Atlanta is home to some of the most spectacular family friendly attractions in the country.  Before or after your race, see why Atlanta is the heart of the south.  There are several attractions not far from the start line of the Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon.  From A to Z there is something for the whole family to enjoy:

Atlanta Botanical Gardens – 30 acres of gardens, an urban forest and wildflower trails

Atlanta Braves Museum & Turner Field – Open year round

Atlanta Professional Sports – Hawks (NBA) and Dream (WNBA)

Atlantic Station – City within a city with shops, restaurants, and a movie theater

Buckhead – Upscale shopping and restaurants

CNN Center – World headquarters of CNN

Georgia Aquarium – World’s largest aquarium within walking distance from finish line

High Museum of Art – Leading art museum in the southeast

Jimmy Carter Library & Museum – Learn about the life and work of the 39th president

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site – Explore his birth home and King Center

Piedmont Park – Atlanta’s Central Park

Underground Atlanta – More than 100 specialty stores underneath the city

World of Coca-Cola® – 4-D theater, live bottling line and sample tasting of 70 different products around the world (walking distance from finish line)

Zoo Atlanta – Home to over 200 species of animals, located in historic Grant Park

You can learn more about Atlanta and things to do by visiting www.atlanta.net.  

US Road Sports & Entertainment of Georgia, producers and owners of the Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon are proud members of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and Atlanta Sports Council.