Lisa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Outdoor music concerts during warm weather, ice rink during winter, a playground for kids, the Olympic Water Rings, walk to Georgia Aquarium, Word of Coca-cola, Children's Museum, Mercedes Benz Stadium, CNN Center State Farm Arena and many restaurants.
526 locals recommend
Centennial Olympic Park
265 Park Ave W NWOutdoor music concerts during warm weather, ice rink during winter, a playground for kids, the Olympic Water Rings, walk to Georgia Aquarium, Word of Coca-cola, Children's Museum, Mercedes Benz Stadium, CNN Center State Farm Arena and many restaurants.
Ride a scooter, bike or walk along the beltline and take in the views and nearby restaurants
36 locals recommend
Atlanta BeltLine Center
970 Krog St NERide a scooter, bike or walk along the beltline and take in the views and nearby restaurants
A sightseeing tour of midtown Atlanta, I've never been but has great reviews
16 locals recommend
ATL-Cruzers
160 Ted Turner Dr NWA sightseeing tour of midtown Atlanta, I've never been but has great reviews
attractions
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWFun for all ages, dolphin show, interactive exhibits
Great view of Atlanta from 20 stories high. Can often get reduced tickets thru Groupon.
497 locals recommend
SkyView Atlanta
168 Luckie St NWGreat view of Atlanta from 20 stories high. Can often get reduced tickets thru Groupon.
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SEGreat for families with young kids and all animal lovers.
MLK visitors center
450 Auburn Ave NEAtlanta is the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr.
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NEA leading art museum in the south eastern United States
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado NortheastBeautiful orchid display. Kid friendly
Awesome roller coasters for the thrill seeker. Also has a waterpark included in your admission ticket.
829 locals recommend
Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside PkwyAwesome roller coasters for the thrill seeker. Also has a waterpark included in your admission ticket.
A 3200 acre park with interactive family and children's attractions as well as outdoor recreational activities including kayaking, championship golf, hiking, biking. Plus dozens of fun annual events such as Spring FUN Break, Summer at the Rock, Yellow Daisy Festival, Native American Festival and Pow Wow, Stone Mountain Christmas and Snow Mountain.
894 locals recommend
Stone Mountain Park
1000 Robert E Lee BlvdA 3200 acre park with interactive family and children's attractions as well as outdoor recreational activities including kayaking, championship golf, hiking, biking. Plus dozens of fun annual events such as Spring FUN Break, Summer at the Rock, Yellow Daisy Festival, Native American Festival and Pow Wow, Stone Mountain Christmas and Snow Mountain.
Learn about the history of Coca-Cola. Get to sample many flavors from around the world.
1779 locals recommend
World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NWLearn about the history of Coca-Cola. Get to sample many flavors from around the world.
Food scene
Great food and people watching. Boutique shopping and coffee shops. 18 hole mini-golf on the rooftop.
1228 locals recommend
Ponce City Market
675 North Avenue NEGreat food and people watching. Boutique shopping and coffee shops. 18 hole mini-golf on the rooftop.
The Varsity
61 North Avenue NWAtlanta’s iconic place for hotdogs and chili dogs.
TWO urban licks
820 Ralph McGill Blvd NENice atmosphere, live music on weekends.
Nan Thai Fine Dining
1350 Spring St NWtasty upscale Thai cuisine
Barcelona Wine Bar
240 North Highland Avenue NortheastTasty tapas and huge selection of international wine
Great tasting breakfast/brunch with good variety and large portions. Very popular so expect to wait.
178 locals recommend
Ria's Bluebird
421 Memorial Dr SEGreat tasting breakfast/brunch with good variety and large portions. Very popular so expect to wait.
Tasty breakfast and fun atmosphere. Very popular so expect to wait and can only pay in cash (ATM on site:)). Can also get in a virtual line from the yelp app.
285 locals recommend
Thumbs Up Diner
1617 White WayTasty breakfast and fun atmosphere. Very popular so expect to wait and can only pay in cash (ATM on site:)). Can also get in a virtual line from the yelp app.
Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint is a restaurant with good food and nice jazz and blues sets in downtown Atlanta, consider a reservation
13 locals recommend
Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint
200 Peachtree StreetSweet Georgia's Juke Joint is a restaurant with good food and nice jazz and blues sets in downtown Atlanta, consider a reservation
Agave Restaurant
242 Boulevard SEEclectic menu. Great food.
No Mas! Hacienda
180 Walker St SWTasty Mexican food with yummy margaritas!
Grant Central Pizza & Pasta
451 Cherokee Ave SEEasy walk from our home.
Sunday’s 9a-1p. Weekly free celebrity chef demonstrations too.
57 locals recommend
Grant Park Farmers Market
1040 Grant Street SoutheastSunday’s 9a-1p. Weekly free celebrity chef demonstrations too.
Grant Park Coffeehouse
337 Georgia Avenue SoutheastGreat local coffee house with unique flavors.
Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House
437 Memorial Dr SEGood food that’s very close.
Eventide Brewing
1015 Grant St SEA local craft brewery in Grant Park
Patria Cocina
1039 Grant St SEGreat food and margaritas located in a Grant Park
Desi Spice Indian Cuisine
931 Monroe Dr NEGreat tasting Indian food. Outside dining available
Paschal's
180 Northside Dr SWFamous for its fried chicken and soul food
SluttyVegan ATL Edgewood
476 Edgewood Ave SEExcellent vegan burgers
Excellent breakfast/brunch with delicious food and excellent service.
Grits and Eggs Breakfast Kitchen
Excellent breakfast/brunch with delicious food and excellent service.
Neighborhoods
Buckhead
Shopping, restaurants, nightlife
Home to Zoo Atlanta, Grant Park Farmers Market (Sundays 9a-1p with life chef demonstrations), Victorian homes, and of course the Historic Park
365 locals recommend
Grant Park
Home to Zoo Atlanta, Grant Park Farmers Market (Sundays 9a-1p with life chef demonstrations), Victorian homes, and of course the Historic Park
Midtown Atlanta
Many restaurants, stroll through Piedmont Park.
Nightlife
City Winery Atlanta
650 North Avenue NERestaurant with live performances. great for couples
Fellaship
110 Centennial Olympic Park DrBeautiful high end Cigar Lounge with a great dining & cocktail menu.
Highland Cigar Co.
245 North Highland Avenue NortheastLively cocktail bar with hip decor, live music on weekends, outdoor decks and a pub-grub menu.
45 locals recommend
Whisky Mistress
3161 Maple Dr NELively cocktail bar with hip decor, live music on weekends, outdoor decks and a pub-grub menu.
SkyLounge Atlanta
110 Marietta St NWGreat views and craft cocktails.