Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Atlanta

"The city’s preeminent park, Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta is the perfect place to job, walk or just chill on the green grass. The park has a pristine pond, a huge running track, sprawling jogging paths, basketball courts, dog parks and more. The real treat is spending the day strolling through this bucolic oasis in the middle of Atlanta and admiring the many dogwood trees, crepe murtles and azaleas planted throughout."

"Play in the ParkTruly experience The City in the Forest with a walk or bike ride through Piedmont Park, home to Atlanta Botanical Garden and Lake Clara Meer. Whether you are going to a festival, taking a sunset stroll or walking your pooch to the dog park, this is the place to be on a beautiful day."

"A visit to Piedmont Park is one of the best things to do with kids in Atlanta. From its playgrounds to its pool, the park offers plenty of fun activities for your whole tribe. In summer, you may have a splash in its family-friendly pool."

"Over 35 acres just east of Downtown Atlanta, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is dotted with places tied to Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement in Atlanta. By the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change you can pay your respects at the tomb of MLK and his wife Coretta Scott King, which sits at the centre of a reflecting pool, with an eternal flame burning close by."

"You can’t talk about Atlanta without mentioning its significance to the Civil Rights Movement, and Martin Luther King Jr. played a major role in that. His “park” celebrates his legacy with museums, monuments, archives, resource centers and other important and informative places of interest regarding his life and his cause. The centerpiece of the park is the tomb of Dr. King and his wife."

"Center for Non-Violent Social Change honors Dr. King's life and reflects love, justice and peace. Both Dr. and Mrs. King's remains are housed in a crypt on the grounds, with an eternal flame. Freedom Hall houses a foyer displaying African art and exhibits paying homage to Rosa, Parks, Mahatma Gandhi and the Kings."

"One of Atlanta's best museums, the Atlanta History Center was originally founded in 1926 by a group of Atlantans dedicated to, well, preserving their city's history. The Center, as we know it today, came to fruition in the 1990s as a way of highlighting the political and cultural history of Atlanta and the surrounding region. Unsurprisingly, there's an impressive collection of Civil War art and artifacts here (including Cyclorama: The Big Picture, a painting that measures 49-feet tall by 371-feet long), along with written commentary on the Native American history of Georgia and lighter, more pop-culture-adjacent topics like Folk Art."

"History comes to life at the Atlanta History Center, with its captivating Southern folk art and Civil War exhibitions. As you explore the center, spend some time checking out their guided tours and special monthly programming. Plus, hit its top attractions, like the Centennial Olympic Games Museum."

"The center includes the Atlanta History Museum, the Cyclorama, the Centennial Olympic Games Museum, two historic homes (the Swan House and the Smith Family Farm), a research center and 33 acres of gardens."

"The Margaret Mitchell House is located at her house in Midtown, where she wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Gone With the Wind. She occupied the first-floor apartment of this Tudor Revival mansion and it’s now on the National Register of Historic Places. Her husband used to bring her library books to read and the day he came home empty-handed and told her that she had read all the fiction at the library, she decided to write her own book."

"Margaret Munnerlyn Mitchell was an American novelist and journalist. Her only book Gone With The Wind won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1937. You can visit her Midtown home, which has become a museum dedicated to her and her renowned novel."

"Get a taste of history and enjoy one of the biggest green spaces in Atlanta at the city's Oakland Cemetery. Established in 1850, it's the oldest cemetery in Atlanta. To visit the top attractions in Atlanta, use an Atlanta CityPASS and save nearly half off combined admission costs."

"Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and regarded as one of the finest Victorian cemeteries in the U.S., the 48-acre Oakland Cemetery is a showplace of sculpture and architecture, a botanical preserve and a quiet retreat."

"Located on the southern edge of Midtown and towering to a height of 1,024 feet, the Bank of America building is the tallest in Georgia, the 6th tallest in the country, and 9th tallest in the world. It was completed in 1992 after only 14 months of construction. The open-lattice structure supporting the spire illuminates at night, and if that wasn't impressive enough, the spire is covered in 23-karat gold leaf."

"At 55 stories and 1,023 feet tall, the Bank of America Plaza has been the city's tallest building since its construction in 1982. Recognizable by both its postmodern Art Deco style, reminiscent of the Empire State Building, and its gold-leaf covered, 90-foot spire, the structure was designed by the same Connecticut-based firm responsible for New York's Central Park Zoo."

"Bank of America Plaza stands at 1,023 feet above the ground making it the tallest building in Atlanta city since its completion in 1992. It ranks as the 11th tallest building in the US. The building has 55 floors above the ground, 24 elevators, and 1251 parking spaces."

"Tucked in the residential bosom of historic Kirkwood, this seven-acre rectangle acts as community nerve center for events as disparate as Easter egg hunts and Kirkwood’s signature shindig, the Spring Fling. The updated playground and lush lawn are hits with kiddos and kite-flyers alike."

"BuckheadA reservations-only speakeasy with impressive cocktailsHimitsu is impossibly sexy from its secret entrance to its sleek, mid-century modern design. The cocktails are Japanese-inspired and the bites are supplied by adjacent Umi. The reservations-only policy means that it’s never overcrowded and you won’t have to fight for your date’s attention (unless a celeb enters the room, which is a common occurrence)."

"Himitsu — which literally means "secret" in Japanese — is the ultimate speakeasy: a reservations only Japanese craft cocktail lounge from the same team as upscale sister sushi spot Umi. Expect sake, wine, champagne and Asian-inspired cocktails from world-renowned bartender Shingo Gokan, all served in luxurious glassware in a plush and intimate setting."

"Manuel’s Tavern is as much a political and literati hangout as it is a place to dine. The de facto meeting spot for journalists, politicians (mostly left-leaning), neighborhood folks and the literary crowd, Manuel’s is the place to have a beer, talk politics and watch a Braves game. President Carter, whose Carter Center is around the block, used to be a frequent visitor."

"For brunch lovers, Manuel’s Tavern is meal on the dime with specials as low as $7.95. Not only that, but their eggs are organically grown from their very own rooftop hen farm."

"These cookie sellers have built an empire capitalizing on late-night sweets cravings and the ease of dessert delivery. The shops around Atlanta have cookies warm and ready for every situation. Insomnia might even bring a bottle of chocolate milk in the order, if asked politely enough."

"Insomnia Cookies delivers fresh and delicious cookies until 3 a.m. every night of the week. You can even follow your delivery order with the convenient Cookie Tracker."

"White Windmill is a Korean bakery with locations in both Doraville and Duluth. The bakery offers an impressive array of treats, including flavored coffee and tea lattes, breads, and French and Asian pastries. Try not to over indulge in all of the samples here."

"Are you searching for a really unique brunch experience in Atlanta?. What if I told you that you could brunch without knowing where you are eating or what you will be eating?. It doesn’t get any more unique than that!"