A Downtown Hotel Near Atlanta's Top Attractions
Atlanta offers engaging attractions for every interest, many of them located within steps of the hotel. Explore one-of-a-kind destinations like Margaret Mitchell House, the interactive exhibits at The World of Coca-Cola or crowd-pleasing events at the nearby Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena. Other notable attractions include museums, luxury shopping and gardens.
Atlanta Ballet
The oldest professional dance company in America features performances that combine classic ballets and new choreography.
Contact: (404) 873-5811 | Distance: 7.4 miles/16 minutes | Website
Atlanta History Center
On 33 acres in the heart Buckhead, history buffs will find one of the Southeast’s largest history museums, a research library, archives and two historic houses illustrating more than a century of Atlanta’s history.
Contact: (404) 814-4000 | Distance: 8.3 miles/18 minutes | Website
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s more than 200 annual performances include their pops series, family concerts, and a full summer schedule including classical, pops and complimentary shows in the park.
Contact: (404) 733-4900 | Distance: 3.1 miles/10 minutes | Website
Center for Civil and Human Rights
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta is a museum dedicated to the achievements of both the civil rights movement in the United States and the broader worldwide human rights movement.
Contact: (678) 999-8990 | Distance: .7 miles/6 minutes | Website
Center for Puppetry Arts
The Center for Puppetry Arts is known as a “magical place” where children and adults are equally entertained. Get up close and personal with puppets in the Center's Museum, which houses a collection of puppets, books, posters and videos from around the world.
Contact: (404) 873-3089 | Distance: 3.4 miles/9 minutes | Website
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is a premier venue for Broadway shows, ballet, concerts, educational shows, and opera.
Contact: (770) 916-2800 | Distance: 11.4 miles/16 minutes | Website
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Fernbank Museum of Natural History showcases the Giants of the Mesozoic, the world’s largest dinosaurs and a snapshot of what life was like during the Cretaceous Period.
Contact: (404) 929-6300 | Distance: 4.3 miles/14 minutes | Website
Georgia Aquarium
The world’s largest aquarium, constructed at a cost of more than $250 million, the Georgia Aquarium boasts eight million gallons of fresh and marine water and more than 100,000 animals including four whale sharks, the largest fish on the planet. Guests may contact the hotel Concierge for information and reservations for fascinating “Behind-the-Scenes” tours.
Overnight guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta may enjoy deluxe accommodations and VIP un-timed total tickets to the Georgia Aquarium with our Georgia Aquarium and Georgia Aquarium Family packages.
Contact: (404) 581-4000 | Distance: .8 miles/7 minutes | Website
High Museum of Art
Considered as the leading art museum in the southeastern United States, the High Museum of Art has more than 12,000 works of art in its permanent collection.
Contact: (404) 733-HIGH | Distance: 3.5 miles/9 minutes | Website
Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
The museum’s permanent collection consists of bright, creative, hands-on exhibits designed to spark discovery and creative thinking.
Contact: (404) 659-KIDS | Distance: .7 miles/5 minutes | Website
The Atlanta Opera
The Atlanta Opera, now located at the John A. Williams Theatre at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, has entertained more than 800,000 patrons during more than 250 performances and 75 productions since 1979.
Contact: (770) 916-2800 | Distance: 5.2 miles/10 minutes | Website
College Football Hall of Fame
Redefining what a Hall of Fame can be, the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience is engaging and interactive from the moment you step foot in the building. This is a complete immersion into all things college football.
Contact: (404) 880-4800 | Distance: 12.9 miles/19 minutes | Website
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta Botanical Garden showcases numerous plant collections within its 15 acres including tropical species in the Tropical Rotunda, succulent collections in the Desert House and Andean orchids and exotic bromeliads in the High Elevation House.
Contact: (404) 876-5859 | Distance: 2.6 miles/10 minutes | Website
Centennial Olympic Park
A unique, 21-acre park nestled in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park remains as a timeless reminder of the 1996 Olympic Games held in Atlanta.
Contact: (404) 223-4412 | Distance: .5 miles/5 minutes | Website
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center brims with family fun including rides, activities and even a model of the city made from LEGO bricks.
Contact: (404) 848-9252 | Distance: 8.8 miles/14 minutes | Website
The Carter Center
The Carter Center was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The Carter Center presents a look at the efforts to attain the mission of advancing peace, health and hope worldwide.
Contact: (404) 420-5100 | Distance: 2.3 miles/7 minutes | Website
The World of Coca-Cola
The World of Coca-Cola is brimming with interactive exhibits, a multi-sensory 4D movie, fully functioning bottling line and more than 1,200 global artifacts.
Contact: (404) 676-5151 | Distance: .6 miles/6 minutes | Website
GEORGIA AQUARIUM
The world’s largest aquarium boasts eight million gallons of fresh and marine water and more than 100,000 animals including four whale sharks, the largest fish on the planet.
Contact: (404) 581-4000 | Distance: .8 miles/7 minutes | Website
The Shops Buckhead Atlanta
This shopping and dining district features 24 luxury brands including Hermès, Helmut Lang and Christian Louboutin.
Contact: (678) 704-0900 | Distance: 8.1 miles/18 minutes | Website
Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza
These malls are the premier shopping destinations of the southeast with luxury retailers and designer boutiques including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Gucci®, Louis Vuitton®, Polo Ralph Lauren® and Versace®.
Contacts: Lenox Square: (404) 233-6767 / Phipps Plaza: (404) 262-0992 | Distance: 9 miles/14 minutes | Lenox Square Website / Phipps Plaza Website
KROG STREET MARKET
The destination for Atlanta's intown culture. With market stalls to sell produce, goods, and prepared food, along with a few southern-grown restaurants and retailers, the market will offer Atlantans a gathering place of sorts.
Contact: (770) 574-1097 | Distance: 1.5 miles/6 minutes | Website
PONCE CITY MARKET
Ponce City Market breathes new life into the historic Sears, Roebuck & Co. building in Atlanta. The classic structure, which is the area’s largest adaptive reuse project, has been reinvented as a vibrant community hub housing the Central Food Hall, various shops, flats and offices, all while pointing back to the roots of its inception. The market infuses vigor and excitement into this historically-significant structure, located in one of Atlanta’s most cherished neighborhoods.
Contact: (404) 900-7900| Distance: 2.2 miles/9 minutes | Website
Chastain Park Amphitheater
This 6,500-seat amphitheater showcases leading and emerging pop, rock, R&B, blues, jazz, country, urban and world artists.
Contact: (404) 733-4900 | Distance: 12.6 miles/22 minutes | Website
College Football Hall of Fame
The College Football Hall of Fame is an experience devoted to college football. Adjacent to the Georgia World Congress Center and Centennial Olympic Park, the new attraction provides visitors with a highly- interactive experience using a blend of college football artifacts and state-of-the-art, multimedia exhibits.
Contact: (404) 880-4800 | Distance: .7 miles/7 minutes | Website
CONCERTS AT STATE FARM ARENA
The largest indoor concert venue in the southeast, State Farm Arena showcases entertainment stars such as Steve Harvey, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Mary J. Blige, Jay Z and Elton John.
Contact: (404) 878-3000 | Distance: 1.1 miles/7 minutes | Website
FOX THEATRE
The historic venue seats 4,665 and hosts over 150 performances a year including Broadway shows, contemporary musicians, comedians and private events.
Contact: (404) 878-3000 | Distance: 1.5 miles/10 minutes | Website
TRUIST PARK
Truist Park is the perfect marriage of classic ballpark feel, modern amenities and southern hospitality, which creates a fan experience unlike any other. Explore The Battery offering baseball fans guided tours of the World Series Champion Braves stadium, live entertainment, shopping and dining.
Contact: (404) 614-2311 | Distance: 12.9 miles/19 minutes | Website
STATE FARM ARENA
Sport's fans may watch professional basketball teams play at State Farm Arena as they compete against the Atlanta Hawks.
Contact: (404) 878-3000 | Distance: 1.1 miles/7 minutes | Website
MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM
The multi-purpose retractable roof stadium is home to the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United Soccer Team, Atlanta Football Classic, the SEC Football Championship Game and the Chick-fil-A Bowl.
Contact: (470) 341-4500 | Distance: 1.1 miles/7 minutes | Website
Six Flags Over Georgia
With more than 10 roller coasters and “40 Fun Things for Kids,” Six Flags Over Georgia is fun for families and kids of all ages. Take a trip aboard Six Flags’ very own railway or become a matador as you ride the bulls on the Toro Toro ride.
Contact: (770) 739-3400 | Distance: 11.8 miles/15 minutes | Website
Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain Park is home to the world’s largest piece of exposed granite, and offers a variety of attractions, entertainment and recreation such as the Summit Skyride, Lasershow Spectacular™ and Paddlewheel Riverboat.
Contact: (770) 498-5690 | Distance: 19.8 miles/40 minutes | Website
THE ESCAPE GAME ATLANTA
Located in The Battery, adjacent to SunTrust Park, The Escape Game is a premier escape room and immersive adventure. Perfect for everyone, the 60-minute adventures bring epic stories to life in a one-of-a-kind tactile experience.
Contact: (678) 831-6347 | Distance: 12.9 miles/19 minutes| Website
Zoo Atlanta
One of only four zoos in the U.S. housing giant pandas, Zoo Atlanta is also home to the nation’s largest collections of gorillas and orangutans, a renowned diversity of reptiles and amphibians, and more than 1,500 animals from around the world. Other highlights include an all-new Splash Fountain, Zoo train, carousel, interactive wildlife shows, keeper talks, training demos and behind-the-scenes Wild Encounters. Zoo Atlanta is open year-round, closing only on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Visit zooatlanta.org for more information.
Contact: (404) 624-9453 | Distance: 3.5 miles/12 minutes | Website