2-Day Ultimate Atlanta City Guide: Culture, History & Cuisine

Day 1: City Landmarks & History

Atlanta, GA, USA on June 28, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Ria's Bluebird

Enjoy a hearty Southern-style breakfast at this popular neighborhood café known for fluffy pancakes and savory omelets, opening at 7am for early starts.
USD15, 1h

9:30am

Visit the Georgia Aquarium

Explore one of the world's largest aquariums famous for whale sharks and interactive exhibits. Ideal for family or solo visitation, open 9am-6pm.
USD40, 2h30m

12:15pm

Lunch at The Food Terminal

Savor diverse local flavors at this vibrant food hall featuring a range of vendors from BBQ to vegan fare, open until 8pm weekdays.
USD20, 1h

1:45pm

Visit Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park

Tour the civil rights landmark including MLK’s birth home and the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, open 9am-5pm for educational insight.
Free, 1h30m

3:30pm

Center for Civil and Human Rights

Immerse yourself in engaging exhibits on civil rights around the globe, open daily from 10am-5pm with interactive displays and films.
USD22, 1h30m

6:30pm

Dinner at South City Kitchen Midtown

Experience upscale Southern cuisine with a modern twist at this beloved restaurant known for fried green tomatoes and shrimp & grits, open until 10pm.
USD45, 1h30m
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Day 2: Parks, Art & Upscale Dining

Atlanta, GA, USA on June 29, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at West Egg Café

Start your day with a creative brunch spot popular for inventive egg dishes and fresh pastries, opens at 8am on weekends.
USD18, 1h

10:00am

Piedmont Park Stroll and Atlanta Botanical Garden

Experience a refreshing morning walk in Piedmont Park followed by a visit to the Botanical Garden to see exquisite flora and the tropical conservatory, open 9am-7pm.
USD22, 2h30m

12:45pm

Lunch at Ecco Buckhead

Enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired menu with a mix of shareable plates and fresh entrees in a chic setting, open for lunch 11:30am-3pm weekdays, 11:30am-4pm weekends.
USD30, 1h15m

2:15pm

Visit the High Museum of Art

Explore one of the leading art museums in the Southeast featuring an extensive permanent collection and rotating exhibitions, open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday.
USD16, 2h

4:30pm

Relax at Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square Mall

Spend late afternoon shopping or enjoying coffee in Atlanta’s high-end retail district, with stores open generally until 9pm.
Free entry, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Atlas

Dine on refined American cuisine with an emphasis on local ingredients and an elegant atmosphere in Buckhead, known for its wine selection, open until 10pm.
USD65, 2h
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