Big Shanty Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Georgia Aquarium featuring marine life

Georgia Aquarium

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Marvel at the intelligent dolphins, deadly sharks and colourful coral reef fish at this world-famous aquarium.

Georgia Aquarium
Truist Park

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.

Truist Park
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Six Flags Over Georgia which includes signage and rides

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.

Six Flags Over Georgia
Emory University

Emory University

3/5(1 review)

Walk around the campus of Emory University, a top university in Atlanta. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

Emory University
State Farm Arena

State Farm Arena

The home of the Atlanta Hawks and the Atlanta Dream basketball teams is a multi-purpose indoor venue for games, concerts and shows.

State Farm Arena

Activities

Atlanta CityPASS: Admission to Top 5 Atlanta Attractions

Atlanta CityPASS® : Admission to Top 5 Atlanta Attractions

NZ$180
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Atlanta CityPASS® : Admission to Top 5 Atlanta Attractions
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

NZ$37
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop

City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop

NZ$115
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop
Atlanta: Chattahoochee River Tubing Experience

Atlanta: Chattahoochee River Tubing Experience

NZ$63
per adult
Atlanta: Chattahoochee River Tubing Experience
Atlanta: 1.5-Hour Highlight Trolley Tour

Atlanta: 1.5-Hour Highlight Trolley Tour

NZ$60
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Atlanta: 1.5-Hour Highlight Trolley Tour
All Day VIP Pass

All Day VIP Pass

NZ$42
per adult
All Day VIP Pass
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Our pick of the best Big Shanty Hotel Deals

The Brookhaven Atlanta Hotel
The Brookhaven Atlanta Hotel
4 out of 5
2061 N. Druid Hills Road NE, Atlanta, GA
The price is NZ$188 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$188
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (539 reviews)
"Overall it was a pleasant stay. Room was clean and staff were friendly. The holding charge wasn’t clearly defined so that was a surprise. Also not a lot of food around the hotel."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

The Brookhaven Atlanta Hotel
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
4 out of 5
3405 Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
The price is NZ$194 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
NZ$194
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (239 reviews)
"Everything was great."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place
3 out of 5
3312 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA
The price is NZ$193 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$193
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,125 reviews)
"There was a $400 charge when I got there but I got 300 of it back $25 per day for parking. Wow! Overall, it was good. I enjoyed my day."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
4 out of 5
4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA
The price is NZ$174 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$174
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,044 reviews)
"Nice place. Great staff. Handy to thenPerimeter Mall and I285"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead
The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead
5 out of 5
3434 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
The price is NZ$318 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$318
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Ok all over"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter Medical
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter Medical
3 out of 5
6260 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$133 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$133
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (215 reviews)
Nice Hotel and neighborhood
"The property is nice, the room was comfortable, and the staff is great. The hallways can use some vacuuming and the only elevator is overused. The swimming pool is awsome."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter Medical
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Other neighbourhoods around Big Shanty

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Town Center

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Town Center, Town Center at Cobb and Mountasia Marietta are top sights worth seeing.

Town Center
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East Cobb

Though East Cobb may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Jackson and Morgan Falls Overlook Park.

East Cobb
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Cumberland

5/5(1 area review)

Travellers to Cumberland praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta.

Cumberland
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Vinings

Visitors to Vinings like its restaurants and riverfront, and Chattahoochee River is a sight worth a stop.

Vinings
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Sandy Springs

Enjoy the popular shops in Sandy Springs. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sandy Springs Station or North Springs Station to see more of Atlanta.

Sandy Springs
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Perimeter Center

Travellers love Perimeter Center for its popular shops, and you can see more of Atlanta by jumping on the metro at Dunwoody Station or Sandy Springs Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Perimeter Mall and Regal Perimeter Pointe.

Perimeter Center

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