Big Shanty Travel Guide
Atlanta
Visit Big Shanty
Popular places to visit
State Farm Arena
The home of the Atlanta Hawks and the Atlanta Dream basketball teams is a multi-purpose indoor venue for games, concerts and shows.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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.
Georgia Aquarium
Discover thousands of sea creatures at the world’s biggest aquarium.
Truist Park
Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
Six Flags Over Georgia
Enjoy roller coasters, water slides, go-karts and more at this family-friendly theme park located just outside of Austin, Georgia.
Centennial Olympic Park
This urban oasis offers walking paths, lawns for relaxing or playing Frisbee, and a series of public events to enjoy throughout the year.
Things to do
World of Coca-Cola General Admission Ticket
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour
City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Bus Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop
Top hotels in Big Shanty
Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter
"Room was great, would stay again"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Hotel Colee, Atlanta Buckhead, Autograph Collection
"Great experience! Excellent staff , clean room , and amazing decor ! One of the best rooms I’ve booked in Atlanta"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
The Westin Buckhead Atlanta
"Enjoyed a nice weekend for myself and my wife at Westin. Nice property and very convenient to the Lenox Mall and Buckhead. Room was spacious. Overall fairly quiet considering the location."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place
"Good stay for price"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
"There were unexpected and unadvertised expenses in regards to parking and you don't really have a choice but to use their valet service but the system wasn't working when I tried to call ahead to get my car. There were wires hanging out of the wall. The AC struggled to keep up. There were holes in ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia by IHG
"I have no complaints at all whatsoever"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Big Shanty
Downtown Atlanta
State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium are a few top attractions in Downtown Atlanta. Hop around the city on the metro at Five Points Station or Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center Station and check out the area's must-see aquarium, great live music and popular shops.
Midtown
Travellers love Midtown for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of Atlanta by jumping on the metro at Midtown Station or Arts Center Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like McCamish Pavilion and Atlanta Symphony Hall.
Buckhead
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Buckhead. Check out top attractions like Buckhead Theatre and Atlanta History Center, and jump on the metro at Buckhead Station or Lenox Station to see more of the city.
Sandy Springs
Enjoy the popular shops in Sandy Springs. Morgan Falls Overlook Park is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sandy Springs Station or North Springs Station to see more of Atlanta.
Cumberland
Travellers to Cumberland praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta.
