Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Marietta

"This sprawling 180-acre public park and conservancy in Midtown offers everything you'd want from an urban park: a greenmarket, a dog run, a community garden, playgrounds, and more. Green space may be coveted in any city, but in here in Atlanta, the free public pool and splash pad are where locals flock on a scorching day. Best of all, Atlanta's diversity is evident in the crowd and communities that congregate in this historic public space."

"Often called the Central Park of Atlanta, Piedmont Park provides a ton of lush green space for whatever weekend activity you can think of. Conveniently situated near Midtown with stunning views of the city skyline, our first pick is a familiar spot for many locals. Filled with various restaurants, basketball and tennis courts, a pond, a swimming pool, and picnic areas with grills, this is the park that has it all."

"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."

"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."

"Spreading over 35 acres, this revered historic park includes the birthplaces of the hallowed civil rights leader, the Ebenezer Baptist Church where he preached and the gravesite of Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a must-see site for anyone visiting Atlanta. 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta | 404.331.5190 | Distance from Hotel: 9.1 miles"

"The National Center for Civil and Human Rights offers another experience that you can only get in Atlanta. While any museum can display texts and artifacts from the Civil Rights era, this one is actually located at the heart of the movement, and you can feel the weight of its history with every step. Popular features include an interactive tour about segregation and a collection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s papers and personal effects."

"If you’re looking for some fun places to visit around Atlanta, these free landmarks are your best bet. Many of these places have great historical significance not only to Atlanta, but the world."

"A black and white photo of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. demanding equal voting rights for African American citizens at The King Center in Atlanta, GA. Shortly after her husband’s assassination, Coretta Scott King founded The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change to preserve his legacy."

"Start Your Trip at the Centennial Olympic Park Open from 7Am till 11PM, the Centennial Olympic Park, home of the Olympic Games of 1996, is now Atlanta’s main hub for art festivals, live entertainment, and various activities for children. Moreover, it is surrounded by many of Atlanta’s most famous landmarks, such as the College Football Hall of Fame, the Georgia World Congress Center, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Georgia Aquarium, and many others."

"Marvel at Magnificent MuralsThe city’s vibrant street art is on full display. Many murals come to life during annual collaborative community art events like Forward Warrior, ELEVATE and Living Walls. Artists are drawn to Atlanta to create these must-see canvases throughout the city."

"The Peachtree Hills neighborhood features this wonderful family friendly park in the heart of the community. It boasts a full-sized baseball diamond, several tennis courts, a spacious playground, lush community garden, and large picnic shelter."

"Since Bellina is partially an Italian deli/market and part-cafe/-ristorante, you can stop in and purchase imported Italian meats, cheeses, and whatever else they’re selling, or take to the back and sit down for a full-service meal. Chef Gizzy Barton earned her stripes working with Kevin Rathbun at KR Steakbar, and also worked South City Kitchen and Restaurant Eugene, so she knows how to turn locally farmed meats and produce into major meals like spicy braised half-chicken and slow-cooked beef and pork ragu with fresh-made pappardelle (even the eggs are local). It also offers cooking classes (pasta making), wine tastings, and private dining, plus the bar features inventive buzzers like “Peanuts & Coke” (salt-roasted-peanut-infused amaro & soda), a rum and balsamic vinaigrette number called Treno Fantasma, natural wines (nothing but grapes), and a few hard-to-find Italian beers that aren’t Stella."

"While a lot of Atlanta restaurants make a fine carbonara, Bellina Alimentari in Ponce City Market has got to have some of the best. It’s served with a heaping portion of bacon and made with bucatini, a thick and spaghetti-like pasta that has a hole running through the center, allowing for even more of the creamy sauce of a carbonara to seep in!"