{"id":98886507,"date":"2016-10-20T14:37:50","date_gmt":"2016-10-20T18:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98886507"},"modified":"2021-08-02T04:19:47","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T08:19:47","slug":"what-to-do-in-48-hours-in-atlanta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/what-to-do-in-48-hours-in-atlanta\/","title":{"rendered":"48 Hours in Atlanta: A Weekend Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Got 48 hours in Atlanta? Lucky you. The city has enough to keep you occupied for weeks, but you can see the highlights during your short stay, as long as you\u2019ve got a plan. Here\u2019s how to make the most of your quick trip to the ATL.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n<h2>Day 1 in Atlanta<\/h2>\n<p>Get your most important meal of the day at the\u00a0<strong>Flying Biscuit<\/strong>\u00a0(we recommend anything that is served with their warm peach compote).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98886511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Georgia-Aquarium_What-to-do-in-Atlanta-in-48-Hours.jpg\" alt=\"Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Georgia-Aquarium_What-to-do-in-Atlanta-in-48-Hours.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Georgia-Aquarium_What-to-do-in-Atlanta-in-48-Hours-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Georgia-Aquarium_What-to-do-in-Atlanta-in-48-Hours-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Georgia-Aquarium_What-to-do-in-Atlanta-in-48-Hours-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Take the plunge under the sea at the <strong>Georgia Aquarium<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; the largest aquarium in the world &#8212; which has plenty of magical exhibits and animals that\u2019ll keep you enthralled for hours.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BKtDTsjA_Fz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why have a single when you could make it a triple? #TheVarsity #WhatllYaHave #CheeseBurger #OnionRings<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by The Varsity (@thevarsity1928) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-09-23T15:44:55+00:00\">Sep 23, 2016 at 8:44am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>For a filling lunch, we recommend\u00a0<strong>The Varsity<\/strong>. It has been a favorite for classic drive-in fare since the 1920s and is the world&#8217;s largest drive-in.<\/p>\n<p>Make your first afternoon\u00a0stop the\u00a0<strong>Millennium Gate Museum<\/strong>. The large gate monument signifies how Atlanta&#8217;s railroad was the gate to the West long ago, and is designed in classical Roman tradition. You\u2019ll learn about Georgia\u2019s rich history of art, culture and philanthropy there. When you\u2019re finished, head to the\u00a0<strong>Atlanta Botanical Gardens<\/strong>. See hundreds of varieties of plants and flowers in a quiet setting, and if you\u2019re lucky, you\u2019ll be able to view some of the private exhibition gardens.<\/p>\n<h4><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/flights\/from-fort-lauderdale-to-atlanta-fll-to-atl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Looking for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta? Check out these great deals!<\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Stop by\u00a0<strong>South City Kitchen<\/strong>\u00a0near the Botanical Gardens. You can eat there or pick up some sophisticated Southern soul food for the road (don\u2019t miss their famous pineapple upside down cake!).<\/p>\n<p>After a long day of sightseeing we bet you could use a drink, right? Perfect! Head on to the <strong>Porter Beer Bar<\/strong>, a hip setting with a variety of beer and pub food faves that will make sure you relax, unwind, and make some new friends.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5333333333% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BBIsCfLCO2Y\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheers to another beautiful day above the city. #atlanta #sundialatl #tgif #cocktails #weloveatl (Photo c\/o @chloeluna11)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by Sun Dial Restaurant (@sundialatl) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-01-29T20:06:23+00:00\">Jan 29, 2016 at 12:06pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Want to have a little night cap? Head to <strong>The Sun Dial<\/strong>, a trendy bar and jazz club, where you can also get great panoramic views of the city.<\/p>\n<p>Better rest up, because you\u2019re going to need a lot of energy for Day 2!<\/p>\n<h2>Day 2 in Atlanta<\/h2>\n<p>Wake yourself up with pastries and coffee at\u00a0<strong>Cafe Intermezzo<\/strong>. There are over 800 drink choices and over 70 pastry variations.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98886515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/World-of-Coca-Cola_48-Hours-in-Atlanta.jpg\" alt=\"World of Coca-Cola_48 Hours in Atlanta\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/World-of-Coca-Cola_48-Hours-in-Atlanta.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/World-of-Coca-Cola_48-Hours-in-Atlanta-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/World-of-Coca-Cola_48-Hours-in-Atlanta-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/World-of-Coca-Cola_48-Hours-in-Atlanta-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Flickr CC &#8211; Katie<\/p><\/div>\n<p>No visit to Atlanta would be complete without a visit to the\u00a0<strong>World of Coca-Cola<\/strong>. Learn about the beverage&#8217;s history, try samples, and see how it\u2019s made. The pop culture gallery is a fan-favorite, with a special exhibit that highlights how fans have made the brand the icon it is.<\/p>\n<p>Next, head on over to the <strong>Center for Civil and Human Rights<\/strong>, where you can learn not only all about Civil Rights in America but also about the fight for equality and freedom around the world. You\u2019ll find serval excellent exhibits &#8212; a definite must-see.<\/p>\n<p>Take a lunch break next at\u00a0<strong>Six Feet Under<\/strong>. The menu is filled with fresh, tantalizing seafood. Enjoy your lunch with drinks at the pub or on the rooftop for a better view.<\/p>\n<p>Your first stop after lunch is the\u00a0<strong>Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum<\/strong>. The main attraction is\u00a0<em>The Battle of Atlanta<\/em>\u00a0painting. Don\u2019t miss out on learning about Atlanta\u2019s part in the Civil War, with compelling artifacts and exhibits.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve experienced Atlanta from the ground, it\u2019s time to see how spectacular it looks from above. Visit\u00a0<strong>SkyView Atlanta<\/strong>\u00a0to ride the 20 story Ferris wheel for a panoramic view of the city.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BEHBOxHo2_i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LUNCH &#8211; URBAN REUBEN (with a side of #Vegetarian Pineapple Jerk Black Beans): House Roasted Pork, Smoked Gouda, Cherry Peppers, Housemade Apple Horseradish Sauce Grilled on Local Marbled Rye (You can sub Organic Local Tofu for the pork to make it vegetarian) #AtlEats #AtlLunch #AtlantaEats #MadreLunch #SouthernLatin #Sandwich<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Madre + Mason (@madreandmason) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-04-12T18:07:16+00:00\">Apr 12, 2016 at 11:07am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>For your dinner option, if Latin-inspired Southern food sounds like the perfect combination, head over to <strong>Madre + Mason<\/strong>, where you can sample their mouthwatering sandwiches paired with a craft cocktail of your choice.<\/p>\n<p>If you still feel adventurous after dinner, visit the\u00a0<strong>Fernbank Science Center Observatory<\/strong>\u00a0to stargaze. Admission is free on Thursdays and Fridays, and an astronomer is usually there to answer questions.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to keep the good times rolling, then find your way to the <strong>Northside Tavern<\/strong>. Housed in a building that was originally a gas station, you\u2019ll meet plenty of friendly people in a welcoming setting. Enjoy your drinks and the great\u00a0live blues to wrap up your stay in Atlanta.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you enjoy your action-packed 48 hours in Atlanta! Don\u2019t forget to grab a special OneTravel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\/atlanta-atl-georgia-deals\">flight deal to Atlanta<\/a> by clicking here.<\/p>\n<p>Bon Voyage!<\/p>\n<p>[supsystic-popup-content id=101]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Got 48 hours in Atlanta? Lucky you. The city has enough to keep you occupied for weeks, but you can see the highlights during your short stay, as long as you\u2019ve got a plan. 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