East Side
Popular places to visit
Zoo Atlanta
Span the globe at this excellent zoo and experience Asian rainforests, African plains and the country's biggest band of gorillas.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Kids will be wowed by dinosaur skeletons and interactive exhibits at this popular natural history museum.
Grant Park
Explore the great outdoors at Grant Park, a lovely green space in Atlanta. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Fernbank Science Center
Enjoy this family-friendly science museum with its hands-on activities for children and the young at heart.
Oakland Cemetery
Visit Atlanta's oldest, largest and most monumental graveyard to learn gripping tales about some of the tens of thousands of people buried here.
Variety Playhouse
Enjoy a performance at Variety Playhouse, a popular theatre in Atlanta. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.
Things to do
City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop
Atlanta Comedy City Tour
Atlanta: Beltline Food, Street Art, and History Walking Tour
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Hipster’s Haven in Little Five Points
Atlanta Food and Cemetery Tour
Atlanta Street Art and BeltLine Tour with Happy Hour and Activity
Top hotels in East Side
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Other neighbourhoods around East Side
Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Central Park and Atlanta Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.
Virginia Highland
While Virginia Highland isn't home to many top sights, The Atlanta Beltline Start and Callanwolde Fine Arts Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Peachtree Center
While you're in Peachtree Center, take in top sights like AmericasMart and jump on the metro at Peachtree Center Station to see more of the city.
Fairlie-Poplar Historic District
The ample dining options and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Fairlie-Poplar Historic District. A stop by Tabernacle or SkyView Atlanta might round out your trip.
Downtown Atlanta
SkyView Atlanta and Tabernacle are a few top attractions in Downtown Atlanta. Hop around the city on the metro at Five Points Station or Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center Station and check out the area's must-see aquarium, great live music and popular shops.
Luckie-Marietta District
If you're spending some time in Luckie-Marietta District, World of Coca-Cola and National Center for Civil and Human Rights are top sights worth seeing.