Guidebook for Atlanta

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Guidebook for Atlanta

Arts & Culture

The Cyclorama is a must see for Civil War buffs, plus they always have other interesting exhibits.
1458 residents recomanen
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NE
1458 residents recomanen
This museum tells stories of civil and human rights. Winner of Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence based on great traveller reviews. Near the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca Cola.
565 residents recomanen
Centre Nacional de Drets Civils i Humans
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
565 residents recomanen
This museum tells stories of civil and human rights. Winner of Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence based on great traveller reviews. Near the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca Cola.
Fun family destination! Dinosaurs, IMAX & a variety of other exhibits and programs.
443 residents recomanen
Museu d'Història Natural Fernbank
767 Clifton Rd
443 residents recomanen
Fun family destination! Dinosaurs, IMAX & a variety of other exhibits and programs.
250 residents recomanen
Centre d'Història d'Atlanta
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW
250 residents recomanen
981 residents recomanen
Parc Històric Nacional Martin Luther King Jr.
450 Auburn Ave NE
981 residents recomanen
1779 residents recomanen
Món Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NW
1779 residents recomanen
201 residents recomanen
Museu Infantil d'Atlanta
275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW
201 residents recomanen

Parks & Nature

Another must for your visit to Midtown Atlanta! The Garden's parking deck serves Piedmont Park. The children's area has a play structure, splash pad and other fun stuff to do.
1221 residents recomanen
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado Northeast
1221 residents recomanen
Another must for your visit to Midtown Atlanta! The Garden's parking deck serves Piedmont Park. The children's area has a play structure, splash pad and other fun stuff to do.
Our place is within walking distance of the Monroe Gate to Piedmont Park. The park is great for walk, run, or a picnic. Beautiful lake and public pool. Adjoins the Botanical Garden. Beautiful urban views.
62 residents recomanen
Piedmont Park Greystone
400 Park Dr NE
62 residents recomanen
Our place is within walking distance of the Monroe Gate to Piedmont Park. The park is great for walk, run, or a picnic. Beautiful lake and public pool. Adjoins the Botanical Garden. Beautiful urban views.
Take a walk, run or ride on the Beltline! Good people watching. Check out the Fourth Ward Park (skate, splash pad for kids, etc.). Jump on at the corner of Monroe and 10th Street (parking available). There is a gate to the Beltline behind the Ansley Kroger (two blocks from home) to access an unfinished section that will take you to the Eastside Trail. Go to Beltline.org for a map and more complete directions and information.
418 residents recomanen
Eastside BeltLine Trail
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
418 residents recomanen
Take a walk, run or ride on the Beltline! Good people watching. Check out the Fourth Ward Park (skate, splash pad for kids, etc.). Jump on at the corner of Monroe and 10th Street (parking available). There is a gate to the Beltline behind the Ansley Kroger (two blocks from home) to access an unfinished section that will take you to the Eastside Trail. Go to Beltline.org for a map and more complete directions and information.
Created for the 1996 Olympic Games, the Park is at the center of the downtown tourist district featuring the College Football Hall of Fame, the Center for Civil & Human Rights, the World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center and Imagine It! The Children’s Museum. Kids will love the splash pad and the ferris wheel. Beautiful at night.
107 residents recomanen
Centennial Olympic Park Drive Northwest
Centennial Olympic Park Drive Northwest
107 residents recomanen
Created for the 1996 Olympic Games, the Park is at the center of the downtown tourist district featuring the College Football Hall of Fame, the Center for Civil & Human Rights, the World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center and Imagine It! The Children’s Museum. Kids will love the splash pad and the ferris wheel. Beautiful at night.
A top Atlanta destination honoring Nobel Peace Prize Winner and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Tour Dr. King's birthplace. Films, exhibits and more.
981 residents recomanen
Parc Històric Nacional Martin Luther King Jr.
450 Auburn Ave NE
981 residents recomanen
A top Atlanta destination honoring Nobel Peace Prize Winner and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Tour Dr. King's birthplace. Films, exhibits and more.
McClatchey Park is not far from the house. It has tennis courts and a very nice children's playground.
McClatchey Park
Park Lane Northeast
McClatchey Park is not far from the house. It has tennis courts and a very nice children's playground.
Nearby Gotham Way Park has a brand new children's playground.
Gotham Way Park
1996 Gotham Way NE
Nearby Gotham Way Park has a brand new children's playground.
Created for the 1996 Olympic Games, the Park is at the center of the downtown tourist district featuring the College Football Hall of Fame, the Center for Civil & Human Rights, the World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center and Imagine It! The Children’s Museum. Kids will love the splash pad and the ferris wheel. Beautiful at night.
526 residents recomanen
Parc Olímpic Centenari
265 Park Ave W NW
526 residents recomanen
Created for the 1996 Olympic Games, the Park is at the center of the downtown tourist district featuring the College Football Hall of Fame, the Center for Civil & Human Rights, the World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center and Imagine It! The Children’s Museum. Kids will love the splash pad and the ferris wheel. Beautiful at night.

Food Scene

An Atlanta tradition. Unbeatable ribs & chicken, live music nightly. Two blocks away!
93 residents recomanen
Fat Matt's Rib Shack
1811 Piedmont Ave NE
93 residents recomanen
An Atlanta tradition. Unbeatable ribs & chicken, live music nightly. Two blocks away!
Foodie paradise. Great drinks. We love the burgers.
30 residents recomanen
Bocado
887 Howell Mill Rd NW
30 residents recomanen
Foodie paradise. Great drinks. We love the burgers.
Good local restaurant with bar and outdoor seating. On Peachtree 1.3 miles from the Hideaway.
Tavernpointe
1545 Peachtree St NE
Good local restaurant with bar and outdoor seating. On Peachtree 1.3 miles from the Hideaway.
Within walking distance. Killer burgers, just like it says. Full bar with local brews. Outdoor seating.
147 residents recomanen
Grindhouse Killer Burgers
701 Memorial Dr SE
147 residents recomanen
Within walking distance. Killer burgers, just like it says. Full bar with local brews. Outdoor seating.
Tex Mex fare famous for its delicious tacos. Our fave tacos are the Fried Chicken, Memphis BBQ, & Fish. Turnip greens, charros beans, shrimp corn chowder, chips with 3 salsas or guac are all outstanding, but everything is tasty. Open for take-out only during the pandemic.
97 residents recomanen
Taqueria Del Sol
1200-B Howell Mill Rd NW
97 residents recomanen
Tex Mex fare famous for its delicious tacos. Our fave tacos are the Fried Chicken, Memphis BBQ, & Fish. Turnip greens, charros beans, shrimp corn chowder, chips with 3 salsas or guac are all outstanding, but everything is tasty. Open for take-out only during the pandemic.
Offering breakfast, lunch & dinner, B&B is a chef Sean Doty concept. In Ansley Mall just two blocks away.
30 residents recomanen
Bantam + Biddy
1544 Piedmont Ave NE
30 residents recomanen
Offering breakfast, lunch & dinner, B&B is a chef Sean Doty concept. In Ansley Mall just two blocks away.
Pub fare with a good micro brew selection. A few steps from the Monroe Gate to Piedmont Park.
32 residents recomanen
HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern
804 Town Blvd
32 residents recomanen
Pub fare with a good micro brew selection. A few steps from the Monroe Gate to Piedmont Park.
An upscale Applebees offering something for everyone and a good bar. Kid friendly.
8 residents recomanen
ROXX Tavern
1824 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE
8 residents recomanen
An upscale Applebees offering something for everyone and a good bar. Kid friendly.
Alon's has great sandwiches and prepared foods, plus delicious bakery treats.
120 residents recomanen
Alon's Bakery & Market
1394 North Highland Avenue Northeast
120 residents recomanen
Alon's has great sandwiches and prepared foods, plus delicious bakery treats.
Krog Street Market offers a potpourri of food and drink options - Superica, Hop City, the Cockentrice (meats!), The Luminary (American Brasserie - raw bar, craft beer, "cocktail program"), Craft Izakaya (Japanese fusion & sushi), and more.
936 residents recomanen
Krog Street Market
99 Krog St NE
936 residents recomanen
Krog Street Market offers a potpourri of food and drink options - Superica, Hop City, the Cockentrice (meats!), The Luminary (American Brasserie - raw bar, craft beer, "cocktail program"), Craft Izakaya (Japanese fusion & sushi), and more.
Short walk away in Ansley Mall. The Starbucks is a hopping place.
316 residents recomanen
Starbucks
931 Monroe Dr NE
316 residents recomanen
Short walk away in Ansley Mall. The Starbucks is a hopping place.
Scrumptious small plates & excellent drink menu.
44 residents recomanen
Osha Thai Sushi Galleria
1820 Peachtree Rd
44 residents recomanen
Scrumptious small plates & excellent drink menu.
Southern inspired "local, seasonal & soulful." Known for their fried chicken.
16 residents recomanen
Watershed
1820 Peachtree Rd
16 residents recomanen
Southern inspired "local, seasonal & soulful." Known for their fried chicken.
Simple but tasty burritos and other Mexican fare.
26 residents recomanen
Bell Street Burritos
1816 Peachtree Rd NW
26 residents recomanen
Simple but tasty burritos and other Mexican fare.
Very popular upscale seafood restaurant. Make your rez early.
171 residents recomanen
The Optimist
914 Howell Mill Rd
171 residents recomanen
Very popular upscale seafood restaurant. Make your rez early.
Leon's is a first rate Gastropub in Decatur, a small town on the east side with lots of great restaurants and shopping. We like it for Saturday lunch or late afternoon beer and appetizers. Try the peppadews!
110 residents recomanen
Leon's Full Service
131 E Ponce de Leon Ave
110 residents recomanen
Leon's is a first rate Gastropub in Decatur, a small town on the east side with lots of great restaurants and shopping. We like it for Saturday lunch or late afternoon beer and appetizers. Try the peppadews!
Two blocks away on Piedmont Avenue.
44 residents recomanen
Dunkin'
1841 Piedmont Ave NE
44 residents recomanen
Two blocks away on Piedmont Avenue.
On the Westside. Fantastic food and drinks. Cool separate bar. Weekend nights are a tough get for a table, but you can eat at the bar (in the Kitchen). Or try the Sunday "A Fancy Meat & Three" for $26 per person.
117 residents recomanen
JCT. Kitchen & Bar
1198 Howell Mill Rd
117 residents recomanen
On the Westside. Fantastic food and drinks. Cool separate bar. Weekend nights are a tough get for a table, but you can eat at the bar (in the Kitchen). Or try the Sunday "A Fancy Meat & Three" for $26 per person.
Love, love, love YEAH! Burger. Quality natural ingredients locally sourced. Delicious truffle fries, tasty turkey burgers, yummy Brussels sprouts and salads. Good shopping nearby, too! Also try the Virginia-Highlands location.
90 residents recomanen
YEAH! BURGER
1168 Howell Mill Rd
90 residents recomanen
Love, love, love YEAH! Burger. Quality natural ingredients locally sourced. Delicious truffle fries, tasty turkey burgers, yummy Brussels sprouts and salads. Good shopping nearby, too! Also try the Virginia-Highlands location.
Hands down, the best steak in town ... but you will pay $$$$$ for it. Also excellent is Rathbun's in the same neigborhood.
100 residents recomanen
Kevin Rathbun Steak
154 Krog St NE
100 residents recomanen
Hands down, the best steak in town ... but you will pay $$$$$ for it. Also excellent is Rathbun's in the same neigborhood.
Unbeatable pizza and authentic Italian fare. Within walking distance.
47 residents recomanen
Varuni Napoli
1540 Monroe Dr NE
47 residents recomanen
Unbeatable pizza and authentic Italian fare. Within walking distance.
Serves delicious breakfast, brunch, and lunch and has an outstanding bakery to boot.
12 residents recomanen
Corner Cafe
3070 Piedmont Rd NE
12 residents recomanen
Serves delicious breakfast, brunch, and lunch and has an outstanding bakery to boot.
Expensive but delicious food served in a beautiful dining room.
46 residents recomanen
Rathbun's
112 Krog St NE
46 residents recomanen
Expensive but delicious food served in a beautiful dining room.
One of our faves for tacos and delicious margaritas. Take-out and outdoor seating available.
9 residents recomanen
Little Rey
1878 Piedmont Ave NE
9 residents recomanen
One of our faves for tacos and delicious margaritas. Take-out and outdoor seating available.
One of our local favorites offering excellent Italian fare. Pizzas are first rate and so is everything else! Sidewalk seating and rooftop bar. Take out is available.
11 residents recomanen
Grana
1835 Piedmont Ave NE
11 residents recomanen
One of our local favorites offering excellent Italian fare. Pizzas are first rate and so is everything else! Sidewalk seating and rooftop bar. Take out is available.

Essentials

We love Publix. Produce is good. The nearby Kroger is larger and has a better wine selection.
226 residents recomanen
Publix Super Market at Ponce
1001 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
226 residents recomanen
We love Publix. Produce is good. The nearby Kroger is larger and has a better wine selection.
Kroger has it all - just two blocks away.
190 residents recomanen
Kroger
1799 Briarcliff Rd NE
190 residents recomanen
Kroger has it all - just two blocks away.
This Sprouts is brand new. It's smaller than the nearby Kroger and Publix. Check out their website for what they offer. https://www.sprouts.com/
71 residents recomanen
Sprouts Farmers Market
3805 Dallas Hwy
71 residents recomanen
This Sprouts is brand new. It's smaller than the nearby Kroger and Publix. Check out their website for what they offer. https://www.sprouts.com/
CVS is a full service pharmacy. The CVS on Peachtree across from Piedmont Hospital is open 24 hours.
220 residents recomanen
CVS
842 Peachtree St NE
220 residents recomanen
CVS is a full service pharmacy. The CVS on Peachtree across from Piedmont Hospital is open 24 hours.
The Whole Foods (Midtown location) on Ponce is a big store. It's across from Ponce City Market. There are two others nearby: Whole Foods on West Paces in Buckhead (also a large store) and on LaVista Road (smaller store).
356 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
650 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
356 residents recomanen
The Whole Foods (Midtown location) on Ponce is a big store. It's across from Ponce City Market. There are two others nearby: Whole Foods on West Paces in Buckhead (also a large store) and on LaVista Road (smaller store).
Wine, beer, spirits & mixers + friendly helpful staff.
8 residents recomanen
Ansley Wine Merchants
1544 Piedmont Ave NE
8 residents recomanen
Wine, beer, spirits & mixers + friendly helpful staff.
283 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
3183 Peachtree Rd
283 residents recomanen

Shopping

Virginia Highlands is a popular shopping destination. Lots of great shops and restaurants.
185 residents recomanen
Virginia-Highland
185 residents recomanen
Virginia Highlands is a popular shopping destination. Lots of great shops and restaurants.
Lenox is a very popular mall offering most major retailers, a movie theatre, restaurants, etc. Phipps Mall nearby is more upscale.
1440 residents recomanen
Lenox Square
3393 Peachtree Rd NE
1440 residents recomanen
Lenox is a very popular mall offering most major retailers, a movie theatre, restaurants, etc. Phipps Mall nearby is more upscale.
Saks, Nordstrom, Belk's and much more. A bit more upscale than Lenox.
716 residents recomanen
Phipps Plaza
3500 Peachtree Rd NE
716 residents recomanen
Saks, Nordstrom, Belk's and much more. A bit more upscale than Lenox.
Ponce City Market is a vibrant, new shopping and restaurant destination in the old Sears Roebuck building on Ponce (very cool renovation). Boutiques & national retailers. More than 20 food options.
596 residents recomanen
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
596 residents recomanen
Ponce City Market is a vibrant, new shopping and restaurant destination in the old Sears Roebuck building on Ponce (very cool renovation). Boutiques & national retailers. More than 20 food options.
Atlantic Station offers an eclectic mix of shopping, restaurants and bars, AMC movie theater, and even a grocery store. Popular hang-out destination. Shopping includes national retail stores like Dillard's, GAP, Ann Taylor, DSW, American Apparel and boutiques.
1285 residents recomanen
Atlantic Station
1380 Atlantic Dr NW
1285 residents recomanen
Atlantic Station offers an eclectic mix of shopping, restaurants and bars, AMC movie theater, and even a grocery store. Popular hang-out destination. Shopping includes national retail stores like Dillard's, GAP, Ann Taylor, DSW, American Apparel and boutiques.

Getting Around

Lindbergh Center is the closest Marta train station (1.8 miles north on Piedmont). It's on the Red/Gold lines which run north and South. The train is great for downtown events, games, etc and for getting to the airport. Parking is available at Lindbergh Station.
79 residents recomanen
Lindbergh Center Transit Station
2424 Piedmont Rd NE
79 residents recomanen
Lindbergh Center is the closest Marta train station (1.8 miles north on Piedmont). It's on the Red/Gold lines which run north and South. The train is great for downtown events, games, etc and for getting to the airport. Parking is available at Lindbergh Station.
Arts Center MARTA train station is 2.2 miles away. It's a bit further away than Lindbergh Station, but there is no parking. The train is great for downtown events, games, etc and for getting to the airport.
48 residents recomanen
Arts Center Transit Station
48 residents recomanen
Arts Center MARTA train station is 2.2 miles away. It's a bit further away than Lindbergh Station, but there is no parking. The train is great for downtown events, games, etc and for getting to the airport.
Just a few miles away near the intersection of I85 and Cheshire Bridge Road.
75 residents recomanen
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
303 Courtland St NE
75 residents recomanen
Just a few miles away near the intersection of I85 and Cheshire Bridge Road.

Entertainment & Activities

The Tara is an art cinema offering indies, foreign films and mainstream flicks too. The other nearby art house is Midtown Art on Monroe Drive. Have dinner at Taqueria Del Sol (close by) or Rain Fusion (same center).
17 residents recomanen
Regal Tara Cinemas
2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE
17 residents recomanen
The Tara is an art cinema offering indies, foreign films and mainstream flicks too. The other nearby art house is Midtown Art on Monroe Drive. Have dinner at Taqueria Del Sol (close by) or Rain Fusion (same center).
Our other favorite art cinema. Have dinner/drinks before or after at Apres Diem.
111 residents recomanen
Landmark's Midtown Art Cinema
931 Monroe Dr NE
111 residents recomanen
Our other favorite art cinema. Have dinner/drinks before or after at Apres Diem.
Trip Advisor's #1 for Things to Do in Atlanta!
2699 residents recomanen
Aquari de Geòrgia
225 Baker St NW
2699 residents recomanen
Trip Advisor's #1 for Things to Do in Atlanta!
For your visit to Piedmont Park or the Beltline, rent bikes or skates at Skate Escape. Conveniently located across from the Piedmont Avenue gate to the Park.
16 residents recomanen
Skate Escape
675 Piedmont Ave NE
16 residents recomanen
For your visit to Piedmont Park or the Beltline, rent bikes or skates at Skate Escape. Conveniently located across from the Piedmont Avenue gate to the Park.
Owner and teacher Gina Minyard is top notch. Studio is nearby, but small.
Yoga Collective
1085 Alco St NE
Owner and teacher Gina Minyard is top notch. Studio is nearby, but small.
Fun for kids and their parents.
167 residents recomanen
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
3500 Peachtree Rd NE
167 residents recomanen
Fun for kids and their parents.