Big Shanty Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Georgia Aquarium
With more than 45 million litres of water, don't miss the world's largest aquarium in the heart of downtown Georgia.
Truist Park
Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
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.
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.
Emory University
Walk around the campus of Emory University, a top university in Atlanta. Experience the area's lively festivals and 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.
Top hotels in Big Shanty
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
$40 a day for Self parking was ridiculous!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place
Hotel was nice, people were nice, it’s in a great area to walk to many restaurants!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
The Westin Buckhead Atlanta
Valet a little unorganized, otherwise great hotel stay for the rate
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead
The parking garage was a long walk and walking by the dumpsters was gross. The room beside me was occupied and when the occupants came and went in the middle of the night the door slammed so hard that it shook my bed waking me several times. There was hair imbedded in several of the towels I was ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Ballpark/Galleria
Door locks replaced. New carpet
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia by IHG
The iron and coffee maker did not work. Parking was very expensive compared to surrounding garages, i.e, three times higher. The average night parking garage costs $8, whereas the Crowne Plaza costs $23 per day.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Big Shanty
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.
Vinings
Visitors to Vinings like its restaurants and riverfront, and Chattahoochee River is a sight worth a stop.
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.
Perimeter Center
Travellers love Perimeter Center for its popular shops, and you can see more of Atlanta by jumping on the metro at Dunwoody Station or Sandy Springs Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Perimeter Mall and Regal Perimeter Pointe.
Dunwoody
Visitors often come to Dunwoody for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Perimeter Mall and MJCCA Zaban Park Tennis Center. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Dunwoody Station.
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.
Big Shanty Travel Guide
- Six Flags Over Georgia
- Perimeter Mall
- Cumberland Mall
- Lenox Square
- Lakepoint Sports
- Allatoona Lake
- Atlantic Station
- Northside Hospital Atlanta
- Kennesaw State University
- Six Flags White Water
- Chattahoochee River
- Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
- Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
- Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
- North Point Mall
- Acworth Beach
- Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre
