Guidebook for Atlanta
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One of the great natural history museums in the south.
443 locals recommend
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton RdOne of the great natural history museums in the south.
If you've had gelato in Italy, this will take you back. The owner is Italian and the gelato is amazing. A short walk from the house.
15 locals recommend
Paolo's Gelato Italiano
1025 Virginia Ave NEIf you've had gelato in Italy, this will take you back. The owner is Italian and the gelato is amazing. A short walk from the house.
Sightseeing
Great park for a stroll or jog with beautiful views of midtown.
237 locals recommend
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Great park for a stroll or jog with beautiful views of midtown.
Located within Piedmont Park. They have a beautiful collection of orchids and often have special exhibitions throughout the year.
1221 locals recommend
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado NortheastLocated within Piedmont Park. They have a beautiful collection of orchids and often have special exhibitions throughout the year.
Food Scene
This is probably the best coffee house in Atlanta. They roast their own beans and have a few pastry selections. It's a 10 minute walk from the house.
36 locals recommend
San Francisco Coffee Roasting Co
1192 North Highland Avenue NortheastThis is probably the best coffee house in Atlanta. They roast their own beans and have a few pastry selections. It's a 10 minute walk from the house.
YEAH! BURGER
1168 Howell Mill RdThe best gourmet burgers in the area. An easy walk from the house.
Murphy's Restaurant
997 Virginia Ave NEA favorite spot for locals and visitors.
Mali Restaurant
961 Amsterdam Ave NEA great Thai restaurant with unique cocktails.
Great BBQ in the city. You won't be disappointed. It can get a bit loud since it has a sports bar feel and lots of games on TV. They do have an outdoor area that is quieter. But the food is worth it.
23 locals recommend
D.B.A. Barbecue
1190 North Highland Avenue NortheastGreat BBQ in the city. You won't be disappointed. It can get a bit loud since it has a sports bar feel and lots of games on TV. They do have an outdoor area that is quieter. But the food is worth it.
Upscale seafood. I've heard it's great, but I'm not a seafood lover.
15 locals recommend
Goin' Coastal
1021 Virginia Ave NEUpscale seafood. I've heard it's great, but I'm not a seafood lover.
Morningside Kitchen Restaurant
1397 North Highland Avenue NortheastNew American food. Their brunch is great.
Surin of Thailand
810 North Highland Avenue NortheastProbably one of the most famous Thai restaurants in the area.
Ultramodern chain providing adventurous gourmet burger meals, communal seating & lively atmosphere.
7 locals recommend
FLIP burger boutique
664 North Highland Avenue NortheastUltramodern chain providing adventurous gourmet burger meals, communal seating & lively atmosphere.
La Tavola
992 Virginia Ave NEGreat Italian food but make reservations early.
If you're into Italian food, this is the place to go in the area. Try their gnocchi... just like grandma's.
6 locals recommend
Nino's Italian Restaurant
1931 Cheshire Bridge Rd NEIf you're into Italian food, this is the place to go in the area. Try their gnocchi... just like grandma's.
One of the most famous southern food restaurants in Atlanta. It's even been featured in the movie Identity Thief.
18 locals recommend
The Colonnade
1879 Cheshire Bridge Rd NEOne of the most famous southern food restaurants in Atlanta. It's even been featured in the movie Identity Thief.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the popular bars next to a few others the Virginia-Highland neighborhood is famous for.
38 locals recommend
Highland Tap
1026 North Highland Avenue NortheastOne of the popular bars next to a few others the Virginia-Highland neighborhood is famous for.
A great spot for Mexican food. Very tasty tacos and margaritas.
28 locals recommend
The Original El Taco
1186 North Highland Avenue NortheastA great spot for Mexican food. Very tasty tacos and margaritas.
Arts & Culture
A world class symphony orchestra. Check their website for their weekly program and guest artists.
103 locals recommend
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
1280 Peachtree St NEA world class symphony orchestra. Check their website for their weekly program and guest artists.
Check out a musical or play... if not, stop by and marvel at the architecture inside and out.
801 locals recommend
The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NECheck out a musical or play... if not, stop by and marvel at the architecture inside and out.