Free Attractions in Atlanta (2025)

Walk Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Visitor Center, and Freedom Hall free of charge. Widely recommended by U.S. News Travel and featured in Condé Nast Traveler’s Atlanta guides, this living district anchors Sweet Auburn’s story and community life.

Public art, skyline views, and neighborhood energy define this car-free corridor. Praised by Southern Living and U.S. News Travel, the Eastside Trail links parks, murals, and street-level culture—free to wander, sunrise to sunset.

An ever-changing canvas connecting Inman Park and Cabbagetown, with Forward Warrior murals extending along Wylie Street. Highlighted by Lonely Planet and covered by local news, it’s raw, local expression—and it’s free, day or night.

Atlanta’s signature skyline lookout, made famous by film and countless sunsets. Recommended by Discover Atlanta and chronicled by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, it’s a simple, free stop with a big payoff—especially at golden hour.

A Victorian garden cemetery and public park with sculpture and storytelling. Free to visit daily, and often cited by U.S. News Travel; its nonprofit stewards keep this treasured greenspace active with community programs.

One of the city’s most vital independent art centers with always-free admission. Covered by ArtsATL and a hub for local artists, it offers rotating exhibitions and community programs rooted in Westside creative culture.

A Smithsonian-affiliated museum inside CDC headquarters with free weekday admission. The official site lists current hours; engaging exhibits unpack global public health and Atlanta’s science legacy.

Learn how money moves—free, self-guided weekday visits include views into cash operations. The Federal Reserve’s official visitor info confirms free access; U.S. News Travel frequently spotlights the BeltLine nearby for a full Midtown day.

A 30-acre nonprofit preserve with free dawn-to-dusk trails in Buckhead. The preserve’s site confirms free entry; programming and installations connect art, ecology, and neighborhood stewardship.

City-run contemporary gallery managed by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, free to the public. Recent city programming and exhibits underscore a commitment to local artists and downtown access.

Atlanta’s largest park—free, with big views over the reservoir and city. Renamed in 2025 to honor the former mayor; covered by Condé Nast Traveler and local media as a must-visit greenspace.

Free to browse a century-old community market that incubates local vendors. Featured in Condé Nast Traveler’s Atlanta weekend guide and supported by recent city investments, it’s a living snapshot of neighborhood foodways.