Guidebook for Atlanta
Food Scene
Within walking distance ... Amazing Pizza ... BIG slices, great wings and neighborhood atmosphere!
9 locals recommend
St Angelo's Pizza
4687 S Atlanta Rd SEWithin walking distance ... Amazing Pizza ... BIG slices, great wings and neighborhood atmosphere!
Antico
1093 Hemphill Ave NWBest Pizza in Atlanta ... hands down!
Amazing Basque, Spanish-influenced ... great for special occasions!
54 locals recommend
Cooks & Soldiers
691 14th St NWAmazing Basque, Spanish-influenced ... great for special occasions!
Gourmet seafood ... great ambience ... one of Atlanta's best restaurants!
171 locals recommend
The Optimist
914 Howell Mill RdGourmet seafood ... great ambience ... one of Atlanta's best restaurants!
Muss & Turner's
1675 Cumberland Pkwy SEUpscale deli lunch spot and casual dining ... always delicious!
Also, within walking distance ... Irish-inspired items on the menu. Live music on some nights.
9 locals recommend
Keegan's Irish Pub
4687 S Atlanta Rd SEAlso, within walking distance ... Irish-inspired items on the menu. Live music on some nights.
Located in downtown Vinings ... nice atmosphere, diverse menu, great service!
11 locals recommend
Paces & Vine Restaurant
4300 Paces Ferry Rd SELocated in downtown Vinings ... nice atmosphere, diverse menu, great service!
Very popular breakfast spot. Arrive early ... expect a bit of a wait on the weekends.
172 locals recommend
West Egg Cafe
1100 Howell Mill RdVery popular breakfast spot. Arrive early ... expect a bit of a wait on the weekends.
Casual breakfast spot ... pretty much everything is good. CASH only!
283 locals recommend
Thumbs Up Diner
1617 White WayCasual breakfast spot ... pretty much everything is good. CASH only!
Probably our favorite "go to" restaurant for dinner (and brunch - see below) ... awesome atmosphere (cool decor), very consistent service and BEST brunch in Atlanta hands down (Saturdays and Sundays ONLY for brunch).
13 locals recommend
Local Three Kitchen & Bar
3290 Northside Pkwy NWProbably our favorite "go to" restaurant for dinner (and brunch - see below) ... awesome atmosphere (cool decor), very consistent service and BEST brunch in Atlanta hands down (Saturdays and Sundays ONLY for brunch).
Entertainment & Activities
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWMany think ... best aquarium in the world!
World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NWIf you love College Football, you will love this venue!
377 locals recommend
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
250 Marietta St NWIf you love College Football, you will love this venue!
Beautiful, breath-taking gardens, located adjacent to Piedmont Park ... the largest public park west of the Mississippi (after Grand Central Park in NYC).
1221 locals recommend
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado NortheastBeautiful, breath-taking gardens, located adjacent to Piedmont Park ... the largest public park west of the Mississippi (after Grand Central Park in NYC).
New home of the Atlanta Falcons (NFL football) & Atlanta United soccer team ... the architecture alone is a must see!
101 locals recommend
Georgia Dome
New home of the Atlanta Falcons (NFL football) & Atlanta United soccer team ... the architecture alone is a must see!
Reclining seats in every theatre ... food and bar on premises too!
63 locals recommend
AMC Parkway Pointe 15
3101 Cobb Pkwy SEReclining seats in every theatre ... food and bar on premises too!
Great open-air shopping and restaurants adjacent to the theater.
129 locals recommend
Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 18
261 19th St NWGreat open-air shopping and restaurants adjacent to the theater.
Combination amusement and water parks ... LOTS of roller coaster options. Something for everyone!
829 locals recommend
Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside PkwyCombination amusement and water parks ... LOTS of roller coaster options. Something for everyone!
Great water park - open from Memorial Day to Labor Day!
303 locals recommend
Six Flags White Water - Atlanta
250 Cobb Pkwy NGreat water park - open from Memorial Day to Labor Day!
Arts & Culture
The Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree St NEState Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
4469 Stella Dr NWvery intimate spot to see live music!
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NWHigh Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NEParks & Nature
Stone Mountain Park
1000 Robert E Lee BlvdOne of the iconic landmarks in metro Atlanta!
If you are looking for a place to walk, run, roller blade or ride a bike, this is the perfect place. 100% flat and shaded on the vast majority of the trail. 25+ miles ... goes all the way to Alabama!
92 locals recommend
Silver Comet Trail
Silver Comet TrailIf you are looking for a place to walk, run, roller blade or ride a bike, this is the perfect place. 100% flat and shaded on the vast majority of the trail. 25+ miles ... goes all the way to Alabama!
Second largest public park east of the Mississippi (after Grand Central Park in NYC). Great walking and running, and walkable to Atlanta's Midtown district.
1573 locals recommend
Piedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NESecond largest public park east of the Mississippi (after Grand Central Park in NYC). Great walking and running, and walkable to Atlanta's Midtown district.
Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo RdIf it's summer time, and a hot day ... you can rent a raft / tube and float down the Chattahoochee River! One of Atlanta's iconic experiences.
29 locals recommend
Shoot the Hooch
If it's summer time, and a hot day ... you can rent a raft / tube and float down the Chattahoochee River! One of Atlanta's iconic experiences.
Shopping
Lenox Square
3393 Peachtree Rd NEConsidered one of the best public shopping malls in the south!
Phipps Plaza
3500 Peachtree Rd NEHigh-end shops, movie theater and good dining!
Open air shopping area ... great casual restaurants ... and large movie theater!
1285 locals recommend
Atlantic Station
1380 Atlantic Dr NWOpen air shopping area ... great casual restaurants ... and large movie theater!
Cumberland Mall
2860 Cumberland MallClosest shopping mall to our home ... 3.5 miles away!
Best outlet mall closest to metro Atlanta - all the best name brand shops ... about 55 minute drive from our home / apartment!
151 locals recommend
North Georgia Premium Outlets
800 GA-400Best outlet mall closest to metro Atlanta - all the best name brand shops ... about 55 minute drive from our home / apartment!
Essentials
Kroger
3300 Cobb Pkwy SE Walking distance from our home / apartment.
Most people's favorite grocery shopping experience in Atlanta.
34 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Paces Ferry Center
2451 Cumberland Pkwy SEMost people's favorite grocery shopping experience in Atlanta.
Best produce prices in the area ... also, great healthy food selections too.
35 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
4330 East-West ConnectorBest produce prices in the area ... also, great healthy food selections too.
Walgreens
4120 Austell RdDrug Store & Pharmacy
CVS
842 Peachtree St NEDrug Store & Pharmacy
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2221 S Cobb Dr SE