Georgia Tech’s location in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, combines the entertainment, educational, and economic opportunities of an international city with the character of close-knit, eclectic neighborhoods. Our Midtown neighborhood is a thriving place to create, learn, live, work, and play, and the city’s many neighborhoods offer something for everyone, from apartments, lofts, and high-rises to small bungalows and historic homes. As the state’s economic and cultural hub, Atlanta is home to multinational corporations, high-tech startups, and small businesses, along with restaurants, theaters, museums, and concert venues.
Campus is a short walk or ride from some of the city’s most popular green spaces, including Centennial Olympic Park, Piedmont Park, and the Atlanta Beltline’s multi-use trails. MARTA’s North Avenue and Midtown stations, both next to campus, make the rest of the city easy to reach without a car.
What to do in Atlanta
Eating in Atlanta
Georgia Tech sits in the heart of Atlanta, with dozens of restaurants within walking distance of campus. From fine dining to hole-in-the-wall favorites, Atlanta offers something for every kind of foodie. Answer “What’ll ya have?” at the famous Varsity, or take on the Quadruple Coronary Bypass Burger at the Vortex. Whatever you’re craving, Atlanta has a spot for it. Check out the best food Atlanta has to offer here.
Leisure in Atlanta
As one of the South’s largest cities, Atlanta has no shortage of things to see and do. Make sure to try these before you leave:
- Sample beverages from around the world at the World of Coca-Cola
- Catch an Atlanta Braves game at Truist Park
- Walk among the sea creatures at the Georgia Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world
- Walk, bike, or run along the Atlanta Beltline
- Stop and smell the orchids at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
- See a touring Broadway show at the historic Fox Theatre
- Shop and dine at Atlantic Station or Ponce City Market
- Enjoy a concert at one of the city’s many music venues
- Explore the history of college football at the College Football Hall of Fame
- Learn about the American civil rights movement at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights
- Visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, including his birth home and the King Center
- Tour the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
- Stroll through historic Oakland Cemetery
- Get your thrills at Six Flags Over Georgia