Helen's Guidebook
Food scene
Everything is good on this menu! The cheesecake is made from scratch daily so order before they run out.
36 locals recommend
Mabella's Italian Steakhouse
14 W 11th StEverything is good on this menu! The cheesecake is made from scratch daily so order before they run out.
Eating healthy? This is the place for you. Try the stuffed sweet potato, the toppings change daily. Sit in the back patio and enjoy a glass of kombucha on tap. Listen to live music and bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary’s on the patio during Saturday brunch.
13 locals recommend
Bare Roots Farmacy
Eating healthy? This is the place for you. Try the stuffed sweet potato, the toppings change daily. Sit in the back patio and enjoy a glass of kombucha on tap. Listen to live music and bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary’s on the patio during Saturday brunch.
Top-40 fine dining experiences in the US. Be ready for an epic experience. Dinner reservations required.
23 locals recommend
Epic Restaurant
1201 Front AveTop-40 fine dining experiences in the US. Be ready for an epic experience. Dinner reservations required.
Not your traditional BBQ. The rooftop bar is open seasonally so check it out for a great spot to hang out and catch a breeze.
18 locals recommend
Smoke Bourbon and BBQ
1047 BroadwayNot your traditional BBQ. The rooftop bar is open seasonally so check it out for a great spot to hang out and catch a breeze.
Kilwins
1230 BroadwayReady for dessert? Treat yourself with ice cream and a sweet treat.
Something for everyone. Downstairs is a restaurant and upstairs is live music and entertainment. Be sure to go on Thursday for the comedy show.
74 locals recommend
The Loft
1032 BroadwaySomething for everyone. Downstairs is a restaurant and upstairs is live music and entertainment. Be sure to go on Thursday for the comedy show.
Family friendly with a laid back atmosphere to enjoy southern comfort foods.
40 locals recommend
The Black Cow
115 12th StFamily friendly with a laid back atmosphere to enjoy southern comfort foods.
Farm to table restaurant located in midtown. Excellent Sunday brunch menu.
21 locals recommend
Wicked Hen Restaurant
1350 13th StFarm to table restaurant located in midtown. Excellent Sunday brunch menu.
Hungry for something different? The sushi is always so fresh.
6 locals recommend
Lemongrass Thai & Sushi
2435 Wynnton RdHungry for something different? The sushi is always so fresh.
Hand made pasta for the win. Well worth the drive. Go early, beat the crowd.
13 locals recommend
Trevioli Italian Kitchen
7466 Blackmon RdHand made pasta for the win. Well worth the drive. Go early, beat the crowd.
Sightseeing
The best selection of craft beer in town. The Maltidudes know their stuff so be sure to ask for recommendations. On Friday nights, grab a 6 pack to-go and walk out their front door to enjoy the uptown outdoor concert series.
9 locals recommend
Maltitude
1031 BroadwayThe best selection of craft beer in town. The Maltidudes know their stuff so be sure to ask for recommendations. On Friday nights, grab a 6 pack to-go and walk out their front door to enjoy the uptown outdoor concert series.
Adventure seeking? Go whitewater rafting, zip-line across the Chattahoochee, take kayaking lessons or stand up paddle board.
99 locals recommend
Whitewater Express
1000 Bay AveAdventure seeking? Go whitewater rafting, zip-line across the Chattahoochee, take kayaking lessons or stand up paddle board.
Bike the Riverwalk. Maps and bike rentals are available here. Ride all the way to Ft Benning for a full day ride or around to the Phenix City Riverwalk.
30 locals recommend
Ride On Bikes
1036 BroadwayBike the Riverwalk. Maps and bike rentals are available here. Ride all the way to Ft Benning for a full day ride or around to the Phenix City Riverwalk.
Take the kids to the splash pad to cool off. Located in front of whitewater express, this brand new playground will keep the kids entertained and cool for hours.
21 locals recommend
Woodruff Riverfront Park
1000 Bay AveTake the kids to the splash pad to cool off. Located in front of whitewater express, this brand new playground will keep the kids entertained and cool for hours.
Voted top free museum in the US, plan to spend a few hours to explore. Watch a documentary or current blockbuster in the IMAX theater.
92 locals recommend
National Infantry Museum station
Voted top free museum in the US, plan to spend a few hours to explore. Watch a documentary or current blockbuster in the IMAX theater.
A bit of a drive, but it’s a scenic one. Depending on the time of year, there are plenty of outdoor activities for all ages. Golfing, walking trail, and a butterfly pavilion are only a few of the attractions.
131 locals recommend
Callaway Gardens
17617 US Hwy 27A bit of a drive, but it’s a scenic one. Depending on the time of year, there are plenty of outdoor activities for all ages. Golfing, walking trail, and a butterfly pavilion are only a few of the attractions.
Stars and Strikes
7607 Veterans PkwyTake the kids here for bowling and arcade fun.
AMC movie theater, mini golf and skating rink make this a great family fun place.
21 locals recommend
Hollywood Connection Family Fun Center
1683 Whittlesey RdAMC movie theater, mini golf and skating rink make this a great family fun place.