What sports teams play in Atlanta?

Atlanta's major sports teams: Atlanta Braves (MLB baseball, Truist Park), Atlanta Falcons (NFL football, Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Atlanta Hawks (NBA basketball, State Farm Arena), Atlanta United FC (MLS soccer, Mercedes-Benz Stadium), and Atlanta Dream (WNBA).

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Things To Do in Atlanta

Q: What is there to do in Atlanta this weekend?

Atlanta has events nearly every weekend. Check Do404.com or Eventbrite for the latest listings. Popular recurring options include live music at The Tabernacle or Fox Theatre, Atlanta Braves or Falcons games, the Atlanta BeltLine (free, year-round), Ponce City Market, and Piedmont Park.

Q: What are the best free things to do in Atlanta?

Many of Atlanta's best activities are free: walking the Atlanta BeltLine trail, Piedmont Park, Krog Street Tunnel street art, Centennial Olympic Park, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. The High Museum of Art is free on the second Sunday of each month.

Q: What are the major annual events in Atlanta?

Atlanta's biggest annual events include Dragon Con (Labor Day weekend), Atlanta Film Festival (spring), Music Midtown (September), Atlanta Pride (October), Peach Bowl (New Year's Eve), Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade (October), Garden Lights at the Botanical Garden (November–January), and Yellow Daisy Festival (September).

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What Atlanta Has to Offer

🎵 Music & Concerts

World-class venues from intimate clubs to 20,000-seat arenas. Atlanta hosts major tours year-round — hip-hop, country, EDM, and everything in between.

🏈 Sports & Games

Atlanta is a major-league city. Catch the Braves at Truist Park, Falcons or Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, or the Hawks downtown at State Farm Arena.

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🍽️ Food, Drink & Markets

Ponce City Market rooftop, Buford Highway's international food corridor, the Sweet Auburn Curb Market, and a thriving craft brewery scene. Atlanta eats well.

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🎉 Festivals & Outdoor Events

Dragon Con (Labor Day), Music Midtown (September), Atlanta Pride (October), Yellow Daisy Festival, BeltLine Lantern Parade, Oktoberfest Atlanta, and dozens more.

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🌿 Parks & The BeltLine

The Atlanta BeltLine is the city's best free outing — 33 miles of trail connecting neighborhoods, art, and green space. Plus Piedmont Park, Chastain Park, and Stone Mountain.

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🎭 Arts & Culture

The High Museum of Art, Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the Woodruff Arts Center all sit in Midtown. Gallery hops, street murals, and the MOCA GA are free or low-cost.

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👨‍👩‍👧 Family & Kids

Georgia Aquarium (world's largest), Zoo Atlanta, the Children's Museum, Fernbank, and the World of Coca-Cola make Atlanta one of the USA's top family travel destinations.

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🎃 Holiday & Seasonal

Garden Lights at the Botanical Garden (Nov–Jan), Six Flags Holiday in the Park (Nov–Jan), ZooLights (Dec), Peach Bowl (NYE), and Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade (Oct) are annual highlights.

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💚 Free Things To Do

Walk the BeltLine, explore Krog Street Tunnel's rotating murals, visit Centennial Olympic Park, catch free outdoor movies at Piedmont Park, or browse the MLK Jr. Historic Site.

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Atlanta's Must-See Attractions

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Georgia Aquarium

World's largest aquarium · Downtown Atlanta

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World of Coca-Cola

History, tasting room & pop culture museum

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CNN Studio Tours

Go behind the scenes of a working newsroom

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National Center for Civil & Human Rights

Immersive history of the Civil Rights Movement

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Fernbank Museum

Natural history museum · NatureWorks forest

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Zoo Atlanta

Giant pandas, gorillas & over 1,000 animals

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Atlanta Botanical Garden

30-acre garden in Midtown · seasonal exhibits

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High Museum of Art

Southeastern USA's leading art museum

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MLK Jr. National Historic Site

Free · Dr. King's birth home & Ebenezer Baptist

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Common Questions

What is there to do in Atlanta this weekend?

Atlanta always has something going on. Check Do404.com or Eventbrite Atlanta for live listings. Year-round bets: the Atlanta BeltLine, Ponce City Market rooftop, Piedmont Park, a Braves game, or live music at The Tabernacle.

What are the best free things to do in Atlanta?

Atlanta's best free activities: the Atlanta BeltLine trail, Piedmont Park, Krog Street Tunnel murals, Centennial Olympic Park, the MLK Jr. National Historic Site, and the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library grounds. The High Museum of Art is free on the second Sunday of each month.

What are the major annual events in Atlanta?

Key annual Atlanta events: Dragon Con (Labor Day weekend, ~90,000 attendees), Music Midtown (September), Atlanta Film Festival (April), Atlanta Pride (October), BeltLine Lantern Parade (October), Garden Lights at the Botanical Garden (Nov–Jan), and the Peach Bowl (New Year's Eve).

Is Atlanta worth visiting as a tourist?

Absolutely. Atlanta has the world's busiest airport (ATL), a rich civil rights history, world-class restaurants (especially along Buford Highway), the Georgia Aquarium, top-tier sports teams, and a thriving music and arts scene. It's also one of the most affordable major US cities for visitors. Budget 3–4 days to see the highlights.

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