Grant Park Travel Guide

Atlanta

Took an afternoon to practice some photography. I always think going to a zoo is cheating, but it's a great way to practice. This eagle was all about the pose.
Took an afternoon to practice some photography. I always think going to a zoo is cheating, but it's a great way to practice. This eagle was all about the pose.
City fathers purchased six acres in 1850 to be a public burial ground for a young but fast-growing town that already had a population of more than 2,500. It was designed as a rural garden cemetery, a 19th Century innovation conceived as an alternative to traditional graveyards which often were crowded and aesthetically unappealing. Originally called Atlanta Graveyard or City Burial Place, Oakland was renamed in 1872. By then it had expanded to 48 acres, mainly due to pressures of the Civil War. During the war, the City and the Confederate government added land to bury soldiers who died in local hospitals. As fighting drew closer and engulfed Atlanta, more burial space was needed. After the war, space was added to provide a proper final resting place for soldiers who had been hastily buried on area battlefields. By 1867 the cemetery reached its present size. In the late 19th Century, Oakland was a popular destination for Sunday carriage rides and picnics. Families tended the plots of loved ones, creating an assortment of lovely gardens. Atlanta’s first greenhouse was established here in 1870. Many distinctions of daily life were maintained in death, as African Americans were buried apart from whites and Jewish sections were separate from Christian. As the 20th Century unfolded, Oakland increasingly was surrounded by residential and industrial development. The cemetery also was filling up. The last sites were sold in 1884. With the passage of time, many graves went unattended as descendants moved away or lost touch with their antecedents. Oakland fell into serious disrepair from neglect and occasional vandalism. In 1976, Oakland was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Historic Oakland Foundation was founded. The City and the Foundation have worked together to stabilize the cemetery and make it an attractive and inviting place for all Atlantans.
Oakland Cemetery, ATL.
Oakland Cemetery is Atlanta's oldest cemetery, and an impressive one at that. I'd love to explore it more in depth one day.

Popular places to visit

Zoo Atlanta featuring street scenes, fall colors and heritage architecture

Zoo Atlanta

4/5(4 reviews)

Go from Asian forests to the African plains at this animal park that’s home to pandas, exotic birds, and the country’s biggest collection of gorillas.

Zoo Atlanta
Grant Park featuring a house

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 lively festivals.

Grant Park
Oakland Cemetery showing a 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
Georgia Aquarium featuring marine life

Georgia Aquarium

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Discover thousands of sea creatures at the world’s biggest aquarium.

Georgia Aquarium
Mercedez Benz Stadium and Georgia Dome

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

4/5(4 reviews)

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
State Farm Arena

State Farm Arena

4/5(6 reviews)

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

Things to do

LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket

LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket

Rp512.643
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour

Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour

Rp588.665
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour
Center for Puppetry Arts: Worlds of Puppetry Museum

Center for Puppetry Arts:: Worlds of Puppetry Museum

Rp277.514
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Center for Puppetry Arts:: Worlds of Puppetry Museum
All Day VIP Pass

All Day VIP Pass

Rp420.475
per adult
All Day VIP Pass
Exterior of hte bus.

Atlanta Comedy City Tour

Rp807.312
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Atlanta Comedy City Tour
Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket

Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket

Rp581.096
per adult
Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Grant Park

Hilton Atlanta

Hilton Atlanta

4 out of 5
255 Courtland St NE Atlanta GA
The price is Rp1.909.735 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
Rp1.909.735
per night
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy 4 restaurants, 2 outdoor pickleball courts and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,777 reviews)
Very clean and nice staff. Would stay here again

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Hilton Atlanta
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown

Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown

4 out of 5
265 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA
The price is Rp2.496.495 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
Rp2.496.495
per night
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,457 reviews)
Beautiful and very helpful at desk

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Atlanta Marriott Marquis

Atlanta Marriott Marquis

4 out of 5
265 Peachtree Center Ave Ne Atlanta GA
The price is Rp1.979.603 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
Rp1.979.603
per night
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,772 reviews)
The entire staff is the star of this hotel! The hotel is very old and showing its age, but every member of the staff was top notch! My room was not clean

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center

Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center

3 out of 5
3405 Lenox Rd NE Atlanta GA
The price is Rp1.640.428 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
Rp1.640.428
per night
31 Jan - 1 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (961 reviews)
Excellent location, easy check in-out clean rooms comfortable bed!

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta

4 out of 5
210 Peachtree St. NW Atlanta GA
The price is Rp2.246.846 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
Rp2.246.846
per night
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,078 reviews)
The accommodations were immaculate, comfortable, and inviting. The staff was highly professional and welcoming throughout our stay. I booked this visit as a surprise for my son’s 10th birthday; the front desk staff went above and beyond by sending a personalized birthday card and a complimentary ...

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - College Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - College Park by IHG

2.5 out of 5
4601 Best Rd College Park GA
The price is Rp1.457.685 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
Rp1.457.685
per night
31 Jan - 1 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in College Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,999 reviews)
The person who checked me in was compassionate, helpful, and nice.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - College Park by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Grant Park

Jackson Street Bridge

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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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.

Fairlie-Poplar Historic District
ATLights. #Trovember

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
Ponce City Market featuring signage

Old Fourth Ward

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Ponce City Market and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.

Old Fourth Ward
World of Coca Cola which includes autumn colours, a skyscraper and skyline

Downtown Atlanta

3.5/5(27 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
Fernbank Museum of Natural History showing heritage elements

East Side

4/5(1 area review)

While you're in East Side, take in top sights like Variety Playhouse or Krog Street Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Edgewood-Candler Park Station or Inman Park-Reynoldstown Station.

East Side

Grant Park Travel Guide