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Fox Theatre
Ollie #1 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 167 reviews
Owner description: Recently restored to its original gilded look of the 1920s, the Fox Theatre features "Mighty Mo," a classic Moller organ with over 3,600 pipes. The...... more » Owner description: Recently restored to its original gilded look of the 1920s, the Fox Theatre features "Mighty Mo," a classic Moller organ with over 3,600 pipes. The lavish theatre currently hosts Broadway musicals, comedy shows and dance companies throughout the year. « less
Attraction type  Theatres; Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.8 km from city centre
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Piedmont Park
Ollie #2 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 69 reviews
This 185-acre park, home to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and to summer festivals, is also popular with joggers.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  4.6 km from city centre
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Dialogue in the Dark
Ollie #3 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: Visitors are led by blind or visually impaired guides through a specially constructed and totally darkened Exhibition, in which sounds, wind,...... more » Owner description: Visitors are led by blind or visually impaired guides through a specially constructed and totally darkened Exhibition, in which sounds, wind, temperatures, and textures covey the characteristics of common daily environments such as a park or cityscape.In the dark, these environments take on a whole new dimension. Visitors must rely on the guides for security and orientation in this world without pictures. Relying also on their other senses, visitors learn to “see” in an entirely new way. Their experience leads to reflection: social borders are reduced and ignorance gets changed into openness and respect. « less
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  5.0 km from city centre
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The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
Ollie #4 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
Owner description: The home of the Atlanta Shakespeare Company, the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse on Peachtree Street has an enchanting history and a prime location in...... more » Owner description: The home of the Atlanta Shakespeare Company, the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse on Peachtree Street has an enchanting history and a prime location in downtown Atlanta. We are a professional theatre with food and drinks available before each performance (and don't forget the apple crisp at intermission!) « less
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Oakland Cemetery
Ollie #5 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews
Owner description: This historical park is the final resting place for many Civil War soldiers, golfing legend Bobby Jones, and "Gone With the Wind" author Margaret...... more » Owner description: This historical park is the final resting place for many Civil War soldiers, golfing legend Bobby Jones, and "Gone With the Wind" author Margaret Mitchell. In 2003, the cemetery began a 5-year, $15 million restoration project. « less
Attraction type  Cemeteries; Mysterious Sites
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Atlanta History Center
Ollie #6 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 76 reviews
Owner description: The Atlanta History Museum is located at the Atlanta History Center. The Atlanta History Center also features the Swan House mansion, Tullie Smith...... more » Owner description: The Atlanta History Museum is located at the Atlanta History Center. The Atlanta History Center also features the Swan House mansion, Tullie Smith farm, the Margaret Mitchell House, the Centennial Olympic Games Museum, and five permanent exhibitions. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Gardens
Distance  10.6 km from city centre
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Chastain Park Amphitheater
Ollie #7 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  14.4 km from city centre
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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Ollie #8 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 115 reviews
Owner description: Start at the visitor center and then work your way around the three main sites in this historic park: the home in which the leader of the Civil Rights...... more » Owner description: Start at the visitor center and then work your way around the three main sites in this historic park: the home in which the leader of the Civil Rights movement in America was born, the church where he preached and the memorial site where he is buried. A major Atlanta attraction, the park draws some 500,000 visitors each year. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.8 km from city centre
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Georgia Aquarium
Ollie #9 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 1,120 reviews

The Georgia Aquarium is the largest in the world with over 8 million gallons of water and more animals than any other Aquarium!  Located in downtown Atlanta, this Aquarium always... more »

Attraction type  Aquariums; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Turner Field
Ollie #10 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 107 reviews
Owner description: This Major League ballpark is home to the Atlanta Braves. Before catching a game, fans can check out the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame, featuring...... more » Owner description: This Major League ballpark is home to the Atlanta Braves. Before catching a game, fans can check out the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame, featuring Hank Aaron's record-breaking, 715th home run ball. « less
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Atlanta Botanical Garden
Ollie #11 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 125 reviews
Owner description: Step into a world of magic and serenity at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, where new additions like the Fuqua Orchid Center treat visitors to a rare...... more » Owner description: Step into a world of magic and serenity at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, where new additions like the Fuqua Orchid Center treat visitors to a rare collection of high-elevation orchids never before grown in the southeast. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  5.1 km from city centre
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Philips Arena
Ollie #12 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews
Owner description: Philips Arena, named for founding partner Philips Electronics and home of the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers, NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and WNBA's Atlanta Dream,...... more » Owner description: Philips Arena, named for founding partner Philips Electronics and home of the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers, NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and WNBA's Atlanta Dream, has hosted many top tours and events including: U2, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Chesney, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney On Ice, Harlem Globetrotters, Sesame Street Live and so many more! « less
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Monastery of the Holy Spirit
Ollie #13 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  35.1 km from city centre
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Michael C. Carlos Museum
Ollie #14 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
This 45,000-square-foot museum on the campus of Emory University is the largest natural history museum in the Southeast.
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; Art Museums
Distance  7.7 km from city centre
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SweetWater Brewery
Ollie #15 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews

When visiting Atlanta, one should definitely take time to visit SweetWater Brewery in Midtown. First and foremost, SweetWater is not a bar, but they offer one of the best happy... more »

Attraction type  Factory Tours
Distance  6.7 km from city centre
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Centennial Olympic Park
Ollie #16 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 147 reviews
Owner description: Built for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, this public park offers weekly free concerts, a dancing water fountain for the kids and a memorial quilt in...... more » Owner description: Built for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, this public park offers weekly free concerts, a dancing water fountain for the kids and a memorial quilt in remembrance of the victims of the 1996 Olympic bombing. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Historic Sites
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Georgia Dome
Ollie #17 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
This stadium is home to the Atlanta Falcons football team.
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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High Museum of Art
Ollie #18 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 89 reviews
Owner description: This stunning, porcelain-enameled building was designed by famed architect Richard Meier and is rivaled only by the art inside. Featuring American,...... more » Owner description: This stunning, porcelain-enameled building was designed by famed architect Richard Meier and is rivaled only by the art inside. Featuring American, European and African art, as well as decorative art and photography, the High Museum boasts a permanent collection of over 11,000 pieces, many of which can be viewed from different levels of the four-story, glass atrium. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  4.7 km from city centre
Atlantic Station
Ollie #19 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Shops; Cinemas
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Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
Ollie #20 of 174 attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 55 reviews
Owner description: In the 1880s, before there were epic motion pictures, there were Cycloramas. This 42-foot-high cylindrical oil painting depicts the Battle of Atlanta...... more » Owner description: In the 1880s, before there were epic motion pictures, there were Cycloramas. This 42-foot-high cylindrical oil painting depicts the Battle of Atlanta in 1864. Viewed from a 360-degree rotating platform, the vivid details of this historic Civil War battle are now restored and enhanced with music, narration and sound effects. Accompanying the Cyclorama is the Civil War Museum, highlighted by a steam locomotive from 1862. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Art Museums
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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