Grant Park, GA

Atlanta

Took an afternoon to practice some photography. I always think going to a zoo is cheating, but it's a great way to practice. This eagle was all about the pose.
Took an afternoon to practice some photography. I always think going to a zoo is cheating, but it's a great way to practice. This eagle was all about the pose.
City fathers purchased six acres in 1850 to be a public burial ground for a young but fast-growing town that already had a population of more than 2,500. It was designed as a rural garden cemetery, a 19th Century innovation conceived as an alternative to traditional graveyards which often were crowded and aesthetically unappealing. Originally called Atlanta Graveyard or City Burial Place, Oakland was renamed in 1872. By then it had expanded to 48 acres, mainly due to pressures of the Civil War. During the war, the City and the Confederate government added land to bury soldiers who died in local hospitals. As fighting drew closer and engulfed Atlanta, more burial space was needed. After the war, space was added to provide a proper final resting place for soldiers who had been hastily buried on area battlefields. By 1867 the cemetery reached its present size. In the late 19th Century, Oakland was a popular destination for Sunday carriage rides and picnics. Families tended the plots of loved ones, creating an assortment of lovely gardens. Atlanta’s first greenhouse was established here in 1870. Many distinctions of daily life were maintained in death, as African Americans were buried apart from whites and Jewish sections were separate from Christian. As the 20th Century unfolded, Oakland increasingly was surrounded by residential and industrial development. The cemetery also was filling up. The last sites were sold in 1884. With the passage of time, many graves went unattended as descendants moved away or lost touch with their antecedents. Oakland fell into serious disrepair from neglect and occasional vandalism. In 1976, Oakland was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Historic Oakland Foundation was founded. The City and the Foundation have worked together to stabilize the cemetery and make it an attractive and inviting place for all Atlantans.
Oakland Cemetery, ATL.
Oakland Cemetery is Atlanta's oldest cemetery, and an impressive one at that. I'd love to explore it more in depth one day.

Popular places to visit

Zoo Atlanta featuring street scenes, fall colors and heritage architecture

Zoo Atlanta

Go from Asian forests to the African plains at this animal park that’s home to pandas, exotic birds, and the country’s biggest collection of gorillas.

Zoo Atlanta
Grant Park featuring a house

Grant Park

After visiting Grant Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Atlanta. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.

Grant Park
Oakland Cemetery showing a cemetery

Oakland Cemetery

Visit Atlanta's oldest, largest and most monumental graveyard to learn gripping tales about some of the tens of thousands of people buried here.

Oakland Cemetery
Exploring the unique marine life at Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, showcasing a manta ray gliding gracefully in a massive tank

Georgia Aquarium

Discover thousands of sea creatures at the world’s biggest aquarium.

Georgia Aquarium
Mercedez Benz Stadium and Georgia Dome

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Catch an event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during your trip to Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Georgia World Congress Center

During your trip, find out what's happening at Georgia World Congress Center, a top convention center in Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Georgia World Congress Center

Grant Park Hotel Deals

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta

4 out of 5
210 Peachtree St. NW Atlanta GA
The price is ₩196,220 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
₩196,220
₩236,697 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,058 reviews)
Great views

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Hilton Atlanta

Hilton Atlanta

4 out of 5
255 Courtland St NE Atlanta GA
The price is ₩161,981 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
₩161,981
₩196,672 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy 4 restaurants, 2 outdoor pickleball courts, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,734 reviews)
Didn't do breakfast

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Hilton Atlanta
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown

Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown

4 out of 5
265 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA
The price is ₩210,707 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
₩210,707
₩253,633 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,407 reviews)
Our room was spacious , clean , and in a central location . The staff greeted us and treated us

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Atlanta Marriott Marquis

Atlanta Marriott Marquis

4 out of 5
265 Peachtree Center Ave Ne Atlanta GA
The price is ₩183,051 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
₩183,051
₩221,304 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,747 reviews)
Everything was great. The management was attentive, the staff were pleasant and personable.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center

Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center

3 out of 5
3405 Lenox Rd NE Atlanta GA
The price is ₩122,012 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
₩122,012
₩149,948 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (948 reviews)
room was great, clean. However, it's very noisy, you can easily hear neighbors and when the doors shut, if you're sleeping it's very startling. The restaurant was nice, wish they offered a little snack and drink store.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
The Westin Atlanta Airport

The Westin Atlanta Airport

4 out of 5
4736 Best Road College Park GA
The price is ₩197,537 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
₩197,537
₩238,433 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in College Park. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,701 reviews)
Amazing staff fr9m dewk clerks

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

The Westin Atlanta Airport
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Other neighborhoods around Grant Park

Jackson Street Bridge

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.

South Downtown
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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.

Fairlie-Poplar Historic District
ATLights. #Trovember

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.

Peachtree Center
Ponce City Market featuring signage

Old Fourth Ward

4/5(24 area reviews)

While visiting Old Fourth Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Ponce City Market and Central Park.

Old Fourth Ward
World of Coca Cola featuring a city, city views and skyline

Downtown Atlanta

4/5(5,906 area reviews)

Central business district with corporate headquarters, Georgia State University, and government facilities. Explore Underground Atlanta, Woodruff Park, Georgia Aquarium, and The Mall at Peachtree Center. Accessible via MARTA subway lines.

Downtown Atlanta
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Castleberry Hill

While visiting Castleberry Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Paschals Hotel Site.

Castleberry Hill

Grant Park, GA