Guidebook for College Park
Food Scene
Harold's Chicken & Ice Bar Old National
5495 Old National HighwayYoung, sexy vibe and AMAZING wings.
Breakfast all day from 9-3. AMAZING food & huge portions. Sits next to East Point MARTA (Metro), so perfect for last minute meal before flight — or first meal from Airport!
TIP: Credit Cards not accepted, but ATM in restaurant & several banks in area.
283 locals recommend
Thumbs Up Diner
1617 White WayBreakfast all day from 9-3. AMAZING food & huge portions. Sits next to East Point MARTA (Metro), so perfect for last minute meal before flight — or first meal from Airport!
TIP: Credit Cards not accepted, but ATM in restaurant & several banks in area.
Trendy neighborhood filled with Michelin award-wining restaurants.
936 locals recommend
Krog Street Market
99 Krog St NETrendy neighborhood filled with Michelin award-wining restaurants.
Sightseeing
Tour the childhood home & Auburn Ave. neighborhood of Human Rights Icon Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Learn more about his legacy at the King Center next door.
On Sundays you can attend traditional Black church service at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where King & his father preached, and social activist ministers still preach today.
981 locals recommend
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Ave NETour the childhood home & Auburn Ave. neighborhood of Human Rights Icon Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Learn more about his legacy at the King Center next door.
On Sundays you can attend traditional Black church service at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where King & his father preached, and social activist ministers still preach today.
World's Largest Aquarium. Dolphin Show is amazing for kids (Note: First few rows get splashed. Kids love it.)
Timed Entry (like DisneyWorld) www.georgiaaquarium.org
Shares Museum Area with Children's Museum, Civil & Human Rights Museum, World of Coca-Cola and College Football Hall of Fame. Next door to Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Falcons) & State Farm Arena (Hawks)
Pro Tip: Save money & traffic headaches by taking MARTA (Metro) from College Park Station to GWCC Station.
2699 locals recommend
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWWorld's Largest Aquarium. Dolphin Show is amazing for kids (Note: First few rows get splashed. Kids love it.)
Timed Entry (like DisneyWorld) www.georgiaaquarium.org
Shares Museum Area with Children's Museum, Civil & Human Rights Museum, World of Coca-Cola and College Football Hall of Fame. Next door to Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Falcons) & State Farm Arena (Hawks)
Pro Tip: Save money & traffic headaches by taking MARTA (Metro) from College Park Station to GWCC Station.
View the entire city atop America's tallest hotel. Ride a high-speed, glass elevator 103 floors up to a slowly rotating restaurant.
Pro Tip: A rotating bar on the 104 floor offers the same stunning views at lower prices.
222 locals recommend
The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View
210 Peachtree St NWView the entire city atop America's tallest hotel. Ride a high-speed, glass elevator 103 floors up to a slowly rotating restaurant.
Pro Tip: A rotating bar on the 104 floor offers the same stunning views at lower prices.
Established in 2017 as Atlanta's twin city, the new, 100-square mile City of South Fulton is the Blackest City in America. The City's all-Black Mayor, Council & Justice System have been making headlines since they were founded.
See them in action at a City Council meeting every 2nd Tuesday & Thursday from 5-11pm.
More info: www.khalidCares.com/SouthFulton101
HBO Vice News story:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmCG0W8XdbM
South Fulton Service Center
5710 Stonewall Tell RoadEstablished in 2017 as Atlanta's twin city, the new, 100-square mile City of South Fulton is the Blackest City in America. The City's all-Black Mayor, Council & Justice System have been making headlines since they were founded.
See them in action at a City Council meeting every 2nd Tuesday & Thursday from 5-11pm.
More info: www.khalidCares.com/SouthFulton101
HBO Vice News story:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmCG0W8XdbM
Arts & Culture
Atlanta's hottest artist perform Jazz & Blues in this upscale, local venue. Stunning ambiance & skillfully prepared food.
Upscale Cigar Bar & Sports Lounge next door.
29 locals recommend
St. James Live!
3220 Butner RdAtlanta's hottest artist perform Jazz & Blues in this upscale, local venue. Stunning ambiance & skillfully prepared food.
Upscale Cigar Bar & Sports Lounge next door.
See new & established artist from every genre of music in a stunning setting with AMAZING food.
www.citywinery.com/atlanta
140 locals recommend
City Winery Atlanta
650 North Avenue NESee new & established artist from every genre of music in a stunning setting with AMAZING food.
www.citywinery.com/atlanta
See the South's hottest new artists from every genre of music perform in an intimate venue with great food. Open late.
39 locals recommend
Apache Cafe
393 Marietta Street NorthWestSee the South's hottest new artists from every genre of music perform in an intimate venue with great food. Open late.
Essentials
1 mile from our house, Walmart has everything. Open until Midnight.
2nd location at: 4735 Jonesboro Rd, 30291 is open 24 hours, 7 days/week.
61 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
6149 Old National Hwy1 mile from our house, Walmart has everything. Open until Midnight.
2nd location at: 4735 Jonesboro Rd, 30291 is open 24 hours, 7 days/week.
LA Fitness
6385 Old National HwyOpen from 5am-11, 7 days/week
Shopping
Atlanta's wealthiest neighboorhood contains three major shopping hubs: Lenox Square (a huge mall with every store you can imagine), Phipps Plaza ( a boutique mall with upscale stores like Gucci), and Downtown Buckhead (tons of boutiques & upscale dining). Bring your Credit Cards. This place is NOT cheap.
369 locals recommend
Buckhead
Atlanta's wealthiest neighboorhood contains three major shopping hubs: Lenox Square (a huge mall with every store you can imagine), Phipps Plaza ( a boutique mall with upscale stores like Gucci), and Downtown Buckhead (tons of boutiques & upscale dining). Bring your Credit Cards. This place is NOT cheap.
Trendy new area alone Atlanta Belt Line park. Lots of cool shops & cafes that make artisanal products.
1228 locals recommend
Ponce City Market
675 North Avenue NETrendy new area alone Atlanta Belt Line park. Lots of cool shops & cafes that make artisanal products.
Entertainment & Activities
Outdoor amphitheater hosts the biggest names in Hip-Hop and R&B.
29 locals recommend
Wolf Creek Amphitheater
3025 Merk Rd SWOutdoor amphitheater hosts the biggest names in Hip-Hop and R&B.
Fun, affordable theme park next to strip of chain restaurants.
57 locals recommend
Fun Spot America Theme Parks — Atlanta
1675 Georgia 85Fun, affordable theme park next to strip of chain restaurants.
Top Tier Roller Coaster Park.
Flash passes cut line waits by more than half.
Pro Tip: Go during the week for best rates & shortest lines.
www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia
829 locals recommend
Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside PkwyTop Tier Roller Coaster Park.
Flash passes cut line waits by more than half.
Pro Tip: Go during the week for best rates & shortest lines.
www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia
Everything Else
The "gayborhood." Center of LGBTQ Nightlight.
Tons of amazing restaurants, close to Piedmont Park (Atlanta's central park)
56 locals recommend
10th & Piedmont
991 Piedmont Ave NEThe "gayborhood." Center of LGBTQ Nightlight.
Tons of amazing restaurants, close to Piedmont Park (Atlanta's central park)