So you're new to Atlanta and you don't know where to start? Or maybe you've been in Atlanta for a while but you're ready to do some exploring, venture out, discover new vibes! Well you've come to the right place. Below is a snap shot of some of Atlanta's best - from restaurants, hidden gems, nature trails and more - there is definitely something here that will peak your interest and have you falling in love with our beloved city in a forest.
Must Dos
Jackson Street Bridge: to fully understand the Atlanta vibe, you have to come here. No matter what time of day (and especially at sunset) you'll be sure to find aspiring photographers, models and/or rappers showing off their craft with the city skyline and southern skies as their backdrop. You haven't visited Atlanta if you don't stop here.
Martin Luther King's House: A quick 5 min drive away from Jackson Street Bridge is Martin Luther King's home, located in a historic part of Atlanta. All the homes on this street have been preserved, so take a walk down memory lane and pay your respect to Mr. MLK.
Old Fourth-ward Skate Park: continuing your adventure, this ~vibey~ skatepark is about 7 min away from previously mentioned locations. Watch the new generation land tricks while others walk their dogs, or pass by on their mile long bike ride down The Beltline.
The Beltline: By this point, I'm sure you're hot and hungry. Never fear, The Beltline is here. Feel free to explore to the left or to the right of the skatepark (which is now behind you). To the left you'll walk toward Ponce City Market, an Atlanta staple. This iconic industrial warehouse is home to numerous restaurants, shops and office spaces. With amazing outdoor seating and rooftop views, there is plenty of Instagram worthy aesthetic to explore and photograph. If you decide to venture to the right, you'll uncover "the hidden side of the Beltline." A beautiful row of restaurants, shops and a speak easy bar or two, this hidden gem is definitely a fun find!
Worth Exploring
The Beltline
Ponce City Market
Old Fourth Ward
Peters Street - Downtown
Ponce de Leon Ave
Inman Park
North Highland Ave
Edgewood Ave
Krog Street Market
Bufford Highway
Little Five Points
Peachtree Street NE (High Museum of Art, Cafe Internmezzo)
Howell Mill Rd
Rosewell Rd NE
Chattahoochee Food Works
The Battery
Atlantic Station
Colony Sqaure - Politican Row
Vinings Jubilee
Buckhead Village
Smyrna Village
Marrietta Market
Emory Village
Downtown Decatur
Downtown Hapeville
Prime Coffee Shops
Dancing Goats - Midtown
Victory CC - Midtown
Chrome Yellow - Midtown
Aurora Coffee - Little Five Points
Honey Bubble - Ponce De Leon
The Jamesroom - The Beltline
East Pole Coffee Co - Uptown
Chattahoochee Coffee Company - Smyrna
Rev Coffee - Smyrna
Cafe Lucia - Smyrna
Cafe I Am - Roswell
Brunch Spots
Negroni - Downtown
Flying Biscuit - Midtown
Bread and Butterfly - Midtown
McCray’s Tavern - Midtown
Petit Chou - Midtown
Bar-Bacao - Virginia Highlands
Egg Harbor - Vinings
Another Broken Egg - Vinings
OK Cafe - Buckhead
Big Sky - Buckhead
Red Pepper Taqueria - Buckhead
Varasano’s - Buckhead
Aesthetic Restaurants
Roc Steady - Downtown
The Optimist - Downtown
Gypsy Kitchen - Roswell Rd NE
The Southern Gentleman - Roswell Rd NE
Yebo Beach Haus - Rosewell Rd NE
Beetle Cat - North Highland Ave
The Brasserie at Bazati - The Beltline
Buena Vida Tapas - The Beltline
The Garden Room - Buckhead
Bon Ton Atlanta - Midtown
Loca Luna - Midtown
Tropicale - Howell Mill Rd
Barcelona Wine Bar - Howell Mill
Wagaya - Emory Village, Decatur
Tiki Tango - Decatur
Cafe Bora - Alpheretta
Cheap Eats
Velvet Taco - Rosewell Rd NE
Nina and Rafi - Inman Park
Victory Sandwich Bar- Decatur or Inman Park
Dragon Bowl - Emory Village
The Vortex - Little Five Points
No Mas Cantina - Peters Street
The Varsity - Downtown
Satto Thai and Sushi Bar - Downtown
Mezcalito's Cocina & Tequila Bar - Midtown
Grind House Burgers - Midtown
El Super Pan Latino Sandwich Bar - Ponce City Market
Gusto - Ponce De Leon
Felinis Pizza - Ponce De Leon
Honey Bubble - Ponce De Leon
Fritti - North Highland Ave
Taqueria del Sol - Howell Mill
Corner Taqueria - Smyrna Village
Ph'east - The Battery
YardHouse - The Battery
Oz Pizza - East Point
The Corner Grille - College Park
Grecian Gyro - Hapeville
Don Sige Taqueria - Hapeville
Mellow Yellow Pizza - Hapeville or Vinings Jubilee
Figo Pasta - Vinings Jubilee
Bars with Bites or Good City Views
Estrella Rooftop at Bazati - the Beltline
New Realm Brewery - the Beltline
Hotel Clermont - Ponce De Leon
Orpheus - Piedmont Park
Three Taverns Imaginarium - Midtown
Six Feet Under - Smyrna or Midtown
Social Fox Brewing - Smyrna
Strout Brothers Beer Market - Smyrna Village
Reformation Brewery - Smyrna
Speakeasys
Parlor - Downtown Peters Street
Ruby Chow’s - Midtown PCM
The rest, you'll have to find on your own. Try looking around Howell Mill Rd, the hidden side of the Betline and Colony Square - Politician Row.
Indoor Activities
High Museum of Art - Midtown
Georgia Aquarium - Downtown
The World of Coke - Downtown
National Center for Civil and Human Rights Museums - Downtown
Silverspot Cinema - The Battery
AMC Phipps Plaza Movie Theatre - Buckhead
AMC Parkway Pointe - Smyrna
Nature Activities
Centennial Olympic Park - Bike Around
Georgia Tech Hammocks - Relax, Walk
Piedmont Park - Picnic, Walk
Shoot the Hooch - Chattahoochee River
Starlight Drive in Movie Theatre
Sweetwater Creek - Lake, Hike
Kennesaw Mountain - Hike, Picnic
Stone Mountain - Hike, Picnic
Places to Visit Beyond ATL
Savannah, GA
Red Top Mountain - Lake, Hike
Chateau Elan Winery and Resort
Providence Canyon State Park (Mini Grand Canyons)
This is an Æra Hope x Audree Grand'Pierre x Bianca Laplanche writing collaboration.