The Flats Guidebook (Things to do)
Fun Activities
Topgolf
1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NWTopgolf is a lot of fun! The food there is delicious also!
Atlanta Beltline is the biggest development of its kind in the world. I would suggest you read a little about it to grasp an understanding.
67 residents recomanen
Atlanta Beltline Inc
100 Pryor St SEAtlanta Beltline is the biggest development of its kind in the world. I would suggest you read a little about it to grasp an understanding.
One of the country's best aquariums! People of all ages love this place. Walk through the tunnel fish bowl- it has been filmed in several movies.
Something special? They offer overnight stays and opportunities to feed the fish (pending covid policy. See their website for details).
2699 residents recomanen
Aquari de Geòrgia
225 Baker St NWOne of the country's best aquariums! People of all ages love this place. Walk through the tunnel fish bowl- it has been filmed in several movies.
Something special? They offer overnight stays and opportunities to feed the fish (pending covid policy. See their website for details).
Iconic Ferris wheel in the downtown Atlanta skyline
Across from the College football Hall of Fame on one end and the tourist circuit (Coca-Cola museum, etc) on the other end. Festivals (pre-covid)
Horse carriage rides and Pedal Pub Atlanta frequent this area
108 residents recomanen
Centennial Olympic Park Drive Northwest
Centennial Olympic Park Drive NorthwestIconic Ferris wheel in the downtown Atlanta skyline
Across from the College football Hall of Fame on one end and the tourist circuit (Coca-Cola museum, etc) on the other end. Festivals (pre-covid)
Horse carriage rides and Pedal Pub Atlanta frequent this area
One stop for shopping, food, and entertainment. Entertainment spots include Regal cinema and bowling and arcade. Renovated and has a central lawn for outdoor eating and lounging.
Sprinklers and tiny train rides for children
1285 residents recomanen
Atlantic Station
1380 Atlantic Dr NWOne stop for shopping, food, and entertainment. Entertainment spots include Regal cinema and bowling and arcade. Renovated and has a central lawn for outdoor eating and lounging.
Sprinklers and tiny train rides for children
Colony Square
1197 Peachtree St NEPlenty of food, fun and entertainment here!
Entertainment and shopping- has multiple options including bars, bakery, dining, Puttshack, rooftop pool, ice-cream and more!
16 residents recomanen
The Interlock
1115 Howell Mill Rd NWEntertainment and shopping- has multiple options including bars, bakery, dining, Puttshack, rooftop pool, ice-cream and more!
This place is really Interesting and so much fun!!
377 residents recomanen
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
250 Marietta St NWThis place is really Interesting and so much fun!!
Lake Lanier Islands
This is such a relaxing and fun place!
Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside PkwyFun Fun Fun!!
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Avenue SoutheastSix Flags White Water - Atlanta
250 Cobb Pkwy NSuper Fun Water Park!
For splurging. Reviews praise The Grove. BY reservation only. There is a rooftop swimming pool, bar, and restaurant. Located at The Interlock.
7 residents recomanen
Rooftop L.O.A
1115 Howell Mill RoadFor splurging. Reviews praise The Grove. BY reservation only. There is a rooftop swimming pool, bar, and restaurant. Located at The Interlock.
Your 3rd Spot
Social games, food and drinks in a fun atmosphere
Flight Club Atlanta
Social darts, small plates, and drinks in a fun atmosphere
Beat The Bomb Atlanta
Games, escape room. Close by
Social games. Kid friendly as well. Inside the Interlock (entertainment and restaurant options)
109 residents recomanen
Puttshack Atlanta
1115 Howell Mill RdSocial games. Kid friendly as well. Inside the Interlock (entertainment and restaurant options)
Fowling Warehouse Atlanta
Have you ever played bowling and football at the same time?
Arts, Entertainment, & Sports
Local museums, sports stadiums, and entertainment
If you are into the arts and history, this is the place for you.
6 residents recomanen
King Plow Arts Center
887 West Marietta St NWIf you are into the arts and history, this is the place for you.
Catch a NBA game, music concert or countless other events during your visit to Atlanta!
609 residents recomanen
State Farm Arena
1 State Farm DrCatch a NBA game, music concert or countless other events during your visit to Atlanta!
The Fox Theatre is a history and grand venue. Visiting here is always a winner!
801 residents recomanen
Teatre Fox
660 Peachtree St NEThe Fox Theatre is a history and grand venue. Visiting here is always a winner!
This is a Atlanta Historic Landmark. If you like real live blues music, this is where you want to be!
63 residents recomanen
Northside Tavern
1058 Howell Mill Rd NWThis is a Atlanta Historic Landmark. If you like real live blues music, this is where you want to be!
Watch the Atlanta Falcons NFL team or our Championship winning Atlanta United Soccer team play while visiting Atlanta. You can also experience many other events at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
1247 residents recomanen
Estadi Mercedes Benz
1 AMB Dr NWWatch the Atlanta Falcons NFL team or our Championship winning Atlanta United Soccer team play while visiting Atlanta. You can also experience many other events at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
Alliance Theatre
1280 Peachtree St NEAlways something entertaining happening here!
Teatre Center Stage
1374 W Peachtree St NWAlways something entertaining happening here!
14th Street Playhouse
Always something entertaining happening here!
Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre
1695 Marietta Blvd NWAtlanta Ballet!
They offer day shows for the kiddos and evening events for the young at heart
177 residents recomanen
Centre d'arts de titelles
1404 Spring St NWThey offer day shows for the kiddos and evening events for the young at heart
Out Front Theatre Company
999 Brady Avenue NorthwestFood Scene for Foodies
Nuevo Laredo Cantina
1495 Chattahoochee Ave NWThe best Mexican Restaurant ever! Enough said!
A local favorite pizza spot. Italian restaurant, gelato, and outdoor bar next door. Ovens, toppings, and nearly every ingredient is imported from Italy- need I say more? We met the cheese maker years ago.
Autographs from celebs that have visited make great conversation starters.
172 residents recomanen
Antico
1093 Hemphill Ave NWA local favorite pizza spot. Italian restaurant, gelato, and outdoor bar next door. Ovens, toppings, and nearly every ingredient is imported from Italy- need I say more? We met the cheese maker years ago.
Autographs from celebs that have visited make great conversation starters.
Delicious, Delicious, Delicious! You can thank me later!
155 residents recomanen
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1198 Howell Mill RdDelicious, Delicious, Delicious! You can thank me later!
If you are looking for a evening or late night place to have fun and enjoy delicious food, this may be a winner. Table games, beer, and food (burgers, etc.)
164 residents recomanen
Ormsby's
1170 Howell Mill RdIf you are looking for a evening or late night place to have fun and enjoy delicious food, this may be a winner. Table games, beer, and food (burgers, etc.)
This pizza is super yummy! Named best pizza by Good morning America's National cheese pizza day (random but true!)
58 residents recomanen
Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria
1016 Howell Mill RdThis pizza is super yummy! Named best pizza by Good morning America's National cheese pizza day (random but true!)
Chattahoochee Coffee Company - Westside
790 Huff Rd NWLooking for great coffee!
West Egg Cafe
1100 Howell Mill RdYummy breakfast all day!
Metro Cafe Diner
1905 Rockbridge Rd SWFood, Fun and Karaoke!! Open late and lots of cake options
FIGO Pasta Upper Westside/Buckhead
2080 Defoor Ave NWHave a taste for pasta?
Cooks & Soldiers
691 14th St NWHistoric/ Icon in Atlanta. Yummy fast food served in a throwback atmosphere!!
205 residents recomanen
The Varsity
61 North Avenue NWHistoric/ Icon in Atlanta. Yummy fast food served in a throwback atmosphere!!
Delicious breakfast food at a good value. Kid discounts during the weekday w adult purchase
17 residents recomanen
Flying Biscuit Café - Howell Mill Village
857 Collier Rd NWDelicious breakfast food at a good value. Kid discounts during the weekday w adult purchase
one stop for several fun and food options. outside Truist Park
487 residents recomanen
The Battery Atlanta
800 Battery Ave SEone stop for several fun and food options. outside Truist Park
Their food Hall is cultivated by a celebrity Chef. We like that it is one stop with several choices
57 residents recomanen
The Works -- Upper Westside Atlanta
1295 Chattahoochee Ave NWTheir food Hall is cultivated by a celebrity Chef. We like that it is one stop with several choices
One of our fav bbq spots. Three locations, the closest to us is at The Works. You can also catch them at The Battery (at Terrapin Taproom)
7 residents recomanen
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q Westside
204 Chattahoochee Row NorthwestOne of our fav bbq spots. Three locations, the closest to us is at The Works. You can also catch them at The Battery (at Terrapin Taproom)
Chef has great creations and has received local attention for her food. Place is small and intimate but always looks full of satisfied customers
Tag: Black-owned, women-owned
40 residents recomanen
Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours
1133 Huff Rd NWChef has great creations and has received local attention for her food. Place is small and intimate but always looks full of satisfied customers
Tag: Black-owned, women-owned
No fillers in this food. Offers great vegan, vegetarian, and meat options. It gets busy during brunch- but that's true of most good brunch spots in Atlanta
29 residents recomanen
Cultivate Food and Coffee
1952 Howell Mill Rd NWNo fillers in this food. Offers great vegan, vegetarian, and meat options. It gets busy during brunch- but that's true of most good brunch spots in Atlanta
Great seafood! We have had their take out several times Guests have told us that they enjoyed the inside vibe. Good for large and small groups. It gets very busy on the weekends and we see lots of celebrations hosted here (birthday, graduation, etc)
241 residents recomanen
The Juicy Crab
3650 Marketplace BlvdGreat seafood! We have had their take out several times Guests have told us that they enjoyed the inside vibe. Good for large and small groups. It gets very busy on the weekends and we see lots of celebrations hosted here (birthday, graduation, etc)
Marcel
1170 Howell Mill RdSteak, meat- and the steak
Great place to SPLURGE on good meat
Happy hour prices on sushi on Mon & Wed
rooftop dining. Swanky. valet evenings
49 residents recomanen
O-Ku
1085 Howell Mill Rd NWHappy hour prices on sushi on Mon & Wed
rooftop dining. Swanky. valet evenings
favorite Ethiopian restaurant! They offer 3 types of injera- including teff and gluten free!
Desta Ethiopian Kitchen Westside
2250 Marietta Boulevard Northwestfavorite Ethiopian restaurant! They offer 3 types of injera- including teff and gluten free!
Casual spot for chicken cooked to your preferred spice level. Our fav is the chicken and waffles
Hattie B's Hot Chicken- Atlanta West Midtown
Casual spot for chicken cooked to your preferred spice level. Our fav is the chicken and waffles
One of our fav ramen spots. Check out ramen special menu each Friday
9 residents recomanen
Pijiu Belly
678 10th St NWOne of our fav ramen spots. Check out ramen special menu each Friday
Sightseeing
Lenox Square Mall is world famous. You are likely to encounter famous celebrities there at any given time!
1440 residents recomanen
Lenox Square
3393 Peachtree Rd NELenox Square Mall is world famous. You are likely to encounter famous celebrities there at any given time!
If you are looking for top notch designer clothing, this is a must visit for you!
10 residents recomanen
Phipps Plaza
3500 Peachtree Road NortheastIf you are looking for top notch designer clothing, this is a must visit for you!
If you are looking to enjoy the great outdoors, Stone Mountain Park is a treat. This natural wonder is a must see!!
535 residents recomanen
Stone Mountain
If you are looking to enjoy the great outdoors, Stone Mountain Park is a treat. This natural wonder is a must see!!
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Avenue NortheastHistory
This museum offers a one-of-a-kind experience! It's exhibits span a global, Historic, and contemporary reach. Outstanding
565 residents recomanen
Centre Nacional de Drets Civils i Humans
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NWThis museum offers a one-of-a-kind experience! It's exhibits span a global, Historic, and contemporary reach. Outstanding
Fun for all ages! Several shows daily. This place is amazing!
2699 residents recomanen
Aquari de Geòrgia
225 Baker St NWFun for all ages! Several shows daily. This place is amazing!
World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker Street NorthwestVery revealing and educational. Go thirsty, LoL!
Parc Olímpic Centenari
265 Park Ave W NWIconic Ferris wheel, check site for festival schedule
Piedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NEAmazing Views! Great In City Park!
Peachtree Center
225 Peachtree StExperience Atlanta!
Experience the East side of Atlanta. Navigate like a local. You will love this place.
936 residents recomanen
Krog Street Market
99 Krog St NEExperience the East side of Atlanta. Navigate like a local. You will love this place.
The Municipal Market
209 Edgewood Ave SEExperience downtown Atlanta. Navigate like a local!
Navigate the workd famous neighborhood of Buckhead. Unlimited shopping and dining here!
369 residents recomanen
Buckhead
Navigate the workd famous neighborhood of Buckhead. Unlimited shopping and dining here!
Kennesaw Mountain
Enjoy this historic mountain!
Enjoy the great outdoors and relax by the river!
98 residents recomanen
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area - Paces Mill Unit
3444 Cobb PkwyEnjoy the great outdoors and relax by the river!
Peachtree Street Northwest
Peachtree Street NorthwestAll about the Peach in Atlanta!
MARTA Peachtree Station
216 W Peachtree St NWView the city via Transit!
Centre d'Història d'Atlanta
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NWDiscover the Interesting history of Atlanta!!
Cyclorama d'Atlanta al Centre d'Història d'Atlanta
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NWVery Interesting!
The Wren's Nest
1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SWVery Historic and Interesting!
Kennesaw Mountain
Enjoy the naturalviews and great outdoors!
Grocery Stores
Nearby stores for grub
Kroger
Grocery Shopping
Publix Super Market at Moores Mill Center
2275 Marietta Blvd NWGrocery Shopping
Colleges and Universities
Georgia Tech
Colleges and Universities
Georgia State University
Colleges and Universities
Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta
1600 Peachtree Rd NWColleges and Universities
Spelman College
350 Spelman Ln SWColleges and Universities
Morehouse College
830 Westview Dr SWColleges and Universities
Clark Atlanta University
223 James P Brawley Dr SWColleges and Universities
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Rd NWColleges and Universities
Nearby
Whetstone Creek Trail
Whetstone Creek TrailThe Works -- Upper Westside Atlanta
1295 Chattahoochee Ave NWTopgolf
1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NWLocal restaurant with outdoor/indoor bar, outdoor patio and low-key vibe. It is on the same street as The Flats in the direction of Bolton Road.
6 residents recomanen
The Companion
2316 Marietta Road NorthwestLocal restaurant with outdoor/indoor bar, outdoor patio and low-key vibe. It is on the same street as The Flats in the direction of Bolton Road.
Dog friendly. One of our favs for fresh pastries, breakfast/brunch, and coffee. They have an eclectic shop as well. Great place to people watch, read, work, or just unwind. Pups are welcome!
Sandwiches run about $12-14, cookies and pastries $2-$5
15 residents recomanen
Star Provisions Market & Cafe
1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NWDog friendly. One of our favs for fresh pastries, breakfast/brunch, and coffee. They have an eclectic shop as well. Great place to people watch, read, work, or just unwind. Pups are welcome!
Sandwiches run about $12-14, cookies and pastries $2-$5
Bison and Beef, bar,
Ci's a fan of the cod sandwich and kale salad! J's a fan of the bison chilli
71 residents recomanen
Ted's Montana Grill
201 W Ponce de Leon AveBison and Beef, bar,
Ci's a fan of the cod sandwich and kale salad! J's a fan of the bison chilli
Beat The Bomb Atlanta
Go for the trails, the large green space, playground, covered pavilions or the main attraction- the reservoir observatory w skyline views
8 residents recomanen
Westside Park
1660 Johnson Road NorthwestGo for the trails, the large green space, playground, covered pavilions or the main attraction- the reservoir observatory w skyline views