Guidebook for Atlanta

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Guidebook for Atlanta

Food Scene

The General Muir is a tribute to the classic Jewish deli and bakery. It was featured in the New York Times as "Atlanta's Best Breakfast 2016" and in Atlanta Magazine as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in Atlanta.
34 residents recomanen
The General Muir
1540 Avenue Pl
34 residents recomanen
The General Muir is a tribute to the classic Jewish deli and bakery. It was featured in the New York Times as "Atlanta's Best Breakfast 2016" and in Atlanta Magazine as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in Atlanta.
Desta serves traditional Ethiopian fare in a laid back setting. Marinated lamb tips, honey wine, and spiced coffee are menu highlights. It's currently ranked at number 44 in Atlanta Magazine's Top 50 Restaurants.
78 residents recomanen
Desta Ethiopian Kitchen
3086 Briarcliff Rd NE
78 residents recomanen
Desta serves traditional Ethiopian fare in a laid back setting. Marinated lamb tips, honey wine, and spiced coffee are menu highlights. It's currently ranked at number 44 in Atlanta Magazine's Top 50 Restaurants.
This WWII avation themed restaurant serves classic American dishes with a view of the private planes taking off from DeKalb airport. Yelp reviewers rave about the all you can eat buffet brunch on Sundays.
15 residents recomanen
The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant
3829 Clairmont Road
15 residents recomanen
This WWII avation themed restaurant serves classic American dishes with a view of the private planes taking off from DeKalb airport. Yelp reviewers rave about the all you can eat buffet brunch on Sundays.
Top Spice is one of Atlanta's best Thai and Malaysian and restaurants. Curries are fantastic here, especially the Masaman curry. Don't forget to order a thai iced tea to top off your meal.
22 residents recomanen
Top Spice Thai & Malaysian Cuisine
3007 N Druid Hills Rd
22 residents recomanen
Top Spice is one of Atlanta's best Thai and Malaysian and restaurants. Curries are fantastic here, especially the Masaman curry. Don't forget to order a thai iced tea to top off your meal.
This is a casual spot for delicious and budget friendly Vietnamese favorites including pho, spring rolls and noodle salads.
Pho Dai Loi 2
4186 Buford Hwy NE
This is a casual spot for delicious and budget friendly Vietnamese favorites including pho, spring rolls and noodle salads.
This is a spot for gourmet and specialty burgers, as well as unique handspun milkshake flavors like the ET Shake (chocolate, peanut butter and Reese's pieces) or the Worms and Dirt Shake (crushed oreos topped with gummy worms). You can even order your shakes spiked, as they have a full bar.
30 residents recomanen
Grub Burger Bar
2470 Briarcliff Road Northeast
30 residents recomanen
This is a spot for gourmet and specialty burgers, as well as unique handspun milkshake flavors like the ET Shake (chocolate, peanut butter and Reese's pieces) or the Worms and Dirt Shake (crushed oreos topped with gummy worms). You can even order your shakes spiked, as they have a full bar.
This Korean shaved ice joint is a unique and refreshing take on dessert. Sun0 is a milky sweet blend of shaved ice topped with a variety of choose your own fresh toppings. You can also get bubble tea and delicious Asian dessert crepes.
SunO Dessert
2144 N Decatur Rd
This Korean shaved ice joint is a unique and refreshing take on dessert. Sun0 is a milky sweet blend of shaved ice topped with a variety of choose your own fresh toppings. You can also get bubble tea and delicious Asian dessert crepes.

Parks & Nature

Lullwater is a peaceful sanctuary adjacent to the hustle of Emory University's campus off of Clifton Road. Run or walk the Lullwater Park loop trails, following the banks of a serene lake and crossing a span bridge to explore the ruins of a 1920s powerhouse.
14 residents recomanen
Lullwater Park
Lullwater Park Trail
14 residents recomanen
Lullwater is a peaceful sanctuary adjacent to the hustle of Emory University's campus off of Clifton Road. Run or walk the Lullwater Park loop trails, following the banks of a serene lake and crossing a span bridge to explore the ruins of a 1920s powerhouse.
Piedmont park is Atlanta's most well-known greenspace in the heart of Midtown. It plays host to a variety of events and festivals throughout the year, such as Music Midtown and the Atlanta Dogwood Festival.
1573 residents recomanen
Piedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NE
1573 residents recomanen
Piedmont park is Atlanta's most well-known greenspace in the heart of Midtown. It plays host to a variety of events and festivals throughout the year, such as Music Midtown and the Atlanta Dogwood Festival.

Arts & Culture

On Emory's campus, this art museum boasts a collection that includes objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, and the ancient Americas. Free admission with a student ID.
48 residents recomanen
Museu Michael C. Carlos
571 South Kilgo Cir NE
48 residents recomanen
On Emory's campus, this art museum boasts a collection that includes objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, and the ancient Americas. Free admission with a student ID.
The High Museum of Art, located in Atlanta, is the leading art museum in the Southeastern United States. The High Museum of Art’s permanent collection includes more than 15,000 artworks across seven collecting areas: African Art, American Art, decorative arts and design, European art, folk and self-taught art, modern and contemporary art, and photography.
1458 residents recomanen
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NE
1458 residents recomanen
The High Museum of Art, located in Atlanta, is the leading art museum in the Southeastern United States. The High Museum of Art’s permanent collection includes more than 15,000 artworks across seven collecting areas: African Art, American Art, decorative arts and design, European art, folk and self-taught art, modern and contemporary art, and photography.
Experience the exhibit hall, planetarium, observatory, compost garden and library of Fernbank Natural History Museum. On the 2nd Friday of every month, Fernbank After Dark offers cocktails, live music and after hours exhibits to the over-21 crowd for a unique date night.
443 residents recomanen
Museu d'Història Natural Fernbank
767 Clifton Rd
443 residents recomanen
Experience the exhibit hall, planetarium, observatory, compost garden and library of Fernbank Natural History Museum. On the 2nd Friday of every month, Fernbank After Dark offers cocktails, live music and after hours exhibits to the over-21 crowd for a unique date night.
This well-known performing arts venue hosts a variety of cultural and artistic events including the Atlanta Ballet, a summer film series, and performances by national touring companies of Broadway shows. When the Fox Theatre first opened, the local newspaper described it as having, “a picturesque and almost disturbing grandeur beyond imagination”. It remains a showplace that impresses theatre-goers to this day.
801 residents recomanen
Teatre Fox
660 Peachtree St NE
801 residents recomanen
This well-known performing arts venue hosts a variety of cultural and artistic events including the Atlanta Ballet, a summer film series, and performances by national touring companies of Broadway shows. When the Fox Theatre first opened, the local newspaper described it as having, “a picturesque and almost disturbing grandeur beyond imagination”. It remains a showplace that impresses theatre-goers to this day.
Atlanta Symphony Hall is the home venue of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra has over 200+ performances a year and is recognized as one of the most creative and innovative orchestras in North America.
103 residents recomanen
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
1280 Peachtree St NE
103 residents recomanen
Atlanta Symphony Hall is the home venue of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra has over 200+ performances a year and is recognized as one of the most creative and innovative orchestras in North America.

Shopping

The shops at Emory Point offer a variety of wares, ranging from clothing boutiques to a store dedicated to premium quality olive oils and vinegars.
Emory Point Drive
Emory Point Drive
The shops at Emory Point offer a variety of wares, ranging from clothing boutiques to a store dedicated to premium quality olive oils and vinegars.
Lenox is the closest traditional shopping mall, located in Buckhead. It is the third largest shopping mall in the state, as well as one of the largest in the Southeast.
1440 residents recomanen
Lenox Square
3393 Peachtree Rd NE
1440 residents recomanen
Lenox is the closest traditional shopping mall, located in Buckhead. It is the third largest shopping mall in the state, as well as one of the largest in the Southeast.
Town Brookhaven is a 600,000-square-foot mixed-use district with a variety of shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Stores include items for home furnishing and decor, apparel and accessories.
22 residents recomanen
Town Brookhaven
4330 Peachtree Rd NE
22 residents recomanen
Town Brookhaven is a 600,000-square-foot mixed-use district with a variety of shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Stores include items for home furnishing and decor, apparel and accessories.

Essentials

This is the closest grocery store to our home, a less than 5 minute drive on Clairmont Rd.
190 residents recomanen
Kroger
1799 Briarcliff Rd NE
190 residents recomanen
This is the closest grocery store to our home, a less than 5 minute drive on Clairmont Rd.
This is the closest convenience store/pharmacy to our home.
7 residents recomanen
CVS
5764 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
7 residents recomanen
This is the closest convenience store/pharmacy to our home.

Drinks & Nightlife

A laid back gastropub offering craft cuisine and cocktails. There provides a casual environment that welcomes businessmen after work, visitors, students, and anyone else looking for a good meal and drink. Pair a house made beverage with tasty bar food like fried avocados, spicy Georgia peanuts, fried pickles, grit cakes, or rosemary garlic fries.
THERE Gastropub
305 Brookhaven Ave
A laid back gastropub offering craft cuisine and cocktails. There provides a casual environment that welcomes businessmen after work, visitors, students, and anyone else looking for a good meal and drink. Pair a house made beverage with tasty bar food like fried avocados, spicy Georgia peanuts, fried pickles, grit cakes, or rosemary garlic fries.
This is a go-to spot for locals, especially during happy hour or sports games. Righteous Room is a fun place for adults to hangout with dogs on the patio or with the funny bartenders inside. Visitors will enjoy the unique atmosphere, comfort food, humble magnolia tree, and Southern hospitality in this laid-back bar.
17 residents recomanen
The Righteous Room
1051 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
17 residents recomanen
This is a go-to spot for locals, especially during happy hour or sports games. Righteous Room is a fun place for adults to hangout with dogs on the patio or with the funny bartenders inside. Visitors will enjoy the unique atmosphere, comfort food, humble magnolia tree, and Southern hospitality in this laid-back bar.
The Painted Pin is an upscale boutique bowling and entertainment venue in an industrial warehouse space. Vintage brown leathers, chesterfield sofas, and dramatic spotlighting fuel a preppy British vibe. Side games like bocce ball, a live DJ, and a full bar with a loaded beverage program make this the ideal spot for late-night revelry.
151 residents recomanen
The Painted Pin
737 Miami Cir NE
151 residents recomanen
The Painted Pin is an upscale boutique bowling and entertainment venue in an industrial warehouse space. Vintage brown leathers, chesterfield sofas, and dramatic spotlighting fuel a preppy British vibe. Side games like bocce ball, a live DJ, and a full bar with a loaded beverage program make this the ideal spot for late-night revelry.
This cozy wine bar is in the heart of Brookhaven. Each menu item comes with a recommended wine pairing. Specials like half-price wine on Thursdays make this an affordable date night or relaxing end to a long day.
9 residents recomanen
Pour. Kitchen + Bar
1418 Dresden Drive Northeast
9 residents recomanen
This cozy wine bar is in the heart of Brookhaven. Each menu item comes with a recommended wine pairing. Specials like half-price wine on Thursdays make this an affordable date night or relaxing end to a long day.
Atlanta's longest running nightclub, T&G is consistently a good time. This sleek nightclub with luxe decor is a lively spot for dancing & private party table service.
147 residents recomanen
Tongue And Groove
565 Main St NE
147 residents recomanen
Atlanta's longest running nightclub, T&G is consistently a good time. This sleek nightclub with luxe decor is a lively spot for dancing & private party table service.

Sightseeing

One of world's largest aquariums, with permanent exhibits, interactive galleries & animals galore.
2699 residents recomanen
Aquari de Geòrgia
225 Baker St NW
2699 residents recomanen
One of world's largest aquariums, with permanent exhibits, interactive galleries & animals galore.
A museum showcasing the history of the South's favorite beverage, Coca-Cola. Spend the day interacting with multiple exhibits and sampling more than 100 different beverages in the tasting room.
1779 residents recomanen
Món Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NW
1779 residents recomanen
A museum showcasing the history of the South's favorite beverage, Coca-Cola. Spend the day interacting with multiple exhibits and sampling more than 100 different beverages in the tasting room.
Go behind the scenes of the Cable News Network with a 50-minute guided walking tour that lets you peek into the newsroom, the control room, and more.
178 residents recomanen
Club Cnn Center
190 CNN Center NW
178 residents recomanen
Go behind the scenes of the Cable News Network with a 50-minute guided walking tour that lets you peek into the newsroom, the control room, and more.