Guidebook for Atlanta
Food Scene
Walking distance from our home.Great place for coffee, pastries, fine cheeses, salads, sandwiches, dinners to go. Saturdays is an organic farmers market directly across the street from here.
120 locals recommend
Alon's Bakery & Market
1394 North Highland Avenue NortheastWalking distance from our home.Great place for coffee, pastries, fine cheeses, salads, sandwiches, dinners to go. Saturdays is an organic farmers market directly across the street from here.
Within a short walk. Great place for coffee, muffins, sandwiches. Gluten Free options, Free wifi. Indoor & outdoor seating.
36 locals recommend
San Francisco Coffee Roasting Co
1192 North Highland Avenue NortheastWithin a short walk. Great place for coffee, muffins, sandwiches. Gluten Free options, Free wifi. Indoor & outdoor seating.
1.6 miles from our home. Iconic low-key diner with '50s-era tables, chairs & retro decor serving coffee drinks and breakfast faves. Be sure and note - Cash only
30 locals recommend
Java Jive
790 Ponce De Leon Ave NE1.6 miles from our home. Iconic low-key diner with '50s-era tables, chairs & retro decor serving coffee drinks and breakfast faves. Be sure and note - Cash only
JavaVino
579 North Highland Avenue NortheastGreat place for coffee, tea, wine, light bites.
Walk to or a very short drive from our home. One of the top restaurants in the Southeast. Great brunch, lunch or dinner.
119 locals recommend
Murphy's Restaurant
997 Virginia Ave NEWalk to or a very short drive from our home. One of the top restaurants in the Southeast. Great brunch, lunch or dinner.
1.9 miles - Affordable healthy-ish food fast. Named "Best Cheap Eats" 10 Times since it's inception in 1993. A local favorite, big portions and friendly staff.
43 locals recommend
Eats
600 Ponce De Leon Ave NE1.9 miles - Affordable healthy-ish food fast. Named "Best Cheap Eats" 10 Times since it's inception in 1993. A local favorite, big portions and friendly staff.
4 miles - Cabbagetown’s street side cafe'Bohemian vibe,a neighborhood favorite, 1/2price tapas Tues – Thurs 3-7 pm, side walk tables, cozy interior, local art, memorable food, coffee/dessert, bar.
162 locals recommend
Carroll Street Cafe
208 Carroll St SE4 miles - Cabbagetown’s street side cafe'Bohemian vibe,a neighborhood favorite, 1/2price tapas Tues – Thurs 3-7 pm, side walk tables, cozy interior, local art, memorable food, coffee/dessert, bar.
Candle lit interior,romantic patio,lounge area w/ couches, nightly DJ's, bar, fresh food,cappuccinos & pastries before or after the movies located right next door,3 local artists always on rotation
65 locals recommend
Apres Diem
931 Monroe Dr NECandle lit interior,romantic patio,lounge area w/ couches, nightly DJ's, bar, fresh food,cappuccinos & pastries before or after the movies located right next door,3 local artists always on rotation
Upscale, american cooking, live music, also located on the Atlanta BeltLine. You can ride your bicycle to dinner and back.
238 locals recommend
TWO urban licks
820 Ralph McGill Blvd NEUpscale, american cooking, live music, also located on the Atlanta BeltLine. You can ride your bicycle to dinner and back.
Bar/Restaurant, an affordable, casual authentic Mexican style restaurant located right off the ATL BeltLine. You can also ride your bicycle to dinner and back.
68 locals recommend
Pure Taqueria
300 North Highland Avenue NortheastBar/Restaurant, an affordable, casual authentic Mexican style restaurant located right off the ATL BeltLine. You can also ride your bicycle to dinner and back.
Restaurant/Bar, great food. Located at the edge of Piedmont Park and the Atlanta BeltLine a short walk or bicycle ride from our home. They often have live music too and a great place to people watch.
101 locals recommend
Park Tavern
500 10th St NERestaurant/Bar, great food. Located at the edge of Piedmont Park and the Atlanta BeltLine a short walk or bicycle ride from our home. They often have live music too and a great place to people watch.
Coffee & Bakery in the Old 4th Ward area. A short drive from our home or be environmentally friendly and bicycle there and back. Then you don't have to feel guilty for eating those baked goods :)
204 locals recommend
Highland Bakery
655 Highland Ave NECoffee & Bakery in the Old 4th Ward area. A short drive from our home or be environmentally friendly and bicycle there and back. Then you don't have to feel guilty for eating those baked goods :)
The first business to open at the amazing restoration of the famous old Sears building now Ponce City Market. Offering selection of single origin coffees prepared at their manual brew bar. Free wifi
152 locals recommend
Dancing Goats® Ponce City Market
650 North Avenue NEThe first business to open at the amazing restoration of the famous old Sears building now Ponce City Market. Offering selection of single origin coffees prepared at their manual brew bar. Free wifi
0.7 miles from our home - A great place to dine with others w/ various dietary needs. They have a Gluten Free & Vegan Menu. We like the brussel sprouts.
90 locals recommend
YEAH! BURGER
1168 Howell Mill Rd0.7 miles from our home - A great place to dine with others w/ various dietary needs. They have a Gluten Free & Vegan Menu. We like the brussel sprouts.
0.3 miles - Easy Walking distance from our home. Tex-Mex & Oaxacan specialties at a lively, colorful venue w/ a range of margaritas & other drinks.
28 locals recommend
The Original El Taco
1186 North Highland Avenue Northeast0.3 miles - Easy Walking distance from our home. Tex-Mex & Oaxacan specialties at a lively, colorful venue w/ a range of margaritas & other drinks.
1.1 miles - Great Thai food, reasonable price, great presentation, great outdoor patio. They even grow some of their ingredients. We find it better than the other Thai restaurant it sits behind.
6 locals recommend
Panita Thai Kitchen
1043 Greenwood Ave NE1.1 miles - Great Thai food, reasonable price, great presentation, great outdoor patio. They even grow some of their ingredients. We find it better than the other Thai restaurant it sits behind.
Around the corner from our home, short walk. Good, high quality restaurant. Steaks and Seafood
11 locals recommend
Nowak’s
1397 North Highland Avenue NortheastAround the corner from our home, short walk. Good, high quality restaurant. Steaks and Seafood
Within walking distance to our home. They have fresh, cold pressed organic juices, smoothies, salad's. There is a small area to eat indoors and small space outdoors off the sidewalk area.
22 locals recommend
Kale Me Crazy
300 North Highland Avenue NortheastWithin walking distance to our home. They have fresh, cold pressed organic juices, smoothies, salad's. There is a small area to eat indoors and small space outdoors off the sidewalk area.
Whiskey Bird
1409 North Highland Avenue NortheastAnother great place within walking distance from our home.
The Family Dog
1402 North Highland Avenue NortheastGreat food and bar with a small outdoor seating area out front.
Inexpensive noodle place with a nice outdoor patio within walking distance from our home.
57 locals recommend
Doc Chey's Noodle House
1424 North Highland Avenue NortheastInexpensive noodle place with a nice outdoor patio within walking distance from our home.
One of the oldest establishments in the neighborhood. A great local scene in the heart of Virginia Highland.
15 locals recommend
George's Bar & Restaurant
1041 North Highland Avenue NortheastOne of the oldest establishments in the neighborhood. A great local scene in the heart of Virginia Highland.
Everything Else
a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit 250 acre Animal Sanctuary for abused, unwanted and neglected animals. Over 1,500 animals with 100 different species. They never charge admission to come and see the animals.
39 locals recommend
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary
712 L G Griffin Rda 501(c)(3) Non-Profit 250 acre Animal Sanctuary for abused, unwanted and neglected animals. Over 1,500 animals with 100 different species. They never charge admission to come and see the animals.
1.6 miles from our home,30min walk, 9 min bicycle, 5min car. A hidden yet well-loved matrix of hiking, walking and running trails that traverse over 30 acres of rolling forest in the Morningside area.
32 locals recommend
Morningside Nature Preserve
2020 Lenox Rd NE1.6 miles from our home,30min walk, 9 min bicycle, 5min car. A hidden yet well-loved matrix of hiking, walking and running trails that traverse over 30 acres of rolling forest in the Morningside area.
Currently the Largest non-profit Parrot rescue in America (possibly the world) with approximately 1500 parrots, located on 10 acres! Approx 2 Hr, 135 mile drive from our home, near Augusta, GA
Feathered Friends Forever
612 Byrd RdCurrently the Largest non-profit Parrot rescue in America (possibly the world) with approximately 1500 parrots, located on 10 acres! Approx 2 Hr, 135 mile drive from our home, near Augusta, GA
A small home-based parrot rescue licensed by Dept. of Agriculture, registered w/ the State of GA 501(c(3) non-profit that occasionally holds an open house.
Dee's Haven Parrot Rescue
139 Terrace CirA small home-based parrot rescue licensed by Dept. of Agriculture, registered w/ the State of GA 501(c(3) non-profit that occasionally holds an open house.
Is a small home-based GA State licensed & 501(c)3 non-profit Parrot sanctuary that does take tours by appointment.
No 'R' Birds Sanctuary
Is a small home-based GA State licensed & 501(c)3 non-profit Parrot sanctuary that does take tours by appointment.
They offer over 8,800 sq ft of indoor rock climbing surface. Friendly, laid back atmosphere combined with fun and challenge.
10 locals recommend
Wall Crawler Rock Club
1522 DeKalb Ave NEThey offer over 8,800 sq ft of indoor rock climbing surface. Friendly, laid back atmosphere combined with fun and challenge.
2.8 miles - Bicycle rentals & guided tours. Groups are limited to 30 participants on regularly scheduled tour dates. Required reservations for following month open at 9am on 25th of each month
72 locals recommend
Atlanta Bicycle Barn
151 Sampson St NE2.8 miles - Bicycle rentals & guided tours. Groups are limited to 30 participants on regularly scheduled tour dates. Required reservations for following month open at 9am on 25th of each month
2 miles from our home - Described as Atlanta's answer to Haight-Ashbury, a melting pot of sub-cultures, and the Bohemian center of the Southern US. Many funky shops, restaurants & bars in this area.
724 locals recommend
Little Five Points
2 miles from our home - Described as Atlanta's answer to Haight-Ashbury, a melting pot of sub-cultures, and the Bohemian center of the Southern US. Many funky shops, restaurants & bars in this area.
9.5 miles from our home - One of the nation's largest climbing gyms, has walls extending 25 feet to 60 feet high and a bouldering room
18 locals recommend
Stone Summit Climbing and Fitness Center
3701 Presidential Pkwy9.5 miles from our home - One of the nation's largest climbing gyms, has walls extending 25 feet to 60 feet high and a bouldering room
Sightseeing
It's the most comprehensive revitalization effort ever undertaken in the City of ATL and among the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment and mobility projects currently underway in the US
113 locals recommend
Beltline Trail
It's the most comprehensive revitalization effort ever undertaken in the City of ATL and among the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment and mobility projects currently underway in the US
Short walk from our home. One of the city's favorite in-town park for hosting a variety of events and activities
237 locals recommend
NMC Entertainment | Atlanta Wedding DJ
Short walk from our home. One of the city's favorite in-town park for hosting a variety of events and activities
A short drive, bicycle ride and even walk from our home. World class center for global affairs and conflict resolution
63 locals recommend
The Carter Center
453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NEA short drive, bicycle ride and even walk from our home. World class center for global affairs and conflict resolution
Walk, Bicycle, Short drive -Built on the site of the old Ponce de Leon amusement park, in the Old Fourth Ward of Atlanta, just south of Ponce City Market and just west of the BeltLine trail
89 locals recommend
Historic Fourth Ward Park
680 Dallas St NEWalk, Bicycle, Short drive -Built on the site of the old Ponce de Leon amusement park, in the Old Fourth Ward of Atlanta, just south of Ponce City Market and just west of the BeltLine trail
Georgia's version of Stonehenge. A granite monument w/ message clearly conveying a set of 10 guidelines in 12 languages .2Hr drive, 105 miles from our home. Road Trip!
12 locals recommend
Georgia Guidestones
1031 Guidestone Rd NWGeorgia's version of Stonehenge. A granite monument w/ message clearly conveying a set of 10 guidelines in 12 languages .2Hr drive, 105 miles from our home. Road Trip!
An exceptional ecological wonder! And a great place for hiking and the PATH bicycle trail goes through there as well.
23 locals recommend
Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
3350 Klondike RdAn exceptional ecological wonder! And a great place for hiking and the PATH bicycle trail goes through there as well.
The trail connects downtown Atlanta to ML King Historic site, the Carter Center, Fernbank History Center, downtown Decatur, Stone Mountain Village, and Stone Mountain Memorial Park
Stone Mountain Trail
Stone Mountain TrailThe trail connects downtown Atlanta to ML King Historic site, the Carter Center, Fernbank History Center, downtown Decatur, Stone Mountain Village, and Stone Mountain Memorial Park
The King Library and Archives in Atlanta is the largest repository of primary source materials on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the American Civil Rights Movement in the world.
981 locals recommend
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Ave NEThe King Library and Archives in Atlanta is the largest repository of primary source materials on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the American Civil Rights Movement in the world.
The Park sponsors free events, including the 4th of July Celebration, Music@Noon, the Wednesday WindDown concert series, and Park Market. The Park also hosts festivals, fundraisers and private events.
526 locals recommend
Centennial Olympic Park
265 Park Ave W NWThe Park sponsors free events, including the 4th of July Celebration, Music@Noon, the Wednesday WindDown concert series, and Park Market. The Park also hosts festivals, fundraisers and private events.
Is the leading art museum in the Southeastern US with its renowned collection of classic and contemporary art and award-winning architecture
1458 locals recommend
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NEIs the leading art museum in the Southeastern US with its renowned collection of classic and contemporary art and award-winning architecture
a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Over 30 miles of amazing hiking trails, museum and store.
189 locals recommend
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dra 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Over 30 miles of amazing hiking trails, museum and store.
292 acres of one of the most incredible gardens we've every visited in GA. We have pics we can show you when we meet. Not many have seen it as it only opened less than 2 years ago! A true gem!
108 locals recommend
Gibbs Gardens
1987 Gibbs Dr292 acres of one of the most incredible gardens we've every visited in GA. We have pics we can show you when we meet. Not many have seen it as it only opened less than 2 years ago! A true gem!
30 acres of garden located adjacent to Piedmont Park and host to many events. Their mission as a non-profit is to develop & maintain plant collections for display education, research, conservation
1221 locals recommend
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado Northeast30 acres of garden located adjacent to Piedmont Park and host to many events. Their mission as a non-profit is to develop & maintain plant collections for display education, research, conservation
Just Opened!! Connecting the American Civil Rights Movement to today’s Global Human Rights Movements. We haven't visited yet but plan to soon.
565 locals recommend
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NWJust Opened!! Connecting the American Civil Rights Movement to today’s Global Human Rights Movements. We haven't visited yet but plan to soon.
3.8 World's most inspiring aquarium w/ over 8 million gallons of water & one of the top Atlanta attractions, right in the heart of downtown housing more than 100,000 animals, representing 500 species
2699 locals recommend
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NW3.8 World's most inspiring aquarium w/ over 8 million gallons of water & one of the top Atlanta attractions, right in the heart of downtown housing more than 100,000 animals, representing 500 species
16.3 Located on 3,200 acres & home of the Confederate Memorial Carving of 3 Confederate heroes of the Civil War, President Jefferson Davis and Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson.
894 locals recommend
Stone Mountain Park
1000 Robert E Lee Blvd16.3 Located on 3,200 acres & home of the Confederate Memorial Carving of 3 Confederate heroes of the Civil War, President Jefferson Davis and Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson.
5.1 miles Located on 33 acres, a history museum located in the Buckhead district of ATL. Swann House mansion is located here & the 2nd Hunger Games was filmed here.
250 locals recommend
Atlanta History Center
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW5.1 miles Located on 33 acres, a history museum located in the Buckhead district of ATL. Swann House mansion is located here & the 2nd Hunger Games was filmed here.
Arts & Culture
It's one of the top archeological museums in the country.
48 locals recommend
Michael C. Carlos Museum
571 South Kilgo Cir NEIt's one of the top archeological museums in the country.
Premier home for independent, foreign language and documentary films in the heart of intown Atlanta
111 locals recommend
Landmark's Midtown Art Cinema
931 Monroe Dr NEPremier home for independent, foreign language and documentary films in the heart of intown Atlanta
A comfortable place to enjoy food, drink, live music & entertainment w/ friends. And within a few blocks walking distance from our home.
7 locals recommend
Red Light Cafe
553-1 Amsterdam Ave NEA comfortable place to enjoy food, drink, live music & entertainment w/ friends. And within a few blocks walking distance from our home.
13.7 miles from our home - Yes, flying trapeze school in GA! It is an absolute thrill! We hope you enjoy it as much as we have.
Leap Trapeze
160 Collins Ind Boulevard13.7 miles from our home - Yes, flying trapeze school in GA! It is an absolute thrill! We hope you enjoy it as much as we have.
4.2 miles - a hybrid project that assembles art, performance, science, design, and technology entities in developments that simultaneously operate as centers for contemporary art and performance.
34 locals recommend
The Goat Farm Arts Center
1200 Foster St NW4.2 miles - a hybrid project that assembles art, performance, science, design, and technology entities in developments that simultaneously operate as centers for contemporary art and performance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Within walking distance from our home. A favorite in Virginia Highlands. Live bands, dancing & karaoke in the main room plus American eats, craft beer & a small patio.
64 locals recommend
Dark Horse Tavern
816 North Highland Avenue NortheastWithin walking distance from our home. A favorite in Virginia Highlands. Live bands, dancing & karaoke in the main room plus American eats, craft beer & a small patio.
Walk to - 1997 W.C. Handy Award Winner - "Blues Club of the Year". A hot spot with a limited bar menu features blues music from around the country plus local bands.
45 locals recommend
Blind Willie's
828 North Highland Avenue NortheastWalk to - 1997 W.C. Handy Award Winner - "Blues Club of the Year". A hot spot with a limited bar menu features blues music from around the country plus local bands.
Walk to - A private club for dining, celebrating and relaxing. Great Brunch there on Sunday's too.
7 locals recommend
The Warren City Club
818 North Highland Avenue NortheastWalk to - A private club for dining, celebrating and relaxing. Great Brunch there on Sunday's too.
Walk or short drive a few few blocks - An Atlanta institution, offering some of the best music to be found anywhere in the city.
60 locals recommend
Smith's Olde Bar
1578 Piedmont Ave NEWalk or short drive a few few blocks - An Atlanta institution, offering some of the best music to be found anywhere in the city.
2miles Mid-sized concert venue use to be an excelsior mill in the Old 4th Ward area. It has has 3 main areas: Heaven (concert hall), Hell (DJ dance party) & Purgatory (game room) & outdoor music park.
47 locals recommend
The Masquerade
50 Lower Alabama Street2miles Mid-sized concert venue use to be an excelsior mill in the Old 4th Ward area. It has has 3 main areas: Heaven (concert hall), Hell (DJ dance party) & Purgatory (game room) & outdoor music park.
1.8 miles from our home -Straight-friendly gay bar & neighborhood hangout with karaoke, live DJs & drag shows since 1988.
70 locals recommend
Blake's On The Park
227 10th Street Northeast1.8 miles from our home -Straight-friendly gay bar & neighborhood hangout with karaoke, live DJs & drag shows since 1988.
2 miles - Live Music Wed-Sat weekly. It's a very funky, eclectic place and there's even an Elvis alter/shine in there that's pretty cool in a funky sort of way. Located in Little 5 Points area.
23 locals recommend
The Star Community Bar
437 Moreland Ave NE2 miles - Live Music Wed-Sat weekly. It's a very funky, eclectic place and there's even an Elvis alter/shine in there that's pretty cool in a funky sort of way. Located in Little 5 Points area.
Essentials
6.5 miles - The 1st first private farmers market of its kind in GA now offering one of the highest quality, lowest cost, and largest variety of fresh and organic food products currently available.
234 locals recommend
Your Dekalb Farmers Market
3000 E Ponce de Leon Ave6.5 miles - The 1st first private farmers market of its kind in GA now offering one of the highest quality, lowest cost, and largest variety of fresh and organic food products currently available.
Co-opThey can tell you all there is to know about the food they sell. What’s in it, & what isn’t. Where it’s from, how it’s grown, and who it’s grown by. If this is important to you, you will love it.
59 locals recommend
Sevananda Natural Foods Market
467 Moreland Ave NECo-opThey can tell you all there is to know about the food they sell. What’s in it, & what isn’t. Where it’s from, how it’s grown, and who it’s grown by. If this is important to you, you will love it.
Whole Foods Market
650 Ponce De Leon Ave NE2 miles from our home. Wonderful food bar.
1.2 miles - You can ride your bicycle here too and get your groceries as it backs up right to the ATL BeltLine. Also, many great shops, restaurants and movie theatre in this center.
283 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3183 Peachtree Rd1.2 miles - You can ride your bicycle here too and get your groceries as it backs up right to the ATL BeltLine. Also, many great shops, restaurants and movie theatre in this center.
Publix Super Market at Ponce
1001 Ponce De Leon Ave NE1.3 miles from home. Your basic grocery store.
Kroger
1799 Briarcliff Rd NE1.3 miles from our home.
CVS Pharmacy
375 18th St NW1 mile from our home.
Shopping
0.6 miles from our home - If you love chocolate you'll love this place! Also next to many more great shops.
7 locals recommend
Cacao Cafe
1046 North Highland Avenue Northeast0.6 miles from our home - If you love chocolate you'll love this place! Also next to many more great shops.
0.4 miles - Ladies, find something unique & stylish to bring home from visiting our area you will love this little boutique. If they don't have your size, they have 1 other nearby location.
Boutique Karma
145 Sycamore St0.4 miles - Ladies, find something unique & stylish to bring home from visiting our area you will love this little boutique. If they don't have your size, they have 1 other nearby location.