Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Marietta

"This sprawling 180-acre public park and conservancy in Midtown offers everything you'd want from an urban park: a greenmarket, a dog run, a community garden, playgrounds, and more. Green space may be coveted in any city, but in here in Atlanta, the free public pool and splash pad are where locals flock on a scorching day. Best of all, Atlanta's diversity is evident in the crowd and communities that congregate in this historic public space."

"Often called the Central Park of Atlanta, Piedmont Park provides a ton of lush green space for whatever weekend activity you can think of. Conveniently situated near Midtown with stunning views of the city skyline, our first pick is a familiar spot for many locals. Filled with various restaurants, basketball and tennis courts, a pond, a swimming pool, and picnic areas with grills, this is the park that has it all."

"Play in the ParkTruly experience The City in the Forest with a walk or bike ride through Piedmont Park, home to Atlanta Botanical Garden and Lake Clara Meer. Whether you are going to a festival, taking a sunset stroll or walking your pooch to the dog park, this is the place to be on a beautiful day."

"Over 35 acres just east of Downtown Atlanta, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is dotted with places tied to Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement in Atlanta. By the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change you can pay your respects at the tomb of MLK and his wife Coretta Scott King, which sits at the centre of a reflecting pool, with an eternal flame burning close by."

"You can’t talk about Atlanta without mentioning its significance to the Civil Rights Movement, and Martin Luther King Jr. played a major role in that. His “park” celebrates his legacy with museums, monuments, archives, resource centers and other important and informative places of interest regarding his life and his cause. The centerpiece of the park is the tomb of Dr. King and his wife."

"Spreading over 35 acres, this revered historic park includes the birthplaces of the hallowed civil rights leader, the Ebenezer Baptist Church where he preached and the gravesite of Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a must-see site for anyone visiting Atlanta. 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta | 404.331.5190 | Distance from Hotel: 9.1 miles"

"The Atlanta History Center is one of the city’s most popular attractions. The 33-acre site, located in Atlanta’s northwestern Buckhead district, has a museum and research center, beautiful grounds and gardens, the 1928 Swan House, a historic cyclorama painting of the Battle of Atlanta, and a recreation of the working antebellum Smith Family Farm. Adults $21.50, seniors/students (13+) $18, children (4-12) $9."

"Set on 32 acres of gardens, wildlife trails, and forest, the Atlanta History Center brings history to life with exhibitions on the Civil War, Southern folk art, and the 1996 Olympic Games, among much more. Don’t miss the Smith Family Farm, where costumed characters—and sheep!. —teach kids hands-on homesteading skills."

"Not only did the author, Margaret Mitchell, live and die there, but large parts of the book are set right on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. The Margaret Mitchell House is a celebration of the women who created one of the world’s most enduring classics. Part museum and part home tour, it will take you on a journey of both book and writer, and it will broaden your understanding of history, literature and southern culture."

"Margaret Munnerlyn Mitchell was an American novelist and journalist. Her only book Gone With The Wind won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1937. You can visit her Midtown home, which has become a museum dedicated to her and her renowned novel."

"Even though Margaret Mitchell called it “The Dump,” the Margaret Mitchell Housewas where she wrote a little novel you may have heard of called “Gone With the Wind.”. Location: 979 Crescent Ave."

"Walk it off by picking up the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail just outside the Krog Street Market and headed north toward Inman Park. Look out for towering art sculptures, like William Massey III’s “The Art of Reconciliation,” and murals of street art underneath the overpass near the Old Fourth Ward skate park."

"This seven-acre public conservation park doubles as a community garden and boasts walking trails, a spring-fed creek, a frog pond and more. It is located mere miles from downtown Atlanta and is managed by residents of the neighborhood."

"Coming off I-75-85 to the Carter Center (and a few blocks up from Auburn Avenue) on Freedom Parkway is Homage to King, a sculpture by Barcelona artist Xavier Medina Campeny. The raised statue shows Dr. King with his arm outstretched, welcoming visitors to the city. Location: Freedom Park Trail"

"On this tour, learn about the city’s history and architecture with a stop at the beautiful 1928 Swan House and a visit to either the Margaret Mitchell House, the governor’s mansion, or the Rhodes Hall. Details of the tour depend on the day of the week and other details, but with three historic homes and two famous neighborhoods, you will learn more about Atlanta than on any other city tour."

"This Romanesque-style home is a rare surviving example of the mansions that once lined Atlanta’s fashionable Peachtree Street. The house was built for furniture man Amos Giles Rhodes in 1902-1904, its distinctive design inspired by the castles Rhodes saw on a visit to Germany’s Rhineland. The house is now occupied by the Georgia Trust, which offers tours of the historic property."

"Contrary to popular belief, Historic Fourth Ward Park doesn’t have the ITP skate-park market cornered. McKoy Park, a nine-ace neighborhood treasure, is a draw for skaters, baseball players and Decaturites who enjoy a leisurely picnic."

"Oglethorpe Unviersity’s Museum of Art is another great space to visit if you’re looking for a museum on campus!. OUMA is the only small liberal arts university in the Southeast that shows nationally and internationally recognized exhibitions. Opened in 1993, this museum covers 7,000 square feet, leaving tons of space for many works of art."

"OUMA is the only small liberal arts university museum in the Southeast that regularly shows nationally and internationally recognized exhibitions. Although small, the historic space makes every exhibition mighty. The collection includes more than 420 objects spanning seven centuries!"

"Founded in 2000, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia is the city's most extensive gallery dedicated to contemporary artists from the state of Georgia. Tucked away in the heart of Buckhead, MOCA includes a permanent collection with 250 works in mixed media, print, photography, and more from over 100 native Peach State artists like Harry Callahan. The upper-level gallery hosts rotating solo and group exhibitions, and the space has an extensive art library and archival collections as well."

"If you’re a lover of the contemporary art, you have to check Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia!. This museum houses pieces from local artists in Georgia, to artists from around the world. It was founded in 2000 and has grown from 250 works by 110 Georgia artists to now 1,300 works of art."

"Looking for a great place to gather over a gorgeous breakfast?. Enjoy the relaxing vibes, delicious dishes, and the company of friends at Babs Midtown. Guests are welcome to relax on the restaurant’s patio while enjoying their morning cup of joe."

"Rosie’s Cafe opened in a quaint structure in 2017 on Sylvan Road in southwest Atlanta. Named after Alabama native Rosie Gail, the restaurant’s owners have created not one but two lasting tributes to her love. Its newest location on Northside Drive caters to fans streaming out of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta."

"If you want to know who has cornered the market on intown tea, check out the Just Add Tea Company. The family-run business has two locations, at 209 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta and 684 John Wesley Dobbs. At the new spot, just off the Beltline Eastside Trail, owners Brandi and Jermail Shelton are set to solidify their hold on ATL tea and its accessories."

"Also making our top Black-owned restaurants in Atlanta list, Just Add Honey is bound to help you forget about the hustle and bustle of the city. Make sure you bring your favorite book!"