Guidebook for Atlanta
Food Scene
Great food all the time, but particularly good for dinner when there's not usually a crowd during the week. Great Sunday brunch too but be prepared to wait in line.
16 locals recommend
Watershed
1820 Peachtree RdGreat food all the time, but particularly good for dinner when there's not usually a crowd during the week. Great Sunday brunch too but be prepared to wait in line.
Small taco shop with an Asian flair; really high quality despite the great pricing.
6 locals recommend
Yumbii @ Brookwood Hills
1927 Peachtree Street NortheastSmall taco shop with an Asian flair; really high quality despite the great pricing.
Hankook Taqueria
1341 Collier Rd NWHole in the wall Korean taco spot never fails to amaze.
Das BBQ
1203 Collier Rd NWBest beef brisket in Georgia, hands down.
Nuevo Laredo Cantina
1495 Chattahoochee Ave NWWhy go anywhere else for Mexican when this is right here?
Little Star Provisions
1198 Howell Mill Rd NWSandwiches. So good.
The Optimist
914 Howell Mill RdSuch good seafood. Good idea to get a reservation, though.
Varasano's Pizzeria
2171 Peachtree RdGREAT pizza, and so close.
Best low-key, casual Japanese spot in town. Try the ramen bowls, but you had better arrive hungry.
23 locals recommend
Wagaya - Westside
339 14th St NWBest low-key, casual Japanese spot in town. Try the ramen bowls, but you had better arrive hungry.
Parks & Nature
Awesome park with playgrounds and walking trails connected to the Atlanta Beltline.
16 locals recommend
Tanyard Creek Park
73 28th St NWAwesome park with playgrounds and walking trails connected to the Atlanta Beltline.
It's an amazing public botanical garden. Lots to do for adults and kids alike.
1221 locals recommend
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado NortheastIt's an amazing public botanical garden. Lots to do for adults and kids alike.
Arts & Culture
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NEBest large art museum in the Southeast.
Michael C. Carlos Museum
571 South Kilgo Cir NEBecause who doesn't like mummies?
Is it a museum or a gallery? Perhaps both, but well worth a visit if you enjoy contemporary art. Oh, and it's always free.
18 locals recommend
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center
535 Means St NWIs it a museum or a gallery? Perhaps both, but well worth a visit if you enjoy contemporary art. Oh, and it's always free.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Peachtree Battle SC
2365 Peachtree St NEGo-to grocery for your daily needs.
The Fresh Market
2099 Peachtree Rd NWBest grocery store close to the house.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
303 Courtland St NEThey rent cars.
Lindbergh Center Transit Station
2424 Piedmont Rd NEMARTA train stop.
Arts Center Transit Station
MARTA train stop.
Shopping
Best wine shop in town, period. Knowledgeable staff can guide you through an unrivaled (in Atlanta) and highly curated selection of top-quality wines from around the world offered at all price points, in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
pH Wine Merchant
200 Peachtree Hills Ave NEBest wine shop in town, period. Knowledgeable staff can guide you through an unrivaled (in Atlanta) and highly curated selection of top-quality wines from around the world offered at all price points, in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.