Georgia Aquarium offers its guests an experience like no other. Across six separate galleries, with more than 70 amazing habitats, 10 million gallons of water and thousands of species of marine animals, guests will marvel at, learn about and come to better understand such majestic aquatic animals as whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, beluga whales, sea otters, African penguins and thousands of species of exotic fish and other animals. -- Trip Advisor

It is located within walking distance of the Center for Civil and Human Rights (see below) as well as the World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Olympic Park, and the College Football Hall of Fame. You can access their website here.

Located on the north end of Piedmont Park, the Atlanta Botanic garden contains a spectacular array of plants and trees, beautiful walking trails, a tree-canopy walk, impressive waterscapes, incredible topiary creations of mythical creatures, and rare varieties of orchids.

You can learn more at their website.

The Center for Civil and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta is an engaging cultural attraction that connects The American Civil Rights Movement to today's Global Human Rights Movements. The Center features four immersive and thought-provoking exhibit spaces, including a continually rotating gallery of items from The Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection, where visitors can view the personal papers and items of Dr. King.

You can learn more and plan your visit here.

Located in the historic Sears, Robucks & Co building in Atlanta, Ponce City Market hosts a large Central Food Hall with a variety of cuisines and fun desserts. Up on the roof, you can find mini-golf, boardwalk games, more food, and fancy cocktails, all with amazing views of downtown. This is the place to be for sunset happy hours. Note that the Roof is 21+ after 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays. More info on their website.

The Chattahoochee River runs through Northern Georgia and its path through Roswell and Marietta offers many opportunities to explore nature.

Chattahoochee Nature Center: a series of short (<0.5 miles), flat trails, including a boardwalk out onto the river and specialty exhibits. Great for a short excursion with kids! Learn more here.

Roswell Mill Waterfall & Vickery Creek trails: you might get a sneak peak of the reception venue if you come here! The waterfall itself is only a short hike from the parking lot, but several miles of trails extend beyond it. The parking lot is just past our reception venue (seen here on Google Maps)

"Shooting the Hooch": this is local slang for rafting or tubing along the Chattahoochee River. ShootTheHooch is a company that provides rafts, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards for those who are interested in spending some time on the water. Their website provides additional information and their locations - the Riverside Rd location is the one closest to our hotel blocks!

If you prefer to be outdoors but want to head into Atlanta, the Beltline may be for you. An ongoing project, the Beltline has converted old railway lines into pedestrian friendly paths that will eventually create a 22 mile loop around the center of the city. Currently the project contains 5 open trails and seven parks, many of which are adjacent to bustling commercial areas.

The first completed section was the Eastside Trail, which runs for 3 miles from the southern tip of Piedmont Park down past the beautiful Historic Fourth Ward Park, crosses the Freedom Park trail (which to the east leads to the Jimmy Carter Predisential Library and Museum), and passes by Krog Street Market. A great way to see a few different Atlanta neighborhoods, you can learn more and plan your visit here!

If you want to feel like you've escaped the city, the Northside Trail (on the North side of the city, slightly closer to the hotels) offers more scenic beauty on a 1-mile segment that connects Atlanta Memorial Park to Admore Park and passes alongside the Bobby Jones Golf Course. Information about access points can be found here.

We anticipate that some of our out-of-town guests will want to stay close to the wedding hotels over the weekend. Downtown Roswell has several excellent restaurants and some fun bars, as well as a robust art gallery scene. We've highlighted a few options below, but you can learn more from the town's tourism website here.

The name says it all! This local market happens on Saturday mornings between 8am and 12 noon and is located behind Roswell City Hall at 38 Hill St. Stop by for local produce, snacks, and crafts.

The Roswell area has several great options for dining. Here are just a few:

Peach & the Porkchop: excellent New American/Southern food a bit north of Roswell and an Armstrong family favorite (see Yelp)

Adele's on Canton: Cajun/Creole food with fun ambiance (see Yelp)

Cafeteria Tia Rosita: small, homey, authentic Latin American food (see Yelp)

Hola! Taqueria: decent Mexican w/ lots of outdoor seating just up the road from the hotel blocks (see Yelp)

Lucky Burgers and Brews: a local chain known for burgers, desserts, local craft beers (see Yelp)

Salt Factory Pub: a local upscale gastropub (see Yelp)

Table & Main: upscale Southern fare in a restored farmhouse (see Yelp)

ZuZZu: a great option if you're in the mood for pasta and/or pizza (see Yelp)

For those who like to barhop, there are several breweries, wine bars, and dives to be found in Roswell!

This local chain has a handful of locations throughout Atlanta and serves burgers and other pub fare. They're also known for their desserts and serving a variety of local craft beers. It's located just a little northeast of the main downtown thoroughfare.