Big Shanty Travel Guide
Atlanta
Visit Big Shanty
Popular places to visit
Georgia Aquarium
Discover thousands of sea creatures at the world’s biggest aquarium.
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 Institute of Technology
Walk around the campus of Georgia Institute of Technology, a well-known university 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.
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.
Truist Park
Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
Things to do
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour
Center for Puppetry Arts:: Worlds of Puppetry Museum
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Big Shanty
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
Highly Recommend
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead
The staff was friendly, the hotel had a great fitness center and pool and feels extra safe with your room key having to be used in the elevator for it to work. Spacious rooms and fresh fruit each day were also added amenities
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Ballpark/Galleria
The price
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Nobu Hotel Atlanta
Great location
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Atlanta / Perimeter Center
Great stay!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
The Westin Buckhead Atlanta
I had a fantastic start at the Westin. My room was clean, the staff was friendly, valet was perfect. I'll be returning in the future.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 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 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
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 National Recreation Area 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.
