Atlanta 3-Day Itinerary

The perfect long weekend in Atlanta: 3 days and 2 nights for about $1,008 for two, flights from New York included.

Three days of must-see attractions, local favorites, and insider tips, with what the weekend costs from where you fly.

Flying from

What 3 days, 2 nights costs

The fare from where you fly, two nights at the typical hotel night and three days of spend. Change it to fit your trip.

Travellers2

Nights2

Travel style

Changes daily spend only; the hotel night stays the same.

Fare · New York to Atlanta × 2
Economy round trip, usually about $174 each
$348
Hotel night · $165 × 2 nights
What a night here usually costs, from hotel prices we check every week. 2 travellers share a room.
$330
Daily spend · $55 × 2 travellers × 3 days
Restaurants, transport and paid sights, per person per day. The hotel isn't in it.
$330

Trip cost: flights + hotel + daily spend$1,008

3 days, 2 nights, 2 travellers, mid-range, flying from New York. Usual prices we track ourselves, not a price you can book.

How we know

Fare: the middle price of the economy round trips we found from New York on our latest check (half were cheaper, half dearer), for departures in the coming weeks.
Hotel night: the middle nightly price of the Atlanta hotels we check three times a week (see our hotel price index).
Daily spend: food, local transport and sights per person, from our city guide, by travel style. The hotel isn't in it.
Total: fare × travellers + hotel night × nights × rooms + daily spend × travellers × days. Prices move, so treat it as a guide, not a quote.

Each day's highlights in order. Want more days or a different pace? The planner at the end reshapes it around you.

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Day 1Georgia Aquarium
1. World of Coca-Cola
2. Centennial Olympic Park
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Day 2MLK Jr. Historic Site
1. Sweet Auburn
2. Ponce City Market
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Day 3Atlanta BeltLine
1. Krog Street Market
2. Piedmont Park
3. Midtown nightlife

Verified spots in Atlanta that the classic route skips.

Hidden GemsKrog Street Tunnel
This ever-changing outdoor gallery of murals and graffiti beneath the railroad tracks in Inman Park is a living canvas beloved by local artists.
Hidden GemsWestview Cemetery Inc.
Atlanta's largest and most hauntingly beautiful Victorian cemetery, filled with historic monuments, towering oaks, and fascinating forgotten stories.
Hidden GemsThe Municipal Market
An historic indoor public market since 1918, offering a vibrant mix of local produce, soul food vendors, and multicultural street eats.
Hidden GemsThe Goat Farm Arts Center
A sprawling converted 19th-century factory complex in West Midtown that hosts artist studios, indie concerts, and quirky community events.
Hidden GemsOakland Cemetery
Founded in 1850, this Victorian garden cemetery is the resting place of Margaret Mitchell and offers a surprisingly peaceful stroll through Atlanta's layered history.
Hidden GemsThe Carter Center
Tucked beside a serene Japanese-inspired garden, this museum and peace institute dedicated to President Jimmy Carter offers surprisingly profound and uncrowded exhibits.

Each place was checked on Google Maps: real address, right city, still open.

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