Kelly’s guide to Atlanta
Food scene
Wonderful seasonal menu, craft cocktails, great vibe. Local favorite.
18 locals recommend
Sprig Restaurant and Bar
2860 Lavista RdWonderful seasonal menu, craft cocktails, great vibe. Local favorite.
Ria's Bluebird
421 Memorial Dr SEGreat original breakfasts
Directly across from the Oakland Cemetery. Dine on the roof for excellent views of the city. Great seafood.
260 locals recommend
Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House
437 Memorial Dr SEDirectly across from the Oakland Cemetery. Dine on the roof for excellent views of the city. Great seafood.
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
1238 DeKalb Ave NEYour Dekalb Farmers Market
3000 E Ponce de Leon AveYou can find anything, bring cash or a debit card.
The square is a great place to eat, drink socialize and people watch. Many, many great restaurants here.
139 locals recommend
Decatur
The square is a great place to eat, drink socialize and people watch. Many, many great restaurants here.
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Atlanta, GA
299 Moreland Ave NEKrog Street Market
99 Krog St NEeclectic, funky dining and shopping on the Beltline
So much to do here: shopping, restaurants, people watching. Go to the roof for boardwalk games and mini golf.
1228 locals recommend
Ponce City Market
675 North Avenue NESo much to do here: shopping, restaurants, people watching. Go to the roof for boardwalk games and mini golf.
The Varsity
61 North Avenue NWThe General Muir
1540 Avenue PlTiconderoga Club
99 Krog St NECreative food and craft cocktails
Chai Pani
406 W Ponce de Leon AveIndian street food
Desta Ethiopian Kitchen
3086 Briarcliff Rd NEThe LOW Museum Of Contemporary Culture
550 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NEChops & Lobster Bar
70 W Paces Ferry Rd NWtop Seafood
Bold Monk Brewing Co.
1737 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NWNeighborhoods
Close to Druid Hills, Emory, Brookhaven and Decatur, Woodland Hills is known for it's theatres and restaurants, and easy access to the features of the city via MARTA bus and train lines, and close proximity to downtown, Buckhead, and Piedmont Park.
Woodland Hills
Close to Druid Hills, Emory, Brookhaven and Decatur, Woodland Hills is known for it's theatres and restaurants, and easy access to the features of the city via MARTA bus and train lines, and close proximity to downtown, Buckhead, and Piedmont Park.
Mexican
La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant
94 Pavilion ParkwayTry the guacamole!
Taqueria Del Sol
1200-B Howell Mill Rd NWBone Garden Cantina
1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NWbartaco
969 Marietta St NWSuperica
99 Krog St NEmusic
Great live music venue features an intimate stage for acoustic singer-songwriters plus a poolroom & covered patio.
85 locals recommend
Eddie's Attic
515 N McDonough StGreat live music venue features an intimate stage for acoustic singer-songwriters plus a poolroom & covered patio.
Restored opulent theater built in 1920s with 3,600-pipe organ hosts ballet, movies & other events.
801 locals recommend
The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NERestored opulent theater built in 1920s with 3,600-pipe organ hosts ballet, movies & other events.
Blind Willie's
828 North Highland Avenue NortheastBlues Club
Variety Playhouse
1099 Euclid Ave NEThe Loft
1374 W Peachtree St NWTabernacle
152 Luckie St NWFormer church is now a swinging music venue with amazing acoustics
Foundry turned mid-sized music/events venue at King Plow Arts Center, with onsite bar/restaurant
36 locals recommend
Terminal West
887 West Marietta St NWFoundry turned mid-sized music/events venue at King Plow Arts Center, with onsite bar/restaurant
City Winery Atlanta
650 North Avenue NEGreat food, great acts, great acoustics
A classic from Underground Atlanta. Nightclub has 3 main areas: Heaven (concert hall), Hell (DJ dance party) & Purgatory (a game room)
47 locals recommend
The Masquerade
50 Lower Alabama StreetA classic from Underground Atlanta. Nightclub has 3 main areas: Heaven (concert hall), Hell (DJ dance party) & Purgatory (a game room)
Smith's Olde Bar
1578 Piedmont Ave NElocal musicians, lively crowd
The EARL
488 Flat Shoals Ave SElocal to national acts
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwylarge venue mainly featuring national acts
Buckhead Theatre
3110 Roswell Rd NEArt deco-style theater originally opened in 1931
Sightseeing
Stroll the cemetery, then go across the street for a meal at Ria's, or Six Feet Under
24 locals recommend
Oakland Cemetery
248 Oakland Avenue SoutheastStroll the cemetery, then go across the street for a meal at Ria's, or Six Feet Under
An Icon. A one of a kind Atlanta treat. The hotel has been completely refurbished in 20's art deco, and features several bars and restaurants which quite delightful food. Try to rooftop bar for wonderful views of the city. Read up on the Clairmont lounge to decide if this one of a kind experience is for you; truly an Atlanta icon.
47 locals recommend
Hotel Clermont
789 Ponce De Leon Ave NEAn Icon. A one of a kind Atlanta treat. The hotel has been completely refurbished in 20's art deco, and features several bars and restaurants which quite delightful food. Try to rooftop bar for wonderful views of the city. Read up on the Clairmont lounge to decide if this one of a kind experience is for you; truly an Atlanta icon.
Home of the Atlanta Braves, and also shopping, bars, and restaurants galore. Something to do any day or night, with or without a game.
487 locals recommend
The Battery Atlanta
800 Battery Ave SEHome of the Atlanta Braves, and also shopping, bars, and restaurants galore. Something to do any day or night, with or without a game.
A look into the history of the Egypt Israel peace treaty, the energy crisis, the founding of Habitat for Humanity and the Carters' work on free elections and world health. Weekends, there is also a farmer's market on site. Beautiful grounds.
63 locals recommend
The Carter Center
453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NEA look into the history of the Egypt Israel peace treaty, the energy crisis, the founding of Habitat for Humanity and the Carters' work on free elections and world health. Weekends, there is also a farmer's market on site. Beautiful grounds.
Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport Domestic Terminal
6000 N Terminal PkwyCheck in
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton RdGeorgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWHigh Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NEGrant Park
great neighborhood and park
miles to walking path to walk, skate, cycle, and sightsee. Access to shops, restaurants, pedestrian art, and numerous parks.
56 locals recommend
Gateway Trail
miles to walking path to walk, skate, cycle, and sightsee. Access to shops, restaurants, pedestrian art, and numerous parks.
Stone Mountain
Historic, nice hike
Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo RdHistoric Fourth Ward Park
680 Dallas St NEMorningside Nature Preserve
2020 Lenox Rd NEWorld of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NWMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Ave NEA must see
So much to see in this living history museum; great restaurant and coffee shop, too. Worth a stand-alone visit.
250 locals recommend
Atlanta History Center
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NWSo much to see in this living history museum; great restaurant and coffee shop, too. Worth a stand-alone visit.
on the historic quadrangle of Emory University's main campus. The Carlos Museum has the largest ancient art collections in the Southeast, including objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, Africa and the ancient Americas.
48 locals recommend
Michael C. Carlos Museum
571 South Kilgo Cir NE on the historic quadrangle of Emory University's main campus. The Carlos Museum has the largest ancient art collections in the Southeast, including objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, Africa and the ancient Americas.
Krog Street Tunnel
1 Krog St NEYou have to see it. Ask a local about the tiny doors...
Five Points
Little Five Points
Events
Emory University
201 Dowman DriveCheck the website for show, lectures and events
Georgia State University
Chastain Park
great outdoor venue for many wonderful events
Inman Park
Marietta Square
99 S Park Square NEThe Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NECenter Stage Theater
1374 W Peachtree St NWThings to do
The Painted Pin
737 Miami Cir NECinéBistro
Town BoulevardTopgolf
1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NWSkyView Atlanta
168 Luckie St NWPiedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NEZoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SEDelta Flight Museum
1060 Delta Blvdfor aviation fans
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film
1600 Peachtree Rd NWThe Goat Farm Arts Center is a visual and performing arts center located in West Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia. The center is housed in a 19th-century complex of industrial buildings and contains the studio space of over 300 artists.
Address: 1200 Foster St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Area: 12 acres
Hours:
Opens 9AM Tue
Built: 1880s
34 locals recommend
The Goat Farm Arts Center
1200 Foster St NWThe Goat Farm Arts Center is a visual and performing arts center located in West Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia. The center is housed in a 19th-century complex of industrial buildings and contains the studio space of over 300 artists.
Address: 1200 Foster St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Area: 12 acres
Hours:
Opens 9AM Tue
Built: 1880s
Serenbe has four hamlets with complementary commercial centers focused on arts for inspiration, agriculture for nourishment, health for well being and education for awareness.
Serenbe features a 25-acre organic farm, seasonal Saturday Farmer’s Market, thriving CSA program and edible landscaping, including blueberry bushes along paths and sidewalks.
Year-round cultural events include outdoor theater from Serenbe Playhouse, culinary workshops and festivals, music events, films and lectures, boutique shopping, art galleries, a spa and trail riding, plus a robust Artist in Residence program featuring dinners and talks.
33 locals recommend
Serenbe Farms
8715 Atlanta Newnan RdSerenbe has four hamlets with complementary commercial centers focused on arts for inspiration, agriculture for nourishment, health for well being and education for awareness.
Serenbe features a 25-acre organic farm, seasonal Saturday Farmer’s Market, thriving CSA program and edible landscaping, including blueberry bushes along paths and sidewalks.
Year-round cultural events include outdoor theater from Serenbe Playhouse, culinary workshops and festivals, music events, films and lectures, boutique shopping, art galleries, a spa and trail riding, plus a robust Artist in Residence program featuring dinners and talks.