Discover Atlanta calls Midtown Atlanta's "Heart of the Arts," blending cityscapes and greenery with walkability from award-winning restaurants to lively bars, museums, theaters and family-friendly attractions. Its Midtown listings include the High Museum of Art, the Fox Theatre, the Alliance Theatre, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the Center for Puppetry Arts and Piedmont Park. Discover Atlanta names Midtown and Downtown as popular visitor areas for walkability and security programs.
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best for | Arts, parks and a walkable base |
| Trade-offs | Event-night crowds (our assessment) |
| Getting around | MARTA $2.50 one-way with four free transfers in 3 hours; Atlanta Streetcar $1.00 (MARTA) |
| Key places | High Museum of Art, Fox Theatre, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Piedmont Park |
| Nearby | Downtown, Old Fourth Ward |
What to see and do
The High Museum of Art is at 1280 Peachtree Street NE, the Fox Theatre at 660 Peachtree Street NE and Piedmont Park at 400 Park Drive NE (Discover Atlanta listings). We publish no ticket prices or hours because we could not verify them.
Practical notes
See transportation for fares and the hotels guide for lodging taxes. Hours, prices and access rules change; confirm with each venue.
Our assessment
Midtown is our default first-visit base alongside Downtown.