Big Shanty Travel Guide
Atlanta
Visit Big Shanty
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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: Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour
Top hotels in Big Shanty
Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter
"I would strongly advise anyone not to stay at this hotel. My experience was absolutely unacceptable. The sheets in my room were dirty and appeared to have been left from the previous guest. Housekeeping had clearly not changed the bedding before my arrival. When I called to report the issue, the ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Hotel Colee, Atlanta Buckhead, Autograph Collection
"I had a wonderful check-in process. The front desk staff was amazing. I enjoyed the DJ on Saturday night"
Reviewed on 9 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
"Nice, affordable stay."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
"My room was very dirty, but being that this was a last minute accommodation I was forced to make I was unable to change rooms. The valet services are terrible. The young men have no sense of urgency, and was even brought the wrong vehicle."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia by IHG
"The rooms were clean and comfortable, but the sefood/beverage"
Reviewed on 9 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.
