Grant Park is the oldest park in Atlanta and a Historic District in which you can find vibrant greenery, serene walkways, and a quaint Victorian area. The park is 131 acres in total, making it one of the largest parks in the city.
The whole family can enjoy a trip to this park, thanks to the variety of offerings available here. The park is likely to hold the most appeal for those looking to embrace the more natural side of the city. Most of the time, visitors spend a few hours here walking its paths and exploring the well-maintained greenspace.
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Grant Park highlights
Several attractions are available within Grant Park, but Zoo Atlanta tends to stand out amongst all others. Here, you'll find a wide variety of animals to see from all over the world, including exotic bears, gorillas, and gibbons.
One of the most impressive aspects of this park is that it has its very own Wi-Fi network, which allows you to stay connected during your visit. This public network can support about 1,000 to 2,000 devices simultaneously connected, so it's easy to bring up a map for geocaching to or find your next destination.
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Good to know when visiting Grant Park
Before you visit Grant Park, be sure to keep a few things in mind. Grant Park and Inman Park are amongst the last bastions of Victorian architecture in the city. While you're free to check it out from a distance, bear in mind that many of the Victorian homes are privately occupied, so make sure not to disturb the residents.
When you visit this park, you'll find yourself close to several other attractions. Just a short distance to the north towards Old Fourth Ward, you'll find Freedom Park. A few miles southeast, you can visit the Starlight Drive-In for a retro movie-going experience.
Grant Park
Location: 90 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA
Open: Daily from 6 am to 11 pm
Phone: +1 404-521-0938
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