Attractions, Activities & Landmarks by County

Explore wooded trails, ponds, and wildlife habitats. Interpretive signs add an educational element. This is a useful choice for birdwatching, photography, or a nature walk without committing to a mountain hike.

Located at 2755 Freeman Road, this Clayton County Water Authority facility explains wetlands conservation and watershed health. Explore its trail and educational resources. The Hampton address does not mean the attraction belongs in Henry County.

Located on Clayton State University’s campus at 2000 Clayton State Boulevard. The intimate, 400-seat hall presents classical music and jazz. Plan around a specific performance rather than expecting a walk-in attraction.

Slides, a lazy river, pools, and a FlowRider make this a substantial summer outing. It is seasonal and is currently closed for the 2026 season.

Explore the park separately from the water park. Its connections to the Clayton Connects trail system add walking and recreation options.

Located in the historic downtown railroad depot. Exhibits explore Gone With the Wind through film memorabilia, costumes, photographs, and literary material.

Located at the Road to Tara Museum. It adds a focused look at the actress’s life and legacy rather than treating the film’s history only through its fictional characters.

Explore an 1839 house and associated structures, including a log kitchen, schoolhouse, and country store. These buildings help explain historical household and community life. Stately Oaks is not the fictional Tara.

A preserved school building interpreting African American education during segregation. This adds an important educational stop to a historical visit.

Attend a Braves game, dine, or explore the entertainment district. The Battery can be visited independently of a baseball game. Check event parking before arriving.

Explore independent shops, restaurants, museums, and community events around the square. It lends itself to an afternoon with several stops on foot.

Combine Atlanta Campaign history with hiking. Choose a route based on your ability; a mountain climb is different from a short historical visit.

Explore restaurants and shops, then build a separate visit around nearby lake recreation. Downtown and the lake areas are complementary destinations.

Attend ballet, opera, concerts, or theatrical performances. Check the specific production and parking arrangements.

Home to the General locomotive, associated with the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862. Explore railroad history and Civil War interpretation.

A 17-acre botanical garden combining plants, sculpture, conservation, and historic preservation. An alternative to a strenuous outdoor outing.

Explore the community’s history and development. Pair it with a visit around the square.

A historical house museum included in Marietta’s heritage attractions. Check tour availability before visiting.

Explore art exhibitions near the downtown district.

Walk, cycle, or jog along the paved former railroad route. Cobb’s section begins in Smyrna and continues west. Choose a specific trailhead and distance before leaving home.

Explore exhibitions, classes, and community arts programming.

Attend scheduled outdoor performances. Check seating and event rules before bringing supplies.

The 1843 house helps explain the family and local history behind Mableton’s name.

Learn about the community and the geological feature that gave it its name.

Explore wooded trails along Nickajack Creek, historical ruins, and connections to the Silver Comet Trail.

Explore shops, dining, and the architectural setting around the historic courthouse. The square is a useful starting point for discovering nearby historical streets.

A 1937 house serving as home to the Newnan-Coweta History Center. Exhibits interpret the county’s people and history.

Explore a railroad-related historical landmark. Check scheduled access and exhibitions because the building also serves event uses.

Explore African American community history. The associated Farmer Street Cemetery adds historical context.

Interactive exhibits encourage children to learn through play. Useful for a family outing or a rainy-day plan.

Explore the city’s walking and cycling network. Use a current map to select an access point and route.

Located at 425 Bobwhite Way. Explore river scenery, hiking, camping, and available lodging. This is a destination in its own right rather than a quick downtown stop.

Located at 155 Millard Farmer Road. Walking routes, mountain biking trails, and interpretive signs explain the July 1864 battle through military history and personal accounts.

Explore Main Street businesses and the town’s film identity. Public streets and designated tours provide ways to visit filming locations respectfully.

Learn how the town appeared on screen and how filming used local places. Book through an established tour operator.

Located in the historic Moreland Mill. Explore memorabilia connected to writers Erskine Caldwell and Lewis Grizzard. This gives the county a literary stop beyond its better-known film attractions.

Choose from trails, lake recreation, and ticketed attractions. Decide whether your visit is primarily for hiking or entertainment because the admission arrangements differ.

Nature center access is at 3787 Klondike Road. Explore granite outcrops, trails, lakes, and woodland. Stay on appropriate routes and protect the small plant communities growing on the rock.

Explore paved walking and cycling routes. Select a trailhead and turnaround point; the broader network crosses community and county boundaries.

Explore the history of the traditionally African American Flat Rock community. Scheduled tours can connect archival material with historical sites and cemetery history.

Explore wooded routes and Lake Erin. A local option for walking and birdwatching.

Explore natural history and science exhibitions alongside outdoor experiences. An Atlanta address does not place this museum in Fulton County.

Explore collections spanning ancient Mediterranean cultures, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Located in the historic courthouse at 101 East Court Square. Explore local history and research resources.

Explore classes, performances, and arts programming in a historic setting.

Located at 2719 East College Avenue, the site of the first Waffle House. The recreated interior introduces the restaurant’s 1955 beginnings. Confirm scheduled access.

Combine restaurants, shops, and cultural activities around the square.

Explore antique shops and the city’s historical commercial character.

Choose specific restaurants to explore international cuisines. The corridor crosses boundaries and should not be treated as one walkable attraction.

Explore creekside trails, rocky terrain, and the ruins of the New Manchester textile mill. Wear suitable footwear and choose a route based on its difficulty.

Explore fishing and available seasonal paddling rentals. Confirm equipment availability before making a trip specifically to paddle.

Located at 8720 Ephesus Church Road. Explore a 200-acre preserve and the historical Carnes Cabin setting. The mailing address should not be confused with a county boundary.

Explore trails and recreation facilities, including the county’s segment of the Chattahoochee Hill Country Greenway. Aquatic facilities have their own operating arrangements.

Located at 2105 Mack Road. A 66-acre county recreation destination. Check the current facilities and program schedule for the activity you want.

Explore local history and art in the former courthouse. The building itself is part of the county’s architectural story.

Look for exhibitions, classes, and cultural programming.

A public gathering area near downtown businesses. Check for scheduled activities and explore the outdoor gaming area.

Use the mapped route to connect places used in film and television. Downtown and the museum are among the stops.

Explore participating gardens and habitat sites. Choose a specific stop rather than treating the trail as one continuous walking path.

Explore connections among neighborhoods, recreation areas, and shopping destinations. Use a current map and follow the rules for your mode of travel.

Enter from Line Creek Drive. This 70-acre preserve offers wooded trails, creek scenery, fishing spots, and rock outcrops near the Fayette–Coweta boundary.

Located at 1275 Antioch Road. Explore 2.8 miles of paved walking trails, picnic facilities, fishing, and permitted boating. Swimming and bodily contact with reservoir water are prohibited.

Explore public access to the reservoir and available recreation facilities. Check boating and parking requirements.

Explore the landmark mill and surrounding water setting. Confirm current access because facility improvements are underway.

Explore downtown walking paths, open lawn, and the dog park. Check current notices about playground improvements before visiting.

Explore public-facing restaurants, shops, and community spaces. The town and the production studio are separate visitor experiences.

Book an authorized tour to learn about the studio destination. Do not assume public access to production areas.

Check for performances and events. The venue identifies its parking deck at 130 Shepperton Way.

Located at Atlanta Regional Airport–Falcon Field. Explore restored military aircraft and scheduled educational experiences. Aircraft rides depend on availability and booking.

Plan an evening around a scheduled outdoor concert.

Explore local vendors and seasonal food offerings.

Explore sports and recreation facilities. Useful for residents considering regular recreation rather than occasional sightseeing.

Explore marine life exhibits. Allow enough time for a substantial indoor visit rather than trying to fit it between several major attractions.

Explore plant collections, garden design, and scheduled exhibitions. Seasonal programming can make repeat visits worthwhile.

Explore permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. Check what is on view before choosing your date.

Walk, picnic, exercise, or attend a scheduled event. Useful as an everyday recreation destination as well as a visitor stop.

Attend a performance or look for an available guided tour.

Explore regional history, exhibitions, and historical spaces.

Explore landscape, architecture, and Atlanta history through walks and scheduled tours.

Plan an animal and conservation-focused outing. Review available experiences and walking needs before visiting.

Explore the area’s civil rights history and institutions. Confirm current access to individual buildings and tours.

Choose a completed section and entry point. The Eastside Trail is one starting option; the entire Beltline should not be treated as one finished route.

Explore restaurants, galleries, and shops in the historic district.

Located at 95 Mill Street. Explore mill history, cross the covered pedestrian bridge, and connect with Vickery Creek trails.

Explore wooded hiking routes and historical mill landscapes. Choose a route suited to your ability.

Explore restaurants, shops, and gathering spaces.

A shopping, dining, and entertainment destination.

Explore urban trail connections among key activity centers. Check the current map and completed sections.

Explore restaurants, public art, murals, and the city’s butterfly-themed installations.

Explore local railroad and community history. Confirm museum hours.

Check for professional sports and other events. Plan around the specific event’s calendar and entry rules.

Explore Main Street dining and businesses.

Explore waterfalls, historic mill ruins, and shared-use trails across an 800-acre landscape. Trail users include hikers, cyclists, runners, and equestrians.

A seasonal destination for performances, artisans, food, and themed entertainment. Check the current spring, fall, and evening offerings rather than assuming year-round opening.

Located at 3595 Buford Highway. Explore historic locomotives, passenger cars, and transportation exhibits. Regular admission currently includes one train ride, subject to operations.

Explore a preserved farm setting interpreting rural life in the 1930s. The heritage farm address is 3251 McDaniel Road; select the correct park entrance for your planned activity.

Explore environmental and historical programming. Check current exhibitions and trail opportunities.

Explore a religious and architectural landmark. Read dress, photography, and visitor guidelines before going.

Explore county history in a historical educational setting.

Explore a working arts community. Confirm public hours and opportunities to meet artists.

Build an evening around a theatrical production and downtown dining.

Explore scheduled concerts, performances, sports, conventions, and exhibitions. Check the particular venue and event instructions.

Attend a Gwinnett Stripers baseball game. Check the seasonal schedule.

Walk or cycle using a current trail map.

Explore recreation beside the Chattahoochee River.

Explore garden landscapes and photography opportunities.

Explore shops, dining, and scheduled community events.

Explore galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and local entertainment.

Explore a working farm through seasonal picking, flowers, farm activities, and market offerings. Choose the season based on what you want to experience.

Explore available produce and baked goods. Picking availability and market inventory are separate things to confirm.

Explore historical buildings, veterans’ exhibits, the Wall of Honor, and recreation spaces.

Browse antiques and vendor offerings. Check the schedule for the market experience you want.

Explore paved recreation paths, wooded trails, and educational programs. Access to the protected granite mountain requires a ranger-led hike and reservations.

Attend scheduled concerts and performances.

The venue formerly called Atlanta Motor Speedway hosts racing and other scheduled experiences.

Explore military aviation history and scheduled aircraft experiences.

A distinctive stop for observing passing trains in the historic railroad town.

Build a shopping outing around the current store directory.

Explore a playground, walking track, and two fenced dog parks.

A 40-acre recreation destination with athletic facilities and opportunities for outdoor activity.

Explore dining, shops, architecture, and the town’s central gathering space.

Learn about local history and screen appearances. Use it as a starting point before exploring filming locations.

Explore public streets and landmarks using official visitor resources. Some recognizable houses remain private residences.

Explore a former railroad corridor on foot or bicycle. Choose an access point and distance using the current map.

Explore wooded recreation and a disc golf course. The tourism guide lists Central Park at 3134 Ponderosa Drive.

Located at 6185 Turner Lake Road. Explore trails, playgrounds, and athletic facilities.

Located at 6244 Highway 212. Explore playgrounds, ballfields, and a skatepark.

Located at 13501 City Pond Road. An additional recreation option beyond the downtown district.

Explore historical buildings and sites connected to community life, education, churches, and local families.

The visitor guide lists the park at 104 West Watson Street. Facilities include a walking track, playground, picnic area, and restrooms.

Explore the architecture and community shaped by textile manufacturing.

Use an organized tour to understand the village’s buildings and industrial past rather than simply driving through.

Explore historic streets, restaurants, shops, and scheduled community activities.

A landmark explaining the railroad origins of the town. Use the welcome center’s resources to plan nearby stops.

Explore murals, historical streets, and locations associated with productions such as In the Heat of the Night and The Originals.

Located at 2625 Highway 212 SW. Explore permitted visitor spaces, the abbey, and monastic history. Scheduled tours may offer access beyond an ordinary visit.

A recurring festival associated with the Georgia International Horse Park. Confirm the next dates and program.

A recurring downtown event. Check the annual calendar before making plans.

Located at 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway. Check equestrian competitions, other events, and recreation opportunities.

Explore wooded and wetland habitats using designated trails.

Located at 1595 Centennial Olympic Parkway. Book a golf outing or check practice and dining options.

Explore a 77-acre landscape along Big Haynes Creek. Confirm the correct visitor entrance; published resources list both Salem Church Road and Costley Mill Road locations.

Explore mountain biking and other outdoor recreation. Match the route to your experience.

Connect a downtown visit with a walk or ride. The city identifies its starting area near Nancy Guinn Library.

Add a distinctive architectural landmark to a sightseeing route.