~ Carmen
If you have been reading the blog, you know that we recently went on a last minute road trip to Atlanta, Georgia. For efficiency in touring, we tried to see attractions in the same area of Atlanta on the same day. In this post I will give you an overall summary of how the 3 days would look all together. Click on the highlighted links to get details about each restaurant and activity.
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3 Days in Atlanta
Can’t drive by without noticing The Vortex’s entrance.
Day 1 in Atlanta- Northeast Atlanta
See detailed itinerary and photographs here.
The northeast part of Atlanta is full of quirky neighborhoods and beautiful parks. No outdoor lover should miss Stone Mountain. History lovers will be in heaven at the Carter Presidential Library!
- Lodging- Hotel Indigo
- Stone Mountain
- Lunch- Mary Mac’s
- Carter Presidential Library
- Fernbank Museum of Natural History
- Dinner & Drinks- The Vortex
Day 2 in Atlanta- Centennial Park Area
See detailed itinerary and photographs here.
Some of Georgia’s most popular tourist attractions are all located surrounding Olympic Centennial Park. Centennial Park is right off of the highway in downtown Atlanta. You could easily spend an entire weekend exploring all that downtown Atlanta has to offer.
- World of Coca-Cola
- Georgia Aquarium
- CNN Studio Tour
- Skyview Atlanta
Loved seeing how the aquarium excited all of the children visiting!
Day 3 in Atlanta- Eastside
See detailed itinerary and photographs here.
On our last day in Atlanta we enjoyed two of my favorite things– history and natural. No trip to Atlanta would be complete without a visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. And I don’t care how old you are, everyone loves a good zoo!
- Breakfast- West Egg
- Zoo Atlanta
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
- Dinner- The Varsity
Rhino!
So have you been to Atlanta or want to visit? Please share by commenting below!
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~ Carmen
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Cheryl
February 17, 2017 12:07 amNice itinerary for quick trips to Atlanta. I especially liked your rhino photo. Reminds me of the time when I was a teenager and visited the London Zoo. I was standing on a bridge and the rhino in the enclosure walked beneath it and I was able to reach out and touch its back. I’m pretty sure I don’t remember seeing any “don’t pat the rhino” signs!
Pack Your Baguios
February 26, 2017 5:19 pmOh my! Things have definitely changed since I was young, too. I remember seeing a bomb arsenal on a school field trip. Now you have to have high security clearance and wear special protective clothing to get near the place.
Helen
February 27, 2017 8:40 amWow! I live in Atlanta and you packed a TON into a few days. I’m impressed. Glad you got to see so much!
Pack Your Baguios
February 28, 2017 10:29 amYes, we did a ton! We tend to need a vacation after our vacations!
Abby
February 27, 2017 8:54 amI love the sound of Atlanta and it looks like you had a blast! I am certainly curious about the Southern cities in the US. And aside from New Orleans, I’d love to visit this city!
Pack Your Baguios
February 28, 2017 10:30 amBeing from the south, I’m biased, but I love the friendliness of the people and the comfort food!
lauren t
February 27, 2017 10:15 amGreat list! I live in Atlanta and there is so much to do and see! You covered a ton! Come back soon!
Pack Your Baguios
February 28, 2017 10:31 amWe definitely want to come back to your fun city. Next time we want to visit more of the restaurants.
Leslie
February 27, 2017 3:44 pmI want to see the Atlanta Georgia auquriam so bad! My mom and i went to Savannah last year but we didn’t have time to take the 3 hour drive to Atlanta. Thats on the bucket list, your days looked like so much fun!
Pack Your Baguios
February 28, 2017 10:41 amThe aquarium is amazing! Plan at least a day for all of the attractions around Centennial Park.
Veronika Sykorova
March 1, 2017 5:52 amI’ve always wanted to visit Atlanta (or any city in the US for that matter – hi I’m from Europe) so thanks for the tips!
Pack Your Baguios
March 2, 2017 6:54 pmCome on over!
Stephanie Lee
March 2, 2017 5:55 pmThis is a great guide to Atlanta! I ate at the Varsity once and it was amaaazing. Centennial Park has so much to offer for a fun day out!
Pack Your Baguios
March 2, 2017 6:58 pmThe Varsity was fun and I love my chili dog!
Ana Ojha
April 27, 2017 10:43 pmI went Atlanta last year and totally loved it! My favorite was Coca Cola Museum, CNN Center and Stone Mountain Laser show at night!
Pack Your Baguios
May 9, 2017 9:23 amWe didn’t catch the Stone Mountain laser show this trip, but have enjoyed it in the past–quite spectacular!