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SkyView Atlanta

An activity in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Dusk.

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Why go

Ferris wheel with enclosed, heated gondolas next to Centennial Olympic Park, about 200 feet up over downtown.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Centennial Olympic Park and Westin Peachtree Plaza. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Activity · Sight
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
$$
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Dusk

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Downtown & Midtown Atlanta. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Centennial Olympic Park

    The 1996 Olympics park at the heart of downtown, ringed by the skyline and the main open space for watching the midnight show.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Westin Peachtree Plaza

    The 73-story glass cylinder on Peachtree Street; upper-floor rooms look straight across the skyline.

    Stay · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Polaris

    Revolving lounge under the blue dome on top of the Hyatt Regency, open since 1967 and back in business since 2014.

    Drinks · 0.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Jackson Street Bridge

    Overpass above Freedom Parkway with the most photographed view of the downtown skyline, a short walk from Old Fourth Ward.

    Sight · 1.0 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Historic Fourth Ward Park

    Park built around a stormwater pond, with a stone cascade, boardwalks and views of Ponce City Market.

    Outdoors · Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine · 1.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park

    King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church and his tomb along Auburn Avenue in Sweet Auburn.

    Sight · Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine · 1.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

SkyView Atlanta is a stop on our Atlanta New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta

SkyView Atlanta is our only activity pick in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown & Midtown Atlanta guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta run from 50°F in January to 90°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For SkyView Atlanta itself, we suggest: Dusk.

Modelled monthly averages for Downtown & Midtown Atlanta from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Downtown & Midtown Atlanta weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
33.75883, -84.39185
Destination
Downtown & Midtown Atlanta, Georgia
Website
skyviewatlanta.com

SkyView Atlanta: quick answers

How much time do you need at SkyView Atlanta?

Plan on about 30 minutes at SkyView Atlanta. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit SkyView Atlanta?

Our pick: Dusk. Insider tip: Ride on Dec 30 or early on Dec 31 to see the skyline before the crowds.

Which TripsCircle routes include SkyView Atlanta?

SkyView Atlanta appears on Atlanta New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown & Midtown Atlanta.

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