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Day 01

Downtown, Centennial Park & the Skyline

Olympic parkland, the Georgia Aquarium, an iconic Atlanta brand, and city views.

1. Morning

   Centennial Olympic Park

   Start in the 21-acre park built for the 1996 Summer Olympics, with its Fountain of Rings and open lawns. It's the ideal orientation point for a first full day downtown.

2. Late Morning

   Georgia Aquarium

   Devote two hours to the whale sharks, beluga whales, and manta rays at one of the world's largest aquariums, an easy walk from the park.

3. Lunch

   Centennial Park District

   Lunch near the park, with the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the College Football Hall of Fame clustered around you, a convenient pause before the afternoon.

4. Afternoon

   World of Coca-Cola

   Tour the World of Coca-Cola for the definitive Atlanta brand story, moving through the vault, the memorabilia halls, and the tasting room of drinks from around the globe.

5. Late Afternoon

   SkyView Atlanta

   Ride SkyView Atlanta, the 200-foot Ferris wheel beside the park. Late-day light and clear skies reward you with sweeping views over the downtown towers.

6. Evening

   Southern classics dinner

   Close the day with Atlanta's iconic Southern cooking at Mary Mac's Tea Room or Busy Bee Cafe, arriving early to beat the wait for fried chicken and cornbread.

02

Day 02

Midtown Arts & Piedmont Park

The High Museum, the Botanical Garden, Piedmont Park, and the Fox Theatre.

1. Morning

   High Museum of Art

   Begin at the Southeast's leading art museum, whose Richard Meier and Renzo Piano buildings hold folk art, photography, and European masters. Arriving at opening helps you outpace the day's crowds.

2. Late Morning

   Atlanta Botanical Garden

   Move north to the Botanical Garden for the Canopy Walk, the orchid house, and rotating outdoor sculpture. A timed entry ticket keeps waits short.

3. Lunch

   Piedmont Park lawns

   Enjoy a casual or picnic lunch on the park's greens, framed by Lake Clara Meer on one side and the Midtown skyline on the other.

4. Afternoon

   Center for Puppetry Arts

   Walk west to the Center for Puppetry Arts for its Worlds of Puppetry Museum, home to the largest collection of Jim Henson artifacts anywhere.

5. Late Afternoon

   Fox Theatre

   Stroll down Peachtree to the 1929 Fox Theatre, a Moorish and Egyptian movie palace whose guided tours run when the performance schedule allows.

6. Evening

   Midtown dinner

   Dine in Midtown, whose restaurants along Peachtree and Crescent cover everything from Southern cooking to modern American cuisine.

03

Day 03

The BeltLine, Old Fourth Ward & Inman Park

Trails, murals, food halls, and celebrated independent dining on the Eastside.

1. Morning

   Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail

   Walk or bike the Eastside Trail, a former rail corridor lined with gardens and public art, a green ribbon linking the neighborhoods on the city's east side.

2. Late Morning

   Little Five Points

   Explore the independent record stores, vintage shops, and bookshops of Little Five Points, plus the murals tucked along Euclid and Moreland Avenues.

3. Lunch

   Krog Street Market

   Settle in at Krog Street Market for lunch from its many stalls, or choose from Inman Park's many acclaimed casual eateries.

4. Afternoon

   Inman Park

   Wander Inman Park, Atlanta's first planned suburb, past its Victorian mansions, design shops, and cafés, a stylish, unhurried afternoon of browsing.

5. Evening

   Ponce City Market dinner

   Head to Ponce City Market, the restored Sears building on the BeltLine, for dinner from its Central Food Hall or a sit-down table on the ground floor.

6. Evening

   Old Fourth Ward nightcap

   Finish with a drink at one of the Old Fourth Ward's inventive cocktail bars, soaking up the neighborhood's easygoing creative vibe.

04

Day 04

Sweet Auburn & Civil Rights History

The King historical park, Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Carter Library, and Oakland Cemetery.

1. Morning

   Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park

   Spend the morning at the national historical park, exploring the visitor center, King's boyhood home on Auburn Avenue, and the surrounding Sweet Auburn district, a highlight for all ages.

2. Lunch

   Sweet Auburn Curb Market

   Grab lunch at the historic Sweet Auburn Curb Market, where soul food counters and international stalls have served the district since 1924.

3. Afternoon

   The King Center & Ebenezer Baptist Church

   Visit the King Center to see the reflecting pool and the tombs of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, then step into the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where he preached.

4. Late Afternoon

   Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

   Tour the Carter Presidential Library and Museum, set in gardens above the Freedom Park trail, for its replica Oval Office and exhibits on the 39th president, worth booking ahead.

5. Evening

   Oakland Cemetery

   Walk the paths of Oakland Cemetery, the city's 1850 Victorian garden cemetery, for a peaceful skyline view across its monuments before heading back.

6. Evening

   Grant Park dinner

   Have dinner in Grant Park or neighboring Cabbagetown, or grab classic Georgia barbecue before returning to your hotel for the evening.

05

Day 05

The Braves, Buckhead & a Farewell Dinner

Ballpark energy, a history museum, park paths, and Buckhead shopping to close the trip.

1. Morning

   Truist Park

   Visit Truist Park, home of the Braves since 2017. Take a ballpark tour, or catch a day game if the schedule aligns with your trip.

2. Lunch

   The Battery Atlanta

   Lunch at The Battery Atlanta, the mixed-use district around the ballpark, from sports bars to the restaurants that fill its plazas on game days.

3. Afternoon

   Atlanta History Center

   Head into Buckhead for the Atlanta History Center, whose Cyclorama painting, 1928 Swan House, and gardens spread across 33 acres, an easy, rewarding pairing of history and grounds.

4. Late Afternoon

   Chastain Park

   Relax at Chastain Park, the city's largest, and stroll its wooded paths and greens for a quiet break before the afternoon winds down.

5. Evening

   Lenox Square & Phipps Plaza

   Finish shopping in Buckhead along Peachtree Road, browsing Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, the city's flagship malls.

6. Evening

   Buckhead farewell dinner

   End your trip with dinner in Buckhead's dense restaurant district; reserve ahead for the city's steakhouses and standout tables.