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.
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.
Truist Park
Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
Emory University
Walk around the campus of Emory University, a top university in Atlanta. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.
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.
Things to do
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
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
Top hotels in Big Shanty
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place
5 stars
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
Great room and awesome staff!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Nobu Hotel Atlanta
Clean excellent staff and great location next to mall
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead
Staff was so nice but we did have problems in our room that were never fixed while we were there
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia by IHG
Great
Reviewed on 27 Dec 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 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 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.
