Top 10 Atlanta Experiences
Updated: March 12, 2009
From a popular landmark or attraction to a must-visit restaurant or bar, uncover Atlanta's ultimate top 10 experiences.
On this page:The Top 10, More City Favorites.
The Top 10
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Cnn Center
Read Reviews1 CNN Ctr NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 (map)
Go behind the scenes at the headquarters of one of the most watched news channels.
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Varsity
Read Reviews61 North Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 (map)
Whether you think it's a grease pit or glorious, there's nothing else like this Atlanta treasure. Head to the world's largest drive-in for a frosted orange, onion rings and a chili dog.
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Watershed Inc
Read Reviews406 W Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 (map)
Make a Tuesday-night pilgrimage to this quirky Decatur restaurant for Scott Peacock's famous fried chicken. And try to save room for the equally renowned chocolate cake.
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Turner Field
Read Reviews755 Hank Aaron Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 (map)
Attend a Braves game on a clear summer night and you've found the perfect Atlanta outing--there's even a Coke bottle that spews fireworks.
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Stone Mountain Park
Read ReviewsHwy 78 E (Exit 8), Stone Mountain, GA 30087 (map)
Skip the tram and hike up the world's largest hunk of exposed granite. Start just before sunset and you'll be rewarded with a stunning view of Atlanta.
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Fox Theatre Atlanta
Read Reviews660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 (map)
This opulent Atlanta landmark--built in the 1920s as a Yaarab Temple Shrine Mosque--hosts all sorts of shows, but for a true behind-the-scenes experience take the guided tour.
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High Museum of Art
Read Reviews1280 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30309 (map)
Visit one of the Southeast's premier museums featuring regional and international art.
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Ebenezer Baptist Church
Read Reviews407 Auburn Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30312 (map)
Listen to Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech from the pews of his home church, part of the national historic site.
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Your Dekalb Farmers' Market
Read Reviews3000 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 (map)
Go on an international shopping spree at Decatur's massive food emporium. The size of two football fields, it sells everything from pig trotters to turmeric root.
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Georgia Aquarium
Read Reviews225 Baker St, Atlanta, GA 30313 (map)
Pay a visit to Nico, a male beluga whale, at the world's largest aquarium.
More City Favorites
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Flying Biscuit Midtown
Read Reviews1001 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (map)
Crowds are the telltale sign that the cozy corner eatery serves up hottest brunch in town.
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Margaret Mitchell House Inc
Read Reviews990 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (map)
