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.
Georgia World Congress Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Georgia World Congress Center, a top convention centre in Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
World of Coca-Cola General Admission Ticket
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour
Top hotels in Big Shanty
Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter
"the room layout was phenomenal, pricing was great"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hotel Colee, Atlanta Buckhead, Autograph Collection
"Every thing was great!!!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The Westin Buckhead Atlanta
"Great place! Good location"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
"The staff were friendly and as helpful as they could but the hotel’s staffing model and customs are poor at best. It took us two hours to check-in our room. There were only two front desk staff working and they were trying their best. We parked valet, however, none of the valet worker were present ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place
"What really stood out to me was the staff. Everyone, especially Ebony was very helpful. Knowledgeable and professional"
Reviewed on 21 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 Atlanta Symphony Hall and Alliance Theatre.
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.
