East Side Travel Guide
Atlanta
Popular places to visit
Zoo Atlanta
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Zoo Atlanta during your trip to Atlanta? Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
You can study the exhibits at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Atlanta. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed art galleries.
Grant Park
After visiting Grant Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Atlanta. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Fernbank Science Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Fernbank Science Center during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Oakland Cemetery
Learn about the local history of Atlanta with a stop at Oakland Cemetery. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Georgia Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea life at Georgia Aquarium, and find out why this is a popular attraction in Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in East Side
The University Inn at Emory
I had the corner room which was huge and window with lovely trees as my view. It was clean. The staff was pleasant and the lobby provided hot tea/coffee all day.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
4 Minutes to Downtown by the Atlanta Beltline Trail in the Cabbagetown Neighborhood
Clean unique stay! Near great places to eat and Atlanta tourist attractions. Quiet neighborhood. I absolutely loved the charm and the artistic style of this home.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Sugar Magnolia Bed & Breakfast
Sugar Magnolia is beautiful, immaculate, stylishly decorated with antiques and run with their guests comfort in mind. It's a special environment designed to make you feel welcome and cared for. It's close to downtown venues and the Beltway, and within walking distance to restaurants. I highly recommend ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Twin Homes - 8 Bedroom Retreat In Central ATL
Other neighbourhoods around East Side
Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Ponce City Market and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.
Virginia Highland
While Virginia Highland isn't home to many top sights, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center and The Atlanta Beltline Start are some notable places to visit nearby.
Peachtree Center
While you're in Peachtree Center, take in top sights like AmericasMart and jump on the metro at Peachtree Center Station to see more of the city.
SoNo
If you're spending some time in SoNo, The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse and Atlanta Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.
Fairlie-Poplar Historic District
The ample dining options and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Fairlie-Poplar Historic District. A stop by Rialto Center for the Performing Arts or Tabernacle might round out your trip.
South Downtown
While you're in South Downtown, take in top sights like Underground Atlanta and jump on the metro at Garnett Station to see more of the city.
