Guidebook for Atlanta

Jonathan
Guidebook for Atlanta

Food Scene

Highland Bakery has an excellent brunch- our favorites are the sweet potato pancakes and the fried chicken benedict! This restaurant also doubles as a cafe bakery, and there are many enticing goodies at the front.
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Highland Bakery
655 Highland Ave NE
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Highland Bakery has an excellent brunch- our favorites are the sweet potato pancakes and the fried chicken benedict! This restaurant also doubles as a cafe bakery, and there are many enticing goodies at the front.
No Mas is an excellent Mexican restaurant, and the patio has a neat ambience. While you wait for a table, you can browse the hacienda showroom on site or grab a drink at the Adios Cafe connected to No Mas.
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No Mas! Hacienda
180 Walker St SW
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No Mas is an excellent Mexican restaurant, and the patio has a neat ambience. While you wait for a table, you can browse the hacienda showroom on site or grab a drink at the Adios Cafe connected to No Mas.
We love Park Tavern, especially in the evenings, because you get a fantastic view of the city while you eat/hang out! It's a great spot to watch an Atlanta sunset. We like the food a lot, and the menu is varied enough to suit any mood or diet. Sometimes they have live bands, which are fun- for some big events a ticket is required in advance to go. Connected to Piedmont Park, Park Tavern is an easy place to wrap up your time exploring. Also, if it rains they do $2 drafts.
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Park Tavern
500 10th St NE
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We love Park Tavern, especially in the evenings, because you get a fantastic view of the city while you eat/hang out! It's a great spot to watch an Atlanta sunset. We like the food a lot, and the menu is varied enough to suit any mood or diet. Sometimes they have live bands, which are fun- for some big events a ticket is required in advance to go. Connected to Piedmont Park, Park Tavern is an easy place to wrap up your time exploring. Also, if it rains they do $2 drafts.
Not to be confused with the Einstein's bagel chain, Einstein's is a nice spot for lunch.
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Einstein's
1077 Juniper St NE
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Not to be confused with the Einstein's bagel chain, Einstein's is a nice spot for lunch.
It's not as close as Highland Bakery, but another solid option for brunch.
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The Flying Biscuit Cafe
1001 Piedmont Ave NE
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It's not as close as Highland Bakery, but another solid option for brunch.
Pittypat's has some of the best fried chicken we have ever found. Aside from that, there is a smorgasbord of Southern sides set up salad-bar style to accompany your meal. (Note, this isn't a "cheap" restaurant, entrees are $20-$30).
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Pittypat's Porch
25 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
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Pittypat's has some of the best fried chicken we have ever found. Aside from that, there is a smorgasbord of Southern sides set up salad-bar style to accompany your meal. (Note, this isn't a "cheap" restaurant, entrees are $20-$30).
Even though Cypress is better known for its bar and $3 house beers, we like to go for happy hours on Fridays (5-7 pm) to make a dinner out of the half-price apps.
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Cypress Street Pint & Plate
817 W Peachtree St NW
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Even though Cypress is better known for its bar and $3 house beers, we like to go for happy hours on Fridays (5-7 pm) to make a dinner out of the half-price apps.
Family-style dining for Neapolitan pizza- it's our favorite pizza spot in Atlanta. Note, sadly they are not open on Sundays.
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Antico
1093 Hemphill Ave NW
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Family-style dining for Neapolitan pizza- it's our favorite pizza spot in Atlanta. Note, sadly they are not open on Sundays.
Another good pizza joint, and cheaper than Antico. When we first moved to Atlanta, we got a bit addicted.
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Fellini's Pizza
1634 McLendon Ave NE
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Another good pizza joint, and cheaper than Antico. When we first moved to Atlanta, we got a bit addicted.
Southern food at its finest, and an Atlanta staple! Entrees run from $10- $15.
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Mary Mac's Tea Room
224 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
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Southern food at its finest, and an Atlanta staple! Entrees run from $10- $15.
This is one of our favorite spots! Walking distance from our place, this local brewery has awesome food (the Wu Fries and burgers are excellent). Not only is Torched Hop a great restaurant/brewery, but it is a fun place to hang out- bocce ball, Nintendo 64 Mario Kart, shuffleboard, board games, etc.
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Torched Hop Brewing Company
249 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
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This is one of our favorite spots! Walking distance from our place, this local brewery has awesome food (the Wu Fries and burgers are excellent). Not only is Torched Hop a great restaurant/brewery, but it is a fun place to hang out- bocce ball, Nintendo 64 Mario Kart, shuffleboard, board games, etc.

Sightseeing

Commemorating the 1996 Olympic Games held in Atlanta, Centennial remains a local hotspot. It is a central point to many tourist attractions, like the Aquarium, World of Coke, and the ferris wheel. There's a little fountain show set to music that goes off every few hours. This place also has a giant Christmas tree in December!
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Centennial Olympic Park bombing
265 Park Ave W NW
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Commemorating the 1996 Olympic Games held in Atlanta, Centennial remains a local hotspot. It is a central point to many tourist attractions, like the Aquarium, World of Coke, and the ferris wheel. There's a little fountain show set to music that goes off every few hours. This place also has a giant Christmas tree in December!
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Мир Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NW
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We walk across Jackson Street Bridge at least once a week, and every time we have been there we've seen people out taking pictures (including tour groups with a bus)! It's a great overlook of the city.
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Jackson Street Bridge
433 Freedom Park Trail
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We walk across Jackson Street Bridge at least once a week, and every time we have been there we've seen people out taking pictures (including tour groups with a bus)! It's a great overlook of the city.
Национальный исторический парк Мартина Лютера Кинга-младшего
450 Auburn Ave NE
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If you go here, definitely see the dolphin show (included in your ticket). It's Sea World quality!
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Аквариум штата Джорджия
225 Baker St NW
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If you go here, definitely see the dolphin show (included in your ticket). It's Sea World quality!

Shopping

Atlantic Station is an outdoor shopping mall with stores like Target, H&M, Dillards, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Kinnucans, Francesca's, and more. It also includes several restaurants and a movie theater. Parking is free for the first two hours. Sometimes there are local artisan stands or events in the green space.
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Торговый центр Atlantic Station
1380 Atlantic Dr NW
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Atlantic Station is an outdoor shopping mall with stores like Target, H&M, Dillards, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Kinnucans, Francesca's, and more. It also includes several restaurants and a movie theater. Parking is free for the first two hours. Sometimes there are local artisan stands or events in the green space.
This store sucks us in every time. It has a great collection of creative, chic, sassy, or decorative items to keep those browsing entertained, and those looking for random gifts satisfied.
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The Merchant at Krog St Market
99 Krog St NE
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This store sucks us in every time. It has a great collection of creative, chic, sassy, or decorative items to keep those browsing entertained, and those looking for random gifts satisfied.

Everything Else

Ponce City Market has everything, so it can't be confined to one category! The first level has shopping and some restaurants, the second level is full of pop up dining with cuisine from all over the world, and the rooftop is modeled after Coney Island! Whether you want to shop, eat, grab a drink, or play putt putt and carnival games while overlooking the city, PCM is your place!
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675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
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Ponce City Market has everything, so it can't be confined to one category! The first level has shopping and some restaurants, the second level is full of pop up dining with cuisine from all over the world, and the rooftop is modeled after Coney Island! Whether you want to shop, eat, grab a drink, or play putt putt and carnival games while overlooking the city, PCM is your place!
Krog Street Market is a neat place to visit due to its atmosphere. It has several nice restaurants, more casual "pop up" dining spots, ice cream, and a bar serving local beer. Scattered around Krog Street are several local shops as well. Krog Street is also right off the Atlanta Beltline.
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Ярмарочная площадь Gillespie County Fair Grounds
99 Krog St NE
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Krog Street Market is a neat place to visit due to its atmosphere. It has several nice restaurants, more casual "pop up" dining spots, ice cream, and a bar serving local beer. Scattered around Krog Street are several local shops as well. Krog Street is also right off the Atlanta Beltline.

Drinks & Nightlife

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Пивоварня Monday Night Brewing
670 Trabert Ave NW
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Full disclosure, we've never actually been here, but we hear it's the best karaoke spot in Atlanta! The downstairs of Dark Horse has a live band that plays for those brave enough to sing.
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Dark Horse Tavern
816 North Highland Avenue Northeast
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Full disclosure, we've never actually been here, but we hear it's the best karaoke spot in Atlanta! The downstairs of Dark Horse has a live band that plays for those brave enough to sing.
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Barcelona Wine Bar
240 North Highland Avenue Northeast
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Neighborhood bar feel, with a wide range of games.
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Ormsby's
1170 Howell Mill Rd
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Neighborhood bar feel, with a wide range of games.

Parks & Nature

Piedmont Park is on the Atlanta Beltline, and there is always something going on here! It's huge, and attracts joggers, photographers, tourists, etc. If you've seen "What to Expect When You're Expecting" you may recognize the scenes from the dads' walking group ;) (Note, the map keeps pulling up "Piedmont Park Greystone," which is the conservatory. We haven't been there, but Piedmont Park is so large this address would still get you to the area).
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Piedmont Park Greystone
400 Park Dr NE
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Piedmont Park is on the Atlanta Beltline, and there is always something going on here! It's huge, and attracts joggers, photographers, tourists, etc. If you've seen "What to Expect When You're Expecting" you may recognize the scenes from the dads' walking group ;) (Note, the map keeps pulling up "Piedmont Park Greystone," which is the conservatory. We haven't been there, but Piedmont Park is so large this address would still get you to the area).
Check out their calendar in advance for tickets- if there is a special event going on (like Christmas lights or some other exhibition), prices will be higher than the usual entry fee.
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Ботанический сад Атланты
The Prado Northeast
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Check out their calendar in advance for tickets- if there is a special event going on (like Christmas lights or some other exhibition), prices will be higher than the usual entry fee.
Freedom Park is a point on the Freedom Parkway Path, which is good for biking or walking trail. There is an entrance very close to our condo as well, right by the Jackson Street Bridge, that will take you to the park.
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Freedom Park
1635 South Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast
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Freedom Park is a point on the Freedom Parkway Path, which is good for biking or walking trail. There is an entrance very close to our condo as well, right by the Jackson Street Bridge, that will take you to the park.

Arts & Culture

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Художественный музей Хай
1280 Peachtree St NE
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