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

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

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 acclaimed art galleries.

East Lake Golf Club

Activities

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

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

AU$106
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop
Exterior of hte bus.

Atlanta Comedy City Tour

AU$61
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Atlanta Comedy City Tour
Andre 3000 by Chris Veal

Private Street Art Tour of Atlanta

AU$209
per adult
Private Street Art Tour of Atlanta
Atlanta: Beltline Food, Street Art, and History Walking Tour

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

AU$151
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Atlanta: Beltline Food, Street Art, and History Walking Tour
Atlanta : Best Street Food Private Tour With A Local Guide

Atlanta : Best Street Food Private Tour With A Local Guide

AU$574
per adult
Atlanta : Best Street Food Private Tour With A Local Guide
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
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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
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! (887 reviews)
"We genuinely loved this hotel! It was quiet and clean with spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Perfect for our trip to Atlanta! Front desk staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Hopefully the next time we visit the pool will be ready and open. Definitely recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

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The University Inn at Emory
Cozy home in the heart of E Atlanta surrounded by nice restaurants & activities

Cozy home in the heart of E Atlanta surrounded by nice restaurants & activities

Atlanta
The price is AU$415 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$415
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Centennial Olympic Park and World of Coca-Cola ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
Nice getaway
"The owner had good communication and property was well cleaned. The location was convenient for our weekend."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Cozy home in the heart of E Atlanta surrounded by nice restaurants & activities
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$339 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$339
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
Lovely vintage home in a great neighborhood
"This rental is a lovely little house. It's very comfortable and in a great neighborhood. There is a great cafe/restaurant just a 2 minute walk away. We will probably stay again when visiting family. One pointbof caution: the stairs may be too much for someone with joint problems or other mobility ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

4 Minutes to Downtown by the Atlanta Beltline Trail in the Cabbagetown Neighborhood
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 laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centennial Olympic Park and State Farm Arena are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"Perfect location! Super clean and cozy. Stephanie was awesome and super friendly! This beats staying in a hotel any day (first time b&b guests) We will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

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Cozy Apartment Retreat in East Atlanta
Oasis Treehouse Atlanta

Oasis Treehouse Atlanta

Atlanta
The price is AU$612 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$612
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Atlanta. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Centennial Olympic Park and State Farm Arena are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
Private Treehouse
"It was a nice and private treehouse."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Oasis Treehouse Atlanta
Sugar Magnolia Bed & Breakfast

Sugar Magnolia Bed & Breakfast

3 out of 5
804 Edgewood Avenue N.E., Atlanta, GA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$325 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$325
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Atlanta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)
Charming. Comfortable. Perfect - An Oasis in ATL
"I pass through Atlanta frequently for work and have previously just stayed at the typical corporate hotels. However, On my latest trip a few weeks ago I found a game changer in the Atlanta area and now I can't imagine staying anywhere else! Super Magnolia is A charming and well maintained Victorian ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Sugar Magnolia Bed & Breakfast
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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 Atlanta Civic Center 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 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.

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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