What's Great Lakes Like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Great Lakes. Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena are a couple of the top places in the larger area worth a visit. Georgia World Congress Center is one not-to-miss sight nearby.
How to Get to Great Lakes
Flying to:
- Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree), 6.8 mi (11 km) from Great Lakes
- Atlanta, GA (FTY-Fulton County), 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Great Lakes
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Great Lakes
Things to See and Do in and around Great Lakes
Things to See near Great Lakes:
- Emory University (1.6 mi/2.5 km away)
- Decatur Square (0.6 mi/0.9 km away)
- Agnes Scott College (0.9 mi/1.5 km away)
- The Atlanta Beltline Start (3.9 mi/6.3 km away)
- Central Park (4.5 mi/7.2 km away)
Things to Do near Great Lakes:
- Fernbank Museum of Natural History (1.8 mi/2.8 km away)
- East Lake Golf Club (2.6 mi/4.1 km away)
- Variety Playhouse (3.2 mi/5.2 km away)
- Jimmy Carter Library and Museum (3.4 mi/5.4 km away)
- Ponce City Market (3.9 mi/6.2 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Decatur?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 78°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 48°F)
- Rainiest months: December, August, February, March (average 5 inches of rainfall)