Grant Park, GA

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.
Zoo Atlanta featuring street scenes, fall colors and heritage architecture
Oakland Cemetery featuring a cemetery

Popular places to visit

Zoo Atlanta featuring street scenes, fall colors and heritage architecture

Zoo Atlanta

4/5(1,239 reviews)

Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Zoo Atlanta during your travels in Atlanta? Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Zoo Atlanta
Grant Park featuring a house

Grant Park

3.5/5(11 reviews)

After visiting Grant Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Atlanta. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

Grant Park
Oakland Cemetery showing a cemetery

Oakland Cemetery

Learn about the local history of Atlanta when you take a trip to Oakland Cemetery. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Oakland Cemetery
Exploring the unique marine life at Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, showcasing a manta ray gliding gracefully in a massive tank

Georgia Aquarium

4.5/5(2,871 reviews)

Take the family to visit the sea creatures you'll find at Georgia Aquarium and find out why this is a popular attraction in Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Georgia Aquarium
Mercedez Benz Stadium and Georgia Dome

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

4.5/5(1,542 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
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Truist Park

4.5/5(1,057 reviews)

Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.

Truist Park

Grant Park Hotel Deals

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta

4 out of 5
210 Peachtree St. NW Atlanta GA
The price is AED 657 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
AED 657
AED 787 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,086 reviews)
The rooms were clean, the costumer service was great throughout the facility. We needed a late checkout due to a late flight and they accomated our request. Great stay, would definitely return.

Reviewed on 2 March 2026

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Atlanta Marriott Marquis

Atlanta Marriott Marquis

4 out of 5
265 Peachtree Center Ave Ne Atlanta GA
The price is AED 393 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
AED 393
AED 478 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,813 reviews)
The hotel was great/ clean room. I tried to add a guest but I couldn’t get a customer service though Hotel.com I think they need add a customer service number.

Reviewed on 1 March 2026

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Hilton Atlanta

Hilton Atlanta

4 out of 5
255 Courtland St NE Atlanta GA
The price is AED 503 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
AED 503
AED 607 total
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy 4 restaurants, 2 outdoor pickleball courts, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,837 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 March 2026

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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 AED 327 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
AED 327
AED 401 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,092 reviews)
Staff was great Room was comfortable and quiet

Reviewed on 2 March 2026

Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
The Georgian Terrace Hotel

The Georgian Terrace Hotel

4 out of 5
659 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA
The price is AED 569 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
AED 569
AED 697 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,669 reviews)
Every thing was good except for the homeless found on the parking garage elevator and stairs.

Reviewed on 2 March 2026

The Georgian Terrace Hotel
The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
188 14th St NE Atlanta GA
The price is AED 585 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
AED 585
AED 702 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,407 reviews)
Clean room , staff and amenities

Reviewed on 1 March 2026

The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Other neighborhoods 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
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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(24 area reviews)

While visiting Old Fourth Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Atlanta Civic Center and Ponce City Market.

Old Fourth Ward
World of Coca Cola featuring a city, city views and skyline

Downtown Atlanta

4/5(5,906 area reviews)

Central business district with corporate headquarters, Georgia State University, and government facilities. Explore Underground Atlanta, Woodruff Park, Georgia Aquarium, and The Mall at Peachtree Center. Accessible via MARTA subway lines.

Downtown Atlanta
Fernbank Museum of Natural History showing heritage elements

East Side

4.5/5(64 area reviews)

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 the city at Edgewood-Candler Park Station or Inman Park-Reynoldstown Station.

East Side

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