10 TOP Things to Do in Central Georgia (2026 Activity Guide)

Atlanta Botanical Garden which includes a fountain, a garden and outdoor art

Athens featuring landscape views, heritage architecture and a sunset

Woodruff Park which includes a high rise building, a park and a city

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What to do in Central Georgia

Popular places to visit

Georgia Aquarium

With more than 45 million litres of water, don't miss the world's largest aquarium in the heart of downtown 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.

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.

Georgia World Congress Center

During your trip, find out what's happening in Georgia World Congress Center, a top convention centre in Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Truist Park

Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.

Emory University

Walk around the campus of Emory University, a top university in Atlanta. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.

Georgia Institute of Technology

Walk around the campus of Georgia Institute of Technology, a well-known university in Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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.

Centennial Olympic Park

Head to this much-loved and used park for fountains, fun, and music festivals.

Areas of Central Georgia

World of Coca Cola featuring autumn colours, skyline and a city

Downtown Atlanta

3.5/5(27 area reviews)

Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena 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.

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta showing cuddly or friendly animals, a park and a city

Midtown

4/5(6 area reviews)

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 Alliance Theatre.

Atlanta History Center showing landscape views and autumn leaves

Buckhead

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Known for its elegant residential neighborhoods, this affluent Atlanta district has upscale shopping malls, lush parks and a museum that honors the antebellum South.

Santa’s Fantastical, not just for kids! It has thousands of Christmas lights, the largest indoor ornament and a speakeasy!

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.

This was taken at an outside garden at the Crowne Ravinia plaza. I was at a conference there the past weekend. It's a beautiful place to stay, especially if your at a conference. The staff is very hospitable and catering to group needs. The hotel had an indoor and outdoor garden which is quite beautiful. If you feel like spending a lot of money and want to stay in the dunwoody area it's a great place. Or, if your planning or at a conference it's a perfect location.

Dunwoody

Visitors often come to Dunwoody for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Perimeter Mall and MJCCA Zaban Park Tennis Center. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Dunwoody Station.

Lake Oconee Georgia lakeside under the trees

Misty River

Misty River might not have many top sights, but Lake Oconee Village and Lake Oconee are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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