Smyrna Travel Guide

Smyrna, Georgia, also known as the “Jonquil City”, sits approximately 15 miles outside of downtown Atlanta and is home to more than 50,000 residents, with thousands of more people passing through each year. Each area of Smyrna has something unique to offer, whether it be shopping, a local attraction, or a stunning park with a waterside view- visitors are never disappointed.

Things to Do in Smyrna

Although Smyrna is packed full of fun things to do, some stand out more than others. A few of the most notable and exciting things to do in Smyrna include a friendly game of golf, a therapeutic and highly relaxing massage from the professionals at Mei Mei Massage, and checking out a book or new movie from the public library. Athletes and gym enthusiasts should lace up their running shoes, as Smyrna offers plenty of physical activities including swimming and working out, as well as hiking and biking around Taylor-Brawner Park. Taylor-Brawner features a playground, walking trails, various gazebos, and an amphitheater, as well as two fully restored historic buildings. Joggers can take advantage of the Silver Comet Trail- a motor vehicle-free paved trail that caters to those on bikes, foot, and horseback.

Best Places to Stay in Smyrna

Finding the perfect vacation rental can be a challenge. To make it easier, try to book a stay closer to the downtown area of Smyrna. Most homes in residential areas are already being rented or lived in by families with children who attend the local schools. The rentals available in the city include internet access and are within a few miles of the nearest international airport, making them convenient.

Best Time to Visit Smyrna

The best time to visit Smyrna is from May to June for summer activities and August to October for cooler, winter and fall activities.

Best Events in Smyrna

The annual Christmas at Brawner Holiday Event and Coat Drive has residents from all over Smyrna coming together to decorate cookies, go Christmas caroling, do crafts, make balloon creatures, watch a holiday movie, and ride a train that takes them to Santa. Admission is free: guests just have to bring a gently used or new coat to donate to those in need. The Fall Jonquil Festival that is held each year features 175 craft and non-profit booths, live entertainment, food, children's activities, a book and jonquil (Daffodil) bulb sale, and vendors selling an assortment of handmade items and clothing- all for free.

Things to Do for Families in Smyrna

Smyrna, a family-orientated city, provides a number of great family activities and family-friendly recreation spaces, two of which include the Sparkles Family Fun Centre and Rockin Jump. The fun center offers guests of all ages a chance to try their luck at indoor skating to the tunes of a live DJ and with a belly full of fun snacks and refreshments. Rockin Jump, on the other hand, features a trampoline-filled jump arena, a trampoline dodge ball arena, a trampoline basketball arena, and a lance-battle arena. It also offers birthday party bookings and and a Rockin Tots program that has been designed for toddlers and their parents to have fun in a child-friendly space.