatbread, rice, or salad for your base; add the protein of your choice and your “gusto.” Gusto flavors include tahini cucumber feta, chipotle mango avocado, Polynesian chili mango, queso verde queso and more.
  
• LottaFrutta – LottaFrutta is a unique gourmet fruit house offering Mexican-style fresh-cut fruit cups with various topings, South American-style smoothies, Cuban-inspired grilled sandwiches, Mexican paletas and Ecuadorian helado (ice cream). 
  
• Recess – Recess is a “fine casual” restaurant with two Atlanta locations – Krog Street Market and Buckhead Village. Build your own or choose from a selection of beautifully crafted salads a bowl. Proteins include chicken, steak, and even chorizo. Trade your post-workout shake for a protein meal prep box. The Buckhead location also offers tacos.
  
• Saltwood at Loews – Located inside the Loews Atlanta Hotel, Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar offers one of Atlanta’s best-kept secrets – the salad bar. Available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thrusday, this is not just any salad bar; it is an experience. With endless fresh ingredients, freshly cooked proteins, and infused oils, the salad bar at Loews Hotel is a delicious, healthy option for lunch.
  
• Souper Jenny – Souper Jenny is a staple in Atlanta for a cozy meal. With five locations around Atlanta’s neighborhoods, Souper Jenny offers a delicious, everchanging menu made with fresh and local ingredients. Stand in line to order a soup, fresh salad or sandwich, and don’t be surprised when the staff starts singing or dancing. Big smiles, Southern hospitality and good vibes are characteristics of everyone who works at Souper Jenny. 

Explore Vegan and Plant-Based Restaurants in Atlanta for more options, and check out more of our suggested itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip to Atlanta.