We are excited to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of our historic Atlanta mansion, built in 1896! Inspired by this notable milestone we’ve assembled a list of 125 places to visit, things to do, and places to dine in and around our beloved city. Items are listed in no particular order; scroll through the list and write down activities that jump out to you before your next trip!
Around Stonehurst Place
- Gaze upon gallery-quality art throughout the property
- Devour gourmet breakfast in the original dining room
- Enjoy a tranquil moment alone as you stroll around our beautiful gardens
- Book the 125th Anniversary Package and experience true luxury
- Fully relax as you utilize the 20% off all treatments discount at W Spa
- Satisfy your needs with an in-room massage
- Make Stonehurst Place your remote office with our Mix Business and Pleasure offer
- Savor a dip in your luxurious soaking spa tub in our Master, Hinman, and Fowler Suites
- Take advantage of free parking during your stay, and walk to nearby attractions in the Midtown Garden District and the Midtown Arts District
Must-Do Activities in Atlanta
Art & Culture
- Immerse yourself in new worlds at Illuminarium
- Experience a unique, adults-only evening after hours at Fernbank Museum
- Scan the notable works of art at High Museum of Art
- Admire street art on the Atlanta Beltline
- Watch a movie on the 3D Giant Screen
- Hear the resounding voice of storytellers at True Colors Theatre Company
- Take a tour of the historic and stunning Fox Theatre
- See a show performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
- Ogle at the exhibits at MODA, Museum of Design Atlanta
Wine & Dine
- Sample food from one of the world’s best food halls at Krog Street Market
- South City Kitchen has been serving up classically delicious Southern cuisine for over 20 years
- Soak in the speakeasy vibes at Jojo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge
- Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft dishes up an authentic taste of Thailand in Midtown
- Take a shot at Church… Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room & Ping Pong Emporium that is
- Just a block away, Campagnolo Restaurant + Bar offers rustic Italian meals in a casual, welcoming environment
- Delight in seasonal offerings born out of an underground Atlanta supper club at The Lawrence in Midtown, a two-minute walk from Stonehurst Place
- Wolf down fresh, coastal cuisine at Lure (hint: they have Prosecco on tap!)
- Atlanta’s beloved Mary Mac’s Tea Room has served homemade classic Southern meals for over 75 years
- Superica at Krog Street Market (our owner Barb’s absolute fave Mexican in Atlanta) takes a tasty new spin on TexMex cuisine
- Taste the seasonal menu of the vibrant, fresh Lyla Lila
- Sample Spanish tapas at The Iberian Pig
- Cooks and Soldiers crafts unique, delicious menus inspired by Basque CountryIndulge a an OTT meal at the best steakhouse in Atlanta (and #5 of the Top Ten in the USA) Kevin Rathbun Steak
- The Optimist strives to bring the experience of a coastal fish camp to Atlanta
- Some of the best pizza in ATL can be found at Antico Pizza
- Brave a basket of legendary Three Mile Island chicken wings at the original outlet of Taco Mac
- Try chicken wings from Atlanta legend The Original J.R. Crickets
- Tackle massive burgers and bar food at The Vortex Bar & Grill
- Nosh on South American small plates at El Vinedo Local
- Taste the food from a 2021 James Beard Grant Recipients, The Consulate Atlanta
- Ecco serves modern European cuisine in an upscale, sleek setting
- Grab a yummy bite from multiple vendors at Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market
History
- Ring around the phone line at the Telephone Museum. Call (404) 223-2661 to reserve your spot
- See the birth home of Martin Luther King, Jr. a National Historic Site
- Inspect the unique Atlanta Cyclorama at the beautiful Atlanta History Center
- Walk amongst the mummies at Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University
- Immerse yourself in flight at Delta Flight Museum
- Examine archives from the Carter presidency at the Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
- See the birthplace of Gone With the Wind at nearby Margaret Mitchell House
- The National Center for Civil and Human Rights will enlighten you to the challenges of yesterday and today
- Pay your respects to Martin Luther King, Jr. at The King Center
- Visit America’s Freedom Church - Ebenezer Baptist Church
- Admire the architectural majesty of the historic Swan House
- Tour the lovely gardens and learn in-depth Atlanta history at Oakland Cemetery, the final resting place of George Hinman (builder of Stonehurst Place) and his family, along with notables such as author Margaret Mitchell, golfer Bobby Jones, and Selena Sloan Butler
Sports & Outdoors
- Hut, hut, hike at the College Football Hall of Fame
- Rise up with the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes Benz Stadium
- Get the lay of the land with Bicycle Tours of Atlanta
- Head to The Painted Duck to try your hand at duckpin bowling
- Take a swing at Puttshack, Atlanta’s newest mini golf course from London
- Bike or hike the paved, 61.5-mile long Silver Comet Trail
- Cheer on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium
- Spend an evening bowling, playing skee-ball, bocce ball and more at The Painted Pin
- Buy some peanuts and Cracker Jacks at an Atlanta Braves game
- Take a timeout with the Atlanta Hawks
- Hike the historic path along the Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
- Take in the history of the iconic Centennial Olympic Park
- Reserve a climate-controlled bay at Topgolf in Midtown for an afternoon of gameified golfing
More Fun
- Window shop the unique wares of Little Five Points
- Make a splash at the world-famous Georgia Aquarium
- Stroll amongst the blooms at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Take a picnic at Piedmont Park
- Crack the secret formula vault at World of Coca-Cola
- Shop ‘til you drop at Ponce City Market
- Peruse the offerings at Atlanta’s Alternative Super Store, The Junkman’s Daughter
- See the sights from new heights at SkyView Atlanta
- Snap a selfie with the best skyline views on Jackson Street Bridge, located between Cain Street NE and Highland Avenue NE
- Do the unexpected - Unexpected Atlanta is a top-rated walking tour company focusing on the lesser known aspects of Atlanta’s history
- When one door closes … go on a Tiny Doors tour
- Find Atlanta’s glass treehouse tucked away in the trees near Ormewood Park
- Experience authentic Atlanta foodie finds with Flavors of Atlanta Food Tours
- Gawk at the found-object art along Doll’s Head Trail
- Model at a cool street art photoshoot in the Krog Street Tunnel
- Shop at the unique Underground Atlanta mall
- Put on your detective cap at Breakout Games escape room
- Learn how to smoke meat like a Southern pro with Southern Thunder BBQ Cooking School
- Play old-school arcade games at Joystick Gamebar
- Snap a silly self portrait at the Atlanta Selfie Museum
- Taste the future of gaming at Revery: VR Bar, a virtual reality experience bar
- Go behind the scenes with a Walking Dead or Stranger Things tour
- Blast off at iFly Atlanta indoor skydiving center
- Glide through the city at new heights on a tour with Prime Atlanta Helicopters
Worthwhile Day Trips
- Kayak or go whitewater rafting down the Chattahoochee River guided by the experts at Southeastern Expeditions
- Visit the Little White House built by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1932, while governor of New York, prior to being inaugurated as president in 1933.
- Recycling materials for art before it was cool was grandfather of Southern Folk Art, Howard Finster. Visit his Paradise Gardens and if you’re lucky enough to stay in the Carriage House at Stonehurst Place, see one of his original works hanging there!
- Step back in time with a four-hour railway excursion on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
- Tour historic communities along the Antebellum Trail
- Sample wine from North Georgia’s best wineries on a full-day tour
Learn More in Montgomery, AL - 2 ½ hours away
- Examine injustice in America at The Legacy Museum
- Spend time at The National Memorial for Peace and Justice
- Tour the Alabama State Capitol
- Stop by the Rosa Parks Library and Museum
- Explore the 1920s in The Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum
- Admire the exhibits at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
- Stroll along the water at Riverfront Park
Become One with Nature in Chattanooga, TN - 2 hours away
- Ogle at the creatures at the Tennessee Aquarium
- Walk across the scenic Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge
- Visit Ruby Falls, the tallest and deepest publicly accessible waterfall in the US
- Ride the Incline Railway funicular on Lookout Mountain
- Sip on something strong at Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery
- Explore the caves at Raccoon Mountain Caverns
- See the best sights in town at the historic Point Park
Cheer on the Dawgs in Athens, GA - 1 ½ hours away
- Go to a University of Georgia football game
- See awesome indie bands at the 40 Watt Club
- Rock out at the legendary Georgia Theatre
- Find all the bulldog statues in town
- Eat at Five and Ten, the flagship restaurant of two-time James Beard Award winner Hugh Acheson
- Back in ATL, consider dinner at Empire State South - Acheson’s restaurant just a few blocks from Stonehurst Place
- Peruse local art galleries and museums
Walk Off the BBQ in Birmingham, AL - 2 ½ hours away
- Visit Dreamland BBQ for a dreamy rack of ribs
- Traverse a picturesque path at Red Mountain Park
- Devour Carolina-style smoked pulled pork at Saw’s
- Stop for a photo op at the Rainbow LED Tunnel at 1 14th Street S
- Grab a tasty loaf or two at Birmingham Breadworks
- Visit the impactful Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
- Admire the largest cast iron statue in the world at Vulcan Park and Museum
- Take a tour of National Historic Landmark Sloss Furnaces
- Explore the scenic Railroad Park
- Hike among the clouds at Ruffner Mountain
Tag us on Instagram @stonehurstplace if you visit any of the places on this list! Spend your vacation exploring unique, exciting locations near ATL, then return to your luxurious room at Stonehurst Place. Enjoy gourmet breakfast each morning, admire gallery-quality fine art and walk to nearby attractions and restaurants. Located in the lush, green Midtown Garden District, Stonehurst Place offers upscale, boutique hotel-style decor and amenities in the comfort of a B&B. Pick your perfect package today!
