Big Shanty, GA
Atlanta
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Popular places to visit

Georgia Aquarium
Discover thousands of sea creatures at the world’s biggest aquarium.

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

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.

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.

Emory University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Emory University, a top university in Atlanta. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed art scene.

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.
Things to do

Skip the Ticket Line: World of Coca-Cola Admission in Atlanta

Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop

Atlanta: Chattahoochee River Tubing Experience

LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
Big Shanty Hotel Deals

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center

The Brookhaven Atlanta Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody

Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead

Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter by Marriott
Other neighborhoods around Big Shanty

Cumberland
Cumberland is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Atlanta.

Vinings
Visitors to Vinings like its restaurants and riverfront, and Chattahoochee River is a sight worth a stop.

Sandy Springs
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Chattahoochee River are top sights in Sandy Springs, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Sandy Springs Station or North Springs Station to see more sights in the area.

Perimeter Center
Enjoy the popular shops in Perimeter Center. Perimeter Mall is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Dunwoody Station or Sandy Springs Station to see more of Atlanta.

Dunwoody
Historic Dunwoody Village and bustling Perimeter Center offer diverse experiences, while Brook Run's wooded trails and dog park provide outdoor fun. Easily accessible via MARTA, enjoy walkable Georgetown's retail district.

Buckhead
Uptown Atlanta's commercial hub boasts upscale shopping at Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, while the mixed-use Buckhead Atlanta offers exclusive boutiques and dining. Easily accessible via MARTA and "the buc" circulator bus.
- Truist Park
- Six Flags Over Georgia
- The Battery Atlanta
- Perimeter Mall
- Cumberland Mall
- Coca-Cola Roxy Theater
- Avalon
- Allatoona Lake
- Kennesaw State University
- Six Flags White Water
- Red Top Mountain State Park
- Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
- Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
- Atlanta History Center