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Things to see in Atlanta (United States): 39 places and when to go
Atlanta is a major city in United States with around 4,506,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 39 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (15), Museums and art (12), With kids (5). The best known are Stone Mountain, Georgia Aquarium and High Museum of Art. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 33.832, -84.4019
- Population
- About 4,506,000
- Places
- 39 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (15) · Museums and art (12) · With kids (5) · Nature (4) · Mountains (3) · Wildlife (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 958 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Stone Mountain, at 514 m.
What to see in Atlanta
The places in and around Atlanta, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Stone MountainMountain and state park in Georgia, United States24 km
- Georgia AquariumAquarium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA7.7 km
- High Museum of ArtArt museum in Atlanta, Georgia, USA5.0 km
- World of Coca-ColaAmerican museum of The Coca-Cola Company7.7 km
- Zoo AtlantaZoo in Georgia, US11 km
- Jimmy Carter Library and MuseumLibrary in Atlanta, Georgia, USA8.4 km
- Cathedral of Christ the KingChurch in Georgia, United States1.5 km
- College Football Hall of FameCollege sports hall of fame in Atlanta, Georgia8.0 km
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical ParkHeritage site in Atlanta, Georgia, USA8.8 km
- Six Flags Over GeorgiaAmusement park located west of Atlanta, Georgia15 km
- Panola MountainMountain in Georgia, United States31 km
- Arabia MountainMountain in Georgia, United States of America32 km
- Atlanta Georgia TempleTemple of the LDS church12 km
- Atlanta Botanical GardenNon-profit organization in the USA5.3 km
- Atlanta History CenterNon-profit organisation in the USA1.8 km
- Atlanta Contemporary Art CenterAmerican gallery6.6 km
- Episcopal Cathedral of Saint PhilipChurch in Georgia, United States1.4 km
- Delta Flight MuseumAviation museum in Atlanta, Georgia20 km
- Hammonds House MuseumMuseum in Atlanta, Georgia, USA10 km
- Museum of Contemporary Art of GeorgiaArt museum in Atlanta, Georgia, USA2.3 km
- Herndon HomeArchive organization in Atlanta, United States8.5 km
- Spelman College Museum of Fine ArtArt museum at Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia, USA9.6 km
- ASW DistilleryDistillery3.1 km
- ASW ExchangeDistillery11 km
And the other 15, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Elsewhere Brewing, Fire Maker Brewing Company, Independent Distilling Company, Little Cottage Brewery, Monday Night Brewing - The Grove, Old Fourth Distillery, Pontoon Brewing, Reformation Brewery Smyrna, Sabbath Brewing, Steady Hand Beer Co., SweetWater Brewing Company, Wild Heaven Beer, Wild Leap Atlanta
- With kids: Fernbank Science Center, Fun Spot America - Atlanta
When to go to Atlanta
The best time to visit Atlanta is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:59
- FebPossible10:47
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:51
- MayBest time13:45
- JunBest time14:14
- JulBest time14:03
- AugBest time13:16
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:08
- NovPossible10:12
- DecPossible9:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46. In April, 39 of the 39 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Atlanta
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 958 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Marietta, Georgia20 places19 km
- Norcross8 places21 km
- Buford7 places52 km
- Jasper7 places72 km
- Dahlonega11 places93 km
- Athens, Georgia8 places96 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Atlanta?
The best known: Stone Mountain, Georgia Aquarium, High Museum of Art, World of Coca-Cola, Zoo Atlanta. In all, 39 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Atlanta?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46.
How do you get to Atlanta?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 958 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Atlanta as the destination and these 39 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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