Overview
South Atlanta is a district in Atlanta that contains the Grant Park, Peoplestown, Lakewood Heights, and Mechanicsville neighborhoods, and is near the world's busiest airport.
1 sights · 4 things to do · 4 places to eat
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Best things about South
Cellairis Amphitheatre
Attend a concert or event
Oakland Cemetery
Historic graveyard (established 1850) which is the burial site of Margaret Mitchell, Bobby Jones, and many Civil War soldiers.
Zoo Atlanta
This zoo specializes in primates and African animals but also has Giant Pandas, Bornean Sumatran orangutans, Asian small-clawed otters, and a children's zoo.
Chick-fil-A Home Office Backstage Tour
Starlight Drive-In Theatre and Flea Market
Drive-in movie theater that also hosts a swap meet every Saturday and Sunday.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Mar. (climate data from nearby Atlanta)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 6 mi away (major hub). Directions
- PDK DeKalb Peachtree Airport, Atlanta — 12 mi away. Directions
MARTA East/West Line stops at King Center Station. Interstate 75, Interstate 20, and Freedom Parkway provide access by car.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $7 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Chick-fil-A Home Office Backstage Tour, Cellairis Amphitheatre, Zoo Atlanta
- Lunch Daddy D'z: The Bar-B-Que Joynt
- Afternoon Oakland Cemetery, Starlight Drive-In Theatre and Flea Market
- Dinner Ria's Bluebird
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Understand
South Atlanta contains the neighborhoods:
Place Grant Park
A historical district in the area. Besides the park itself, this area includes Zoo Atlanta and Cyclorama.
Place Mechanicsville
Place Peoplestown
Place Lakewood Heights
Get in
MARTA East/West Line stops at King Center Station. Interstate 75, Interstate 20, and Freedom Parkway provide access by car.
To get to Grant Park, take MARTA Bus #397 from King Memorial Station. By car, exit from I-20 at Blvd SE.
See
Do
Eat
Eat Daddy D'z: The Bar-B-Que Joynt
Excellent barbecue in a small building with a lot of character.
Eat Ria's Bluebird
Hip breakfast restaurant, voted "best pancakes in world" by NY Times. Come early or be prepared to wait.
Eat Six Feet Under
Seafood restaurant and bar, patio and a descent sized menu. Popular with younger locals, can get busy on the weekends.
Eat Zesto
Here and in Forest Park. Diner with burgers, hot dogs, chicken, and claims to have the best ice cream in the world.
Nearby
Hapeville
City / town · 6 listings · 4 mi away
East Point
City / town · 7 listings · 4 mi away
College Park
City / town · 7 listings · 6 mi away
Chamblee
City / town · 7 listings · 13 mi away
Doraville
City / town · 4 listings · 15 mi away
Sandy Springs
City / town · 30 listings · 15 mi away
Stone Mountain
City / town · 11 listings · 15 mi away
Austell
City / town · 2 listings · 16 mi away
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