Ultimate Guide to Spring in Atlanta

By Joleen Pete

Published February 6, 2024
Last Updated May 24, 2024

Artículo disponible en Español.

Spring is a beautiful time to be in Atlanta. If you’re planning to visit for spring break, we’ve got lots of suggestions for you. Take advantage of being in the City in a Forest by exploring the numerous green space and biking and hiking trails that surround the city. See spring color bloom at one of Atlanta’s many parks and attractions, find your zen, take a unique fitness class and more.  

Getting Outdoors

Whether you choose the Atlanta Beltline or one of our city’s many parks, there are so many beautiful spots in Atlanta to stretch your legs with a brisk walk, morning run or family bike trip. Atlanta’s newest and largest green space is Westside Park, a 280-acre jewel of outdoor space repurposed from a retired quarry, that offers beautiful panoramic views and 2.5 miles of trails for walking, skating, bicycling and more. Piedmont Park offers green space, multi-purpose trails, a splash pad and pool for cooling off and beautiful panoramic views of the Atlanta skyline in Midtown. Celebrate the dogwoods at the annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Looking to further immerse yourself in nature? Check out our guide to hiking and backpacking in Atlanta.

Find Your Zen

Take some time for yourself this spring with a relaxing getaway to find your zen. This wellness weekend itinerary will give you options for Atlanta hotels with spas and more to help you reconnect with your mind, body and spirit.

Take a Unique Fitness Class

Don’t let those new year’s resolutions fall by the wayside now. Atlanta offers so many unique and fun fitness classes to choose from. Free Fitness on the Field includes signature fitness events and weekly classes such as yoga, bootcamp and HIIT workouts and takes place at The Home Depot Backyard at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Georgia Aquarium hosts Wellness by the Water, a 60-minute class in the Oceans Ballroom with views of manta rays and whale sharks. For more unique workout options, check out these out-of-the-box fitness ideas in Atlanta.

Farmer’s Markets & Food Halls

Spring means the return of Atlanta’s farmers markets. Shop from local fruits and veggies to homemade preserves and treats. Want to eat like a queen or king but don’t want to deal with the dishes? Check out our ultimate guide to Atlanta’s food halls for where to eat in each neighborhood.

Spring Sports in Atlanta

Cheer for Atlanta United at Mercedes Benz Stadium, see the Atlanta Braves play at Truist Park and the Atlanta Hawks play at State Farm this spring. See our Atlanta sports guide for more information.

Where to See Spring Color

You will definitely want to see what’s blooming at Atlanta Botanical Garden this spring, but did you know there are beautiful gardens all around Atlanta? Check out the Goizueta Gardens at Atlanta History Center or take a walk in Fernbank Forest. See what’s blooming this spring in Atlanta gardens.

Ready to plan your visit? Here’s how to plan an epic road trip to Atlanta.

Joleen Pete lives outside Atlanta with her husband and their son. On the weekends they enjoy going into the city for family fun and exploration. Joleen is the family travel and lifestyle blogger behind Love, Joleen.