Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to the summer, and we’re excited! Kick off your summer season right with some of these fun ways to celebrate your long weekend in Atlanta! This year, Memorial Day lands on Monday, May 27th, and we’re celebrating all weekend long!
1. Check out one of these pools in Atlanta
Most of the public (and members-only) pools in Atlanta open up on Memorial Day Weekend! You can spend your days sunbathing by the poolside or splashing around in the water! Bring your whole family or some friends for a lit time in the sun!
Check out our list of awesome pools in Atlanta here!2. Experience a gorgeous getaway at Glamp Blue Ridge
Take in majestic waterfalls, gorgeous hiking trails, and the serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Glamp Blue Ridge is the latest staycation that Georgians can enjoy this summer for the ultimate getaway! These gorgeous domes are located just two hours outside of the city perched perfectly along the cliffs of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests can expect to experience the perfect level of privacy and relaxation in any of these domes.
3. Take your family out for ice cream in Atlanta!
When it comes to kicking off the summer, you can’t beat a delicious trip to get ice cream with the fam! Indulge in your local favorites, or try somewhere totally new! Whether you’re looking for a classic chocolate or vanilla cone, or you wanna try something a little ~cooler~ (pun intended!), we’ve got you covered with our roundup of ice cream shops, here!
4. Grab cocktails in the sky at one of these rooftop bars
If you’re looking for a way to celebrate warm weather with a nice drink in hand this Memorial Day weekend, you’ve gotta check out one of Atlanta’s iconic rooftop bars! We’ve rounded up a list of great recommendations, so you can find the best fit for you! Gaze at lovely views of the city while sipping on a refreshing summery beverage!
Check out our roundup of rooftop bars here!5. Rent a boat and hit up the best boating location in Georgia
Nothing screams Memorial Day Weekend quite like a trip to the lake, enjoying the sun, waves, and boating with your friends and family! And we’re in luck in Atlanta, because the best boating location in the state is just an hour from the city!
Check out the best boating location (and where you can rent a boat) in our article here!6. Groove to the smooth tunes at the Atlanta Jazz Festival
This Memorial Day Weekend, it’s time to get your jazz on! The absolutely iconic Atlanta Jazz Festival is a 3-day event celebrating all things jazz! With a stellar lineup, including a performance by André 3000, you can expect a wonderful show! The festival is in Piedmont Park, and is free for everyone to join! Enjoy the sun and good vibes, and a whole lotta jazz at the Atlanta Jazz Festival!
Get all the event details here!7. Check out the new drone and light show at Stone Mountain
Take your family to Atlanta’s #1 drone show and fireworks location! Enjoy tons of fun outdoor activities: from attractions like Dinosaur Explore and Scenic Railroad to nice hikes, there’s so much to do during the day! And stay into the evening for a special performance by the 116th Army Band, along with the Music Across America Drone & Light Show and an extended fireworks finale!
May 24– Attractions open 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Light Show 9:30 PM
May 25 – 27– Attractions open 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Light Show 9:30 PM
Get all the details and plan your visit on their website here!8. Enjoy the iconic ‘Brew at the Zoo’ beer festival at Zoo Atlanta!
Head to Zoo Atlanta after hours to enjoy a super fun Memorial Day Weekend event! At Brew at the Zoo, you’ll be able to taste beer from some of Georgia’s top breweries, enjoy live music around the Zoo, compete un fun yard games, hang with friends, and so much more! And, of course all of this is with the backdrop of some of the coolest animals in the world!
When: May 25th, 2024, VIP early entry: 5 – 6 p.m., Main Event: 6 – 9:30 p.m. (Last event entry 8 p.m.)
Get all the details for Brew at the Zoo on the Zoo’s website, here!
9. Check out a fun farmer’s market
If you’re looking for some low-key fun this Memorial Day Weekend, grab your pals or fam and head to one of Atlanta’s amazing farmers markets! You can find artisan goods, delicious treats, and of course, tons of farm-fresh produce! Don’t miss out on some of the best farmers markets the city has to offer! Check out our roundup of farmers markets here!
10. Start your summer with peach picking at Southern Belle Farm
Nothing says summer in Atlanta quite like peaches! And here in the peach state, we’ve got some of the best U-pick peach farms around! Check out Southern Belle, who plans to open Memorial Day weekend for their summer season of peach and blueberry picking (make sure to check before you go, though, just to be sure the fruit is ready to be picked)! You’ve gotta try all their deliciously fresh fruity products, as well as pick some peaches to take home!
Get all the details for Southern Belle here!Happy Memorial Day Weekend, Atlanta! We hope it’s a wonderful unofficial start to summer!