What's Great Lakes like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, consider Great Lakes. Take time to see the sights such as Glenlake Park while you're here. Mercedes-Benz Stadium and World of Coca-Cola are a couple of popular sights 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:
- Glenlake Park (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- Emory University (1.6 mi/2.5 km away)
- Decatur Courthouse (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- Decatur Square (0.6 mi/0.9 km away)
- Agnes Scott College (0.9 mi/1.5 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 25°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 9°C)
- Rainiest months: December, August, February, March (average 129 mm of rainfall)