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3-Day City Experience Itinerary in Atlanta for June 2023

  1. Day 1: Centennial Olympic Park
    10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Downtown Atlanta

    In the morning, explore Centennial Olympic Park and its Fountain of Rings, celebrating the 1996 Summer Olympics. After lunch at The Varsity, the world's largest drive-in restaurant, head to the Georgia Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the western hemisphere, to see whale sharks and manta rays. In the evening, visit the World of Coca-Cola for a taste of the famous beverage and its history.

  2. Day 2: Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
    15 minutes (3.1 miles) from Centennial Olympic Park

    Start your day with a visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, which includes King's birth home, church, and tomb. After lunch at Paschal's, a historic soul food restaurant, head to the College Football Hall of Fame, where you can engage in interactive exhibits. In the evening, catch a show at the historic Fox Theatre.

  3. Day 3: Ponce City Market
    15 minutes (4.1 miles) from Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park

    In the morning, explore Ponce City Market, a mixed-use development in a former Sears building that includes shopping, dining, and entertainment. After lunch at the Central Food Hall, head to the High Museum of Art for its extensive collection of American and European art. In the evening, take a stroll through the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail and enjoy the public art and city views.

Recommendations

Aside from the itinerary, you may also consider visiting the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Stone Mountain Park, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. For side trips, consider visiting Savannah or Charleston, both within driving distance. To maximize your fun, try staying in Midtown to have a taste of the city's nightlife and dining scene. Don't forget to try Southern staples like fried chicken and biscuits!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Centennial Olympic Park (2 hours, free)
  • The Varsity (1 hour, $)
  • Georgia Aquarium (2-3 hours, $$)
  • World of Coca-Cola (2-3 hours, $$)
  • Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park (2 hours, free)
  • Paschal's (1 hour, $$)
  • College Football Hall of Fame (2-3 hours, $$)
  • Fox Theatre (2-3 hours, $$)
  • Ponce City Market (2 hours, free)
  • Central Food Hall (1 hour, $$)
  • High Museum of Art (2-3 hours, $$)
  • Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail (1-2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $$-$$$
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