East Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

East Side
East Side
Little Five Points showing signage and fashion
Zoo Atlanta featuring zoo animals
Zoo Atlanta which includes zoo animals and signage

Popular places to visit

Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta

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

Zoo Atlanta
Fernbank Museum of Natural History showing a city

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Kids will be wowed by dinosaur skeletons and interactive exhibits at this popular natural history museum.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Grant Park

Grant Park

Explore the great outdoors at Grant Park, a lovely green space in Atlanta. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Grant Park
Fernbank Science Center which includes landscape views and autumn leaves

Fernbank Science Center

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

Fernbank Science Center
Oakland Cemetery

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.

Oakland Cemetery

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.

East Lake Golf Club

Activities

City Lights of Atlanta Night-Time Sightseeing Tour with Photo Stops

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

AU$109
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop
Exterior of hte bus.

Atlanta Comedy City Tour

AU$63
per adult
Atlanta Comedy City Tour
Atlanta: Beltline Food, Street Art, and History Walking Tour

Atlanta: Beltline Food, Street Art, and History Walking Tour

AU$156
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Atlanta: Beltline Food, Street Art, and History Walking Tour
Shrimp and grits at Six Feet Under

Atlanta Food and Cemetery Tour

AU$150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Atlanta Food and Cemetery Tour
Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt - Atlanta, Georgia

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Hipster’s Haven in Little Five Points

AU$19
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Hipster’s Haven in Little Five Points
Andre 3000 by Chris Veal

Private Street Art Tour of Atlanta

AU$205
per adult
Private Street Art Tour of Atlanta
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Our pick of the best East Side Hotel Deals

The University Inn at Emory
The University Inn at Emory
3 out of 5
1767 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA
The price is AU$268 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$268
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (819 reviews)
"Everything was great except there were 2 dirty/used washcloths in the shower. Made us wonder about the cleaning."

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2025

The University Inn at Emory
Cozy Apartment Retreat in East Atlanta
Cozy Apartment Retreat in East Atlanta
Atlanta
Stay at this apartment in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Zoo Atlanta and Centennial Olympic Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Perfectly Cozy Spot
"Stephanie was wonderful from the beginning! I arrived just after a snow/ice storm and she had cleared a path for me down to the apt. Her home was perfect for what I needed- my trip was business, but wished I could’ve explored the neighborhood a bit. Bed was comfortable, TV worked, nice work space! ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jan. 2025

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Cozy Apartment Retreat in East Atlanta
Oasis Treehouse Atlanta
Oasis Treehouse Atlanta
Atlanta
The price is AU$631 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$631
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this cabin in Atlanta. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Zoo Atlanta and Centennial Olympic Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Awesome place !
"I wish I could spend more time at this wonderful fabulous treehouse., but I’m hoping I’ll be coming back my experience was spectacular property manager is awesome. Thank you for having me! And millions thanks for sharing and build this treehouse it’s like traveling back in time .!"

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Oasis Treehouse Atlanta
CELEBRITY STYLE MODERN MANSION near the Belt line and Ponce City Market
CELEBRITY STYLE MODERN MANSION near the Belt line and Ponce City Market
Atlanta
The price is AU$1,361 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$1,361
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this vacation home in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi and a water park. Popular attractions Zoo Atlanta and Fox Theatre are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (22 reviews)
Great place and location
"Stayed here for the NCAA National Championship. Great location, easy to get to and easy to get downtown and out. We rented a car versus relying on Lyft which can be a nightmare after a major sporting event. Host was super responsive and easy to work with. The house is depicted correctly. Three floors ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

CELEBRITY STYLE MODERN MANSION near the Belt line and Ponce City Market
4 Minutes to Downtown by the Atlanta Beltline Trail in the Cabbagetown Neighborhood
4 Minutes to Downtown by the Atlanta Beltline Trail in the Cabbagetown Neighborhood
5 out of 5
607 Gaskill St SE, Atlanta, GA
The price is AU$587 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$587
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury apartment in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour business center. Popular attractions Centennial Olympic Park and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
"This place was an amazing stay and very spacious place for the family definitely a 10/10 stay ! Very quiet neighborhood and close to everything ! I loved the layout and the beds were comfortable wil def pick this again for future trips the host was very well communicated and i had no problem entering ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

4 Minutes to Downtown by the Atlanta Beltline Trail in the Cabbagetown Neighborhood
4 miles to Coke, CNN, GWCC Mercedes Benz Stadium Georgia Aquarium
4 miles to Coke, CNN, GWCC Mercedes Benz Stadium Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta
Stay at this vacation home in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Zoo Atlanta ...
10/10 Exceptional! (211 reviews)
Atlanta Weekend
"The bungalow was the perfect place for us to stay for our weekend in Atlanta. Close to shops and restaurants, and 45 minutes from the speedway. The comfiest beds we’ve ever had at a stay! Loved this house!"

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

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4 miles to Coke, CNN, GWCC Mercedes Benz Stadium Georgia Aquarium
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Other neighbourhoods around East Side

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Old Fourth Ward

If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Central Park and Ponce City Market are top sights worth seeing.

Old Fourth Ward
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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.

Virginia Highland
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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.

Peachtree Center
CNN Center which includes signage and interior views

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.

Fairlie-Poplar Historic District
World of Coca Cola which includes autumn colours, a skyscraper and skyline

Downtown Atlanta

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Centennial Olympic Park 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.

Downtown Atlanta
Atlanta featuring street scenes and a house

South Downtown

While you're in South Downtown, take in top sights like Underground Atlanta and jump on the metro at Garnett Station to see more of the city.

South Downtown

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