Unique Things to Do in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA's most unique experiences include Atlanta History Center, Atlanta History Center, Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, Centennial Olympic Park, and Doll's Head Trail at Constitution Lakes Park.

21 places11 freeOct 2026
World of Coca-Cola

100+ sodas from around the world. Kids love the weird ones.

121 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 · Mon-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm · Ages 0–16

$21-28
Lullwater Preserve

Free. Suspension bridge. Waterfall. Easy trails for little legs.

1463 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322 · Daily 7am-9pm · Ages 3–14

Free
Atlanta History Center

Free first Sundays — 1860s farm, Swan House, and the massive Cyclorama painting

130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 · Tue-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Mon · Ages 0–14

$27-35
Cascade Springs Nature Preserve

Free — waterfall, creek crossings, and historic ruins on an easy loop trail

2852 Cascade Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 · Daily dawn to dusk · Ages 3–14

Free
Fox Theatre Atlanta

Starlit Arabian sky ceiling. Twinkling stars. 1929.

660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 · Box office Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm; show times vary

$30-150
Ponce City Market

Food hall in a 1920s Sears. Rooftop amusement park. Free entry.

675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 · Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12pm-6pm

Free entry
Krog Street Market

More local than Ponce City. Graffiti tunnel next door.

99 Krog St, Atlanta, GA 30307 · Mon-Thu 7am-9pm, Fri 7am-10pm, Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-9pm

Free entry
The Tabernacle Atlanta

1911 church turned concert venue. The acoustics are real.

152 Luckie St, Atlanta, GA 30303 · Show nights, check schedule

$25-75
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park

Free. Birth home, church, tomb. Arrive early for ranger tour.

450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 · Daily 9am-5pm

Free
World of Coca-Cola

100+ beverages from around the world. Cheesy. Fun.

121 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 · Daily 10am-5pm (hours vary seasonally)

$22
Variety Playhouse

1930s theater in Little Five Points. Hit the record stores first.

1099 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 · Show nights, check schedule

$20-50
Historic Oakland Cemetery

Free. Margaret Mitchell's grave. Genuinely beautiful.

248 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 · Daily 9am-5pm; guided tours weekends

Free-$12
Starlight Drive-In Theatre

$10 double feature. Kids $1. Since 1949.

2000 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 · Gates open ~6:00-6:45pm nightly; shows at dusk

$10
Lullwater Preserve

Free. Waterfall. Suspension bridge. Nobody knows about it.

1463 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322 · Daily 7am-9pm

Free
Museum of Design Atlanta

Only design museum in the Southeast. Free Freaky Fridays.

1315 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 · Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm, closed Mon

$12
Atlanta History Center

33-acre campus with the Cyclorama and three historic houses — free first Sundays

130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 · Tue-Sun 9am-4pm; historic houses open at 11am; closed Mon

$27-35
Terminal West

625-capacity room in a King Plow warehouse — great sound, smart bookings

887 W Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 · Show nights, check schedule

$20-60
Centennial Olympic Park

Free — the Olympic Fountain of Rings and a 22-acre park connecting Atlanta's top attractions

265 Park Ave W NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 · Daily 7am-11pm; fountain show times vary seasonally

Free
Little Five Points

Free to explore — vintage shops, record stores, and street art in Atlanta's weirdest neighborhood

Euclid Ave and Moreland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30307 · Always open (shops typically 11am-8pm)

Free
Doll's Head Trail at Constitution Lakes Park

Free outsider art trail — doll heads, broken toys, and found objects nailed to trees.

1305 S River Industrial Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 · Daily sunrise to sunset

Free
The Goat Farm Arts Center

Art studios, galleries, and events in an old cotton gin compound — free to walk around.

1200 Foster St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 · Daily, event hours vary

Free