South Downtown Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Underground Atlanta
You can find out about the history of Atlanta when you stop by Underground Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Georgia State Capitol
This lofty building on Washington Street is the most important government building in the state.
Georgia Aquarium
Marvel at the intelligent dolphins, deadly sharks and colourful coral reef fish at this world-famous aquarium.
Truist Park
Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
Six Flags over Georgia
Enjoy roller coasters, water slides, go-karts and more at this family-friendly theme park located just outside of Austin, Georgia.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Catch an event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during your trip to Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Activities
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour
Atlanta: Black History and Civil Rights City Driving Tour
Center for Puppetry Arts: Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Atlanta: Ponce City Market 2.5-Hour Weekend Food Tour
Self Guided Food and Mystery Picnic Date in Roswell
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Other neighbourhoods around South Downtown
Downtown Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Centennial Olympic Park 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.
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.
Luckie-Marietta District
If you're spending some time in Luckie-Marietta District, World of Coca-Cola and Centennial Olympic Park are top sights worth seeing.
Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Central Park and Atlanta Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
Travellers love Midtown for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of Atlanta by jumping on the metro at Midtown Station or Arts Center Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Atlanta Symphony Hall and High Museum of Art.
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.