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First Timer's Guide to Atlanta, GA 🍑
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Planning your first visit to Atlanta? Make it the best trip ever with my helpful tips for first-timers!
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Planning Resources
 
Must-Do
 
Where to Stay
 
Uniquely Atlanta
 
Atlanta Budget Guides

Planning Resources

Use these resources to help plan your first trip to Atlanta!

 
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All your questions about Atlanta, answered!
What's With Atlanta?: Quirks, Personality, Charm
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Get my free Atlanta welcome kit straight to your inbox!
FREE Welcome To Atlanta Travel Kit
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Everything you need to know about visiting Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia Travel Guide
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Must-Do

These are Atlanta's must-see attractions. You won't want to miss out!

 
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See the incredible Whale Sharks!
Georgia Aquarium
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The only place in the US where you can see Panda Bears! 🐼
Zoo Atlanta
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Learn about Atlanta's favorite drink!
World of Coca-Cola
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See all the historical MLK sights
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
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There's always something in bloom at this year-round garden
Atlanta Botanical Garden
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One of the best art museums in the Southeast
High Museum of Art
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A moving museum about the continued fight for Civil and Human Rights
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
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Learn about the history of Georgia from the beginning of time!
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
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Atlanta history all in one place
Atlanta History Center
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Where to Stay

 
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A restored historic 1920s hotel
Hotel Clermont Atlanta, by Oliver Hotels
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Eco-friendly B&B in an 1896 mansion
Stonehurst Place
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Award-winning rooftop bar with cozy lounge seating and incredible skyline views
Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection
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Soaring skyscraper with views from every room
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
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Upscale, historic hotel known for hosting the premiere gala for “Gone with the Wind”
The Georgian Terrace
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Southern luxury meets sustainability
InterContinental Buckhead
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Uniquely Atlanta

These one-of-a-kind attractions can only be found in the ATL

 
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Iconic historic theatre in Midtown
Fox Theatre
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Perfect for fans of Stranger Things
Private Stranger Things "The Upside Down" Film Locations Tour in Atlanta
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Private tour option for The Walking Dead filming locations
The Walking Dead in the City: Private Atlanta Film Location Tour
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The perfect spot for a date night
SkyView Ferris Wheel
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Perfect for kids and puppet enthusiasts!
Center For Puppetry Arts
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Theatre shaped like the Globe Theatre in London that specializes in Shakespeare's plays
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
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Atlanta Budget Guides

See Atlanta on a budget with these helpful tips.

 
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All the free & budget things to do in Atlanta
75+ Free and Budget Things To Do in Atlanta, Georgia
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The best Atlanta attraction pass
How the Atlanta CityPASS Can Save You Lots of Money
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How to save money on your trip to Atlanta
Atlanta on a Budget: 10 Tips for a Cheap Trip
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Made-for-you budget itinerary with the Atlanta CityPASS
A Weekend in Atlanta with the Atlanta CityPASS: Itinerary
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One of the best free things to do in Atlanta - see a sunset!
10 Breathtaking Sunset Spots in Atlanta
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The best way to save money on your first visit to Atlanta!
See 5 Top Things to Do in Atlanta and Save 45%
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