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 theatre scene.
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 entertainment choices.
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
Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
4 Minutes to Downtown by the Atlanta Beltline Trail in the Cabbagetown Neighborhood
Very cold and drafty, heat only goes to 70 for a few moments. Space heaters are needed. Bathroom is cold, water doesnt reach a super hot temp. Back door is not level so you can see outside through the bottom. Location is great, neighborhood is cool. Not a horrible stay for an urbanite but of there ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Sugar Magnolia Bed & Breakfast
Convenient location, beautiful historic home, period furnished, clean room, great host (Kathryn).
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Side
Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta Civic Center and Ponce City Market 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, Atlanta Civic Center and The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 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.
