If you’re planning on traveling to Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII, you’ll be glad to know that the city will be welcoming you with open arms. There will be plenty of things to do in Atlanta Super Bowl Weekend, and we’re here for it all.
The big game will be played Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium, hands down the best sports venue in North America. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium provides easy, walkable access to all events, restaurants and hotels surrounding Super Bowl LIII.
Here are things to do in Atlanta Super Bowl Weekend
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.
Downtown Atlanta’s campus 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).
Visiting for the big game? Here are things to do in Atlanta Super Bowl Weekend
Super Bowl LIVE
“Super Bowl LIVE is a free concert series for Super Bowl LIII that embraces Atlanta’s historical music scene. Music mogul Jermaine Dupri is the event’s maestro, bringing numerous local artists to the big stage. The event is sponsored by Verizon, Ford, Frito-Lay and Hyundai. Here is the schedule:
Saturday, January 26, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.: DJ Holiday & Friends: YFN Lucci, Waka Flocka, K Camp, Trinidad James, F.L.Y, Coca Vango, Light Skin Keisha, Derez Deshon, Goodie Mob
Sunday, January 27, 12–7 p.m.:
Monday, January 28, 4 – 9 p.m.:
See more info about Super Bowl LIVE
Ride MARTA
MARTA is not only a means of transportation, but it is a destination itself. Numerous stations around the city feature installation art and cool features you won’t find anywhere else. For Super Bowl weekend, MART will make the following changes in its schedule:
• Extended rail and bus service hours during the 10-day period surrounding Super Bowl LIII:
– Tuesday, January 29 – Friday, February 1: Rail service will start at 4 a.m. one hour earlier, Bus service on regular schedule
– Friday, February 1, at 4 a.m. – Tuesday, February 5, at 2 a.m: Rail service will run continuously, 24 hours a day, Bus service on routes 15, 39, 83 and 96 will run continuously, 24 hours a day.
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.
Trap Museum
This weekend only: Sign up to see an exclusive pop-up art gallery inside a former church, open for only 48 hours. See paintings of Young Thug, Future, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane. SVP is mandatory for free entry, and there’ll be free beverages from Wicked Weed Brewing and Cathead Vodka. RSVP here.
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.
Atlanta Pop Overthrow – Feb. 1-3
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.
On Feb. 1-3, Red Light Cafe will host the International Pop Overthrow, now in its eighth year. IPO Atlanta features 20 of the best pop and rock bands from Atlanta and beyond! See details.
Here are MORE things to do in Atlanta Super Bowl Weekend
All of the things mentioned here are free, cheap or affordable, which is a necessity down here in the South. Check out all these cool things to get into in Atlanta, Georgia, the city too busy to hate:
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.
CNN Studio Tours
Come to downtown Atlanta and see behind the headlines at the world’s news leader. CNN Studio Tours showcases the men, women and departments behind the House that Ted Turner Built. It’s one of the top fun things to do in Atlanta, because you may run into one of the network’s news anchors, like Fredricka Whitfield, and get a selfie! As you snake your way around the complex, you’ll get to see how CNN’s news broadcasts come to life. 190 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303.
College Football Hall of Fame
Downtown Atlanta houses the storied halls of the College Football Hall of Fame, which features historical exhibits on famous college football players and coaches. You’ll love the big screen TVs and the indoor football field. Come on out on Saturdays before the big games and indulge in collegiate gridiron greatness. 250 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313.
In addition to these everyday spots in Atlanta, the city’s promoters and other organizers are throwing all kinds of parties.
Here’s our master list of 53 things to do Atlanta Super Bowl weekend
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