Guidebook for Atlanta
Parks & Nature
Some of my favorite spots to hike , walk or simply be in Nature.
My favorite Hiking place. The landscape is very unique and this is considered one to the most beautiful park in Georgia. The view from a top is simply Magical.
53 locals recommend
Arabia Mountain Trailhead
Arabia Mountain PathMy favorite Hiking place. The landscape is very unique and this is considered one to the most beautiful park in Georgia. The view from a top is simply Magical.
This cute break from city life offers a full nature experience in the south of Atlanta. From majestic rock formations, to quaint creeks and waterfalls this preserve will certainly be worth your time especially on a cool calm day.
144 locals recommend
Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
2852 Cascade RdThis cute break from city life offers a full nature experience in the south of Atlanta. From majestic rock formations, to quaint creeks and waterfalls this preserve will certainly be worth your time especially on a cool calm day.
65-acre old-growth hardwood forest offers nature hikes, native wildlife & a natural history museum.
6 locals recommend
Fernbank Forest
767 Clifton Rd65-acre old-growth hardwood forest offers nature hikes, native wildlife & a natural history museum.
10 minutes from the house this park is such a Gem
Grant Park provides a peaceful natural oasis in the middle of the city. With over 130 acres, Grant Park is Atlanta's oldest city park. It is home to miles of walking and jogging paths, along with Zoo Atlanta.Throughout the year, Grant Park hosts several of Atlanta's famed festivals, including the Summer Shade Arts & Music Festival, the Halloween Lantern Parade, and the Pic'n in Grant Park BBQ & Music Festival. Each attracts thousands of people and provides fun for the whole family. The Grant Park Farmers Market is open on Sundays in April through December, and features over 60 vendors, celebrity chef demonstrations, and special events. Nearby Grant Park are some of Atlanta's great restaurants and eateries, so if you need a bite, take a stroll down Memorial Drive or Boulevard.
Grant Park Recreation Center
537 Park Ave SE10 minutes from the house this park is such a Gem
Grant Park provides a peaceful natural oasis in the middle of the city. With over 130 acres, Grant Park is Atlanta's oldest city park. It is home to miles of walking and jogging paths, along with Zoo Atlanta.Throughout the year, Grant Park hosts several of Atlanta's famed festivals, including the Summer Shade Arts & Music Festival, the Halloween Lantern Parade, and the Pic'n in Grant Park BBQ & Music Festival. Each attracts thousands of people and provides fun for the whole family. The Grant Park Farmers Market is open on Sundays in April through December, and features over 60 vendors, celebrity chef demonstrations, and special events. Nearby Grant Park are some of Atlanta's great restaurants and eateries, so if you need a bite, take a stroll down Memorial Drive or Boulevard.
30-acre garden with a conservatory & fountains playing host to concerts, cocktail parties & more. Simply Enchanting.
1221 locals recommend
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado Northeast30-acre garden with a conservatory & fountains playing host to concerts, cocktail parties & more. Simply Enchanting.
Sprawling park featuring jogging paths, basketball courts, dog park, swimming pool and the most gorgeous view ATL had to offer.!
1573 locals recommend
Piedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NESprawling park featuring jogging paths, basketball courts, dog park, swimming pool and the most gorgeous view ATL had to offer.!
AROUND THE HOOD!! RESTAURANTS/CAFES/BARS and CLASSES under 5 minutes from the house!
Do you want to eat a bite, grab a coffee or a drink nearby ? This list will help you locate all the secret gems of the hood and my favorite place within 5 minutes from the house.
This little precious gem in the heart of Kirkwood has a Creole French flair you have to see and experience. It has a very homely feel. The food is really good and fresh. It is cooked to order. They have a notebook at every table that you can write in . Very popular brunch spot in ATL especially on weekends.
130 locals recommend
Le Petit Marche
1984 Hosea L Williams Dr NEThis little precious gem in the heart of Kirkwood has a Creole French flair you have to see and experience. It has a very homely feel. The food is really good and fresh. It is cooked to order. They have a notebook at every table that you can write in . Very popular brunch spot in ATL especially on weekends.
Strong amazing coffee and great selection of teas and drinks. It has a great yummy menu. The atmosphere is super cute and it has outlet and space with makes it the perfect place to sit in and write/work. Friendly environment . LOVE IT!
51 locals recommend
Taproom Coffee
1963 Hosea L Williams Drive SoutheastStrong amazing coffee and great selection of teas and drinks. It has a great yummy menu. The atmosphere is super cute and it has outlet and space with makes it the perfect place to sit in and write/work. Friendly environment . LOVE IT!
JUICES and SMOOTHIES and fast snack to go. YES we all Love Healthy!! This is definitely one of my go to places.
9 locals recommend
Arden's Garden Kirkwood
2005 Hosea L Williams Dr SEJUICES and SMOOTHIES and fast snack to go. YES we all Love Healthy!! This is definitely one of my go to places.
We love Urban Pie. It has the Pizza in the neighborhood. It's rustic and cozy. Has a big cover open deck with fans,
It will deliver.
28 locals recommend
Urban Pie
2012A Hosea L Williams Dr NEWe love Urban Pie. It has the Pizza in the neighborhood. It's rustic and cozy. Has a big cover open deck with fans,
It will deliver.
This Great Mexican restaurant has really a great menu'. The Taqueria uses sustainable local ingredients in creative Mexican, Ecuadorian & South American food.
It is a super popular spot especially at dinner time and it's open till late!!
59 locals recommend
Holy Taco
1314 Glenwood Ave SEThis Great Mexican restaurant has really a great menu'. The Taqueria uses sustainable local ingredients in creative Mexican, Ecuadorian & South American food.
It is a super popular spot especially at dinner time and it's open till late!!
A large patio, a vast beer selection & menu of pub grub make this a popular local hangout.
Bar games · Great bar food · Outdoor seating
Dog friendly!
62 locals recommend
The Midway Pub
552 Flat Shoals Ave SEA large patio, a vast beer selection & menu of pub grub make this a popular local hangout.
Bar games · Great bar food · Outdoor seating
Dog friendly!
Such a beautiful space with delicious food (especially the Impossible Burger for vegetarians). There is so much artistry in the design of the entirely wood interior. There are some nice cozy areas with couches amidst the plentiful tables+seating. incredible beer selections and pizza and fries are a must!
They also do brunch!! Truly one of the coolest places in EAV!
213 locals recommend
Argosy
470 Flat Shoals Ave SESuch a beautiful space with delicious food (especially the Impossible Burger for vegetarians). There is so much artistry in the design of the entirely wood interior. There are some nice cozy areas with couches amidst the plentiful tables+seating. incredible beer selections and pizza and fries are a must!
They also do brunch!! Truly one of the coolest places in EAV!
The Greater Good BBQ
SOUTHERN BBQ!! I don't eat meat but my friends love it!!
Easygoing hangout with both a casual American dining room & a small-plates gastropub, plus a patio.
Fantastic restaurant experience. Interesting cocktails, good wine and beer selection.
54 locals recommend
Poor Hendrix
2371 Hosea L Williams Dr SEEasygoing hangout with both a casual American dining room & a small-plates gastropub, plus a patio.
Fantastic restaurant experience. Interesting cocktails, good wine and beer selection.
Quaint spot preparing vegan baked goods, with gluten-, soy- & nut-free treats, plus espresso & tea. A little whole in the wall but the bakery is delicious and vegan.
24 locals recommend
Dulce Vegan Bakery & Cafe
1994 Hosea L Williams Dr NEQuaint spot preparing vegan baked goods, with gluten-, soy- & nut-free treats, plus espresso & tea. A little whole in the wall but the bakery is delicious and vegan.
Calo Gitano presents an excellent interactive show that is educational, entertaining and relevant across curriculum. If you have the chance invite this spectacular group to perform at your special event or give you private classes both in Flamenco Dance and Singing!. The owners are amazing people!!
Calo Gitano Flamenco Academy
1963 Hosea L Williams Dr NECalo Gitano presents an excellent interactive show that is educational, entertaining and relevant across curriculum. If you have the chance invite this spectacular group to perform at your special event or give you private classes both in Flamenco Dance and Singing!. The owners are amazing people!!
WE LOVE SACRED THRED!
Check for walk in classes at sacredthreadyoga.com
7 locals recommend
{sacred} thread yoga East Atlanta
465 Flat Shoals Ave SEWE LOVE SACRED THRED!
Check for walk in classes at sacredthreadyoga.com
Intimate cocktail lounge & music venue featuring DJs, live bands, jam sessions & hookahs. JAZZ JAM SESSION ON MONDAYS and R&B JAM SESSION ON THURSDAYS!
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LOTS OF SMOKE IN THERE THOUGH CAUSE IT"S A HUKKAH BAR.
13 locals recommend
TEN ATL
495 Flat Shoals Ave SEIntimate cocktail lounge & music venue featuring DJs, live bands, jam sessions & hookahs. JAZZ JAM SESSION ON MONDAYS and R&B JAM SESSION ON THURSDAYS!
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LOTS OF SMOKE IN THERE THOUGH CAUSE IT"S A HUKKAH BAR.
Snug restaurant offering Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches & pho, with vegetarian options available.
Love this place! Definitely one of my favorites. Each vendor has its own flair & creates a cultural food hub, Kate nights is BYOB so that’s always a plus. Community feel and AMAZING food!!Great vegan options. Super cool and friendly environment. Good prices as well!
78 locals recommend
We Suki Suki A Global Grub Collective
479-b Flat Shoals Ave SESnug restaurant offering Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches & pho, with vegetarian options available.
Love this place! Definitely one of my favorites. Each vendor has its own flair & creates a cultural food hub, Kate nights is BYOB so that’s always a plus. Community feel and AMAZING food!!Great vegan options. Super cool and friendly environment. Good prices as well!
Small, hip spot offering a focused menu of traditional Korean dishes given contemporary spins
74 locals recommend
Gaja Korean Bar
491 Flat Shoals Ave SESmall, hip spot offering a focused menu of traditional Korean dishes given contemporary spins
East Lake Branch YMCA
275 E Lake Blvd SESwimming pool, Gym, Sauna, Basketball courts and TONS OF CLASSESS.
MUST DO ATL!!
SO... What's the BELTLINE?? The Atlanta BeltLine is a sustainable redevelopment project that is transforming the city. It will ultimately connect 45 intown neighborhoods via a 22-mile loop of multi-use trails, modern streetcar, and parks – all based on railroad corridors that formerly encircled Atlanta.
It is HUGE and HIP and AWESOME. There are many places to enter from and explore. Find out more at https://beltline.org
Depending on time , I'd suggest to enter either from, Inman Park, Kroger Street Market or Ponce City Market and maybe take walk or rent a bike or electric scooter till Piedmont Park. You Will Love it!
67 locals recommend
Atlanta Beltline Inc
100 Pryor St SESO... What's the BELTLINE?? The Atlanta BeltLine is a sustainable redevelopment project that is transforming the city. It will ultimately connect 45 intown neighborhoods via a 22-mile loop of multi-use trails, modern streetcar, and parks – all based on railroad corridors that formerly encircled Atlanta.
It is HUGE and HIP and AWESOME. There are many places to enter from and explore. Find out more at https://beltline.org
Depending on time , I'd suggest to enter either from, Inman Park, Kroger Street Market or Ponce City Market and maybe take walk or rent a bike or electric scooter till Piedmont Park. You Will Love it!
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta, GA boasts a celebrated collection of classic to contemporary art, as well as renowned architecture by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano. With a dynamic schedule of special exhibitions, an extensive permanent collection, innovative educational and family programs, meeting and event facilities and several dining options, there is something for everyone at the High in Atlanta.
1458 locals recommend
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NE
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta, GA boasts a celebrated collection of classic to contemporary art, as well as renowned architecture by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano. With a dynamic schedule of special exhibitions, an extensive permanent collection, innovative educational and family programs, meeting and event facilities and several dining options, there is something for everyone at the High in Atlanta.
DELICIOUSNESS in the Lovely Virginia highland Neighborhood.
They have a Atl Chocolate Factory and make the Best Chocolate and Gelato in ATL! Also Free Jazz on Saturday 3-5 Pm
7 locals recommend
Cacao Cafe
1046 North Highland Avenue NortheastDELICIOUSNESS in the Lovely Virginia highland Neighborhood.
They have a Atl Chocolate Factory and make the Best Chocolate and Gelato in ATL! Also Free Jazz on Saturday 3-5 Pm
PONCE CITY MARKET breathes new life into the historic Sears, Roebuck & Co. building in Atlanta. The classic structure, which is the area’s largest adaptive reuse project, has been reinvented as a vibrant community hub housing the CENTRAL FOOD HALL , various shops, flats and offices, all while pointing back to the roots of its inception. The market infuses vigor and excitement into this historically-significant structure, located in one of Atlanta’s most cherished neighborhoods.
1228 locals recommend
Ponce City Market
675 North Avenue NEPONCE CITY MARKET breathes new life into the historic Sears, Roebuck & Co. building in Atlanta. The classic structure, which is the area’s largest adaptive reuse project, has been reinvented as a vibrant community hub housing the CENTRAL FOOD HALL , various shops, flats and offices, all while pointing back to the roots of its inception. The market infuses vigor and excitement into this historically-significant structure, located in one of Atlanta’s most cherished neighborhoods.