East Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Side
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 entertainment choices.
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 lively festivals.
Activities
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
Center for Puppetry Arts:: Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket
The Escape Game at The Interlock in Atlanta
Our pick of the best East Side Hotel Deals
The University Inn at Emory
Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Oasis Treehouse Atlanta
The host was very responsive when help was needed with the shower and fixed the minor confusion on the faucet immediately. Relaxing rain on tin roof, sounds of nature, and felt safe.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
4 Minutes to Downtown by the Atlanta Beltline Trail in the Cabbagetown Neighborhood
Very cold and drafty, heat only goes to 70 for a few moments. Space heaters are needed. Bathroom is cold, water doesnt reach a super hot temp. Back door is not level so you can see outside through the bottom. Location is great, neighborhood is cool. Not a horrible stay for an urbanite but of there ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Atlanta Spacious Haven near Downtown & BeltLine
House was clean and matched what is shown in pictures. Beds were comfortable. Ownership responded to needs as they arose. Quick on and off highway. A number of niche neighborhoods nearby for fun restaurants and shopping. Easy access to downtown.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Sugar Magnolia Bed & Breakfast
Sugar Magnolia is beautiful, immaculate, stylishly decorated with antiques and run with their guests comfort in mind. It's a special environment designed to make you feel welcome and cared for. It's close to downtown venues and the Beltway, and within walking distance to restaurants. I highly recommend ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Cozy home in the heart of E Atlanta surrounded by nice restaurants & activities
Great house in a great location with everything you need and lots of space and responsive great host… only minor detail is not having garage opener and one key to get in and out so when you come and go you have to pull out of garage leave you car parked then go back in to shut the garage, and then ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Side
Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta Civic Center and Ponce City Market are top sights worth seeing.
Virginia Highland
While Virginia Highland isn't home to many top sights, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center and The Atlanta Beltline Start are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
SoNo
If you're spending some time in SoNo, Atlanta Civic Center and The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
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 Rialto Center for the Performing Arts or Tabernacle might round out your trip.
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.