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Downtown in Atlanta

Things to Do in Downtown, Atlanta

Home to many of the city's tourist attractions, including Georgia State University and various sporting venues. The area has seen new condos and businesses, with historic buildings being renovated along streets like Peachtree and Marietta.

Home to many of the city's tourist attractions, including Georgia State University and various sporting venues. The area has seen new condos and businesses, with historic buildings being renovated along streets like Peachtree and Marietta.

  • High Museum of ArtArt Museum
  • Margaret Mitchell House and MuseumMuseum
  • Red Phone BoothBar
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Top things to do in Downtown

  • High Museum of Art in Downtown, Atlanta

    High Museum of Art

    4.7 · 6.0k
    Art Museum

    Museum known for its diverse art collection & modern architecture by Richard Meier & Renzo Piano.

  • Margaret Mitchell House and Museum in Downtown, Atlanta

    Margaret Mitchell House and Museum

    4.4 · 832
    Museum

    Home where Margaret Mitchell wrote most of Gone With the Wind now offers tours & a gift shop.

Where to eat & drink in Downtown

  • Red Phone Booth in Downtown, Atlanta

    Red Phone Booth

    4.6 · 2.8k
    Bar

    Craft cocktails, small plates & cigars offered in a chic speakeasy entered through a phone booth.

    Mon–Wed
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Thu–Fri
    4 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    4 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    4 PM – 11 PM
  • Ray's In the City in Downtown, Atlanta

    Ray's In the City

    4.6 · 6.7k
    Fine Dining· $50–100

    Upscale setting for seafood, prime cuts, and an extensive wine list, plus weekly live jazz.

  • By George restaurant and bar in Downtown, Atlanta

    By George restaurant and bar

    4.6 · 1.2k
    Restaurant· $30–60
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 11 AM, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
  • Vanity Restaurant in Downtown, Atlanta

    Vanity Restaurant

    4.5 · 823
    Bar· $30–90
  • Atalian Kitchen & Bar in Downtown, Atlanta

    Atalian Kitchen & Bar

    4.7 · 1.2k
    Italian· $50–100
  • Cuts Steakhouse in Downtown, Atlanta

    Cuts Steakhouse

    4.3 · 3.7k
    Restaurant· $100+

    Upscale-casual, Southern-style steakhouse & sports bar offering modern decor & patio seating.

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Downtown map

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Map of Downtown with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1High Museum of Art
  2. 2Margaret Mitchell House and Museum
  3. 3Red Phone Booth
  4. 4Ray's In the City
  5. 5By George restaurant and bar
  6. 6Vanity Restaurant
  7. 7Atalian Kitchen & Bar
  8. 8Cuts Steakhouse

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