10 Romantic Things To Do In Atlanta, Georgia - Updated 2024

James
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So you are in Atlanta, Georgia with your partner? That’s a pretty romantic place to be with lots of beautiful locations from the Georgia Aquarium to the Fox theatre to the World of Coca Cola, and, as you might have wished, the list of things to do are many. The city produces a memorable experience. Nevertheless, newcomers seem overwhelmed by the city because well, we know there are too many places, and just where and how will you start. Fret not. Welcome to Atlanta, where there are tons of romantic things to do during your stay. You should try all of them to have a blast. But if you can’t, read up and visit those places some other times. Shall we start? Here’s a list of the top romantic things to do when in Atlanta, Georgia.

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1. World of Coca-Cola

The popular Coca-Cola beverage is aged above 128 years. Much can be told of its history by reading about it, but visiting one of its locations will count as one of the sweetest things to do in a lifetime. You will experience seeing folk arts and memorabilia of the company and other things which make the company’s history to become a live experience.

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2. The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, Atlanta, GA (46558865005)
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Warren LeMay used under CC0

This place is a theatre where you can have delicious meals with your partner before the show. Professional services will pamper you and your date. When the time is over, you will want to keep coming back for a romantic night, watching plays (plus dinners). Drinks and food are provided before the performance or play begins, so you have all the time to enjoy each with maximum concentration. The food and drinks include beverages, sandwiches, and soups, mango sorbet, potato salad, pie and more.

The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

Address: 499 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA

Website: The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

Opening hours: Tuesdays - Saturdays: 1pm-6pm, Sundays: 3pm-5pm

Price: from 19 USD

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3. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

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Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Piotrus used under CC BY 3.0

Jimmy Carter was one of the prominent personalities in the history of America. He was a President. This library in Atlanta collects and exhibits artworks featuring the history of this President and along with the history of America. You and your partner can catch up on the best of this. It’s a place for you either you are a core fan of the President or you love arts or just history or everything. At first, visitors might be skeptical of the place, but once they step in, they express how engaging and exciting and fun it is. The presentation of art is artfully presented and balanced proportionally between words and pictures.

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Address: 441 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA

Website: Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 9am-4:45pm, Sunday: 12pm-4:45pm

Price: from 22 USD

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4. Piedmont Park

Main Entrance to Piedmont Park Atlanta
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Robert Neff used under CC BY 2.0

This park houses the Botanical Gardens, and it’s the favorite spot for joggers. And there is a long list of games to enjoy in this beautiful and serene environment. The games include strolling, biking, swimming, playing ball, and you can even set up a picnic. Do you mind seeing a festival? Well, you will enjoy the individual activities. And for the whole period, you are with your partner in this park; the environment will carve a sweet memory.

Piedmont Park

Address: 1320 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306-3440

Website: Piedmont Park

Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:30pm

Price: from 60 USD

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5. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

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Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user JGlover used under CC BY-SA 3.0

This place is an entire package wrapped in one spot. Although the central concept is to entertain visitors with live performances, it presents the production of various types from which individuals can pick their interests. Which do you prefer, amplified or acoustic performance? It has it all. Hold your partner’s hand and live the moment while listening to maybe the orchestra. This place can be visited as often as you wish, it all depends on how much you love music and live performances. And if you are lucky with the timing, you and your partner might be attendants of a huge concert.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Address: 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339, USA

Website: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Price: from 19 USD

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6. Fox Theatre

If you don’t mind listening to musicals on this romantic trip, this is the place to be. Talk about having a joyous moment with your partner, the Fox Theatre includes comedy shows, and a good laugh can make your day anywhere in the world. You can get more romantic forays when you go sightseeing around the city. With that, you will acquire a better understanding of the city’s landmark and history.

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7. Oakland Cemetery

Those men who fought for their country, the Civil War Soldiers, have a resting place. It is the Oakland Cemetery. Even the author of the book ‘Gone with the Wind’ Margaret Mitchell, and the golfing legend, Bobby Jones rest there. This place will let you know how it feels when you stand before a legend’s resting place. The females may prefer to tour Margaret’s resting place. But, there is also the food tour, and the choices are unlimited, you can even walk around the Robert T. Jones cemetery.

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8. Atlanta Botanical Garden

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a place to see the world of plants at a new level. Start with Fuqua Orchid Centre. After all, you aim to make your stay a romantic one, and walking around the garden, hand-in-hand with your partner will elevate your mood with the view of rare orchids. And if that isn’t enough, there is the train setup which is unique. Check the place out at night to see the beautiful holiday lights. Walking around with those bright, beautiful lights favors and makes a holiday more romantic.

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9. Center for Civil and Human Rights

This can be quite emotional. It brings you a more profound grasp of the civil rights and some exciting and not-so-interesting history about the human rights movement. You can make it there on an afternoon and then at night cheer up with an impressive play at the Playhouse. It makes a perfect day that way.

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10. Georgia Aquarium

Whale shark Georgia aquarium
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Zac Wolf used under CC BY-SA 2.5

Start by watching magical sea lives, more than 70 habitats and millions of aquatic animals that promise to take your breath away. Have you seen a shark or the beluga whales up close? Have you learned all you can about the behaviors of dolphins? You can walk around the six galleries to experience these wonders. That’s not all you will see; there are more than a thousand other animals including the African penguins. The aquarium is close to the World of Coca Cola and the Centennial Olympic Park. If you think it is located among other beautiful places, you’re right.

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Romance in Atlanta taken to another height

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Your stay can be another season of adventure and it takes another height in Atlanta. Looking at the pictures from those locations will bring back fresh feelings of joy and yes, romance. Now get ready to go.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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