6 Days in Atlanta: A Southern Adventure

Heavenly Hues

25 Dec 2023

Join me on a thrilling journey through the vibrant city of Atlanta! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on an unforgettable exploration of the city's rich history, culture, and natural beauty.

Trip to Atlanta

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sky-high Thrills and Puppetry Delights

$175

$ 10

20-story Ferris wheel in Centennial Park providing scenic views from climate-controlled gondolas.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

•

$39

4 - 5 min

Directions

Home of the 1996 Olympic games now filled with walking paths, water gardens & the Fountain of Rings.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

•

Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

Sleek modern museum offers exhibits on famous college football players & an indoor field for events.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

•

$55

10 - 12 min

Directions

Long-standing puppetry museum with a variety of exhibits, performances, workshops & classes.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

•

$31

14 - 17 min

Directions

Family entertainment center featuring LEGO® toy displays, rides & 4D films, plus a gift shop.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

•

$50

Day 2Dive into the Wonders of the Deep and Lush Gardens

$173

$ 5

One of world's largest aquariums, with permanent exhibits, interactive galleries & animals galore.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$115

11 - 14 min

Directions

Sprawling park featuring jogging paths, basketball courts, dog parks, a farmers' market & more.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

•

Free

12 - 18 min

Directions

30-acre garden with a conservatory & fountains playing host to concerts, cocktail parties & more.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

•

$57

Day 3Theatrical Marvels and Haunting Adventures

$124

$ 15

Restored opulent theater built in 1920s with 3,600-pipe organ hosts ballet, movies & other events.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

•

Free

5 - 6 min

Directions

A 17-acre park with a splash fountain, skate park & amphitheater, adjacent to the Atlanta Beltline.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

•

Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Natural sciences museum with a 3-story, sky-lit Great Hall & skeletons of dinosaurs.

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

•

$51

22 - 27 min

Directions

Storied, self-guided haunted house open seasonally, with high-quality special effects & live actors.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

•

$72

Day 4Art, History, and Coca-Cola Bliss

$145

$ 5

Cultural hub home to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Alliance Theater & the High Museum of Art.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Cultural attraction presents artifacts, art & photos from the Civil Rights Era & about human rights.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

•

$50

4 - 6 min

Directions

Memorabilia, films & exhibits (some interactive) about soft drink that debuted in Atlanta in 1886.

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

•

$48

1 - 2 min

Directions

Recommended for kids age 2-8, this hands-on museum features an indoor playground, sand table & more.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

•

$47

Day 5Aviation Marvels, Music, and Civil Rights

$39

$ 15

Kid-friendly museum tracing the history of Delta Airlines with hands-on exhibits & vintage aircraft.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$39

13 - 16 min

Directions

Major concert & festival venue with both reserved seating & a sloping lawn.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

This historic area is now a shopping & entertainment center with eateries, events & tours.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

•

Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Park encompassing King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church & his final resting place.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

•

Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

Quaint, historic home where the venerable advocate for civil rights was born on January 15, 1929.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

•

Free

Day 6Wildlife Encounters and Thrilling Park Adventures

$228

$ 10

Huge, modern zoo housing more than 1,500 animals from 220 species, including gorillas & pandas.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$67

23 - 28 min

Directions

Sprawling amusement park featuring high-speed roller coasters & water attractions, plus kids' rides.

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

•

$148

19 - 23 min

Directions

Historical wooded state park offering hiking, picnicking & boating, plus fishing.

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

•

$13

Budget breakdown: $942 In total

Activities & Food:$882

Transport:$60