5 Musts in Atlanta, Georgia

[Julia Sanderson]

If you are visiting Atlanta, you should take your chance to get acquainted with the city. Get a tasty lunch at Staplehouse and stretch your legs exploring Piedmont Park. Don’t you miss Atlanta City Hall! This article will help decide what to do and where to go to spend a wonderful time in Atlanta! And in case you fall in love with this city, you can always rent an apartment in Atlanta and stay there as long as you want. 

Grab a snack at The Varsity

Don’t miss the opportunity to try legendary chili dog and vanilla milkshake at The Varsity! They have been pleasing locals with their meals since 1928 offering delicious crispy fries and onion rings. This world’s largest drive-in restaurant is going to help you get acquainted with the memorable taste of Atlanta’s culture.

Visit Martin Luther King’s childhood home

Choosing your housing in Atlanta, you should take your time to explore another prominent building set - Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Visit the place where this prominent activist lived and discover the struggle this man has gone through. The place consists of several buildings, where Martin lived, worked and planned the American Civil Rights Movement. The tour of the house is completely free of charge.

Rent a tube on the Chattahoochee River

No need to go outside Atlanta to contemplate the nature and take a rest. The great way to escape traffic is to spend time enjoying the calmness of Chattahoochee River. If you are a fun of active rest, rent a tube and organize a small picnic. Many locals are eager to rent their boats, tubes, and kayaks for an affordable price to let you see the beauty of spring greenery.

Meet giant pandas in Zoo Atlanta

George V. Gress founded the Zoo Atlanta in 1899 with a black bear, jaguar, gazelle, camels and couple of other animals. The largest collection of orangutans and gorillas is going to surprise every nature enthusiast. Located in Grant Park, Zoo Atlanta is a home to cute furry inhabitants: giant pandas. More than 500 fascinating reptiles live in the herpetology department, as well as rare Arakan forest turtles, which are in danger of extinction. 

Delve into mysterious atmosphere of Fox Theatre

Set within walking distance to The Varsity, the national historic landmark "Fabulous Fox" (top) will be your fifth stop in this wonderful city. Planned as Yaarab Shrine temple, this theatre is a mix of Islamic and Egyptian architecture. In the 1940s the Egyptian Ballroom of the theatre served as the most popular spot of Atlanta nightlife, which was gathering a wide audience. Now, the Fox Theatre functions as a movie palace, which is the center of cultural events held in Atlanta.