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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