Trip to Atlanta
Top 5 things to do on a trip to Atlanta
- Explore the Atlanta History Center
- Check out the Fox Theatre
- Have a meal in the Ponce City Market
- Visit the Georgia Aquarium
- Catch a game in Turner Field
Home of the Braves, being brave is not a requirement to explore Atlanta.
A trip to Atlanta provides the historic backdrop of a modern city with plenty to see and do within walking distance. One of the most beautiful cities in Georgia, Atlanta is littered with historical sights and tours.
If you’ve never been to Atlanta, you owe yourself a proper adventure of exploring the history and culture it provides.
Numerous tours can help you navigate downtown and there are plenty of attractions from the Centennial Olympic Park to the College Football Hall of Fame.
Throughout Atlanta you’ll be able to marvel at historic architecture, have the very tough decision of choosing where to eat, visit museums, and much more.
We’ll try to help simplify your trip to Atlanta by providing some our favorite hotels, shops, and restaurants listed below!
Transportation options in Atlanta
Our bus to Atlanta takes you directly to Civic Center MARTA station, 435 W Peachtree St NW.
A few of our most popular routes in Atlanta include:
- Charlotte to Atlanta Bus
- Memphis to Atlanta Bus
- Washington to Atlanta Bus
- Nashville to Atlanta Bus
- Orlando to Atlanta Bus
Upon your arrival, getting around on your trip to Atlanta will be a breeze.
Atlanta is one of the most accessible cities in the US and there are plenty of transit options via the Atlanta Streetcar and rail via the MARTA.
Bicycles are also readily available to rent if you want some exercise.
Alternatively, taxis and ride shares make up a major presence in Atlanta.
Learn more about Megabus' top bus routes.
Best places to stay in Atlanta
After your long exhaustive day of sight-seeing, you’re going to need a place to crash. Atlanta is widely known for its amenities and extensive hotel accommodations. There are plenty of hotels to choose from, making a trip to Atlanta accessible for any traveler.
The most lavish hotels in Atlanta would be the Loews Atlanta Hotel or The Westin Peachtree Plaza, putting you in a central location to many of the city’s sights.
Alternatively, many hotels such as the LaQuinta Inn, Red Roof Inn, or other rentals are available at a lower cost and offer plenty of travel options for your trip to Atlanta.
Nightlife in Atlanta
No matter if you’re in Westside, Uptown, Midtown, or Buckhead, there’s always something going on at night in Atlanta. There’s such an expansive scene of live music, bars, and clubs in Atlanta that it will be hard to stay in one place.
If you’re looking for a dive bar while on your trip to Atlanta, look no further than The Northside Tavern. The Northside Tavern provides great music and drinks in a low key atmosphere.
For more of a club atmosphere, another great nightlife spot on your trip to Atlanta is the Havana Club. The Havana Club offers spacious dance floors with 3 different rooms with DJs.
For live music fans, Front Page News is an outstanding venue to round out your Atlanta trip.
Where to shop on your trip to Atlanta
There will be no shortage of shopping options while you’re in the limits of the city. Whether you’re seeking retail therapy or looking to bring home a crate of peaches, Atlanta will be sure to meet your demands.
No shopping trip in Atlanta would be complete without visiting Lenox Square. Lenox Square is an upscale mall in Buckhead that provides plenty of luxury retailers, restaurants, and shopping options.
Talk a stroll through the famous Ponce City Market for its vibrant and gourmet food hall, retail shops, and events.
Alternatively, if you’re looking for more of an eclectic scene, Atlantic Station provides you with plenty of gift shops and boutiques filled with interesting knickknacks to find the perfect souvenir.
Best free things to do in Atlanta
- Centennial Olympic Park
- Piedmont Park
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
- Castleberry Hill
- Governor’s Mansion Tour
Even the most frugal of travelers will find something to love on their trip to Atlanta.
One of the greatest reasons to take a trip to Atlanta is that you don’t need to spend money to have fun.
Many of the parks and outdoor attractions such as the Centennial Olympic Park are of no cost to you.
You can even soak in the culture on your trip to Atlanta by walking through the Ponce City Market, where it will often be buzzing with activity.
Benefits of taking a bus trip to Atlanta
- reserved seating
- fares starting at just $1*
When booking a trip to Atlanta, you’re looking for the lowest costs, trip flexibility, and the best means to arrive comfortably and safely.
Look no further, because Megabus offers the easiest and most affordable options for traveling to Atlanta, with fares as low as $1*.
With the money you save on bus tickets to Atlanta, you’ll be left with more to spend on your upcoming trip to Atlanta.
Megabus serves more than 100 cities and university campuses across North America, allowing you to choose the bus stop nearest to you and select your flexible schedule for your trip to Atlanta.
This will ensure that when you arrive, you can immediately begin exploring the beauty of Atlanta.
On your trip to Atlanta, you’ll be offered the highest level of comfort and safety as well as amenities such as onboard restrooms, individual power outlets, three-point seatbelts, and reclining seats.
So if you’re planning on taking a trip to Atlanta, book your ticket with us today to reserve your seat and see our first-class amenities firsthand.