Big Shanty Travel Guide
Atlanta
Visit Big Shanty
Popular places to visit
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.
Georgia Aquarium
Discover thousands of sea creatures at the world’s biggest aquarium.
Truist Park
Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Georgia World Congress Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Georgia World Congress Center, a top convention centre in Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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.
Emory University
Walk around the campus of Emory University, a top university in Atlanta. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Things to do
World of Coca-Cola General Admission Ticket
Atlanta: Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
Top hotels in Big Shanty
Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter
Good stay close to everything
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place
It’s truly at such a great location and so easily accessible to everything. It’s very clean and everyone on the premises is very helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
1. They don’t tell you the pools closed even after asking when does the pool open 2. There was chewed gum and a weird wet sticky spot on our floor. 3. The tv NEVER worked like you’re supposed to be an up to date establishment how is that possible 4. THE ROOM IS HOTTER THAN THE SUN and they won’t ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
The only double tree i have ever went to without a microwave in the room
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Atlanta / Perimeter Center
The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly and accommodating. However, our room did not have enough towels or the sheets stocked for the sofa bed and chairs here was not staff to deliver it to the room. They only had 2 staff working (peak hours of evening). We just made our way down to pick up ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Sheraton by Marriott Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
Building is run down worse than a motel
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
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. Chattahoochee River 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.
