Atlanta Highlights: Seven Places to Visit
Seven Atlanta highlights come with a cost snapshot first, then the detail behind each one. Prices are in US dollars.
| Place | Cost | Opening pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Aquarium | Fixed Date from $54.99, Anytime $69.99 | Check the ticket calendar |
| World of Coca-Cola | About $25 for adults | Daily, 10 a.m. start |
| Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park | Free | Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| National Center for Civil and Human Rights | $26 adults reserved | Closed Mondays |
| BeltLine Eastside Trail | Free | All day |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | See the garden’s site | Closed Mondays |
| Zoo Atlanta | Varies by date | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
1. Georgia Aquarium
Ocean Voyager is the exhibit to see. It holds about 6.3 million gallons and a 100-foot acrylic tunnel, and it was built around whale sharks, sharing the space with manta rays, goliath grouper and sharks. Children aged 2 and under get in free. The marine mammal presentations are an optional extra, and many visitors spend the day in the fish galleries instead. Booking is on the aquarium’s ticket page .
2. World of Coca-Cola
You will find it at Pemberton Place beside the aquarium. The Taste It! room lets you sample beverages from many countries, and the Vault of the Secret Formula is the best-known display. Coca-Cola Stories is a newer exhibit, and the Polar Bear greets visitors. Hours differ by weekday, with Saturday running latest. Tickets are sold through the museum’s website .
3. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
This is the most important stop for many visitors, and the mood is serious and calm. The Birth Home at 501 Auburn Avenue opened its doors again in July 2026 after a long rehabilitation, and rangers guide groups of 15 through it at no charge. Spaces are given out on the day. Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church still holds services, and rangers talk to visitors inside it each day. The nearby King Center contains the tombs of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King. Read the park’s Birth Home page for current rules.
4. National Center for Civil and Human Rights
The Center sits downtown at 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard. Its largest gallery, Rolls Down Like Water, includes the lunch counter sit-in simulation. Reserved adult tickets cost $26, seniors pay $21 and ages 7 to 12 pay $20, all plus tax. See the planning page .
5. BeltLine Eastside Trail
A paved trail of about 2.4 miles links the Piedmont Park area with the Krog Street Tunnel. Ponce City Market and Historic Fourth Ward Park are on the way. Nearly 17 miles of the 22-mile loop were open by June 2026.
6. Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Kendeda Canopy Walk crosses Storza Woods about 40 feet up. The garden is open Tuesday to Sunday and shuts on Mondays. Garden Lights, Holiday Nights begins November 14. See the garden’s visit page .
7. Zoo Atlanta
The collection includes gorillas, orangutans, elephants, giraffes and red pandas. Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrive on public view on November 6, 2026. Children under 3 are free.
Money-saving note
The Atlanta CityPASS costs $106 for adults and $86 for children, and it lets you pick five from six attractions over nine days. To look at paid tours, try GetYourGuide’s Atlanta listings . Keep belongings out of sight in parked cars.
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