This two-day plan covers Downtown's Centennial Olympic Park and the MLK National Historical Park on day one, then Old Fourth Ward and Midtown on day two. It is an editorial sequence from official sources; confirm hours with each attraction.
Day 1: Downtown and Sweet Auburn
- Morning — Centennial Olympic Park and nearby attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola (Discover Atlanta lists them; we publish no prices).
- Midday — ride the Atlanta Streetcar ($1.00 one way) toward the King Historic District.
- Afternoon — Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, open daily 9–5 except Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1; Birth Home presentations are free and limited to 15 people (National Park Service).
Day 2: Old Fourth Ward and Midtown
- Morning — Old Fourth Ward: the BeltLine, the two-acre lake and Ponce City Market's food hall (Discover Atlanta).
- Afternoon — Midtown: the High Museum of Art, the Fox Theatre district or Piedmont Park.
- Evening — Virginia-Highland or Midtown for patios and pubs.
Getting around
MARTA is $2.50 one-way with up to four free transfers in three hours. See transportation.
Swap options
- Rain: spend more time at the High Museum or other indoor sites.
- Race weekends: the Atlanta Track Club lists races on November 7, November 26 and December 5, 2026; expect road closures.
Limits
We did not walk this route for this edition. Confirm hours and ticket rules with each attraction.