Big Shanty Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Big Shanty
Popular places to visit
Georgia Aquarium
With more than 45 million litres of water, don't miss the world's largest aquarium in the heart of downtown Georgia.
Truist Park
Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Catch an event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during your trip to Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Six Flags Over Georgia
Enjoy roller coasters, water slides, go-karts and more at this family-friendly theme park located just outside of Austin, Georgia.
Emory University
Walk around the campus of Emory University, a top university in Atlanta. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
State Farm Arena
The home of the Atlanta Hawks and the Atlanta Dream basketball teams is a multi-purpose indoor venue for games, concerts and shows.
Activities
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
Center for Puppetry Arts: Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Our pick of the best Big Shanty Hotel Deals
The Brookhaven Atlanta Hotel
Nice
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
Clean room, mall across the street.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place
Amazing place to stay. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
Staff is so nice to everyone and the room was so clean
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia by IHG
It looked just like the pictures online
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Ballpark/Galleria
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Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Big Shanty
Cumberland
Travellers to Cumberland praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta.
Vinings
Visitors to Vinings like its restaurants and riverfront, and Chattahoochee River is a sight worth a stop.
Sandy Springs
Enjoy the popular shops in Sandy Springs. Morgan Falls Overlook Park is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sandy Springs Station or North Springs Station to see more of Atlanta.
Perimeter Center
Travellers love Perimeter Center for its popular shops, and you can see more of Atlanta by jumping on the metro at Dunwoody Station or Sandy Springs Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Perimeter Mall and Regal Perimeter Pointe.
Dunwoody
Visitors often come to Dunwoody for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Perimeter Mall and MJCCA Zaban Park Tennis Center. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Dunwoody Station.
Buckhead
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Buckhead. Check out top attractions like Buckhead Theatre and Atlanta History Center, and jump on the metro at Buckhead Station or Lenox Station to see more of the city.
