| the unpretentious rooms include complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges and coffeemakers. freebies include parking, and a continental breakfast buffet served in a bright dining room with beamed ceilings. this relaxed hotel is 8 miles from the southeastern railway museum and 18 miles from the georgia aquarium. upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs, and suites offer living rooms with sofas and dining areas. there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a gym, as well as guest laundry facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 35 min
Chattahoochee Nature Center (32 min)
Educational facility on 127 acres with paths, a discovery center with animals & nature exhibits. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta (19 min)
Family entertainment center featuring toy displays, rides & 4D films plus gift shop. Southeastern Railway Museum (16 min)
Vast array of train artifacts, including Pullman cars, locomotives & cabooses, with tours & rides. Atlanta History Center (24 min)
Center includes exhibits on the antebellum South & an 1845-era farm with a blacksmith & smokehouse. Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad (26 min)
Sightseeing railway tours through a mountain park in open cars pulled by a 1940s locomotive. Swan House at Atlanta History Center (25 min)
Restored Philip T. Shutze designed 1928 neoclassical mansion & gardens built for rich cotton heirs. Fernbank Museum | 3D Theater | Forest (26 min)
Natural sciences museum with 3-story, sky-lit Great Hall, & skeleton of Argentinosaurus dinosaur. Michael C. Carlos Museum (25 min)
Museum of ancient art featuring Greek & Roman collections & an Egyptian exhibit including mummies. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (26 min)
Large, forested park popular for river rafting, trout fishing & its variety of hiking/biking trails. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (10 min)
Huge Hindu temple built of hand-carved stone & surrounded by 30 acres of landscaped grounds. Stone Mountain Park (21 min)
Vast, scenic park with activities, golf, lodging & a cable car ride to a historic, carved peak. Atlanta Cyclorama at Atlanta History Center (25 min)
Huge circular painting on view since 1893 plus 2 floors of artifacts & photos for Civil War buffs. Netherworld Haunted House (22 min)
Storied, self-guided haunted house open seasonally, with high-quality special effects & live actors. Stone Mountain (26 min)
A cable car accesses the peak of this massive monolith featuring a carving of Confederate figures. Fernbank Science Center (23 min)
Natural history museum features hands-on exhibits, live animals & planetarium shows. | 
