Our Hotel near Atlanta's Cultural Attractions
Boasting rich cultural attractions like the Atlanta History Center, the High Museum of Art, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, Atlanta has a history that traverses the Civil War through the Civil Rights Movement and into the 21st century. With a history, and a metro population that now stands at close to 6 million, Atlanta has become a bastion of world-class art and culture. So, whether you're looking for galleries in Atlanta or cultural museums in Atlanta, you're sure to find exactly what you're looking for.
Exploring Atlanta's Diverse Cultural Attractions
Deeply rooted in its history as a hub of the Civil Rights Movement and its pivotal role during the American Civil War, Atlanta has evolved from a railroad town and flourished into a vibrant cultural center, blending Southern traditions through a modern lens. Looking for Atlanta cultural attractions to fill your day is as easy as peach pie.
The Atlanta History Center
Less than a mile from Kimpton Sylvan Hotel, this 33-acre destination is home to captivating gardens, a museum, a farm, two historic homes and the world's largest oil painting: a cyclorama depicting the Battle of Atlanta.
(404) 814-4000Music & Performance Venues
Around the corner from the hotel you'll find Buckhead Theatre and Chastain Park Amphitheatre, both intimate venues showcasing a variety of musical genres.
Performing arts thrive at Midtown's opulent Fox Theatre, Alliance Theatre and Atlanta Symphony Hall.
Buckhead Theatre:
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Chastain Park Amphitheater:
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Atlanta Symphony Hall:
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Galleries
Aficionados of visual art looking for galleries in Atlanta will love perusing the galleries of Bennett Street, Miami Circle and Buckhead Village.
Bennett Street:
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Museums
Discover classic and contemporary art at the High Museum, MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta) and the fashion museum SCAD FASH. (Be on the lookout for Tiny Doors ATL, an art installation of colorful 7-inch doors all around the city.) See below for more cultural museums in Atlanta.
High Museum of Art:
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The King Center
Don't miss a visit to The King Center, honoring the life and legacy of Atlanta native son Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
(404) 526-8900The Carter Center
Not far from The King Center is The Carter Center, the only presidential library in the Southeast, featuring a replica of the Oval Office.
(404) 420-5100The Margaret Mitchell House
Fans of Gone With the Wind can tour the Margaret Mitchell House, where the author penned the Pulitzer Prize winning novel.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta
The ultimate LEGO experience in Atlanta, LEGOLAND Discover Center features MINILAND, Great LEGO Race VR, a LEGO 4D Cinema and much more.
(404) 848-9252Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Atlanta Botanical Garden offers 30 acres of gorgeous gardens, adjacent to Atlanta's Piedmont Park. Features include Orchid Daze, the Garden's annual indoor plant exhibition, an impressive permanent art collection set amongst the gardens and more.
(404) 876-5859