Guidebook for Atlanta
Food Scene
The Atlanta Fish market is one of the best seafood restaurants in the city. The extensive menu features some of the freshest seafood in Atlanta and more than 100 varieties of fresh fish are flown in daily. Typical entrees include cedar plank salmon, pecan crusted trout filet, and George's Bank sea scallops. The enormous copper fish out front is a familiar Buckhead landmark and the bustling bar is a fun place to wait for a table. If you do decide to check out the Atlanta Fish Market, we recommend you go for it all and get the whole 1½ Lb. Maine lobster with Savanna crab stuffing.
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Atlanta Fish Market
265 Pharr Rd NEThe Atlanta Fish market is one of the best seafood restaurants in the city. The extensive menu features some of the freshest seafood in Atlanta and more than 100 varieties of fresh fish are flown in daily. Typical entrees include cedar plank salmon, pecan crusted trout filet, and George's Bank sea scallops. The enormous copper fish out front is a familiar Buckhead landmark and the bustling bar is a fun place to wait for a table. If you do decide to check out the Atlanta Fish Market, we recommend you go for it all and get the whole 1½ Lb. Maine lobster with Savanna crab stuffing.
Babette’s Café, voted the best French restaurant in Atlanta, offers the flavor of stepping into a restaurant that is tucked into the European countryside, making diners forget that they are just minutes away from downtown Atlanta. Babette’s delights of slowly braised meats, locally sourced produce, and traditional culinary techniques gift diners with a simple, unique meal with a touch of the exotic and a twist of the romantic.
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Babette's Cafe
573 North Highland Avenue NortheastBabette’s Café, voted the best French restaurant in Atlanta, offers the flavor of stepping into a restaurant that is tucked into the European countryside, making diners forget that they are just minutes away from downtown Atlanta. Babette’s delights of slowly braised meats, locally sourced produce, and traditional culinary techniques gift diners with a simple, unique meal with a touch of the exotic and a twist of the romantic.
Barcelona Wine Bar and Restaurant delivers a unique Spanish flair with more than 200 wines straight from Spain and a delicious array of Spanish small and large plates using the finest seasonal picks and unusual specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean. If you’re looking for classic paella, Barcelona has you covered.
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Barcelona Wine Bar
240 North Highland Avenue NortheastBarcelona Wine Bar and Restaurant delivers a unique Spanish flair with more than 200 wines straight from Spain and a delicious array of Spanish small and large plates using the finest seasonal picks and unusual specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean. If you’re looking for classic paella, Barcelona has you covered.
At Bartaco, diners go for the tacos and stay for the drinks and laughs with friends. Bartaco combines fresh, upscale street food with a coastal vibe in a relaxed environment. With its large assortment of tacos, “not tacos,” and specialty cocktails, the restaurant evokes a visit to a stylish beach resort restaurant for a unique experience. Don’t leave without trying the churros!
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bartaco
969 Marietta St NWAt Bartaco, diners go for the tacos and stay for the drinks and laughs with friends. Bartaco combines fresh, upscale street food with a coastal vibe in a relaxed environment. With its large assortment of tacos, “not tacos,” and specialty cocktails, the restaurant evokes a visit to a stylish beach resort restaurant for a unique experience. Don’t leave without trying the churros!
Cafe Alsace is a comfortable and friendly sidewalk French restaurant that has been serving lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch for two decades. Once you step foot in this petit café, you will feel as if you have been whisked away to a bistro in the beautiful French countryside. Ask the owners about Alsace, the French region bordering Germany and Switzerland, and prepare for lots of stories!
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Cafe Alsace
121 E Ponce de Leon AveCafe Alsace is a comfortable and friendly sidewalk French restaurant that has been serving lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch for two decades. Once you step foot in this petit café, you will feel as if you have been whisked away to a bistro in the beautiful French countryside. Ask the owners about Alsace, the French region bordering Germany and Switzerland, and prepare for lots of stories!
Café Lily is a bistro offering an eclectic variety of cuisines from around the Mediterranean Sea: Italy, France, Greece, Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East. Fresh seafood, steaks, pastas, and a large selection of small plates and tapas round out a balanced and varied menu. The restaurant also offers half sizes on many of its entrees. Cafe Lily is a sure-fire pick for a nice dinner, large party, or just a glass of wine and some tapas.
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Cafe Lily
308 W Ponce de Leon AveCafé Lily is a bistro offering an eclectic variety of cuisines from around the Mediterranean Sea: Italy, France, Greece, Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East. Fresh seafood, steaks, pastas, and a large selection of small plates and tapas round out a balanced and varied menu. The restaurant also offers half sizes on many of its entrees. Cafe Lily is a sure-fire pick for a nice dinner, large party, or just a glass of wine and some tapas.
Chops Lobster Bar is one of the best steakhouses not only in Atlanta, but the country. An Atlanta icon located in the heart of Buckhead, Chops is known for its exceptional food and service. Exquisite seafood and the very best USDA prime aged beef are served with style in the warm ambiance of the dark wood dining room. Whether you’re dining for business or pleasure Chops will definitely leave a lasting impression.
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Chops & Lobster Bar
70 W Paces Ferry Rd NWChops Lobster Bar is one of the best steakhouses not only in Atlanta, but the country. An Atlanta icon located in the heart of Buckhead, Chops is known for its exceptional food and service. Exquisite seafood and the very best USDA prime aged beef are served with style in the warm ambiance of the dark wood dining room. Whether you’re dining for business or pleasure Chops will definitely leave a lasting impression.
If you’re looking for some good barbecue, look no further than The Greater Good. Located right up the street from the carriage house, The Greater Good is a one-stop shop for barbecue and southern hospitality. They make everything from scratch and specialize in the Southern mainstays, from smoked chicken wings to pulled pork. Definitely get the brisket. Whether you enjoy your meal on the patio or take it with you to go, The Greater Good will not disappoint.
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The Greater Good BBQ
If you’re looking for some good barbecue, look no further than The Greater Good. Located right up the street from the carriage house, The Greater Good is a one-stop shop for barbecue and southern hospitality. They make everything from scratch and specialize in the Southern mainstays, from smoked chicken wings to pulled pork. Definitely get the brisket. Whether you enjoy your meal on the patio or take it with you to go, The Greater Good will not disappoint.
If you’re in the mood for ramen, Hajime is the place to go. With perfectly cooked handmade noodles and a delicious broth speckled with all kinds of tasty toppings, any of the ramen dishes will surely satisfy. We recommend the Tonkotsu but for the non-ramen fans, there are plenty of other appetizers, small plates, and rice bowls.
Hajime
2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NEIf you’re in the mood for ramen, Hajime is the place to go. With perfectly cooked handmade noodles and a delicious broth speckled with all kinds of tasty toppings, any of the ramen dishes will surely satisfy. We recommend the Tonkotsu but for the non-ramen fans, there are plenty of other appetizers, small plates, and rice bowls.
Il Localino is one of the best Italian restaurants in Atlanta. Family owned and operated, Il Localino serves delicious and authentic Italian in a fun atmosphere, with great wines and cocktails. Whether you are looking for a romantic dinner spot for two or a place to host a party, Il Localino will exceed all your dining expectations. They even have a disco ball for later in the night!
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Il Localino
Il Localino is one of the best Italian restaurants in Atlanta. Family owned and operated, Il Localino serves delicious and authentic Italian in a fun atmosphere, with great wines and cocktails. Whether you are looking for a romantic dinner spot for two or a place to host a party, Il Localino will exceed all your dining expectations. They even have a disco ball for later in the night!
Kimball House serves new and old American cuisine with French flair. Drinks at the restaurant include modern reinventions of the classics, and a full service absinthe bar. High end fare like caviar, three-course steak dinners, and a raw bar are menu standouts. Kimball House is pricey but if you really want the lux experience without breaking the bank, we recommend you stop in Monday through Friday for the happy hour.
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Kimball House
303 E Howard AveKimball House serves new and old American cuisine with French flair. Drinks at the restaurant include modern reinventions of the classics, and a full service absinthe bar. High end fare like caviar, three-course steak dinners, and a raw bar are menu standouts. Kimball House is pricey but if you really want the lux experience without breaking the bank, we recommend you stop in Monday through Friday for the happy hour.
If you’re looking for a place to satisfy your cravings for traditional Mexican, La Hacienda in the heart of Midtown is the place to check out. La Hacienda’s menu includes all of the Mexican classics and some unique plates too. The restaurant also has a rooftop patio, perfect for enjoying a margarita with friends.
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La Hacienda
900 Monroe Dr NEIf you’re looking for a place to satisfy your cravings for traditional Mexican, La Hacienda in the heart of Midtown is the place to check out. La Hacienda’s menu includes all of the Mexican classics and some unique plates too. The restaurant also has a rooftop patio, perfect for enjoying a margarita with friends.
If you’re looking for a place to satisfy your cravings for traditional Mexican, La Hacienda in the heart of Midtown is the place to check out. La Hacienda’s menu includes all of the Mexican classics and some unique plates too. The restaurant also has a rooftop patio, perfect for enjoying a margarita with friends.
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Le Petit Marche
1984 Hosea L Williams Dr NEIf you’re looking for a place to satisfy your cravings for traditional Mexican, La Hacienda in the heart of Midtown is the place to check out. La Hacienda’s menu includes all of the Mexican classics and some unique plates too. The restaurant also has a rooftop patio, perfect for enjoying a margarita with friends.
Louisiana Bistreaux is a New Orleans-style eatery offering traditional Cajun and Creole dishes, plus wines and local craft beers in a casual setting. The diverse menu includes Cajun classics with quite a few steak, fried shellfish, and seafood options. We definitely recommend trying the seafood and andouille sausage gumbo, bleu cheese wedge salad, Cajun jambalaya, or classic red beans and rice.
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Louisiana Bistreaux
1496 Church StLouisiana Bistreaux is a New Orleans-style eatery offering traditional Cajun and Creole dishes, plus wines and local craft beers in a casual setting. The diverse menu includes Cajun classics with quite a few steak, fried shellfish, and seafood options. We definitely recommend trying the seafood and andouille sausage gumbo, bleu cheese wedge salad, Cajun jambalaya, or classic red beans and rice.
Mojo’s Pizza is well known for its lineup of craft beers and New York-style pizza with sesame-seed crust. Located right down the street from the carriage house, Mojo’s Pizza is definitely a favorite of ours and a great place to grab a pizza, hang out, and enjoy the bustling Oakhurst Square. If you’d rather have a quiet night in, they deliver too!
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Mojo Pizza N' Pub
657 East Lake DrMojo’s Pizza is well known for its lineup of craft beers and New York-style pizza with sesame-seed crust. Located right down the street from the carriage house, Mojo’s Pizza is definitely a favorite of ours and a great place to grab a pizza, hang out, and enjoy the bustling Oakhurst Square. If you’d rather have a quiet night in, they deliver too!
Tom Murphy’s acclaimed restaurant brings in the crowds with the perfect combination of upscale comfort food, gracious service, a cozy setting, and excellent value. The food is excellent and so is the service. Murphy’s is the perfect restaurant for a fancier, romantic dinner date with your partner.
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Murphy's Restaurant
997 Virginia Ave NETom Murphy’s acclaimed restaurant brings in the crowds with the perfect combination of upscale comfort food, gracious service, a cozy setting, and excellent value. The food is excellent and so is the service. Murphy’s is the perfect restaurant for a fancier, romantic dinner date with your partner.
The Optimist, located in up and coming West Midtown, is an airy, modern, minimalist spot specializing in oysters, with over ten varieties from the East Coast, Mid-Atlantic, and Canada. Coastal, regional dishes (gumbo, clam chowder, hush puppies, fish and chips) make up the rest of the menu. While you’re waiting for your table or an after dinner treat, we recommend you knock out a round of putt-putt on the restaurant's on-site putting green.
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The Optimist
914 Howell Mill RdThe Optimist, located in up and coming West Midtown, is an airy, modern, minimalist spot specializing in oysters, with over ten varieties from the East Coast, Mid-Atlantic, and Canada. Coastal, regional dishes (gumbo, clam chowder, hush puppies, fish and chips) make up the rest of the menu. While you’re waiting for your table or an after dinner treat, we recommend you knock out a round of putt-putt on the restaurant's on-site putting green.
Ria’s Bluebird is a community favorite and casual diner that serves big portions of all-day breakfast including some vegan options. For a casual breakfast that fills you up, Ria’s is the spot. We recommend the Brisket Breakfast or Early Bird Special paired with a stack of buttermilk pancakes.
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Ria's Bluebird
421 Memorial Dr SERia’s Bluebird is a community favorite and casual diner that serves big portions of all-day breakfast including some vegan options. For a casual breakfast that fills you up, Ria’s is the spot. We recommend the Brisket Breakfast or Early Bird Special paired with a stack of buttermilk pancakes.
Sun in My Belly is a catering company that doubles as a fancier breakfast, brunch, or dinner cafe. Think American fare with a healthy feel. The menu is always changing but we recommend the Challah French Toast or the Belly Benedict. Ask about The Hangover too. It’s a housemade biscuit with cheddar cheese, sausage, fried egg, avocado, potatoes, and sriracha drizzled on top. It’s no longer on the menu but it’s worth asking about!
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Sun in My Belly
2161 College Ave NESun in My Belly is a catering company that doubles as a fancier breakfast, brunch, or dinner cafe. Think American fare with a healthy feel. The menu is always changing but we recommend the Challah French Toast or the Belly Benedict. Ask about The Hangover too. It’s a housemade biscuit with cheddar cheese, sausage, fried egg, avocado, potatoes, and sriracha drizzled on top. It’s no longer on the menu but it’s worth asking about!
Victory Sandwich Bar is known for its small but mighty selection of tiny, affordable, and cleverly named sandwiches. The sandwich combinations range from the Tea Bird, with chicken, ghost pepper jack, tomato, lettuce, and sweet tea mayo, to the Okie Dokie, with Brie, confit tomato, artichoke, arugula, and pesto. If you’re looking to mix it up, salads and sides are also options. On the beverage side of things, get a brain freeze from the “world famous” Jack and Coke slushie or sip on one of their unique spiked sodas. To top it all off, if you’re hungry after a night out, Victory is open late until 2:00am!
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Victory Sandwich Bar
913 Bernina Ave NEVictory Sandwich Bar is known for its small but mighty selection of tiny, affordable, and cleverly named sandwiches. The sandwich combinations range from the Tea Bird, with chicken, ghost pepper jack, tomato, lettuce, and sweet tea mayo, to the Okie Dokie, with Brie, confit tomato, artichoke, arugula, and pesto. If you’re looking to mix it up, salads and sides are also options. On the beverage side of things, get a brain freeze from the “world famous” Jack and Coke slushie or sip on one of their unique spiked sodas. To top it all off, if you’re hungry after a night out, Victory is open late until 2:00am!
Kavarna is a coffee shop, music venue, and art space. The atmosphere is great and the shop prides itself on being “a big comfy place where you can work, study or hang out with people you don't hate.”
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Kavarna
707 East Lake DrKavarna is a coffee shop, music venue, and art space. The atmosphere is great and the shop prides itself on being “a big comfy place where you can work, study or hang out with people you don't hate.”
My Coffee Shop is a quirky and fun neighborhood coffeehouse offering all-day breakfasts alongside sandwiches and baked goods. Just a quick walk up the street from the carriage house, it’s definitely worth a visit. Try Ms. Linda’s famous “Amazing Basil Lemonade!”
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My Coffee Shop at Eastlake
2462 Memorial Dr SEMy Coffee Shop is a quirky and fun neighborhood coffeehouse offering all-day breakfasts alongside sandwiches and baked goods. Just a quick walk up the street from the carriage house, it’s definitely worth a visit. Try Ms. Linda’s famous “Amazing Basil Lemonade!”
For the classic Starbucks lover, there is shop located in the Target in the Edgewood Retail District. The Starbucks is full service, has WIFI, and has ample seating.
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Starbucks
931 Monroe Dr NEFor the classic Starbucks lover, there is shop located in the Target in the Edgewood Retail District. The Starbucks is full service, has WIFI, and has ample seating.
Taproom is a specialty coffee and craft beer bar. There’s plenty of seating and the WIFI is excellent. If you’re looking for a good place to chat, catch up, or work on business Taproom is the perfect place. Careful though, you may stay all day!
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Taproom Coffee
1963 Hosea L Williams Drive SoutheastTaproom is a specialty coffee and craft beer bar. There’s plenty of seating and the WIFI is excellent. If you’re looking for a good place to chat, catch up, or work on business Taproom is the perfect place. Careful though, you may stay all day!
Drinks & Nightlife
Argosy is on of the flagship bars in East Atlanta Village. Earlier in the evening, the bar serves pub-style American fare and has an extensive list of craft beers. If you’re looking for a place to grab a quick bite and a beer without straying too far from the carriage house, Argosy is the place to check out.
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Argosy
470 Flat Shoals Ave SEArgosy is on of the flagship bars in East Atlanta Village. Earlier in the evening, the bar serves pub-style American fare and has an extensive list of craft beers. If you’re looking for a place to grab a quick bite and a beer without straying too far from the carriage house, Argosy is the place to check out.
Eddie’s Attic is a popular and intimate live music venue for aspiring and accomplished performing songwriters. “The Attic” is located just minutes from the carriage house, has shows every night, and is a great place to take in some drinks and a show.
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Eddie's Attic
515 N McDonough StEddie’s Attic is a popular and intimate live music venue for aspiring and accomplished performing songwriters. “The Attic” is located just minutes from the carriage house, has shows every night, and is a great place to take in some drinks and a show.
If Blade Runner was a bar it would be Little Trouble. Little Trouble is a futuristic bar with a moody, industrial look serving creative cocktails and Asian street snacks. Go for the vibe and stay for the drinks.
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Little Trouble
1170 Howell Mill Rd NWIf Blade Runner was a bar it would be Little Trouble. Little Trouble is a futuristic bar with a moody, industrial look serving creative cocktails and Asian street snacks. Go for the vibe and stay for the drinks.
Noni’s is a quaint Italian restaurant that turns into a lively bar at night. DJs spin a solid mix of Top 40 pop mixed with old and new school hip hop. It’s an early to mid-twenties crowd but no matter your age, if you’re looking to enjoy some drinks and dance, Noni’s will have you covered.
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Noni's
357 Edgewood Ave SENoni’s is a quaint Italian restaurant that turns into a lively bar at night. DJs spin a solid mix of Top 40 pop mixed with old and new school hip hop. It’s an early to mid-twenties crowd but no matter your age, if you’re looking to enjoy some drinks and dance, Noni’s will have you covered.
The Painted Pin is an upscale boutique bowling alley and bar in a renovated industrial warehouse space. In addition to bowling, The Painted Pin has all kinds of additional games including bocce, giant jenga, shuffleboard, ping-pong, and skee ball. The Painted Pin is the perfect place to have a fun, upscale evening with friends, clients, or coworkers.
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The Painted Pin
737 Miami Cir NEThe Painted Pin is an upscale boutique bowling alley and bar in a renovated industrial warehouse space. In addition to bowling, The Painted Pin has all kinds of additional games including bocce, giant jenga, shuffleboard, ping-pong, and skee ball. The Painted Pin is the perfect place to have a fun, upscale evening with friends, clients, or coworkers.
Neighbor to Victory Sandwich Bar, SOS Tiki Bar is as tropical as it sounds. When you step on the patio and walk inside the bar you immediately feel like you’re at a beach. Unique drink names including Tropic Thunder, El Presidente, and Queen’s Park Swizzle fill the menu and punch bowls are available for large groups to share. If you’re feeling chill vibes with friends, definitely go check out SOS Tiki Bar.
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The S.O.S. Tiki Bar
340 Church StNeighbor to Victory Sandwich Bar, SOS Tiki Bar is as tropical as it sounds. When you step on the patio and walk inside the bar you immediately feel like you’re at a beach. Unique drink names including Tropic Thunder, El Presidente, and Queen’s Park Swizzle fill the menu and punch bowls are available for large groups to share. If you’re feeling chill vibes with friends, definitely go check out SOS Tiki Bar.
Top Golf is a three-story golf range where you can go grab drinks and have some fun hitting golf balls into high tech, light up targets. If you aren’t any good at swinging a golf club, no worries. Top Golf is still a great place to hang with friends. On Friday and Saturday nights, you may even catch an Atlanta celebrity hitting balls in the bay next to you!
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Topgolf
1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NWTop Golf is a three-story golf range where you can go grab drinks and have some fun hitting golf balls into high tech, light up targets. If you aren’t any good at swinging a golf club, no worries. Top Golf is still a great place to hang with friends. On Friday and Saturday nights, you may even catch an Atlanta celebrity hitting balls in the bay next to you!
Universal Joint is a happening spot located right up the street from the carriage house. A gas station turned neighborhood pub, “UJ” has good food, good beer, and an excellent patio for people watching.
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Universal Joint
906 Oakview RdUniversal Joint is a happening spot located right up the street from the carriage house. A gas station turned neighborhood pub, “UJ” has good food, good beer, and an excellent patio for people watching.
Parks & Nature
Piedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NEEast Lake Park
2617 Memorial Dr SEStone Mountain Park
1000 Robert E Lee BlvdKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield þjóðgarðurinn
900 Kennesaw Mountain DrAtlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado NortheastEntertainment & Activities
SkyView Atlanta
168 Luckie St NWZoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SEChick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
250 Marietta St NWGeorgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWSix Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside PkwySix Flags White Water - Atlanta
250 Cobb Pkwy NFox Leikhús
660 Peachtree St NEState Farm Arena
1 State Farm DrSanford Stadium
100 Sanford DrBobby Dodd Stadium
177 North Avenue NWSightseeing
Atlanta Saga Miðstöð
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NWMartin Luther King Jr. Þjóðminjasafn
450 Auburn Ave NEArts & Culture
Heimur Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NWFernbank Náttúrufræðistofnun
767 Clifton RdFernbank Science Center
156 Heaton Park DrÞjóðháttarstofnun fyrir borgar- og mannréttindi
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NWHigh Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NEAlliance Theatre
1280 Peachtree St NEShopping
Westside Provisions District
1198 Howell Mill RdPhipps Plaza
3500 Peachtree Rd NELenox Square
3393 Peachtree Rd NEAtlantic Station
1380 Atlantic Dr NWThe Shops at Buckhead
3035 Peachtree Rd