Big Shanty Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Georgia Aquarium featuring marine life

Georgia Aquarium

With more than 45 million litres of water, don't miss the world's largest aquarium in the heart of downtown Georgia.

Georgia Aquarium
Truist Park

Truist Park

Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.

Truist Park
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Six Flags Over Georgia which includes signage and rides

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.

Six Flags Over Georgia
Emory University

Emory University

Walk around the campus of Emory University, a top university in Atlanta. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Emory University
State Farm Arena

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.

State Farm Arena

Activities

Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

AU$33
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket

LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket

AU$46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
World of Coca-Cola Ticket with Guided Tour and Polar Bear Photo

World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo

AU$74
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop

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

AU$104
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop
Center for Puppetry Arts: Worlds of Puppetry Museum

Center for Puppetry Arts: Worlds of Puppetry Museum

AU$25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Center for Puppetry Arts: Worlds of Puppetry Museum
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Atlanta Comedy City Tour

AU$64
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Atlanta Comedy City Tour
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Our pick of the best Big Shanty Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody

4 out of 5
4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA
The price is AU$138 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$138
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,201 reviews)
"I feel it's absurd to charge $3 for a bottle of water, or $3 for a fresh cup off coffee. Instead. I went to CVS and purchased a six-packs of evian water and an 8 pack of Maidon Perrier sparkling water. for an average of $1.20 per serving. And we needed almost all 14 servings. Your water would have ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
The Brookhaven Atlanta Hotel

The Brookhaven Atlanta Hotel

4 out of 5
2061 N. Druid Hills Road NE, Atlanta, GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$155 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$155
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (883 reviews)
"No grassy area close to hotel. Had to walk to end the parking lot. Also, we were there from Friday night through Sunday morning, and the elevator never got swept or mopped. On a good note the breakfast was very good. Staff was friendly, but often times there was no one at the front desk as they were ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

The Brookhaven Atlanta Hotel
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center

Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center

4 out of 5
3405 Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
The price is AU$157 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$157
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (589 reviews)
"The staff was great and hospitable… They handle an issue with an early morning fire alarm prank with grace and made sure all guest received a complimentary breakfast for the disturbance… Lennox square is within a 2 minute walk and had a great time… Thank you Montel for taking care of me during my ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead

Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead

3.5 out of 5
3285 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
The price is AU$229 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$229
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,481 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead
The Westin Buckhead Atlanta

The Westin Buckhead Atlanta

4 out of 5
3391 Peachtree Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA
The price is AU$248 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$248
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,170 reviews)
"I was satisfied."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

The Westin Buckhead Atlanta
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place

3 out of 5
3312 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$180 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$180
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,447 reviews)
"Only thing I didn't like was the $300 they held on my card and I didn't know"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place
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Other neighbourhoods around Big Shanty

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Cumberland

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Cumberland
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Vinings

Visitors to Vinings like its restaurants and riverfront, and Chattahoochee River is a sight worth a stop.

Vinings
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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.

Sandy Springs
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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.

Perimeter Center
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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.

Dunwoody
Atlanta History Center which includes autumn leaves and landscape views

Buckhead

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Buckhead

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