Guidebook for Atlanta

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Guidebook for Atlanta

Food Scene

James Beard nominee
74 locals recommend
Staplehouse
541 Edgewood Ave SE
74 locals recommend
James Beard nominee
Feels like a hidden speakeasy. Very cool spot. Food is fantastic as well as the drinks. Perfect place for dinner or late night drinks.
74 locals recommend
Gaja Korean Bar
491 Flat Shoals Ave SE
74 locals recommend
Feels like a hidden speakeasy. Very cool spot. Food is fantastic as well as the drinks. Perfect place for dinner or late night drinks.
One of the best restaurants in the Inman/Krog Street market area!!! Usually packed full you will want to make reservations, but there are two of you sitting at the bar can be a lot of fun. The lighting is low with some hip hop jams playing overhead. Their food is ridiculous! Like Italian and Asian fusion with a funky southern twist. I recommend the the 20 egg yolk tagliatelle. It's light with a buttery sauce and full of fun ingredients like kimchi and wild mushrooms. Guaranteed and all around great experience!
116 locals recommend
BoccaLupo
753 Edgewood Ave NE
116 locals recommend
One of the best restaurants in the Inman/Krog Street market area!!! Usually packed full you will want to make reservations, but there are two of you sitting at the bar can be a lot of fun. The lighting is low with some hip hop jams playing overhead. Their food is ridiculous! Like Italian and Asian fusion with a funky southern twist. I recommend the the 20 egg yolk tagliatelle. It's light with a buttery sauce and full of fun ingredients like kimchi and wild mushrooms. Guaranteed and all around great experience!
Wonderful bakery attached to Octane Coffee in Grant Park. Great place for morning baked treats or for lunch sandwiches.
59 locals recommend
The Little Tart Bakeshop
437 Memorial Dr SE
59 locals recommend
Wonderful bakery attached to Octane Coffee in Grant Park. Great place for morning baked treats or for lunch sandwiches.
Like Top Chef? Don't miss Kevin Gillespie's restaurant Gun Show. Gunshow, offers a bold, new take on the traditional dining experience. Inspired by Brazilian churrascaria-style dining and Chinese dim sum, Kevin combined the two for a decidedly fun and delicious result. Dishes are presented on rolling carts and trays to diners at their tables where they can then choose what to order. Pricing is a la carte
128 locals recommend
Gunshow
924 Garrett St
128 locals recommend
Like Top Chef? Don't miss Kevin Gillespie's restaurant Gun Show. Gunshow, offers a bold, new take on the traditional dining experience. Inspired by Brazilian churrascaria-style dining and Chinese dim sum, Kevin combined the two for a decidedly fun and delicious result. Dishes are presented on rolling carts and trays to diners at their tables where they can then choose what to order. Pricing is a la carte
Established in October of 2000 and set in the historic Cotton Mill general store, Agave has been named the Best Southwestern Restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia. The Native American ambience is warm & welcoming. A cozy little spot that is filled with the smells of fresh southwestern spices. Try the Fresh Georgia mountain trout stuffed with crawfish, mushrooms, onions, & basil over Spanish rice with a roasted tomatillo sauce & freshly cut cilantro. Definitely want to make a reservation as it gets very busy.
138 locals recommend
Agave Restaurant
242 Boulevard SE
138 locals recommend
Established in October of 2000 and set in the historic Cotton Mill general store, Agave has been named the Best Southwestern Restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia. The Native American ambience is warm & welcoming. A cozy little spot that is filled with the smells of fresh southwestern spices. Try the Fresh Georgia mountain trout stuffed with crawfish, mushrooms, onions, & basil over Spanish rice with a roasted tomatillo sauce & freshly cut cilantro. Definitely want to make a reservation as it gets very busy.
Amazing Tex Mex restaurant. Does get really busy and they don't take reservations. Best time to go in, depending on your party size, is 5-6. They usually get slammed right at 6:30-7. The outside seating is wonderful but also in high demand, so the bar can be a nice alternative.
104 locals recommend
Superica
99 Krog St NE
104 locals recommend
Amazing Tex Mex restaurant. Does get really busy and they don't take reservations. Best time to go in, depending on your party size, is 5-6. They usually get slammed right at 6:30-7. The outside seating is wonderful but also in high demand, so the bar can be a nice alternative.
Excellent coffee shop within walking distance
49 locals recommend
Chrome Yellow Trading Co.
501 Edgewood Ave SE
49 locals recommend
Excellent coffee shop within walking distance
Great smoothies, salads and sandwiches!
48 locals recommend
Lottafrutta
590 Auburn Ave NE
48 locals recommend
Great smoothies, salads and sandwiches!
At the heart of Ponce City Market, the Central Food Hall is becoming the most vibrant food hall and market in the Southeast. James Beard Award-winning chefs the likes of Anne Quatrano, Linton Hopkins, and Sean Brock join Atlanta’s most exciting young purveyors and restauranteurs to offer everything from Georgia and Carolinas-caught seafood, to classic burgers, cold-pressed juice, and locally-made kimchee and Korean steamed buns. Similar to the legendary food hall at Chelsea Market in Manhattan—also owned by the developers of Ponce City Market—the Central Food Hall is a culinary gathering place within a revamped historic space, but with the distinct character and flavors of Atlanta.
596 locals recommend
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
596 locals recommend
At the heart of Ponce City Market, the Central Food Hall is becoming the most vibrant food hall and market in the Southeast. James Beard Award-winning chefs the likes of Anne Quatrano, Linton Hopkins, and Sean Brock join Atlanta’s most exciting young purveyors and restauranteurs to offer everything from Georgia and Carolinas-caught seafood, to classic burgers, cold-pressed juice, and locally-made kimchee and Korean steamed buns. Similar to the legendary food hall at Chelsea Market in Manhattan—also owned by the developers of Ponce City Market—the Central Food Hall is a culinary gathering place within a revamped historic space, but with the distinct character and flavors of Atlanta.
Very nice French style restaurant. Especially good for brunch. The food is fabulous and they have real cafe style coffee. Highly recommended. Try the grits!
71 locals recommend
Petit Chou
662 Memorial Dr SE
71 locals recommend
Very nice French style restaurant. Especially good for brunch. The food is fabulous and they have real cafe style coffee. Highly recommended. Try the grits!
Fresh donuts daily and great coffee too! Try the bacon donut!
144 locals recommend
Revolution Doughnuts & Coffee
745 Edgewood Ave NE
144 locals recommend
Fresh donuts daily and great coffee too! Try the bacon donut!
Seafood at it's best! Get a reservation or check out the downstairs bar / lounge which offers the same menu.
105 locals recommend
BeetleCat
299 North Highland Avenue Northeast
105 locals recommend
Seafood at it's best! Get a reservation or check out the downstairs bar / lounge which offers the same menu.
Great Market with restaurants / food stalls and an excellent beer / wine shop. Food from around the world. Szechuan, American, Japanese, Mexican and more! Walkable from our unit.
936 locals recommend
Krog Street Market
99 Krog St NE
936 locals recommend
Great Market with restaurants / food stalls and an excellent beer / wine shop. Food from around the world. Szechuan, American, Japanese, Mexican and more! Walkable from our unit.
One of my absolute favorite breakfast places! Everything is great here. I especially love their Fried Green Tomatoes. Their pancakes are also REALLY good. You can't go wrong with anything. It's a great southern home town cooking and a great southern home town feel. They don't accept reservations and their is ALWAYS a wait but it's SO worth it! I would suggest getting there early to make sure you get on the list quickly and so they don't run out of anything. The staff is AMAZING always pleasant and eager to help. If you haven't been definitely add it to the top of your list.
263 locals recommend
Home grown GA Restaurant
968 Memorial Dr SE
263 locals recommend
One of my absolute favorite breakfast places! Everything is great here. I especially love their Fried Green Tomatoes. Their pancakes are also REALLY good. You can't go wrong with anything. It's a great southern home town cooking and a great southern home town feel. They don't accept reservations and their is ALWAYS a wait but it's SO worth it! I would suggest getting there early to make sure you get on the list quickly and so they don't run out of anything. The staff is AMAZING always pleasant and eager to help. If you haven't been definitely add it to the top of your list.
Check this place out for brunch. Everything is AMAZING. From the muffins to the French toast & salmon eggs Benedict. Definitely a place to try if visiting Atlanta. It's a restaurant and bakery.
205 locals recommend
Highland Bakery
655 Highland Ave NE
205 locals recommend
Check this place out for brunch. Everything is AMAZING. From the muffins to the French toast & salmon eggs Benedict. Definitely a place to try if visiting Atlanta. It's a restaurant and bakery.
Fantastic breakfast/brunch spot. The New York Times declared that they have "The best pancakes in the world." As with all brunch places it's packed on the weekends, but not too bad on weekdays. Well worth the wait!
178 locals recommend
Ria's Bluebird
421 Memorial Dr SE
178 locals recommend
Fantastic breakfast/brunch spot. The New York Times declared that they have "The best pancakes in the world." As with all brunch places it's packed on the weekends, but not too bad on weekdays. Well worth the wait!
Voted best BBQ in the south many times over
231 locals recommend
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
1238 DeKalb Ave NE
231 locals recommend
Voted best BBQ in the south many times over
Smoothie bowls and healthy breakfast options, while having easy access to the beltline!
22 locals recommend
Kale Me Crazy
300 North Highland Avenue Northeast
22 locals recommend
Smoothie bowls and healthy breakfast options, while having easy access to the beltline!
A unique and welcoming Bohemian bistro in Cabbage-town, Carroll Street Café offers freshly prepared dishes in a cozy atmosphere with a laid back European pace. Great Brunch!
Carroll Street Southeast
Carroll Street Southeast
A unique and welcoming Bohemian bistro in Cabbage-town, Carroll Street Café offers freshly prepared dishes in a cozy atmosphere with a laid back European pace. Great Brunch!
Great food hall collective of around 6 different amazing spots. Suki Suki is the staple for quick Vietnamese style Banh Mi sandwiches, Pho, and Bubble Tea. The Poke bar is out of this world. Others include Ethiopian Kitchen, Gelato, and Italian. Don't miss a stop here for lunch while in East Atlanta Village.
79 locals recommend
We Suki Suki A Global Grub Collective
479-b Flat Shoals Ave SE
79 locals recommend
Great food hall collective of around 6 different amazing spots. Suki Suki is the staple for quick Vietnamese style Banh Mi sandwiches, Pho, and Bubble Tea. The Poke bar is out of this world. Others include Ethiopian Kitchen, Gelato, and Italian. Don't miss a stop here for lunch while in East Atlanta Village.
Coffee shop meets restaurant. Walk-in for easy coffee and fresh made baked goods in the morning and sit down and enjoy a delicious dinner at night! Highly recommend their housemade poptart for breakfast! They also have gluten free options!
31 locals recommend
Full Commission
519 Memorial Dr SE
31 locals recommend
Coffee shop meets restaurant. Walk-in for easy coffee and fresh made baked goods in the morning and sit down and enjoy a delicious dinner at night! Highly recommend their housemade poptart for breakfast! They also have gluten free options!
Get the Honey pizza! It's delicious! Gluten and vegan pizza options available here as well!
24 locals recommend
Firepit Pizza Tavern
519 Memorial Dr SE
24 locals recommend
Get the Honey pizza! It's delicious! Gluten and vegan pizza options available here as well!
43 locals recommend
Shake Shack
670 DeKalb Ave NE
43 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

East Atlanta is known for its nightlife! Tons of restaurants, bars and live music here. Make sure to check out Soba, Gaja for food / drinks and Graveyard Tavern for some post dinner drinks.
219 locals recommend
East Atlanta Village
219 locals recommend
East Atlanta is known for its nightlife! Tons of restaurants, bars and live music here. Make sure to check out Soba, Gaja for food / drinks and Graveyard Tavern for some post dinner drinks.
Food and Music. GREAT for a date night. Lots of ambience. For parking, I recommend, first, downloading the Park Mobile App and adding all your information in there. Then, I suggest entering from Ponce City Market's back entrance (right near the bridge crossing Ponce de Leon) and park underneath there. After you drive down the ramp and to the end of the deck, take a left towards the blue zone and then find a spot. Enter Zone 222 on Park Mobile, and then pay for your parking. Their parking system is a mess without it, and this location in this ramp is the least stressful and relatively close to the venue. DRINKS: Vino-phile? Then you'll love this place. They have tap wine, which is fantastic
140 locals recommend
City Winery Atlanta
650 North Avenue NE
140 locals recommend
Food and Music. GREAT for a date night. Lots of ambience. For parking, I recommend, first, downloading the Park Mobile App and adding all your information in there. Then, I suggest entering from Ponce City Market's back entrance (right near the bridge crossing Ponce de Leon) and park underneath there. After you drive down the ramp and to the end of the deck, take a left towards the blue zone and then find a spot. Enter Zone 222 on Park Mobile, and then pay for your parking. Their parking system is a mess without it, and this location in this ramp is the least stressful and relatively close to the venue. DRINKS: Vino-phile? Then you'll love this place. They have tap wine, which is fantastic
Go for dinner and get into the music portion of the evening for free! Great for brunch or dinner. The menu rotates and is delicious!
63 locals recommend
Venkman's
740 Ralph McGill Blvd NE
63 locals recommend
Go for dinner and get into the music portion of the evening for free! Great for brunch or dinner. The menu rotates and is delicious!
Circle around back of El Ponce after 10 p.m. to indulge your inner lust for local dive bars and dancing. Find the painted door then step inside where you'll be lucky to grab a seat but happy to stand and enjoy their cheap drinks. Some nights there is a cover charge so be sure to bring cash.
16 locals recommend
El Bar
939 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
16 locals recommend
Circle around back of El Ponce after 10 p.m. to indulge your inner lust for local dive bars and dancing. Find the painted door then step inside where you'll be lucky to grab a seat but happy to stand and enjoy their cheap drinks. Some nights there is a cover charge so be sure to bring cash.
Making its home in the Old Fourth Ward along the Atlanta Streetcar route, the entrance to the Edgewood Speakeasy is behind the bookcase inside Bone Lick BBQ. The cozy 1920s themed drinking den features brick walls and part of the original nearly century-old structure, as a simple wooden bar plays host to a full bar program complete with moonshine and boutique distilled spirits, making you wish smoking jackets were still in style.
15 locals recommend
Edgewood SPKEZ
327A Edgewood Ave SE
15 locals recommend
Making its home in the Old Fourth Ward along the Atlanta Streetcar route, the entrance to the Edgewood Speakeasy is behind the bookcase inside Bone Lick BBQ. The cozy 1920s themed drinking den features brick walls and part of the original nearly century-old structure, as a simple wooden bar plays host to a full bar program complete with moonshine and boutique distilled spirits, making you wish smoking jackets were still in style.
Food meets campfire and Beltline scenery. Outdoor seating is great and complete with outdoor games
179 locals recommend
Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE
179 locals recommend
Food meets campfire and Beltline scenery. Outdoor seating is great and complete with outdoor games
Created by chefs Angus brown and Nhan le. Pop up spot at what is normally Soba Restaurant. Originally created as a spot for chefs getting off work late to gather, the menu here is stellar. Hours start late. Make sure to order the Salt and Pepper Shrimp. NOT TO BE MISSED. Open tuesday-saturday 10.30pm - 2.30am (last call for food & drinks at 2.15am) closed sunday & monday
49 locals recommend
Octopus Bar
560 Gresham Ave SE
49 locals recommend
Created by chefs Angus brown and Nhan le. Pop up spot at what is normally Soba Restaurant. Originally created as a spot for chefs getting off work late to gather, the menu here is stellar. Hours start late. Make sure to order the Salt and Pepper Shrimp. NOT TO BE MISSED. Open tuesday-saturday 10.30pm - 2.30am (last call for food & drinks at 2.15am) closed sunday & monday
Great bar and restaurant. They have a distillery out back that is amazing to look and see what actually goes on. Inside, the actual bar they have a food menu that will knock your socks off. Their German inspired beer menu is stellar. Try the 4 oz. pale ale and savor it to the last drop.
106 locals recommend
Wrecking Bar Brewpub
292 Moreland Ave NE
106 locals recommend
Great bar and restaurant. They have a distillery out back that is amazing to look and see what actually goes on. Inside, the actual bar they have a food menu that will knock your socks off. Their German inspired beer menu is stellar. Try the 4 oz. pale ale and savor it to the last drop.
Video games and drinking! Who could ask for more! Make sure to check out some of their special nights too: 1st Monday: 3rd Monday: Drunk Chess @ 9pm - Every Tuesday: Parlor Games @ 8pm - Every Thursday: Rock Band Karaoke @ 10:30pm - Every Friday: DJ dance party @ 10pm - Every Saturday: Rock Band Karaoke @ 10:30pm
134 locals recommend
Joystick Gamebar
427 Edgewood Ave SE
134 locals recommend
Video games and drinking! Who could ask for more! Make sure to check out some of their special nights too: 1st Monday: 3rd Monday: Drunk Chess @ 9pm - Every Tuesday: Parlor Games @ 8pm - Every Thursday: Rock Band Karaoke @ 10:30pm - Every Friday: DJ dance party @ 10pm - Every Saturday: Rock Band Karaoke @ 10:30pm
Located in the heart of Little 5 Points. With an extensive menu of over 800 beers, there is ample reason for beer lovers to keep coming back! Voted Best Bar Food by Creative Loafing, The Porter Beer Bar offers a variety of excellent beers, and excellent food as well. Rated highly by BeerAdvocate, Draft Magazine, The Porter Beer Bar has earned recognition among beer enthusiasts nationwide. The Porter Beer Bar offers a variety of special events from beer tastings and festivals, to classes and themed dinners. In addition to its exceptional beer menu it's a nice restaurant.
126 locals recommend
The Porter Beer Bar
1156 Euclid Ave NE
126 locals recommend
Located in the heart of Little 5 Points. With an extensive menu of over 800 beers, there is ample reason for beer lovers to keep coming back! Voted Best Bar Food by Creative Loafing, The Porter Beer Bar offers a variety of excellent beers, and excellent food as well. Rated highly by BeerAdvocate, Draft Magazine, The Porter Beer Bar has earned recognition among beer enthusiasts nationwide. The Porter Beer Bar offers a variety of special events from beer tastings and festivals, to classes and themed dinners. In addition to its exceptional beer menu it's a nice restaurant.
Don't go expecting fancy craft beer. 2. It is hilarious if you gave up religion for Lent. 3. Church Organ Karaoke on Wednesdays 4. There is an upstairs ping pong table. 5. It's not crowded on a Sunday afternoon.
196 locals recommend
Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium
466 Edgewood Ave SE
196 locals recommend
Don't go expecting fancy craft beer. 2. It is hilarious if you gave up religion for Lent. 3. Church Organ Karaoke on Wednesdays 4. There is an upstairs ping pong table. 5. It's not crowded on a Sunday afternoon.
Super atmosphere. They have a weekend brunch menu and a dinner menu. The atmosphere is perfect for a night out with friends or a date night. The decor is unique and pleasing to the eye. Their pizza is wood fired. They also have ski ball so bring your quarters. There are two bars which is nice because this place gets busy. They are also good for larger parties
213 locals recommend
Argosy
470 Flat Shoals Ave SE
213 locals recommend
Super atmosphere. They have a weekend brunch menu and a dinner menu. The atmosphere is perfect for a night out with friends or a date night. The decor is unique and pleasing to the eye. Their pizza is wood fired. They also have ski ball so bring your quarters. There are two bars which is nice because this place gets busy. They are also good for larger parties

Sightseeing

Want to see something weird? The Doll’s Head Trail was the work of a local carpenter named Joel Slaton, who envisioned an art project created from discarded doll parts and other trash that was scattered around the site. He encouraged visitors to contribute their own found art, and it’s been collecting there ever since. The pieces are dominated by doll heads, but also include bottle creations, collages, decorated chinks of old bricks, and beheaded doll & truck part tableaus. Know Before You Go The entrance to Constitution Lakes Park is near the east side of the intersection of Moreland Ave and South River Industrial Blvd SE. Follow trails and signs from the parking lot to access the trail
Doll's Head Trail
Doll's Head Trail
Want to see something weird? The Doll’s Head Trail was the work of a local carpenter named Joel Slaton, who envisioned an art project created from discarded doll parts and other trash that was scattered around the site. He encouraged visitors to contribute their own found art, and it’s been collecting there ever since. The pieces are dominated by doll heads, but also include bottle creations, collages, decorated chinks of old bricks, and beheaded doll & truck part tableaus. Know Before You Go The entrance to Constitution Lakes Park is near the east side of the intersection of Moreland Ave and South River Industrial Blvd SE. Follow trails and signs from the parking lot to access the trail
Atlanta's #1 Tourist attraction. Experience the Beltline for yourself and you will see why. Take a walk for fun, rent a bike to ride down the Eastside trail, or walk to Ponce City Market or Krog Street Market. There's always cool events going on on this part of the Beltline. Covered with murals and street art.
418 locals recommend
Eastside BeltLine Trail
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
418 locals recommend
Atlanta's #1 Tourist attraction. Experience the Beltline for yourself and you will see why. Take a walk for fun, rent a bike to ride down the Eastside trail, or walk to Ponce City Market or Krog Street Market. There's always cool events going on on this part of the Beltline. Covered with murals and street art.
Atlanta’s first suburb, filled with iconic turn of the century Victorian mansions.
216 locals recommend
Inman Park
216 locals recommend
Atlanta’s first suburb, filled with iconic turn of the century Victorian mansions.
Don't miss the birthplace of Martin Luther King
165 locals recommend
King Jr Martin Luther- Birth Home
501 Auburn Ave NE
165 locals recommend
Don't miss the birthplace of Martin Luther King
May not seem like much to the naked eye, but Krog Street Tunnel is an epicenter of Atlanta Street Art. You can spy grafitti and artwork (always rotating) from all of Atlanta's most famous street artists. Make sure to look for the secret Tiny Door on the Cabbagetown side of the bridge.
162 locals recommend
Krog Street Tunnel
1 Krog St NE
162 locals recommend
May not seem like much to the naked eye, but Krog Street Tunnel is an epicenter of Atlanta Street Art. You can spy grafitti and artwork (always rotating) from all of Atlanta's most famous street artists. Make sure to look for the secret Tiny Door on the Cabbagetown side of the bridge.
Arguably the most scenic photo op on the city. Walk out onto the bridge and snap a selfie with the entire city skyline in the background OR ask a friend and walk away with a great photo to commemorate your trip to Atlanta.
102 locals recommend
Jackson Street Bridge
433 Freedom Park Trail
102 locals recommend
Arguably the most scenic photo op on the city. Walk out onto the bridge and snap a selfie with the entire city skyline in the background OR ask a friend and walk away with a great photo to commemorate your trip to Atlanta.
Beautiful shots of the city from here. Check out the skatepark side as well to get a shot with the Burning Man Star that was donated to the Park. Its a giant star that you can stand in the middle of and makes for a really amazing local shot to share with friends.
89 locals recommend
Historic Fourth Ward Park
680 Dallas St NE
89 locals recommend
Beautiful shots of the city from here. Check out the skatepark side as well to get a shot with the Burning Man Star that was donated to the Park. Its a giant star that you can stand in the middle of and makes for a really amazing local shot to share with friends.

Entertainment & Activities

See all of the places they have filmed blockbusters around the city. Walking Dead, Avengers, Baby Driver. So many things to see as Atlanta is becoming the Hollywood of the South.
43 locals recommend
Atlanta Movie Tours, Inc.
43 locals recommend
See all of the places they have filmed blockbusters around the city. Walking Dead, Avengers, Baby Driver. So many things to see as Atlanta is becoming the Hollywood of the South.

Parks & Nature

Located just a short distance northeast of downtown Atlanta, Piedmont Park is the oldest and largest park in the Atlanta metro region. Stroll around the lake, visit the famous Noguchi Playground or catch one of the many events, festivals taking place in the park over the weekends.
1573 locals recommend
Piedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NE
1573 locals recommend
Located just a short distance northeast of downtown Atlanta, Piedmont Park is the oldest and largest park in the Atlanta metro region. Stroll around the lake, visit the famous Noguchi Playground or catch one of the many events, festivals taking place in the park over the weekends.
Walk this beautiful, tree-filled park and enjoy the Prospect Park of Atlanta. History and great views. Continue walking through to the Zoo and visit there as well. ******************** Located in the southeastern corner of the park, Fort Walker is Atlanta’s last remaining Civil War breastwork, or line of defense, and part of the Atlanta Campaign Heritage Trail. It’s also one of the highest points in the city, at 1,012 feet above sea level, and offers a great view of downtown.
365 locals recommend
Grant Park
365 locals recommend
Walk this beautiful, tree-filled park and enjoy the Prospect Park of Atlanta. History and great views. Continue walking through to the Zoo and visit there as well. ******************** Located in the southeastern corner of the park, Fort Walker is Atlanta’s last remaining Civil War breastwork, or line of defense, and part of the Atlanta Campaign Heritage Trail. It’s also one of the highest points in the city, at 1,012 feet above sea level, and offers a great view of downtown.
Did you know there is a natural waterfall inside Atlanta city limits? This hike leads you to it, and it’s only 20 minutes from Downtown. You’ll have to cross a forest, some streams, and a Civil War battlefield in order to get to the waterfall, but it’s well-worth the effort. Make sure to bring your camera: You’ll have numerous selfie opportunities inside the beautiful 120-acre Cascade Springs Nature Preserve.
144 locals recommend
Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
2852 Cascade Rd
144 locals recommend
Did you know there is a natural waterfall inside Atlanta city limits? This hike leads you to it, and it’s only 20 minutes from Downtown. You’ll have to cross a forest, some streams, and a Civil War battlefield in order to get to the waterfall, but it’s well-worth the effort. Make sure to bring your camera: You’ll have numerous selfie opportunities inside the beautiful 120-acre Cascade Springs Nature Preserve.
Don’t be fooled by the length of this trail. What it lacks in distance it makes up for in elevation changes and scenic surroundings. The paved boardwalk connects two parks in Decatur -- Mason Mills Park and Medlock Park -- as it meanders through tall trees and over creeks. Future expansions may connect this PATH trail to the Emory University campus.
South Peachtree Creek Trail
South Peachtree Creek Trail
Don’t be fooled by the length of this trail. What it lacks in distance it makes up for in elevation changes and scenic surroundings. The paved boardwalk connects two parks in Decatur -- Mason Mills Park and Medlock Park -- as it meanders through tall trees and over creeks. Future expansions may connect this PATH trail to the Emory University campus.

Arts & Culture

Learn the whole history of Coca Cola at their fun museum. At the end you can try all their drinks from all over the world. A staple for any visitors to Atlanta.
1779 locals recommend
World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NW
1779 locals recommend
Learn the whole history of Coca Cola at their fun museum. At the end you can try all their drinks from all over the world. A staple for any visitors to Atlanta.
The Michael C Carlos Museum of Emory University has one of the largest collections of ancient art in the Southeast, with objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, and the ancient Americas. The permanent collection also contains works from the Renaissance right through the modern times.
48 locals recommend
Michael C. Carlos Museum
571 South Kilgo Cir NE
48 locals recommend
The Michael C Carlos Museum of Emory University has one of the largest collections of ancient art in the Southeast, with objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, and the ancient Americas. The permanent collection also contains works from the Renaissance right through the modern times.
The Fox Theatre is a premier example of the American movie palace. "The Fabulous Fox" is one of the most ornate movie palaces remaining in the country, and one of the largest (250,000 square feet) movie theaters ever built. Take in a show or see if you can sneak in to see the famous starry sky ceiling.
801 locals recommend
The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NE
801 locals recommend
The Fox Theatre is a premier example of the American movie palace. "The Fabulous Fox" is one of the most ornate movie palaces remaining in the country, and one of the largest (250,000 square feet) movie theaters ever built. Take in a show or see if you can sneak in to see the famous starry sky ceiling.
The Center for Puppetry Arts is a hands-on museum with a large collection of puppets from around the world. Some of the displays include Chinese hand puppets and African rod puppets. Other exhibits feature posters, videos and photographs about puppetry. The Center offers a range of productions, from the Family Series performances to New Directions Series performances, which are designed for teen and adult audiences and focus on more sophisticated themes.
177 locals recommend
Center for Puppetry Arts
1404 Spring St NW
177 locals recommend
The Center for Puppetry Arts is a hands-on museum with a large collection of puppets from around the world. Some of the displays include Chinese hand puppets and African rod puppets. Other exhibits feature posters, videos and photographs about puppetry. The Center offers a range of productions, from the Family Series performances to New Directions Series performances, which are designed for teen and adult audiences and focus on more sophisticated themes.
Take in some wonderful collections incuding Howard Finster, Basquiat, from modern to classical. Great ongoing programs too including: Toddler Thursdays (arts and crafts for kids and Free crafts included with museum admission. 10-4pm), First Fridays (First Friday of every month 6-9pm, crafts, gallery talks and live performances). Second Sundays (Second Sunday of the month is FREE ADMISSION and family programming from 1-4pm) Third Fridays (third friday of every month is Jazz Night! Live Jazz and drinks)
1458 locals recommend
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NE
1458 locals recommend
Take in some wonderful collections incuding Howard Finster, Basquiat, from modern to classical. Great ongoing programs too including: Toddler Thursdays (arts and crafts for kids and Free crafts included with museum admission. 10-4pm), First Fridays (First Friday of every month 6-9pm, crafts, gallery talks and live performances). Second Sundays (Second Sunday of the month is FREE ADMISSION and family programming from 1-4pm) Third Fridays (third friday of every month is Jazz Night! Live Jazz and drinks)
This should not be compared to the museum of Natural History in NYC or DC, but it's still a very fun trip for families. Three floors. Very top is am indoor explorer themed play area for kids. It's large and great for a rainy day. Nature exhibits then continue on down to the bottom floor, including a giant T-Rex in the center of the building. Do NOT miss the outdoor treetop part of the museum. This was added recently and includes an outdoor climbing area of older kids and also a small playground for younger kids themed like ant hills. VERY cute and a great way to burn off some energy
443 locals recommend
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Rd
443 locals recommend
This should not be compared to the museum of Natural History in NYC or DC, but it's still a very fun trip for families. Three floors. Very top is am indoor explorer themed play area for kids. It's large and great for a rainy day. Nature exhibits then continue on down to the bottom floor, including a giant T-Rex in the center of the building. Do NOT miss the outdoor treetop part of the museum. This was added recently and includes an outdoor climbing area of older kids and also a small playground for younger kids themed like ant hills. VERY cute and a great way to burn off some energy
TIPS: 1. Pay for parking ahead of time. Visit the Georgia Aquarium website to get a parking discount! -------2. Buy tickets online, too . You may find some special events, evening discounts and other cost-savings by visiting the aquarium's ticketing page. By shopping online, instead of at the walk-up windows, you’ll get the early bird discount and be able to bypass the ticket line—it’s a double win! 3.---Peak times for the Georgia Aquarium can vary. During the school year, field trips can literally swamp the exhibits. Try visiting just after lunch or during the cooler evenings to avoid crowds. On weekend mornings, the aquarium opens an hour early and crowds are extremely low.
2699 locals recommend
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NW
2699 locals recommend
TIPS: 1. Pay for parking ahead of time. Visit the Georgia Aquarium website to get a parking discount! -------2. Buy tickets online, too . You may find some special events, evening discounts and other cost-savings by visiting the aquarium's ticketing page. By shopping online, instead of at the walk-up windows, you’ll get the early bird discount and be able to bypass the ticket line—it’s a double win! 3.---Peak times for the Georgia Aquarium can vary. During the school year, field trips can literally swamp the exhibits. Try visiting just after lunch or during the cooler evenings to avoid crowds. On weekend mornings, the aquarium opens an hour early and crowds are extremely low.
The Atlanta History Center is a large complex that comprises the Atlanta History Museum, Centennial Olympic Games Museum, Swan House, Smith Family Farm, and the Kenan Research Center, along with a number of historic gardens. The History Museum features changing exhibitions and a permanent collection with topics such as the American Civil War, Folk Art of the South, and various other exhibits related to the history of Atlanta. The historic houses range in age from the 1860s to the 1920s and offer a glimpse of life during these time periods. The Margaret Mitchell House contains the apartment where Mitchell wrote Gone With the Wind
250 locals recommend
Atlanta History Center
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW
250 locals recommend
The Atlanta History Center is a large complex that comprises the Atlanta History Museum, Centennial Olympic Games Museum, Swan House, Smith Family Farm, and the Kenan Research Center, along with a number of historic gardens. The History Museum features changing exhibitions and a permanent collection with topics such as the American Civil War, Folk Art of the South, and various other exhibits related to the history of Atlanta. The historic houses range in age from the 1860s to the 1920s and offer a glimpse of life during these time periods. The Margaret Mitchell House contains the apartment where Mitchell wrote Gone With the Wind

Shopping

Target has it all.
349 locals recommend
Target
1275 Caroline St NE
349 locals recommend
Target has it all.
This place is a really cool hipster place. Good mix of diverse food and people. You could spend all day here. Eat, shop, drink, play at the roof top skyline park. Parking could be really busy. They do have street parking if your lucky to find one and parallel park. Parking cost about $1 per hour. Lots of home decor shops and park trails near by. Make sure you check the roof top skyline parks sites.
187 locals recommend
Ponce City Market North Northeast
Ponce City Market North Northeast
187 locals recommend
This place is a really cool hipster place. Good mix of diverse food and people. You could spend all day here. Eat, shop, drink, play at the roof top skyline park. Parking could be really busy. They do have street parking if your lucky to find one and parallel park. Parking cost about $1 per hour. Lots of home decor shops and park trails near by. Make sure you check the roof top skyline parks sites.
You wouldn't think this store holds much furniture / antiques, but go down to the basement and explore several giant rooms of furniture, Atlanta relics and kitchy items.
20 locals recommend
Highland Row Antiques
628 North Highland Avenue Northeast
20 locals recommend
You wouldn't think this store holds much furniture / antiques, but go down to the basement and explore several giant rooms of furniture, Atlanta relics and kitchy items.
Looking for excellent goods / jewelry made by local artists? Young Blood has hand crafted leather purses, a range of eclectic and modern jewelry as well as pottery, prints from the hippest Atlanta artists. Hyper local and a great place to walk away with some Atlanta specific items.
20 locals recommend
YOUNG BLOOD
1392 McLendon Avenue Northeast
20 locals recommend
Looking for excellent goods / jewelry made by local artists? Young Blood has hand crafted leather purses, a range of eclectic and modern jewelry as well as pottery, prints from the hippest Atlanta artists. Hyper local and a great place to walk away with some Atlanta specific items.