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With over 180 acres of open space, trails, tennis courts and playgrounds, Atlanta’s favorite park is a lot to take in Here are the best things to do at Piedmont Park With nearly 3 acres of space, let your dog run free in an off-leash area of Piedmont Dog Park Visit the Green Market for fresh local food, handmade goodies, chef demonstrations, live music and more Piedmont Park hosts many Atlanta festivals such as the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival, Music Midtown, and much more The park also has plenty of plac
By Jen West
March 26, 2018

Atlanta is a destination city for anyone looking for a heavy dose of Southern culture, great food and excellent attractions.

Explore»RELATED: Atlanta’s 10 most popular experiences, according to TripAdvisor 

This week's Best of Atlanta wants to find our city's most popular tourist spots.

If you plan to visit the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, you might want to take a look at our insider's guide.

Atlanta has a lot to offer, so you could have skipped out on a few cool spots. These museums won't cost you a penny to explore.

Spring has sprung. Here are the best places to see flowers in the ATL.

As you plan your upcoming warm-weather picnics, here's everything you need to know about Piedmont Park.

If you'd like to submit a write-in nominee for best tourist attraction, please email your pick to stephanie.toone@ajc.com.

Explore»RELATED: 20 best things to do in Atlanta: The ultimate bucket list

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