North Atlanta Area Attractions

Here are some our favorite spots to enjoy the beauty of North Atlanta, each listed with the distance to our Alpharetta office.

Jones Bridge Park

Tourist attraction, Sports complex, Park
Jones Bridge Park, 4901 E Jones Bridge Rd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Tranquil setting featuring a playground, sand volleyball court & river with swim & fishing areas.

Abbotts Bridge Recreation Area

Tourist attraction, Park
Abbotts Bridge Recreation Area, Duluth, GA 30096

Simpsonwood Park

Tourist attraction, Park
Simpsonwood Park, 4511 Jones Bridge Cir NW, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
223-acre park offering a campground, BBQ grills, forest trails & a small chapel with a gazebo.

Holcomb Bridge Park

Tourist attraction, Park
Holcomb Bridge Park, 4300 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Local riverside park with a playground, amphitheater, footpath & pavilion on 12 acres.

East Cobb Park

Tourist attraction, Park
East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
Public park offering playgrounds, walking paths, picnic areas, fields & creek overlooks.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Cochran Shoals Unit

Tourist attraction, Park, Hiking area
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Cochran Shoals Unit, 152 Columns Dr, Marietta, GA 30067
Park trail for biking & moderately challenging hikes with scenic views of the river.

Atlanta History Center

Buckhead
Tourist attraction, History museum, Museum, Museum of space history, Natural history museum, Public library, Historical place museum, Wedding venue
Atlanta History Center, 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Center includes exhibits on the antebellum South & an 1845-era farm with a blacksmith & smokehouse.

Swan House at Atlanta History Center

Buckhead
Historical landmark, Museum, Tourist attraction
Swan House at Atlanta History Center, 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Restored Philip T. Shutze designed 1928 neoclassical mansion & gardens built for rich cotton heirs.

Geyser Towers

Tourist attraction
Geyser Towers, Memorial Hall Cir, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Adventure playground featuring rope bridges, net tunnels & platforms, plus an artificial geyser.

Pemberton Place

Downtown Atlanta
Tourist attraction, Park
Pemberton Place, 126 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
20-acre urban hub offers the Coca-Cola museum, aquarium, civil rights learning center & green space.