East Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Popular places to visit

Zoo Atlanta
Span the globe at this excellent zoo and experience Asian rainforests, African plains and the country's biggest band of gorillas.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Kids will be wowed by dinosaur skeletons and interactive exhibits at this popular natural history museum.

Grant Park
After visiting Grant Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Atlanta. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Fernbank Science Center
Enjoy this family-friendly science museum with its hands-on activities for children and the young at heart.

Oakland Cemetery
Visit Atlanta's oldest, largest and most monumental graveyard to learn gripping tales about some of the tens of thousands of people buried here.
East Lake Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Atlanta at East Lake Golf Club. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
Activities

LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket

Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo

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

Center for Puppetry Arts: Worlds of Puppetry Museum

Atlanta: Chattahoochee River Tubing Experience
Our pick of the best East Side Hotel Deals

The University Inn at Emory
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

4 Minutes to Downtown by the Atlanta Beltline Trail in the Cabbagetown Neighborhood
Reviewed on 22 July 2025

Oasis Treehouse Atlanta
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Sugar Magnolia Bed & Breakfast
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

White Bohemian Mansion - Hot tub 9 bedrooms 5 baths

CELEBRITY STYLE MODERN MANSION near the Belt line and Ponce City Market
Reviewed on 23 July 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Side

Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Central Park and Atlanta Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.

Virginia Highland
While Virginia Highland isn't home to many top sights, The Atlanta Beltline Start and Callanwolde Fine Arts Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

SoNo
If you're spending some time in SoNo, Atlanta Civic Center and The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.

Peachtree Center
While you're in Peachtree Center, take in top sights like AmericasMart and jump on the metro at Peachtree Center Station to see more of the city.

Fairlie-Poplar Historic District
The ample dining options and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Fairlie-Poplar Historic District. A stop by Tabernacle or SkyView Atlanta might round out your trip.

Downtown Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena are a few top attractions in Downtown Atlanta. Hop around the city on the metro at Five Points Station or Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center Station and check out the area's must-see aquarium, great live music and popular shops.