Getting to any ballpark before the gates open is almost always a good idea — but when it comes to visiting Truist Park, plan on giving yourself several hours to enjoy the area. The neighborhood around this National League park is simply one of the most impressive environs in all of baseball. The area is known as The Battery Atlanta, and it features a wide range of options for baseball fans and even those who indifferent to America’s pastime.
If you’re looking to stay in the immediate vicinity, which will allow you forget about your car for your entire trip, the Omni Hotel at the Battery Atlanta is one of the jewels of this area. In addition to field-facing rooms and balconies, it offers an enormous elevated pool deck from which you can watch the Truist Park field. There are a number of other hotels positioned within a mile or so from The Battery, each giving you an easy walk to and from the area.
The Battery has a long list of eateries to suit every taste and budget, ranging from fast food choices that you can grab at the window and eat while you stroll through the area, to formal sit-down restaurants offering steaks, seafood, and a whole lot more. Wahlburgers is a burger brand that many visitors will recognize, but you should also be on the lookout for Terrapin Taproom (wings, barbecue, burgers and an extensive beer list), Goldbergs (bagels), Cru Food & Wine Bar (small plates, stone-fired pizza), Garden & Gun Club (oysters, Southern fare and an extensive cocktail menu) and Sports & Social (sports bar fare). Pizzas, sausages, Latin sandwiches and ice cream are also available at a number of other eateries. In all, The Battery has more than a dozen places to eat, with new additions always in the works.
There are many different things that will keep you fully occupied before first pitch. Baseballism offers a wide range of baseball-inspired apparel, the Mizuno store has an extensive line of Mizuno baseball products and a batting cage, Punch Bowl Social is a restaurant with a bowling alley and arcades, and you can even try riding a mechanical bull at the PBR Atlanta restaurant. The Coca-Cola Roxy is a live music venue with performances several nights a week, and the Silversport Cinema (coming soon) will give you a chance to catch a movie if you’re visiting during inclement weather. The Georgia Power Pavilion is an open-air venue outside of the Omni Hotel and near the Chop House Gate, which frequently features live entertainment for fans as they wait for the ballpark gates to open. The turf area in the pavilion is a popular spot for impromptu Wiffle ball and flag football games. There are more than a dozen diverse shopping options in The Battery, offering clothing, gifts, and paper goods.
It’s almost impossible to get to this area too early before a game. If you’ve got a 7 p.m. game, for example, think about arriving at The Battery in time for a late lunch, and then spending several hours browsing the shops and attractions before perhaps grabbing a few drinks on a patio as you wait for the Truist Park gates to open.
FAQ
What can you do in The Battery before a Braves game?
The Battery in Atlanta has a long list of restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment for fans to enjoy.
What is the neighborhood like around Truist Park?
You can easily spend a few hours browsing the neighbood around Truist Park, which is called The Battery.
Can you shop in The Battery before a Braves game?
There are plenty of diverse shops in The Battery, but you’ll need to store anything you buy in your car before you enter Truist Park.
When do the gates open at Truist Park?
For most games, gates at Truist Park open two hours before first pitch.
How early should I get to Truist Park?
Don’t hesitate to get to Truist Park several hours before first pitch, as The Battery offers many attractions for fans.