Centennial Olympic Park was built for the 1996 Summer Olympics, but today, it’s a central gathering spot in downtown Atlanta. It’s a great place to take a break while exploring the city, with wide green spaces, walking paths, and the famous Fountain of Rings, where kids (and sometimes adults) cool off in the synchronized water jets. The park also hosts concerts and events throughout the year, so check the calendar if you’re in town. It’s also close to major attractions like the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola, making it an easy stop while sightseeing.

The Hopsewee Plantation, which predates the Revolutionary War, is a remarkably well-preserved historical landmark. You can tour the four-bedroom home or stroll the grounds of this once-sprawling rice plantation.

The building is named after Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara, acclaimed for saving the lives of 10,000 Lithuanian, Polish and German Jews during WWII, by issuing Japanese visas for them. The museum exhibits all the important moments of his and the refugees' lives, shedding light on the years of the war as well as its aftermath.

Part of the Golden River Bank (Tamsui Jinse Shui'an Biking Trails), this is a well-maintained path running from Tamsui MRT to the Hongshulin MRT. Beautiful scenery and access to one of the region's few remaining mangrove swamps. Before you rent a bike and begin your journey at Tamsui MRT, try the iron eggs, fish balls, and Tamsui Agei (stuffed deep-fried tofu pockets) at the snacks stalls.