No matter if you have kids or not, Atlanta, Georgia is a fun place any season you can think of. Every weekend in Atlanta, there’s a new event, restaurant or thing to see and do.
Here Are All The Really Fun Things To Do In Atlanta
No matter if you’re staying downtown, Midtown or outside the perimeter, there is plenty to get into as far as events, dining options and other things.
Now that we’ve got our recreational safety mandate down pat, let’s talk about fun things to do in Atlanta. You can enjoy the city in several ways, including:
Downtown Atlanta’s district is walkable (less than 1 mile from the Georgia World Congress Center to the Marriott Marquis on the opposite side of downtown and 400 yards from CNN MARTA Station to Super Bowl LIVE in Centennial Olympic Park).
Apex Museum
The Apex Museum has been a staple in the Sweet Auburn district of Atlanta. The museum is the oldest African-American-focused museum in the city. If you want a refresher on black history, Apex is the place to be. The admission price for adults is $7. Read more.
Candlelight Concert: A Neo-Soul Evening of Prince and Childish Gambino Tributes
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience that will please your ears like no other. Get tickets.
Van Gogh
If you’re the artsy type, you’ll love this immersive Van Gogh experience being offered in Atlanta. Get tickets.
Ride MARTA
MARTA is not only a means of transportation, but it is a destination itself — and it’s fun. Numerous stations around the city feature installation art and cool features you won’t find anywhere else.
Here are some great restaurants to eat near MARTA.
Go Horseback Riding
Even though Atlanta is a concrete jungle, there are plenty of places to take it back to nature by riding a horse. There are ranches in the city as well as in the metro area.
Read our guide on 15+ places to ride horses in Atlanta.
Take the Atlanta Streetcar
The Streetcar will operate on its regular schedule with an additional vehicle on Super Bowl Sunday. Plan your trip or call 404-848-5000 for help and the latest schedule updates.
Atlanta is the state capital of Georgia, so it has tons of monuments and landmarks illustrating its rich history, including its Civil War past, the civil rights movement and more. You’ll get an education as well as fun time at the World of Coke, the Atlanta History Center, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and massive Georgia Aquarium as these buildings represent what’s best about the city and region.
Take A Segway Tour
Want to see the city up-close block by block? Book a segway and electric car tour. ATL-Cruzers Electric Car & Segway Tours offers 90-minute guided tours around downtown and midtown Atlanta.
Shoot The Hooch
If you want to enjoy the most famous waters of Atlanta, that would be the Chattahoochee River. Shoot the Hooch allows you to go tubing, rafting and kayaking down the river.
Check out what to do on the Chattahoochee River.
Shop At Your Local Farmers Market
Fresh fruit and vegetables shouldn’t be a novelty in your kitchen. Make sure you stop by your local farmer’s market and support it by buying the items you need.
Here are the best farmers markets in Atlanta.
Visit Arabia Mountain
If natural scenic beauty is your thing, Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area is a great place to visit. There are plenty of trails to hike and mountains to explore.
Silver Comet Trail
Have you ever been to the Silver Comet Trail? If not, make this the weekend you do it. You can walk or run the trail or rent a bicycle with Comet Trail Cycles.
Go To Da Club
Atlanta’s nightlife is well known across the Southeast. Clubs that stay open until the wee hours, live entertainment and celebrity appearances make Atlanta a happening and fun place at night. Check out the best clubs to do go in Atlanta.
Apache Cafe
If you want to enjoy one of the city’s musical gems, Apache Cafe is the place to go. Aside from being the venue where India Irie was discovered, patrons will enjoy the daily happy hour, food and drinks. With a weekly schedule of events that features Pangea’s Afrosocial, spoken word, karaoke, art, live music and more, this place is a must-visit.
Red Light Cafe
Red Light Cafe has become a favorite Midtown haunt for those looking for a cool establishment with nightly entertainment, including music, creative dance performances and more. Red Light Cafe is located at 553-1 Amsterdam Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30306.
Check Out An Atlanta Festival
In the warmer months, it’s festival season in Atlanta. These are fun events full of live music, great food and sights to see. See all the Atlanta festivals slated for this year.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta History Center
Housing the city’s preeminent historical archive, the Atlanta History Center sits on 33 acres in the heart of Buckhead. The center features one of the state’s most storied antebellum homes, as well as exhibits, grounds & gardens. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.
Centennial Olympic Park
The largest park in downtown Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park was birthed for the 1996 Olympics. The park now hosts private events, concerts and is full of serene walking paths and water gardens. During the warm months, bring the kids out to enjoy the Fountain of Rings. Come out at night or on the weekends to see the stars illuminate the site. 265 Park Avenue West, Atlanta, GA 30313.
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Got children? Then you’ll love the Children’s Museum of Atlanta in downtown Atlanta. Among the fun things to do here are tons of rides, interactive activities for the whole family and more. The museum features 30,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits, including an indoor playground, sand table and more. The museum is appropriate for children ages 2 to 8. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313.
College Football Hall of Fame
In addition to these everyday spots in Atlanta, the city’s promoters and other organizers are throwing all kinds of parties.
Final Word
Did somebody say live music? That’s what Atlanta has a lot of. From the small cubby holes you’ll find in the suburbs to the elegant stages of Midtown and Buckhead, ATL has music for your ears. Check out our Atlanta Live Music Guide to see who’s performing where.
You might also enjoy some spoken word or jazz brunches that Georgia’s largest city has to offer. We get down not just on fun-filled weekends, but through the week as well.