Atlanta Now NOV-DEC 2019
THE OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE OF ATLANTA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
ATLANTA.NET
BRIGHT LIGHTS,
BIG CITY
SEE ALL THE SEASONAL SIGHTS INCLUDING THE CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL IN THE HEART OF THE CITY AT CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK.
HOLIDAY EVENT GUIDE SEE PAGE 14
FESTIVE DINING SEE PAGE 22
SEASONAL GIFTS SEE PAGE 32
DASHING THROUGH THE SEA
Santa doesn’t just like the snow. This holiday season, see Georgia Aquarium transformed into a Winter Waterland. Enjoy holiday themed events, SCUBA Claus, live entertainment and more. Get your tickets now at georgiaaquarium.org/winterwaterland
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CONTENTS 14 Making Holiday Magic Pack your itinerary with the sights and sounds of the season. “RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER” PHOTO: CLAY WALKER / CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS
18 Take a Break from Holiday Cheer Check out these must-see, nonholiday events and exhibitions.
6 Calendar of Events
Find the hottest picks for November and December.
11 Insider Info
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12 How Do You ATL?
Find the perfect fit for your interests, plus special events.
22 Dining
Refuel at restaurants near our shopping meccas.
32 Shopping
Shop for gifts and enjoy some holiday merriment.
36 Sports
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November and December’s lineup can’t be missed.
TINSEL & TWINE EVENT AT WESTSIDE PROVISIONS DISTRICT
Concierge tips, conventions, discounts on tickets and visitor information booth locations. It’s all here.
51 Atlanta Maps
Find your way wherever you’d like to go.
54 Y’all Come Back
Enjoy your visit? Plan a return trip in 2020.
36 ON THE COVER: The Chinese Lantern Festival returns to Centennial Olympic Park. Photo by Kevin Rose, AtlantaPhotos.com
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PANCAKE SOCIAL
Look up attractions, restaurants, services and more from members of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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Atlanta Now is the Official Visitors Guide of
“RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER” PHOTO: CLAY WALKER / CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS
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WHAT’S HOT
THROUGH NOV. 9
THROUGH JAN. 5
Ghost. Castle Crenshaw, a.k.a. Ghost, has been running his entire life, but for all the wrong reasons. Then one day he meets Coach, an Olympic medalist who sees his unique talent and offers him a life-changing invitation.
Cirque du Soleil’s VOLTA. The newest touring production is complete with the jaw-dropping acrobatic performances and melodic score for which the show has become famous, plus never-before-seen feats themed around the thrilling world of extreme sports.
Strange Light: The Photography of Clarence John Laughlin. Known for his atmospheric depictions of decaying antebellum architecture that proliferated his hometown of New Orleans, Laughlin approached photography with a romantic, experimental eye that diverged heavily from his peers who championed realism and social documentary.
Atlantic Station www.cirquedusoleil.com
THROUGH JAN. 5
High Museum of Art www.high.org
THROUGH NOV. 17 Wicked. Experience what happened in the Land of Oz long before Dorothy arrived via this Broadway blockbuster. Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org
THROUGH DEC. 31
THROUGH JAN. 12 Fashioning Art from Paper. This exhibition explores 500 years of fashion through the breathtaking trompe l’oeil masterpieces of Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave. SCOTT WHITE
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film https://www.scadfash.org
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov
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Robert Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech
Step inside a world of whimsical and imaginative storytelling mixed with rich Russian classical dance via Moscow Ballet’s 2019 Gift of Christmas Tour showcasing lavishly costumed dancers, larger-than-life puppets, stunning handpainted backdrops, and, of course, Tchaikovsky’s famous score. This magical show is sure to create wonderful memories for all ages—from its life-sized Kissy Doll to a fierce, red-eyed Rat King, and a Land of Peace and Harmony populated with 10-foot-tall dancing puppets, exotic flying birds and whirling couples representing the world’s five great heritages. https://arts.gatech.edu
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Traveling the Silk Road: Ancient Pathway to the Modern World. Prepare to be transported to the most celebrated trade route in human history upon entering this new special exhibit featuring immersive re-creations of ancient settings boasting life-sized models, artifacts and hands-on activities. Fernbank Museum of Natural History www.fernbankmuseum.org
Georgia on My Screen: Jimmy Carter and the Rise of the Film Industry. Expect artifacts from 60-plus productions shot during the past 46 years in Georgia, including critically acclaimed films, major TV series and blockbuster movies.
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
THROUGH FEB. 2 Sally Mann: A Thousand Crossings. This major exhibition features more than 100 figure studies, landscapes and architectural views that are united by their common origin and inspiration in the American South. High Museum of Art www.high.org
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DEC. 14
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Alliance Theatre www.alliancetheatre.org
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of Events
The Battery New Year’s Eve celebration
New Year’s Eve 2020
DEC. 31
(UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) Various city
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra ushers in 2020 locations with a concert at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center at City Springs that includes performances by Joe Gransden and Francine Reed. LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Phipps Plaza hosts a Noon Year’s Eve party with a group LEGO build. Stone Mountain Park’s Kids’ Early New Year’s Eve Celebration offers a magical snowfall and 9 p.m. countdown accompanied by fireworks. The Battery’s New Year’s Eve Bash presenting an “Early Innings” countdown for families with an inflatable ball drop, plus a “Late Innings” celebration for adults with fireworks and live entertainment. Yet other affairs around town: Downtown Countdown at Southern Exchange, Brew Year’s Eve at the historic Georgia Freight Depot and Atlanta NYElectric New Year’s Eve Countdown at Westin Peachtree Plaza. www.atlanta.net/events/seasonal/new-years-eve
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NOV. 2-10 La Cenerentola. Two stepsisters, a buffoon and fast vocal acrobatics tumble out in hilarity in Rossini’s take on a classic fairytale. Atlanta Opera at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre www.atlantaopera.org
NOV. 6-DEC. 1 Downstairs. A Hitchcock-esque thriller about mending the past and casting out demons.
STEVEN BRIDGES
Actor’s Express www.actors-express.com
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NOV. 16FEB. 23, Snow Mountain
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Stone Mountain There’s one place in Atlanta where you will be Park guaranteed snow: Stone Mountain Park. Snow Mountain promises a 400-foot snow tubing hill with real snow, plus a play area for the whole family. Tube down the hill on either Avalanche Alley in a shared giant tube or race individually on Tube Runners. Play in the Snow Zone and Penguin Run, and Little Angels are perfect for the smallest guests. In Igloo City, try your hand at making snow forts or a whole town, and the Bunny Slope lets tiny visitors try tubing on their own. Don’t forget to check out the Snowball Shootin’ Gallery, and Snowdeck Snacks and the Marketplace offer grab-and-go options for refueling quickly before hitting the hill again. www.stonemountainpark.com
EDITOR’S PICK Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! Curious George has brought smiles to the faces of kids everywhere for nearly 80 years through the books by H.A. and Margret Rey, and the PBS television show. This exhibit uses George’s adventures to teach about math, science and engineering. At the museum, children can visit with Curious George in the neighborhood where he lives with the Man with the Yellow Hat. Visit the apartment building, produce stand, farm and city park during this imaginative journey. www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org
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JAN. 5, 2020
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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NOV. 14-DEC. 23 Christmas Canteen. Variety show with sketch comedy, theatrical numbers, and singing galore. Aurora Theatre www.auroratheatre.com
NOV. 15-17 Sesame Street Live! Introducing an all-new, interactive show that unfolds on one of the world’s most famous streets at the funniest, furriest party in the neighborhood. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre www.cobbenergycentre.com
NOV. 20
Veterans Day Parade. The Georgia Veterans Day Parade will follow a route in downtown Atlanta, with cars, marching and music, followed by a festival with the 116th Army Band. Downtown Atlanta http://georgiaveteransday.org
NOV. 13-17 Buried Alive Film Fest. See a juried selection of disturbing and scary independent horror films. 7 Stages Theatre www.7stages.org
NOV. 14, 16 An All-Star Cast Sings Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand.” Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Robert Spano assemble an all-star cast for Mahler’s Symphony No. 8.
David Sedaris. New York Times bestselling author and humorist, author of “Me Talk Pretty One Day” and “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim,” and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one night only.
Atlanta Symphony Hall www.atlantasymphony.org
Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org
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NOV. 24
Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse. Walk through a giant new home in Buckhead beautifully decorated by designers.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. Returning for their 2019 performance, this instrumental group is known for its new-age, American neoclassical music.
4825 Woodvale Drive, Atlanta, 30327 www.atlantaholidayhome.com
Sesame Street Live!
Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org
CALENDAR 7 Stages Theatre presents Curious Holiday Encounters
WHAT’S HOT
NOV. 25
DEC. 5-8
Revolutionary Brothers. Reading and book signing by author Tom Chaffin about the four-decade friendship between Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson.
Curious Holiday Encounters. A festival of interactive and immersive performances, non-traditional art and seven new works by Full Radius Dance, Little Five Points Rock Star Orchestra and more.
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov
NOV. 29-DEC. 8 The Nutcracker. Roswell Dance Theatre presents its annual production with world class artists and aspiring young professionals. Byers Theatre https://citysprings.com
NOV. 30-DEC. 1
7 Stages Theatre www.7stages.org
This companion show to Theatrical Outfit’s Pride and Prejudice-inspired “Miss Bennet” is the latest installation that unfolds during the holiday season. While the “Miss Bennet” plot was revealed upstairs, Pemberley’s servants are faced with their own scandal downstairs. In Regency-era romancestyle, a diligent housekeeper, indomitable maid and lovesick groomsman grapple with controlling the boorish Mr. Wickham. Family and forgiveness are prominently displayed in this latest love letter to Jane Austen. www.theatricaloutfit.org
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7 STAGES THEATRE
The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley
Balzer Theatre at Herren’s
DEC. 5-24 Courtenay’s Cabaret. Atlanta favorite Courtenay Collins returns to the Alliance with her popular holiday cabaret for an exclusive engagement.
EDITOR’S PICK ARTWORK: ROMARE BEARDEN / PHOTO: PAUL TAKEUCHI
Alliance Theatre www.alliancetheatre.org
DEC. 6 Dave Koz & Friends Christmas 2019. Chart-topping, Grammynominated saxophonist Dave Koz returns to the road this holiday season. 20TH CENTURY FOX
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre www.cobbenergycentre.com
DEC. 6-7 Home Alone in Concert. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will perform live to the holiday classic film, “Home Alone.” Atlanta Symphony Hall www.atlantasymphony.org
DEC. 4 An Evening of Conversation with Julie Andrews. Andrews shares her stories from childhood in England all the way through her current projects today. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre www.cobbenergycentre.com
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. The Emory tradition established in 1935 continues with this candlelit evening service of choral music and scripture with readings. Glenn Auditorium at Emory University http://arts.emory.edu
DEC. 6-23 It’s a Wonderful Life. Stage show based on the 1946 film, telling how one man’s life makes a difference and touches so many others. OnStage Atlanta www.onstageatlanta.com
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FEB. 2, “Something Over Something Else:” Romare Bearden’s Profile Series
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High Museum of Art
Visitors to the High can take a walk with acclaimed artist Romare Bearden as he strolls down memory lane. Tour this collection of Bearden’s vivid collages, each depicting something or someone he recalls, such as the people who rented a house from his grandfather as well as Miss Pinkney, one of his school teachers, mill workers in Pittsburgh where his grandmother ran a boarding house, and the Pepper Jelly Lady, to name but a few. www.high.org
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WHAT’S HOT
DEC. 11 Robert Earl Keen’s Countdown to Christmas. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Robert Earl Keen launches a new holiday show experience Countdown to Christmas: Lunar Tunes & Looney Times. Variety Playhouse www.variety-playhouse.com
DEC. 12-15
DEC. 15 Enchanted Woodland Wonders. This holiday highlight brings live reindeer, performances, winter crafts, face painting and more. Chattahoochee Nature Center www.chattnaturecenter.org
DEC. 17-18 Cirque de la Symphonie. Stunning performances of cirque artists are combined with the majesty of the full Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for a breathtaking night of acrobats, aerial flyers, dancers and more.
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Atlanta Symphony Hall www.atlantasymphony.org
DEC. 21-22 Celtic Christmas. A cast of international and regionally renowned artists weaves a spellbinding performance of Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Appalachian music, dance and humor in an evocative, inspiring show.
DEC. 7-24 The Nutcracker
Fox Theatre
Catch the Atlanta Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” for its very last season at the Fox Theatre. Delight in the enchantment of this familiar story with generations of Atlantans as they attend this annual holiday tradition. Elaborate scenery and new choreography, both of which were introduced last year, will dazzle theatergoers in this re-imagined classic. The splendor of the Fox Theatre provides an elegant background to this production, accompanied by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra performing live. Watch as mundane objects grow in size and perform thrilling dance numbers, all enhanced by state-of-the-art technology and lighting. This will be the last year the Atlanta Ballet, the oldest continuously performing ballet in the nation, will present this classic at the Fox before it moves north of the city, so be sure to experience it now.
Handel’s Messiah. Ring in the holidays with the joyful Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus. Atlanta Symphony Hall www.atlantasymphony.org
DEC. 13-15
www.atlantaballet.com
Black Nativity. Retells the story of the first Christmas with dance, spirituals, gospel music and a rousing finale.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze Gingerbread men flip in mid-air and toy soldiers march on thin wires along with snowmen, icemen and penguins, all the while balancing, jumping and spinning in disbelief at this critically acclaimed extravaganza created by noted Broadway director Neil Goldberg. Expect a trio of new performances highlighting 300-plus costumes and 20 of the world’s most astonishing acts, and keep in mind that you definitely have to see these heart-pounding and gravitydefying feats to believe them! www.foxtheatre.org
NOV. 30DEC. 1 Fox Theatre
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Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre www.cobbenergycentre.com
DEC. 14 Celtic Woman. World famous all-female musical ensemble Celtic Woman plays Celtic folk and classical crossover. Atlanta Symphony Hall www.atlantasymphony.org
Rialto Center for the Arts www.rialto.gsu.edu
For more big holiday events, as well as some can’t-miss non holiday events, please see our features on page 14 and page 18.
Enchanted Woodland Wonders at Chattahoochee Nature Center
CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER
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INSIDER INFO
Insider Info Hot tips to help you find the best places to go and things to do, save money or just help you get the information you need to maximize your stay here.
CONCIERGE CORNER
When visitors come to Atlanta, I tell them to... Experience: Oh definitely experience all that the season has to offer. Here in Centennial Olympic Park, you’ll find the Chinese Lantern Festival at night with dazzling lanterns decorating the whole park. The Christkindl Market, a German Christmas market, will also be set up in the park with many booths selling German chocolates, food, toys and other wares. Nearby at Embassy Suites, the Festival of Trees will be inside. And, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, CNN Center and Children’s Museum of Atlanta are all located downtown and will be decked out for the holidays. Dine at: Kwan’s Deli and Korean Kitchen is a great hidden find, and very near the visitor
ATLANTA WELCOMES... ANDREW THOMAS LEE
When you visit Atlanta, be sure to find out where to go from one of our knowledgeable concierge friends. This month, we visit with Mary Ann Hearn, a beloved figure of the downtown Atlanta community and supervisor of the new Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s visitor center at Centennial Olympic Park. Here, she shares some tips to enjoy Atlanta during this special season.
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center. You can find sandwiches and other deli favorites in addition to homemade Korean food. The CNN Center food court is a great place to grab a quick bite but there’s also Twin Smokers BBQ, Der Biergarten, STATs and Max’s Coal Oven Pizza in this area, too. Buy: Find wonderful fresh produce and fun gifts at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market. The Indie Craft Experience will have their holiday shopping spectacular at Georgia World Congress Center, Nov. 23-24. And, Westside Provisions on the westside of Atlanta has many unique shops with that perfect gift. High Museum of Art has a great gift shop with beautiful scarves and other accessories for the art collector. You’ll find the visitor center in Centennial Olympic Park. Inside the Center, discover valuable information to enhance your stay, as well as a digital Brick Finder, which helps visitors find bricks purchased to commemorate the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games and placed inside the park.
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Make Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) your first stop in Atlanta and enjoy a helping hand from its highly trained staff and volunteers.
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DEC. 12-15
ACR/ARP Annual Meeting 2019
Church of God by Faith Inc. 99th General Assembly
NOV. 19-22 Greenbuild Atlanta 2019
NOV. 27-DEC. 1 2019 National 4-H Congress
DEC. 4-8 SEC Football Championship 2019
DEC. 21 Celebration Bowl 2019
DEC. 26JAN. 1 2020 Chick-fil-A Bowl (Semifinal)
BIG SAVINGS ON TOP ATTRACTIONS Atlanta CityPASS shaves 40 percent off admission to five top attractions, including the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, CNN Studio Tours, a choice between Zoo Atlanta or the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and a choice between Fernbank Museum of Natural History or Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. For 20 years, CityPASS has been the top product for travelers who want to visit a destination’s most popular sights while enjoying significant savings. Buy your Atlanta CityPASS online today to get the lowest price. Atlanta.net/citypass
HARTSFIELD-JACKSON ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: North Terminal Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.*
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CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: 12-6 p.m. * *These hours are subject to change.
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How Do You
ATL?
Whether you are interested in hitting the great outdoors, exploring our arts scene or scoping out the scene at an annual festival, we have ideas for you.
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qq Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The 52nd installment of Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl kicks off at noon on Dec. 28 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. See Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Parade showcasing floats, classic cars, cheerleaders, mascots and award-winning marching bands, as well as Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl FanFest. www.Chick-fil-APeachBowl.com
If there’s nothing more exciting than hearing the crowd roar on game day, then check out our playbook of all the sporting events you can catch. Home-field advantage included. Foam finger is not.
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Nearby: Marietta Street. This street is lined with restaurants including Twin Smokers BBQ, STATS Brewpub and Der Biergarten, plus the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. www.cfbhall.com
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Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl. On Dec. 21, the champions of the Mid-Eastern and Southwestern Athletic Conferences square off in MercedesBenz Stadium. This game showcases the best of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) tradition and legacy, and crowns a HBCU football national champion. www.thecelebrationbowl.com pp Nearby: Centennial Olympic Park. The Atlanta Christkindl Market (Nov. 21-Dec. 24) and Chinese Lantern Festival (Nov. 22-Jan. 5) will be at the park, providing a true international holiday experience. Wander the grounds and pick up a few gifts and treats. www.gwcca.org/park
Chastain Park Arts Festival. The festival, happening Nov. 2-3, features arts and crafts, food, a children’s area and much more in the shady, tree-lined surroundings of Chastain Park in Buckhead. http://chastainparkartsfestival.com
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tt Nearby: Superica. This upbeat, Tex-Mex dining joint makes a mean queso fundido, which will pair nicely with your not-so-sweet Texas Star margarita. Follow up with an order of Tacos al Pastor and house-made guacamole. www.superica.com
SUPERICA
Whether you’re into gallery gazing or want to snag front row seats to the latest theater premiere, Atlanta’s symphony of sights and sounds will tempt from all areas of town.
Nearby: Swan Coach House. Next door, visit the Swan Coach House for gift shopping. Choose from jewelry, silver serving pieces, home decor, clothes and toys for children, books and ornaments for that finishing touch on your tree. Bonus: the Swan Coach House also houses a gallery and ladies-wholunch restaurant, where the Swan’s Favorite - chicken salad, signature frozen fruit salad and cheese straws - is required. www.swancoachhouse.com
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uu Any Great Change: The Centennial of the 19th Amendment. Located in the Swan House that will be elegantly decorated for the holiday season, this informative exhibition celebrates the strategies and leaders of the women’s suffrage movements that began in the U.S. in 1848. The Swan House is located on the Atlanta History Center campus, through Jan. 31, 2011. www.atlantahistorycenter.com
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HERITAGE & CULTURE SEEKERS
pp Mildred Thompson: The Atlanta Years, 1986 – 2003. Spelman College Museum of Fine Arts presents this large-scale interdisciplinary solo exhibition of this artistin-residence at Spelman. Before accepting the invitation from Spelman, Thompson spent years in Germany and France in response to racial and gender discrimination in the U.S. Now, her paintings, writings, drawings and sculptures are displayed in this retrospective. www.spelman.edu/about-us/museum-of-fine-art
Nearby: Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria. Grab a pizza made from Georgia’s only genuine coal burning oven or indulge in homemade spaghetti and meatballs or a chicken parmesan sandwich. https://maxsatl.com
pp Festival of Trees. The fifth annual festival is located inside Embassy Suites Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park Nov. 28-Jan. 1, 2020, a free, charitable event benefiting local nonprofits. Each nonprofit is invited to decorate a Christmas tree and visitors may stroll, view and if they feel so led, give donations on behalf of the charities’ tree. www.facebook.com/Atlanta
Nearby: Dos Bocas. Walk a few steps to this new restaurant serving both a taste of Louisiana and Texas with Cajun and Tex-Mex cuisine. Try the Bayou Shrimp appetizer and follow it with a plate of enchiladas verde or a muffuletta. Guacamole and tacos intermingle with etouffee and Po’ Boys for a coexisting tasting treat, right off of Centennial Olympic Park. www.dosbocasatl.com
Nearby: Slutty Vegan. If you picture the word “vegan” to be synonymous with “bland,” step into this restaurant to drown that theory. Try the Fussy Hussy with an Impossible Burger patty, melty vegan cheese, caramelized onions and signature slutty sauce on a vegan Hawaiian bun or the Big Dawg featuring a Beyond Meat bratwurst, more sauce and sauerkraut on a vegan pretzel bun. http://sluttyveganatl.com
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Nearby: Bantam + Biddy. This Southern diner at Ansley Mall is perfect for a quick bite, serving things that cluck: chicken tenders, fried chicken and a cheddar waffle, chicken nachos and a blackened chicken burger. A Little Clucker’s Menu is available for the small ones, which includes organic juice or milk. www.bantamandbiddy.com
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Embrace the city’s heritage with not only Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park but with many other significant sites brimming with the rich African-American culture woven together that make up the fabric of Atlanta.
pp Winter Waterland. Georgia Aquarium’s holiday fun starts Nov. 23 with the Symphony of Snow light and music show, photos with Santa, tree lighting ceremonies and very special appearances by SCUBA Claus in Ocean Voyager. www.georgiaaquarium.org
pp Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. More than 70,000 LED lights are illuminated at one of the brightest city traditions, taking place at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Nov. 16-Jan. 11, 2020. This spectacular spectacle gets bigger every year and offers s’mores, hot cocoa and other seasonal treats to fuel your stroll through the gardens, conservatory and orchid center. www.atlantabg.org
FESTIVAL FOLLOWER Are artist markets your jam? Or, maybe you think festival food is far more interesting than jam - whether it’s turkey legs, funnel cakes or a gourmet food truck. Get a feel for the neighborhood vibe and stay for the live music.
pp Native American Festival and Pow Wow. Learn about Native American culture Nov. 7-10 through dance, crafts, cooking traditions, music and more. Held at Historic Square in Stone Mountain Park, the festival presents primitive skills, drum competitions and one-ofa-kind crafts. www.stonemountainpark.com
Nearby: Enjoy the rest of Stone Mountain Park. Whether you choose to hit the town of Crossroads, view the 4-D theater, ride to the top of the mountain or experience all the other attractions that makes this place unique. www.stonemountainpark.com
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FAMILY FUN Whether your family is small, tall, young or just plain bored, we’ve got some places for you to hang out. Pile into the Family Truckster and motor over to these places for some cool fun.
Cabbagetown Chomp and Stomp. Indulge in a chili cook-off (tasting starts at 12:30 p.m.), food vendors, music, an artist market and a 5K run in Cabbagetown Park on Nov. 2. www.chompandstomp.com pp Nearby: Bar Mercado. Stop in at Krog Street Market for the perfectly crafted Psycho Social cocktail, which might be needed after all that chili. If you need more sustenance, the menu of Spanish tapas includes empanadas, grilled duck drumsticks and Tortilla Espanola (a traditional spanish omelet). www.barmercado.com
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Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Georgia Aquarium
Making Holiday
Magic
From light displays, parades and Santa visits to ice skating and traditions enjoyed for decades, your Atlanta itinerary will be packed with holiday merriment. BY KAREN LOPEZ
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CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK Get in the Christmas spirit at the Atlanta Christkindl Market at Centennial Olympic Park. Running Nov. 21-Dec. 24 and presented by the German American Cultural Foundation, the event creates an authentic German holiday experience featuring 80 Bavarian-style wooden chalets, handcrafted products including ornaments, toys and nutcrackers and traditional German fare. The Chinese Lantern Festival returns to the park Nov. 22-Jan. 5, 2020 with amazing light displays and cultural performances. This year’s theme, entitled “Into the Wild,” will feature lanterns of more than 25 different kinds of animals, as well as interactive lanterns that visitors can experience up close. Craftsmen will have merchandise booths with creations from edible sugar dragons to Chinese paintings. www.christkindlmarket.org www.gwcca.org/park
ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN Garden Lights, Holiday Nights returns to Atlanta Botanical Garden Nov. 16-Jan. 11, 2020. This annual spectacular boasts the Nature’s Wonders curtain of 70,000 color-changing LED lights suspended from the treetops, decorated characters from this summer’s Imaginary Worlds: Alice’s Wonderland exhibition and new music, choreography and sound effects. www.atlantabg.org
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK At Stone Mountain Christmas (Nov. 16Jan. 5), enjoy exciting park attractions, special holiday shows and entertainment, light displays and visits with favorite holiday characters including the Snow Angel, Rudolph and more. An all-new nightly Christmas parade features seven new floats. www.stonemountainpark.com
SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA For a thrilling holiday adventure, head to Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia. The theme park extends its season with a festive transformation featuring more than a million lights, dozens of Christmas trees, shows and entertainment, snow machines, exhilarating rides and much more cheer. www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia
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WORLD OF COCA-COLA Each year at World of Coca-Cola, this shrine to the world’s most iconic beverage decks the halls inside and out with holiday lights, largerthan-life ornaments, giant holiday Coca-Cola bottles and ornament trees. Guests also can tour the museum’s 10 galleries to learn about the brand’s fascinating history, culminating in specialty holiday beverage sampling. www.worldofcocacola.com
GEORGIA AQUARIUM Fishing around for holiday fun? Reel in a slew of activities at Georgia Aquarium’s Winter Waterland, Nov. 23-Dec. 25. Holiday highlights include breakfasts and photos with Santa, tree lighting ceremonies, Symphony of Snow light and music show and appearances by SCUBA Claus. www.georgiaaquarium.org
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” lands at Center for Puppetry Arts, Nov. 5-Dec. 29. Based on the classic television special, this holiday favorite brings everyone’s favorite reindeer and his band of misfit friends to the stage for a memorable performance. Tickets also include the Create-A-Puppet workshop and admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum. The museum will host a sensory-friendly performance and programming on Nov. 17. www.puppet.org
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE Atlanta’s iconic Peachtree Street transforms into Santa Claus Lane for the annual Children’s Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7. Join thousands of spectators for the Southeast’s largest Christmas parade featuring festive floats, giant balloons, marching bands and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. www.choa.org/parade
LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER ATLANTA Connect with friends at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta’s Holiday Bricktacular event, Dec. 1-31. At this winter takeover of MINILAND, guests can build and take home a LEGO® snowflake, meet favorite LEGO® characters and take a selfie with Rudolph from Center for Puppetry Arts. www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta
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ASO CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON The Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) celebrates its 75th anniversary during the 2019-2020 season with many loved performers stopping by the Atlanta Symphony Hall stage, including Itzhak Perlman, Emanuel Ax, André Watts, Midori and many more. With this special season also comes the final ASO season for music director and conductor Robert Spano, after a 20-year career. Come see for yourself why the ASO is such a beloved performing arts tradition in our town during November and December, with special performances including an all-star cast performing Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 8, “Symphony of a Thousand” on Nov. 14 and 16, the fun, family “Home Alone” in concert with the ASO performing the movie score (Nov. 30, Dec. 1) and cherished annual traditions like “Christmas with the ASO,” (Dec. 6-8) and Handel’s “Messiah,” (Dec. 12-13, 15) Atlanta Symphony Hall is located at Woodruff Art Center, which is also home to Alliance Theatre and High Museum of Art. Restaurants are also located at the Center, so visitors can plan a whole day of culture. www.atlantasymphony.org
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ZOO ATLANTA On Dec. 7, Zoo Atlanta hosts its annual Jungle Bells tree lighting event with special entertainment and activities. Also on Dec. 7 and continuing on Dec. 8, children can enjoy Cookies with Santa. This experience includes a professional photo with Santa, cookies and hot chocolate, animal encounters, music, crafts and costumed characters. www.zooatlanta.org
FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Embark on a global holiday experience during Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. On view Nov. 22-Jan. 12, 2020, this 10th annual event boasts two floors of ornate trees and displays decorated by local cultural partners. www.fernbankmuseum.org
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SCROOGE AROUND TOWN Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” graces multiple stages. Atlanta
Shakespeare Tavern promises “some Dickens, a bit of song and a lot of holiday cheer” from a handful of talented actors during its performances, Dec. 6-23. Alliance Theatre’s Broadway-scale production wows audiences with an all-star Atlanta cast and live music, Nov. 16-Dec. 24. www.shakespearetavern.com www.alliancetheatre.org
THE NUTCRACKER Atlanta Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” returns to Fox Theatre, Dec. 7-24. This enchanting performance delights with splendid choreography, elaborate scenery, cuttingedge lighting and Atlanta Ballet Orchestra performing live. This will be the last year to celebrate this holiday tradition at the Fox before it moves north, so be sure to experience this classic soon. www.atlantaballet.com
ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER A candlelit stroll through the decorated gardens of Atlanta History Center sets the stage for Candlelight Nights Dec. 13 and 20. Holiday traditions of Southern Christmases past – pioneer days, Civil War
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era and 1930s – come alive with tours of three historic homes, costumed interpreters, a Christmas market, music and festive food and drinks. www.atlantahistorycenter.com
CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER Holiday spirit overflows at The Christmas at Callanwolde Designer Show House and Holiday Market, Nov. 29-Dec. 7. For more than 40 years, Atlanta residents and visitors have gathered to tour the historic mansion festively decorated by some of the city’s top interior and floral designers and participate in holiday shopping, afternoon teas, breakfast and tea parties with Santa, live entertainment and more. www.callanwolde.org.
HORIZON THEATRE COMPANY Scattered, smothered and covered in heartfelt Southern humor, “Waffle Palace Christmas” returns to the Horizon Theatre, Nov. 22-Dec. 29. “Madeline’s Christmas” is back for its 12th year, Dec. 7-31. This holiday must-see performance features 24 local girls in a musical adaptation of Ludwig Bemelmans’ classic children’s tale. www.horizontheatre.com
ICE SKATING IN THE CITY SKATE ATLANTIC STATION SKATE Atlantic Station’s new rink offers guests a Rockefeller Center-like experience as the largest outdoor skating rink in the Southeast. The 8,000-squarefoot ice arena is decked out with holidaythemed décor and uninterrupted views of midtown Atlanta’s skyline opening Nov. 23. www.atlanticstation.com.
RINK AT PARK TAVERN Starting on Thanksgiving Day, the Rink at Park Tavern – adjacent to Piedmont Park -- boasts a neo-Victorian feel, stateof-the-art sound system, and special events including Skate After 8 p.m. At 8:30 p.m., The Rink becomes a 16-and-up venue until midnight.
transforming the Rooftop Terrace into a winter wonderland featuring ice skating and festive décor high above Ponce de Leon Avenue, Nov. 29-Jan. 5, 2020. www.poncecityroof.com
AVALON Glide into Alpharetta for Avalon on Ice. This rink opens Nov. 24. in The Plaza surrounded by the development’s numerous shops and restaurants. Enjoy tasty rink-side treats and theme nights. www.awesomeslpharetta.com - KL
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Take a break from the holiday cheer If you’re weary of winter wonderlands or perhaps just looking for some non-holiday events and activities during this busy season, we can help. Atlanta has plenty of outstanding events, tours and exhibitions to keep your itinerary packed. BY CAROL CARTER
GEORGIA ON MY SCREEN Visiting Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum is fun and informative any time and, as an added treat, the exhibit, “Georgia On My Screen: Jimmy Carter and the Rise of the Film Industry” is on view until Dec. 31. The exhibition includes artifacts from more than 60 productions filmed in Georgia over the course of 46 years. Highlights include the Best Picture Oscar for “Driving Miss Daisy;” more than 20 objects from “The Walking Dead;” costumes and artifacts from Netflix’s “Stranger Things;” and Vinny’s boots and Mona Lisa’s dress from “My Cousin Vinny.” It’s
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fitting that this exhibit is on view at the Carter Library because it was then-Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter who created the state’s first film office. Today, moviemaking is a multibillion dollar industry in our state. www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov
BEHIND-THE-SCENES MOVIE TOURS More top-grossing films shoot in Georgia than any other place in the world, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and movie fans can visit filming locations around town by hopping aboard an Atlanta Movie Tours bus. The company’s brand new “Atlanta Upside Down Tour” is all about the hit Netflix show “Stranger Things.” Lasting nearly four hours, this tour takes fans to locations perfect for hiding out from the Demogorgon, Demodogs and the Mind Flayer. Other tours include the Hero Tour, highlighting Marvel film spots, and three Big Zombie tours. www.atlantamovietours.com
ICONIC PHOTOGRAPHY The exhibit, “Henri Dauman Looking Up: Iconic Photography that Defined the 20th
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Century” runs through December at the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum. Dauman’s photography documents events and personalities including the Kennedys, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley as well as the Castro revolution. As striking and memorable as his photographs are, Dauman’s life story is equally compelling. Born in France, Dauman was 9 when his father was taken by the Nazis to Auschwitz where he died. Dauman and his mother hid for several years before his mother died when he was 14. At age 17, Dauman’s uncle brought him to New York City. The self-taught photographer produced images for the covers of Time and Life magazines, among other publications. www.thebreman.org
TWO GREAT BATTLES Atlanta History Center is full of fascinating exhibits as well as being the site of three historic homes and acres of beautiful gardens. Two exhibits showcase battlesone occurred during a war, the other on the political front. “Cyclorama: The Big Picture” is the completely restored 360-degree painting
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of the Battle of Atlanta. The cyclorama stands 49 feet tall, stretches longer than a football field and weighs 10,000 pounds. The exhibit “Any Great Change: The Centennial of the 19th Amendment” documents the decades-long struggle for women’s suffrage. This exhibit runs through Jan. 31, 2021. www.atlantahistorycenter.com
BOOK FESTIVAL OF THE MJCCA It’s time for the 28th edition of the Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, which brings to town nearly 50 authors over a two-week period. The festival provides the opportunity for
book lovers to listen, meet and interact with authors. Among the authors on the agenda this year are Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver with their series about a space alien who visits Hollywood as a tourist and becomes a star. Two well-known names also in the author lineup are Hillary and Chelsea Clinton with their “The Book of Gutsy Women.” The festival runs through Nov. 18. www.atlantajcc.org
THROUGH A GLASS, DARKLY Prints dating from 1500 to 1700 use allegory to address issues of love, virtue, vice, sin, death and salvation. On view at the Michael
C. Carlos Museum, the exhibit, “Through A Glass, Darkly: Allegory and Faith in Netherlandish Prints from Lucas van Leyden to Rembrandt,” showcases prints from a period when printmakers in the Low Countries were the most skilled and prolific in Europe. Among the 90 prints are “Hell,” by printmaker Jan Sadeler and engraver Dirck Barendsz, which presents fabulously detailed images of tortured souls being carried into hell. A more benign, in fact peaceful, print, “The Calling of Saints Andrew and Peter,” by Dirk Vellert depicts Christ standing on a shore calling to Peter and Andrew in a boat. This exhibits runs through Dec. 1. www.carlos.emory.edu
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Sterling-Christine Pridgeon, an Atlanta native and Client Program Manager, Adecco VOLTA by Cirque du Soleil, tells us a little more about the show.
What is your role with VOLTA? I am the traveling Client Program Manager for Adecco that acts as the On-Site Manager for all local Adecco staff. This means that I am responsible for finding, hiring and managing local employees in each city visited by VOLTA. In each city, including Atlanta, VOLTA hires 200 local people for positions such as ushers, box office agents, customer service representatives, and my role is to supervise all these employees for the duration of our stay.
my favorite restaurants such as The Flying Biscuit and Fellini’s Pizza. For my night life, I enjoy MJQ, different lounges/bars on the Edgewood strip, Bonfire ATL, The Graveyard Tavern and The Glenwood. Through Jan. 5, VOLTA will be presented at Atlantic Station outside under the Big Top. www.cirquedusoleil.com/volta
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When seeing a Cirque du Soleil show, one should expect the unexpected. VOLTA is a journey of discovery, where extreme adventure is reflected through the street sports culture. A full-sized BMX park will stage nonstop air tricks and jaw-dropping acrobatics on wheels with jump boxes and ramps. Watch double dutch jump roping, rooftop hopping and unimaginable feats, all to the beat of the live band playing a contemporary score.
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What’s the most unexpected part of the show? VOLTA tells the story of Waz, a misfit who’s different than the other ones, and who goes into a journey of self-acceptance. The most unexpected part of the show to me is the amazing dance solo by Waz. It is so powerful because it is when he finally “finds his free” and expresses through dance that he has accepted himself and embraced the beauty in his difference and begins to shine as a unique individual.
Where do you like to go for fun in Atlanta? Being an Atlanta native, I tend to shy away from high volume tourist events. Some of my favorite places to go during the day are Little Five Points (L5P), East Atlanta Village (EAV), Piedmont Park, Stone Mountain or Atlanta Indie Market (monthly local and independent festival). I also enjoy hiking the trails in SweetWater State Park, as well as eating at
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Fuel Your Holiday Shopping with Sips and Snacks from these Atlanta Classics Holiday shopping is a marathon, not a sprint. From hearty Irish fare to all-day breakfast, pub classics and global tapas, find respite from the crowds and recharge for your next round at these favorites near Atlanta’s retail meccas. BY LAURA SCHOLZ
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THE TAVERN AT PHIPPS Located adjacent to Saks Fifth Avenue, the Tavern at Phipps offers a lively atmosphere and a variety of menu options to fuel your pre- and post- shopping needs. Choose from shareable starters like lemon pepper wings or the signature housemade chips served with dips like creamed spinach with white queso and Romano cheese as well as generous salads, classic sandwiches, steaks and main dishes like rosemary salmon and shrimp pesto linguine. Top it off with New York style cheesecake and a glass of champagne. The
restaurant also takes to-go orders online for those in a rush. https://tavernatphipps.com
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MEEHAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE Warm up with a pint or two and classic Irish pub fare at the Downtown outpost of this local eatery, which is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, and located in the midst of the Downtown hotel district. From pub nachos and lobster bisque to staples like the corned beef Reuben, fish and chips, bangers and mash, and shepherd’s pie, the hearty portions are sure to revive any weary shopper. Wash it down with a traditional Guinness or one of several local brews. www.meehanspublichouse.com
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can’t-resist happy hour: $10 small plates like cured tomato crostini and ricotta bruschetta, half-priced pizzas and half off glasses or full bottles of wine Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Salads, antipasti, pastas and main dishes like a coulotte steak with twice-cooked potatoes, smoked onion and black truffle round out the menu. Save room for dessert: the bomboli alla crema, which are Italian-style yeast donuts with vanilla pastry cream and salted caramel, are not to be missed. For more fun, pop into the subterranean gaming parlor Painted Duck next door for duckpin bowling, shuffleboard, horseshoes and other games plus small plates, dips, sliders, sandwiches and a select list of refreshing beer, wine and cocktails. www.donettoatlanta.com www.thepaintedduckatl.com
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Get breakfast all day at local chef Anne Quatrano’s newest eatery at Ponce City Market. Choose from juices and smoothies, savory and sweet bowls, sandwiches like the smoked salmon bagel with cucumber, pickled onion and herb cream cheese, and the main event: flapjacks, beignets and waffles straight from the griddle. Try the Dutch Baby with blueberry, lemon and powdered sugar or the gluten free banana and oat cakes. The cafe also offers breakfast staples like farm eggs, grits, bacon and single pancakes a la carte. In a hurry? Grab a scone, cinnamon bun or muffin with a latte to go. www.pancakesocial.com
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Don’t let cold weather keep you from enjoying the dog-friendly patio at this Midtown Latin-Asian fusion spot, which offers six private, heated igloos for patrons to retreat into on blustery winter days. Whether you dine inside or out, the restaurant’s tapascentric menu has something for everyone: small plates like Cuban nachos and pork bao buns, warming bowls of ramen, salads, ceviches and an assortment of tacos ranging from spicy snapper to fried avocado, BBQ chicken and sweet belly pork. Publico also offers build-your-own poke bowls and burger options as well as an Impossible Burger, a Cuban sandwich and a Banh Mi. And, don’t forget about Fido. Publico even has a menu for furry friends, with 100 percent of proceeds from peanut butter bacon biscuits and other treats going to the Atlanta Humane Society. www.publicokitchenandtap.com
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Seasonal Sweets Treat yourself to mulled wine, pumpkin pie cinnamon rolls, macaroons and other seasonal treats at these spots. YEBO SKI HAUS From December to February, the South African-inspired Buckhead spot transforms into a mountain ski lodge, complete with outdoor fire pits, comfort food like beer cheese fondue and seasonally themed cocktails like Irish coffee and mulled wine.
BUTTERMILK SKY PIE SHOP Located on the north side of Buckhead, Buttermilk Sky serves handmade pies that are delicious, decadent and impossible to resist. Seasonal flavors include pecan pie with a scratch-made shortbread crust, along with daily flavors like chocolate cream, chewy chocolate chip, Granny’s Apple and key lime. -LS and LM
White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie from Buckhead Diner
HORSERADISH GRILL Try the sweet potato crème brulee with a pecan shortbread cookie or the decadent chocolate layer cake, served with fresh crème and sliced strawberries.
MISSION + MARKET Visit this sleek Buckhead spot for decadent desserts like tres leches and cocoa bread pudding with caramel ice cream and Valrhona chocolate torte.
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HENRI’S BAKERY AND CAFÉ The Atlanta classic now has three locations for shopping for holiday treats, like almond macaroons, flavored pound cakes, gingerbread and shortbread cookies and traditional French sweets like éclairs and cream puffs.
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BUCKHEAD DINER Always a treat, Buckhead Diner serves the James Beard Award-winning White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie with huge mounds of whipped cream, white chocolate shavings and decadent filling. It’s no wonder that this treat has been served for more than 20 years.
THE ROOF AT PONCE CITY MARKET The Roof transforms into a wonderland on top of the city with an ice rink, heated Igloo rentals, bottle service and a s’mores bar.
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TAKE TIME FOR HOLIDAY TEA Tea with Santa returns to The St. Regis Atlanta Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 5-8 and Dec. 12-24. Santa will roam through Astor Court visiting with children at their tables while guests enjoy a decadent menu highlighted by savory tea sandwiches and sweet treats including peppermint layer cake and cranberry and orange scones. Cost: $82 for adults and $55 for children 4-10 years. www.stregisatlanta.com
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A Tea Party with Santa beckons guests during Christmas at Callanwolde at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. This holiday tradition takes place Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and Dec. 7 from 1-3 p.m. and features an afternoon of tea, hot cocoa, tea sandwiches and decadent desserts in addition to visits with Santa Claus and holiday singa-longs. Tickets cost $35 per person and includes admission to the 2019 Christmas at Callanwolde Designer Show House & Holiday Market. www.callanwolde.org -KL
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Guide to Atlanta’s Best Craft Beer and Breweries More than two dozen microbreweries and breweries call metro Atlanta home, and they each bring different flavor profiles and creativity to the craft beer scene. ATLANTA BREWING COMPANY
BOLD MONK BREWING CO. Newly opened on the Westside, this Belgian inspired brewpub will have a fully operational brewing and bottling facility, as well as a bookstore, artisan coffee and a beautiful third space that promotes engagement and creativity. Must try: Shared Spirit IPA -Atlanta.net editorial staff
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Founded in 1993, this West Midtown brewery holds the title of Georgia’s oldest operating craft brewery and produces numerous perennial, seasonal and special beers for Atlanta craft beer lovers. Must-Try: Hoplanta West Coast IPA and Hartsfield IPA
SWEETWATER BREWING COMPANY Whether you visit the 25,000-square-foot brew facility or attend the annual SweetWater 420 Fest, you get a feel for Atlanta’s beer culture and can’t help but notice that SweetWater is a prominent Atlanta brand. The Woodlands facility opened on the campus in 2016 and is where members can sample barrel-aged sours. Tours: Wednesdays-Sunday, various times Must-Try: SweetWater 420 and IPA
ORPHEUS BREWING Within walking distance from Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Eastside BeltLine, this dogfriendly brew house boasts a fantastic city view and beers unique to the Southeast. Tours: Daily Must-Try: Lotus Eaters and Atlanta
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MONDAY NIGHT BREWING Brews with fun names like Slap Fight, Fu Man Brew and Drafty Kilt will have craft beer lovers finding a new favorite beer. The brewery opened a second location, Monday Night Garage, on the Westside BeltLine to showcase small-batch brews. Must-Try: Dust Bunny and any #Throwback Thursday specials
MAX LAGER’S WOOD-FIRED GRILL & BREWERY This Downtown brewery creates exclusive recipes on site and pairs them with brick oven pizzas and a hearty American menu. Must-Try: Hopsplosion! IPA and Max Oktoberfest
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OUT-OF-THEORDINARY HOLIDAY HAVENS Spend a fun night out at one of these unique locations, guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. MIRACLE BAR CHRISTMAS EXPLOSION The annual tradition of Miracle bars in Atlanta, or pop-up Christmas cocktail bars, continues with four locations this year: Miracle on Monroe (at Midtown Tapa Tapa); Miracle on Highland (at Parish); Miracle Buckhead (at 7 Lamps); and Sippin’ Santa (at Bon Ton). Expect Christmas music on repeat, festive holiday drinks sipped out of retro Santa mugs, hearty amount of kitschy holiday decor and every inch of the bar decked out in twinkling lights, shiny metallic bows and general gift wrapped glee. If you would rather see Santa on a surfboard than in a sleigh, Sippin’ Santa is a tiki Christmas pop-up bar, fulfilling all your retro beach bum dreams.
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All bars are open the day after Thanksgiving: Nov. 29. Wear your Christmas tree skirt. www.miraclepopup.com
SUGAR FACTORY Atlanta’s new dessert experience in Midtown is nothing short of a candycoated, two-story rainbow wonderland with a centerpiece Gummy Bears chandelier presiding over the main dining room. With other celebrity-laden locations in places
such as Las Vegas, New York City and Los Angeles, this restaurant and confectionery serves chocolate covered Nutella milkshakes, the insane Tie Dye Milkshake with Pop Rocks and cotton candy, and the King Kong Sundae with 24 scoops of ice cream adorned with gummy bears and giant lollipops. Dinner options include the famous Rainbow Sliders, monster burgers, crepes, salads and pizzas. https://sugarfactory.com/location/atlanta -LM
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LIVE MUSIC Gladys Knight comes to the Rialto Center for the Arts
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We’ve heard it again and again — Where can I see live music when I’m in town? Here are a few picks from our team and some experts in the field.
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The Tabernacle. A former church, now a multilevel music venue. The Cotton Club is located in the basement and presents local acts. www.tabernacleatl.com Hard Rock Cafe. Rock bands hit the stage in Velvet Underground, an intimate venue connected to the restaurant. www.hardrock.com/cafes/atlanta Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint. Brings the ultimate in Southern style, food and entertainment. www.sweetgeorgiasjukejoint.com The Masquerade. Established in 1990 and recently relocated to Kenny’s Alley at Underground Atlanta, the venue features three levels showcasing indie rock, punk, metal and rockabilly. www.masqueradeatlanta.com
OLD FOURTH WARD City Winery. A fully functioning winery that presents intimate concerts. www.citywinery.com/atlanta Venkman’s. Features rock ‘n’ roll, bluegrass, soul, salsa, country, swing and much more with a hip vibe. www.venkmans.com
MIDTOWN Red Light Café. Intimate listening
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room vibe featuring local bands, open mic nights and a monthly burlesque review. This all-ages venue offers a full menu and bar featuring an extensive craft beer selection. www.redlightcafe.com The Drunken Unicorn. Located beneath Friends on Ponce, this venue is literally underground with punk, electronic and hip-hop acts. MJQ Concourse is an adjoining dance spot. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net
Center Stage. Center Stage Theater, The Loft and Vinyl serve three areas for national acts and smaller, local bands. www.centerstage-atlanta.com Woodruff Arts Center. The Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra plays here. www.woodruffcenter.org
BUCKHEAD Johnny’s Hideaway. One of Atlanta’s oldest nightclubs with DJs spinning hits from the ‘50s to today. www.johnnyshideaway.com
LITTLE FIVE POINTS The Variety Playhouse. Hosts rock, country, folk, bluegrass, jazz, blues and world music with tables, theater-style seats and standing areas. www.variety-playhouse.com
Star Community Bar. Presents bands from the rock, garage, rockabilly, rocksteady, blues and punk genres, and a shrine to Elvis. www.starbaratlanta.com
WESTSIDE Northside Tavern. With blues seven nights a week, this institution has been voted “best dive,” “best blues club” and various other accolades since 1972. www.northsidetavern.com Terminal West. Found at the King Plow Arts Center, the 100-year-old iron and steel foundry now sports a beautiful space for bands, particularly electronic, mostly dubstep. www.terminalwestatl.com
VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND Blind Willie’s. Featuring great blues, booze and food from Memphis, Chicago and New Orleans. www.blindwilliesblues.com
EAST ATLANTA The Earl. Never mind that it serves a mean burger, The Earl is an alternative music haven and was voted one of Playboy’s 10 best rock clubs in the U.S. www.badearl.com 529. Dive bar where fans come to hear small bands in a cool atmosphere. www.529atlanta.com
The Basement. Located under The Graveyard Tavern and relatively new to the underground club scene. The Graveyard, incidentally, is called “a sunny place for shady people.” www.basementatl.com
DECATUR Eddie’s Attic. An intimate listening room for songwriters that has launched many local artists’ careers, including Shawn Mullins, Sugarland and John Mayer. www.eddiesattic.com The Vista Room. A live music venue in the North Decatur area. www.thevistaroom.com
NORTH OF THE CITY Coca-Cola Roxy. Atlanta’s iconic music venue has been revived at The Battery Atlanta next to SunTrust Park. www.cocacolaroxy.com
SOUTH OF DOWNTOWN Wolf Creek Amphitheatre. Outdoor amphiteater for live music concerts, plays, performances and festivals. www.wolfcreekamphitheater.com
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Concert highlights of the performers appearing in Atlanta in November and December Elton John Nov. 1-2 State Farm Arena www.statefarmarena.com
Elvis Costello Nov. 5 Coca-Cola Roxy www.livenation.com
The Black Keys Nov. 9 State Farm Arena www.statefarmarena.com
Gladys Knight Nov. 10 Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University www.rialto.gsu.edu
ATLive with Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Sam Hunt, Sugarland, Judah & the Lion, Cale Dodds Nov. 15 Mercedes-Benz Stadium www.mercedesbenzstadium.com
ATLive with Eric Church, Luke Combs, Brothers Osborne, Caylee Hammack Nov. 17 Mercedes-Benz Stadium www.mercedesbenzstadium.com
Ariana Grande Nov. 19 State Farm Arena www.statefarmarena.com
The Avett Brothers Nov. 21-22 Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org
Béla Fleck & the Flecktones Nov. 27 Atlanta Symphony Hall www.atlantasymphony.org
Travis Tritt’s Thanksgiving Homecoming Nov. 29 Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org
Collective Soul Nov. 29 Coca-Cola Roxy www.livenation.com
Blackberry Smoke Nov. 29-30 Tabernacle Atlanta www.tabernacleatl.com
Atlanta Pop: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Atlanta International Pop Festival Dec. 6 Variety Playhouse www.variety-playhouse.com
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Jingle Ball with the Jonas Brothers Dec. 20 State Farm Arena www.statefarmarena.com
Widespread Panic Dec. 29-31 Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org
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Check a few people off your list at stores like Alex & Ani offering charms and beaded bangles, necklaces and rings, all created with an eco-conscious mind-set, and Sugarboo & Co. for whimsical wall decor, pillows and throws. Out-of-the-ordinary toys find their home at Rhen’s Nest, like a Hape brand fourstage rocket ship, soft Maileg circus elephants and Baby Rocker books. Rye 51 sells stylish men’s attire, and while you’re picking up a twill indigo denim shirt or a soft leather hoof pick belt, belly up to the signature whiskey bar to take that shopping edge off. Need stocking stuffers? Visit old-fashioned candy shop Collier Candy Company. Ponce City Market’s ‘Naughty v. Nice’ Holiday Spectacular will return featuring both The
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Grinch and Santa in residence for photos. The Yard transforms into a winter wonderland with the King of Pops’ Tree Elves Holiday Forest, a menorah lighting celebration and more. www.poncecitymarket.com
LENOX SQUARE At Lenox, there’s a gift for everyone. Shop for classic threads at J. Crew and Brooks Brothers, and then pick up accessories at Apple Store. For those in the market for highend, take a stroll down the wing leading to Neiman Marcus with luxury retailers St. John, Stuart Weitzman, FENDI and Louis Vuitton. Celebrate the season like a native Atlantan by taking a ride on the Macy’s Pink Pig, a loveable local attraction whose history dates back to 1953. Starting Nov. 3, you’ll find the train
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ride located under a tent on the upper-level parking deck of the Buckhead shopping mall. Don’t miss the Macy’s Tree Lighting on Nov. 24 – it’s one guests will never fir-get and is sure to amaze even the biggest holiday humbugs. www.lenoxsquare.com
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United wear, with more sizes and options for your sports fanatic to look his or her best. Swedish retailer H&M has apparel, stocking stuffers and fanciful kids wear at affordable prices. Blow off some steam at Bowlero, the new bowling alley and sports bar. www.atlanticstation.com
PHIPPS PLAZA Make your list, check it twice and then head to upscale Phipps Plaza to catch a glimpse at one of the most sought-after Santas in the Southeast. Beloved by locals for nearly 30 years, the man in red books up faster than the hottest restaurant tables in town. Even if you’re not lucky enough to pre-register for a coveted photo opportunity, St. Nick’s traditional attire and enchanting backdrop are worth a peek for passersby who visit this upscale shopping destination. Santa is in residence Nov. 1 through Dec. 23 by appointment only. Gift givers can flock to give something sparkly in the robin’s egg blue box at Tiffany & Co. or shop at Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Valentino for discerning recipients. When shopping gets to be too much for your pintsized accomplices, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta is also located at Phipps. www.phippsplaza.com
THE SHOPS BUCKHEAD ATLANTA For a chic shopping experience with European charm, head to The Shops Buckhead Atlanta where designer stores like Alice & Olivia, La Perla and Tom Ford beckon with stylish window displays. Head straight to Christian Louboutin to satisfy the shoe lover in your life, get a taste of Southern-bred elegance at Billy Reid or stock up on candles and perfume at fragrance specialist Diptyque. For hostess gifts galore, Bella Cucina offers a beautiful selection of ceramic wares, aromatic salts and Italianinspired spreads for entertaining. The artisan food company’s Antipasti Party in a Basket even made the list of Oprah’s Favorite Things. www.theshopsbuckheadatlanta.com
Watch Atlanta’s mixed-use destination Westside Provisions District transform into a winter wonderland during the annual Tinsel & Twine holiday event on Dec. 14. All day long the property will be decked out in holiday décor galore with festive lights, garlands and more. Be sure to stop by Seed Factory, where Santa Rick sets up shop for photos with kids. There will also be holiday themed workshops inside the retailers and restaurants across the property. Take a walk on the Westside and knock out some shopping with gifts and apparel at Anthropologie and Peridot West, an offbeat emporium selling everything from candles and gifts to home decor and fancy rugs. Find treasures for the bed, bath and the rest of the home at the airy, spacious Serena and Lily, and for your sports conscious friends, grab a gift card or sportswear at lululemon. www.westsideprovisions.com
SHOPS AROUND LENOX Just across the street from Lenox Square, find the open-air Shops Around Lenox. Visit Draper James (Reese Witherspoon’s retail offering of fashion and home goods) and the expansive Crate & Barrel. Shop The Impeccable Pig for fashion forward women’s clothing at affordable prices and, for some major sparkle, Kendra Scott for jewelry and statement pieces. During Get Lit Weekends (Dec. 14 and 21), the Shops will host sips and snacks from retailers and complimentary coffee from Banjo Coffee to take the chill off. Decorate an ornament while you shop, and gift wrapping will be available with donations benefiting Make-a-Wish Foundation of Georgia. www.shopsaroundlenox.com
With 250,000 dazzling lights, it’s no wonder Atlantic Station’s annual tree lighting spectacular attracts thousands of guests each year. From 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 23, the day’s events include live music, the arrival of Santa and tons of fun as the switch is flipped on to light the most festive tree in West Midtown. The aptly named Team Store is your one stop shop for Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta
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Atlanta’s Town Squares Deck the Halls Embrace the joy of the holiday season by touring festive town squares on a more local level, both inside and outside the city limits. Visitors will get a closer look at what some of the city’s most charming neighborhoods have to offer while supporting independent retailers that offer specialty gifts unique to the area.
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tree at 6 p.m. As the Festival of Trees comes to life, spectators can stroll through the magical forest and marvel at the creativity of Marietta City School students. www.mariettaga.gov
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Roswell’s Annual Holiday Celebration on the Square is a free family event on Dec. 7 that features carolers from local schools, the lighting of Town Square, the Mayor’s reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and a special visit from Santa Claus. Holiday shuttle buses will transport guests to Santa’s
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Secret Gift Shop for affordable gifts, arts and crafts and face painting. Find several other festive happenings in nearby City of Roswell facilities throughout December including holiday performances, Christmas High Tea, gingerbread workshops and the Candy Cane Fun Run. www.roswellgov.com
DECATUR With a town square famed for its festivals, Decatur knows how to bring the holiday wonder, starting on Nov. 7 with the reveal of the 2019 official handcrafted city ornament and the start of Terrific Thursdays, which offer guests the chance to shop deals at participating merchants. The following week, a holiday Chocolate & Wine Walk promises decadent treats for those browsing on Nov. 14. Santa makes his grand entrance to the square riding a City of Decatur fire truck on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 30) for photos and milk and cookies with children. During this time, shoppers can take advantage of free gift wrapping under the big tent for items purchased at Decatur retail stores. The season wraps up with the Menorah Lighting on Dec. 29. www.visitdecaturga.com -MW Roswell’s Annual Holiday Celebration on the Square
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Be sure to hit these neighborhood areas around town for even more special holiday events. BATTERY ATLANTA Capture photos with Santa at The Battery Atlanta’s SunTrust onUP Experience, with free digital and print copies; Thursday – Sunday, Nov. 21-Dec. 24. Special nights include Thursday Theme Night, Santa Paws, Sensory Santa mornings and Santa Who Speaks Spanish. During Holiday Lights (Nov. 25-Dec. 25), the Battery’s light show illuminates the area while guests shop in the district. www.batteryatl.com
THE OUTLET SHOPPES AT ATLANTA On Nov. 24, the annual Tree Lighting Spectacular will kickstart the holiday season with festivities from 3-7 p.m. A Whovilleinspired wonderland will be complemented by real snow, live entertainment, kids activities and free photo opportunities with Cindy Lou Who, The Grinch, Mrs. Claus and Santa. www.TheOutletShoppesAtAtlanta.com.
POP UP MARKETS INDIE CRAFT EXPERIENCE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPECTACULAR In its new location at the Georgia World Congress Center, the Holiday Shopping Spectacular includes more than 200 craft, art and vintage vendors at this special market in Building C. The first 250 attendees each day will receive swag bags, and everyone can enjoy the special Georgia Grown vendor section and DJ Zano! www.ice-atlanta.com/holiday-shoppingspectacular
NIGHT MARKET Shop the artist market at The Home Depot Backyard, right next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the first Thursday of the month until December. Enjoy live music, cocktails, and dishes from favorite Atlanta area dining destinations. This evening experience is free and open to the public, and guests can purchase a package which includes three food samplings and two drinks for $25. www.thehomedepotbackyard.com -LM
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Ring in the holidays at Celebration at the Station! Beginning on November 23rd with Light the Station, you can enjoy our Snow Shows and put on an ice show of your own at Skate the Station. And don’t forget to visit the big guy himself at Santa’s Cottage. There’s no better way to spread holiday cheer than with your friends at Atlantic Station.
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ATLANTA HAWKS A home opening matchup against Southeast Division rival Orlando Magic tipped off the team’s 2019-20 NBA season in October at State Farm Arena, with second-year head coach Lloyd Pierce heading up a roster featuring returning players Trae Young and John Collins (2019 MTN DEW ICE Rising Stars), plus 2019 NBA Draft Top 10 picks De’Andre Hunter and Cam Reddish. Among the big home games coming up: Milwaukee Bucks and reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (Nov. 20 and Dec. 27); reigning NBA Champion Toronto Raptors (Nov. 23); Steph Curry and five-time defending Western Conference Champion Golden State Warriors (Dec. 2); and Los Angeles Lakers with LeBron James and Anthony Davis (Dec. 15). Also keep an eye out for a couple of notable themed games—Pride Night, celebrating the LGBTQ community and the spirit of inclusion (Nov. 6 vs. the Chicago Bulls), and the Holiday Game, complete with seasonal festivities and indoor snow (Dec. 19 against the Utah Jazz). www.hawks.com
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ATLANTA FALCONS The city’s NFL team continues the regular season at home in November with a “Falcons Salute to Service” game against division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers set for the 24th of the month, complete with the club partnering with the TAPS organization to host 92 families whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice. Other notable meetings include a prime time game on Thanksgiving night with the rival New Orleans Saints, with promotions, great halftime performances and more, along with a Dec. 8 contest against another top rival, the Carolina Panthers, that will feature Falcons legend Roddy White being inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor. www.atlantafalcons.com
COLLEGIATE BALL The Southeastern Conference (SEC)’s Eastern and Western Division winners meet in Mercedes-Benz Stadium Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. to battle it out in the 28th annual SEC Football Championship Game. The prize? The league championship and the possibility of representing the conference in the College Football Playoff. Also on tap: The Dr. Pepper SEC FanFare at the Georgia World Congress Center, replete with interactive activities, attractions, celebrity guests and pep rallies. www.secsports.com On Dec. 21 at noon, the champions of the Mid-Eastern and Southwestern Athletic Conferences square off in Mercedes-Benz
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Stadium as part of the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl, with 2019 marking the five-year anniversary of the championship game. Televised nationally on ABC, this opener to the college football bowl season showcases the best of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) tradition and legacy, and crowns a HBCU football national champion. Don’t miss all of the special activities surrounding the game, including VIP and family events, a fan experience, tailgate festivities and community outreach. www.thecelebrationbowl.com Meanwhile, the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl is set for Dec. 28 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with this year’s matchup projected to feature two of college football’s top-four teams in what will be one of the two New Year’s Six Bowls hosting the College Football Playoff. Among the surrounding activities: The Chick-fil-A
Peach Bowl Parade presented by Lions Clubs International, showcasing the pageantry of floats, classic cars, cheerleaders, mascots and award-winning marching bands, which starts several hours before kickoff in downtown Atlanta and concludes at Georgia World Congress Center, as well as Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl FanFest presented by Tyson featuring interactive games, entertainment, giveaways, pep rallies and more. www.chick-fil-apeachbowl.com
VISA BIG AIR PRESENTED BY LAND ROVER U.S. Ski & Snowboard hosts the Visa Big Air Presented by Land Rover in partnership with the Atlanta Braves Dec. 20-21 at SunTrust Park, offering elite international men’s and women’s big air competition. It all takes place on a 15-story steel scaffold jump structure consisting of up to 29,000 unique pieces, which is then covered with up to 800 tons of snow to create a surface on which the world’s best freeskiers and snowboarders can perform. Athletes will drop into an
approximately 40-degree in-run, then launch themselves off the jump at speeds up to 40 miles per hour to present their biggest tricks while traveling up to 70 feet in the air, with judging based on progression, amplitude, variety, execution and difficulty. usskiandsnowboard.org
GAME DAYS Highlights of sporting events in Atlanta during November and December.
AIR FORCE RESERVE CELEBRATION BOWL Mercedes-Benz Stadium www.thecelebrationbowl.com
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While visiting State Farm Arena, take in the venue’s new state-of-the-art look and offerings — the main reason for the Atlanta Hawks’ recent No. 1 ranking in Overall Game Experience among all teams in a recent NBA Game Experience Survey. Don’t miss the award-winning B’s Cracklin’ BBQ; Zac Brown’s Social Club; J.R. Crickets; Real Housewife of Atlanta Kandi Burruss’ Old Lady Gang; and Gio’s Little Italia (including Antico Pizza, Gio’s Chicken Italiano & Maccheroni, Caffè Antico and Bar Amalfi). www.statefarmarena.com At Mercedes-Benz Stadium — home to Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC — fans are welcome to partake in tours on most non-major event days that include stops at locker rooms, the field, Window to the City, Skybridges and 100 Yard Club. VIP tours also are available on game days, and include early gate entry, a reception at Molly B’s, sideline access, exclusive photo opportunities and more. www.mercedesbenzstadium.com
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CHICK-FIL-A COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Coming up this winter, this exciting attraction presents a mix of historic college football artifacts and memorabilia exhibits. GameDay Tailgate, Built By The Home Depot is featured every Saturday during the college football season. Come out to watch up to four matchups live on a 36-foot video board, and also enjoy trivia, music by DJ Willy Wow, prizes and more. Other fun festivities: the ESPN College Football Awards Dec. 12, plus a Deck the Hall celebration complete with classic movies, special appearances by Fumbles the Elf, photos with Santa and seasonal decorations. www.cfbhall.com
SEC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Mercedes-Benz Stadium www.secsports.com Dec. 7
VISA BIG AIR PRESENTED BY LAND ROVER SunTrust Park www.usskiandsnowboard.org Dec. 20-21
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INDEX ARTS & CULTURE................................... 38 ATTRACTIONS........................................ 38 OUTDOORS & RECREATION................. 40 ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE........... 41 RESTAURANTS BY AREA...................... 42 RETAIL..................................................... 46 SPORTS................................................... 47 TRANSPORTATION................................. 47 VISITOR SERVICES................................ 49 INFORMATION RESOURCES................ 49
ARTS & CULTURE ART MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, 535 Means St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-688-1970; info@atlantacontemporary. org atlantacontemporary.org A non-profit art center that engages the public in the creation, presentation, and advancement of contemporary art. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-872-5338; Fax: 404-872-5175; info@ callanwolde.org www.callanwolde.org A fine arts center offering arts education programs & special events. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-733-4400; highmuseum@high.org www.high. org Boasts classic to contemporary art, special exhibitions and renowned architecture. Michael C. Carlos Museum (Emory University), 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322; 404-727-4282; Fax: 404-7274292; jwarre2@emory.edu www.carlos.emory.edu The Michael C. Carlos Museum is one of the premier museums in the southeast with collections from ancient Egypt, the Near East, Greece, Rome, the America’s, Africa, and Asia. Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA), 1315 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-979-6455; info@museumofdesign.org www.museumofdesign.org The only museum in the Southeast devoted to the celebration of design. Swan Coach House Restaurant, Gift Shop & Gallery, The, 3130 Slaton Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-261-0636; events@swancoachhouse.com www.swancoachhouse. com Art Gallery nestled in the heart of Buckhead, Atlanta.
MUSIC & VENUES Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 4074, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-733-4900; Fax: 404-733-5159; jesse. pace@woodruffcenter.org www.atlantasymphony.org Presents classical, Pops, family and holiday concerts from September to June. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 4074, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-733-4848; Fax: 404-733-4999; Pam.Kruseck@atlantasymphony.org www.atlantasymphony. org The Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs a variety of Classical, Pops, Family and Holiday concerts year-round. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-916-2800; Fax: 770-9162820; info@cobbenergycentre.com www.cobbenergycentre. com Home for concerts, Broadway, Atlanta Opera & Atlanta Ballet. Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave. SE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30339; 470-351-3864; kellywestmoreland@livenation.com www.thecocacolaroxy.com The Coca-Cola Roxy is the newest incredible 25,000 square foot capacity venue in The Battery Atlanta. It’s the perfect location to host your corporate event, private concert, reception or business meeting. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-881-2011; shelby.moody@foxtheatre.org www.foxtheatre. org 1920s movie palace hosting Broadway plays, events, performances & tours.
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Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University, 80 Forsyth St. NW at Luckie St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-4139814; Fax: 404-413-9801; rialtoevents@gsu.edu www. rialtocenter.org Hosts world-renowned performers, music and dance shows at Georgia State University.
Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth, GA 30097; 770-813-7500; info@InfiniteEnergyCenter.com www. InfiniteEnergyCenter.com The Arena features a state-of-theart house reduction system which can easily, comfortably and quickly convert the space for groups.
Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-5774855; KarynKotler@LiveNation.com specialevents.livenation. com/venue/the-tabernacle-atlanta-ga Hosts private events and concerts in a converted Baptist Church.
Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company, 887 West Marietta St., Suite J-102, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-532-1901; info@truecolorstheatre.org www.truecolorstheatre.org True Colors, the largest African American theatre in the Southeast, celebrates the rich tradition of Black storytelling while giving voice to bold artists of all cultures.
The Atlanta Opera, 1575 Northside Dr. NW, Bldg. 300, Suite 350, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-881-8801; info@atlantaopera.org www.AtlantaOpera.org Founded in 1979, The Atlanta Opera is one of the finest regional opera companies in the United States.
THEATER & DANCE 7 Stages Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-522-0911; kacie@7stages.org www.7stages. org Committed to educating and engaging audiences about current social topics via dance and acting. Agatha’s -- A Taste of Mystery, 161 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-480-5233; Fax: 404-584-2233; cat@agathas.com www.agathas.com Enjoy a five-course, interactive murder mystery dinner theater show. Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-733-5000; Fax: 404-733-4625; daviorr.snipes@ woodruffcenter.org www.alliancetheatre.org Serving a diverse audience on two stages. Atlanta Ballet, 1695 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-873-5811 x1207; groupsales@atlantaballet.com www. atlantaballet.com As the official State Ballet of Georgia, Atlanta Ballet presents a balanced blend of traditional ballets and innovative choreography. Atlanta Magic Theater, 267 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 925-984-6504; morrisonmagic@yahoo.com www. atlantamagictheater.com An evening of world class magic and clean comedy with Atlanta Magician Peter Morrison! Every Friday at 8:30 and Saturday at 6:30pm & 9:30pm Beacon Dance Company, P.O. Box 1553, Decatur, GA 30031; 404-377-2929; info@beacondance.org www.beacondance. org One of Atlanta’s most innovative, contemporary dance ensembles. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-843-2825; buckheadevents@livenation.com www. thebuckheadtheatreatl.com Originally opened in 1931, The Buckhead Theatre sits at the gateway to one of the country’s most storied neighborhoods as Atlanta’s premier intimate theatrical venue. Center For Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-873-3391; info@puppet.org www.puppet.org Get up close and personal with puppets in the largest non-profit organization in the U.S. dedicated to puppetry. Cirque du Soleil, 6775 Edmond St., Suite 300, Las Vegas, NV, 89118; 514-843-0434; ariane.gregoire@cirquedusoleil. com www.cirquedusoleil.com/volta Organize your corporate events at Cirque du Soleil. Take advantage of Cirque du Soleil’s visit to Atlanta to invite your business contacts, employees, or colleagues to an event that’s way out of the ordinary. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-916-2800; Fax: 770-9162820; info@cobbenergycentre.com www.cobbenergycentre. com Home for concerts, Broadway, Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Ballet. Dad’s Garage Theatre Company, 569 Ezzard St., Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-523-3141; jon@dadsgarage.com www. dadsgarage.com The cornerstone of Atlanta’s improvisational comedy scene. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-881-2011; shelby.moody@foxtheatre.org www.foxtheatre. org 1920s movie palace hosting Broadway plays, events, performances & tours. Full Radius Dance, P.O. Box 54453, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-724-9663; info@fullradiusdance.org www.fullradiusdance. org Professional dance company of dancers with & without disabilities.
Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University, 80 Forsyth St. NW, at Luckie St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-4139814; Fax: 404-413-9801; rialtoevents@gsu.edu www. rialtocenter.org Hosts world-renowned performers, music and dance shows at Georgia State University. Theatrical Outfit, 84 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678528-1500; boxoffice@theatricaloutfit.org www.theatricaloutfit. org Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta’s second oldest professional theatre company, produces world-class shows to start the conversations that matter.
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AMUSEMENT & THEME PARKS
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, 1255 Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 30062; 678-352-7673; rgano@andrettikarting.com www.andrettikarting.com Entertainment destination featuring Superkarts, arcade, ropes course, laser tag, motion theater, sims & bowling w/ full restaurant & bar. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta, 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-848-9252; LDCATL. Sales@LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com https://www. legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta Ages 3-10 will enjoy a 4-D cinema, rides and, of course, building with LEGOs. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, 5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Suite 517, Lawrenceville, GA 30043; 770-2250230; 1-888-935-6878 atlanta@medievaltimes.com www. medievaltimes.com Feast your eyes on a live tournament while you feast on a 4-course meal fit for royalty! Spanish horses, sword fights, jousting, and more! Netherworld Haunted House & Escape Rooms, 2076 West Park Place Blvd., Stone Mountain, GA 30087; 404608-2484; questions@fearworld.com www.HauntedAtlanta. com Consistently ranked as one of the top Haunted Houses in the Nation, this Atlanta Halloween favorite now features Year Round Escape Rooms. Nitro Zone, 6344 Cash Ct. NW, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071; 470-636-3230; Kendall@nitrozone.com www.nitrozone. com Nitro Zone offers catering, bowling, arcade, super karts, and action zone with trampoline parks, bazooka ball and the world’s largest indoor Ninja Warrior course! Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Pkwy. SW, Austell, GA 30168; 770-739-3400; Fax: 770-732-3061; gpetriello@sftp.com www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia Offers amusement park fun for all at Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor. Skyline Park, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave., #51, Atlanta, GA 30308; 770-999-1530; events@skylineparkatlanta.com http:// www.skylineparkatlanta.com Rooftop revelry, splendid scenic vistas, and carnival amusements are sure to delight any group. Skyview Atlanta, 168 Luckie St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 678949-9023; todd@skyviewatlanta.com www.skyviewatlanta. com Enjoy climate-controlled panoramic views 200 ft. above Atlanta. The Roof at Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 770-999-1530; suhn@slaterhospitality. com www.poncecityroof.com The Roof at Ponce City Market offers unique entertainment, food, drinks, and the best skyline views of Atlanta. Whether you’re looking for a day of friendly competition, a sunset cocktail hour, or an exclusive event space, The Roof is perfect for any occasion.
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Cirque du Soleil, 6775 Edmond St., Suite 300, Las Vegas, NV 89118; 514-843-0434; ariane.gregoire@cirquedusoleil. com www.cirquedusoleil.com/volta Energetic, urban and contemporary, VOLTA is a captivating voyage of discovery that showcases never-before-seen under the Big Top acrobatics.
ATTRACTIONS GAMES & RECREATION Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, 1255 Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 30062; 678-352-7673; rgano@andrettikarting.com www.andrettikarting.com 100,000 sq ft event & entertainment destination featuring heart-pounding attractions, scratch cuisine and expansive event spaces. Creative Caricatures, 4924 Lake Park Lane, Acworth, GA 30101; 404-735-4202; info@creativecaricatures.com www. creativecaricatures.com Give the gift of fun and laughter. Invite our talented and professional artists to your next event. We provide traditional and digital caricature for trade shows, conventions, weddings, and more. Escape Game Atlanta, The, 900 Battery Ave. SE, Suite 1020, Atlanta, GA 30339; 678-831-6347; atlanta@theescapegame. com www.theescapegame.com/atlanta The Escape Game offers 60-minute adventures that bring epic stories to life in a one-of-the-kind tactile experience. Ready to escape? Escape The Room Atlanta, 200 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678-783-3387; atlanta@escapetheroom.com atlanta. escapetheroom.com Find the clues, solve the puzzles, escape the room! The fastest 60 minutes of your life! First Thursdays ArtsWalk, 84 Walton St., Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-658-1877; Fax: 404-658-1919; wilmas@ centralatlantaprogress.org www.atlantadowntown.com/ fun/first-thursdays-art-walk Take a free, self-guided tour of downtown galleries each first Thursday.
HISTORICAL SITES
Atlanta Preservation Center, 327 St. Paul Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-688-3353; Fax: 404-688-3357; boyd@ preserveatlanta.com www.preserveatlanta.com Offers guided walking tours of Atlanta’s historic neighborhoods & sites.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 470-341-7500; events@mercedesbenzstadium.com http:// mercedesbenzstadium.com/stadium-tours/ Atlanta’s very own World-Class Sports and Entertainment Facility. Official stadium of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS Atlanta United.
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-872-5338; Fax: 404-872-5175; info@ callanwolde.org www.callanwolde.org A fine arts center offering arts education programs & special events.
Skyline Park, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave., #51, Atlanta, GA 30308; 770-999-1530; events@skylineparkatlanta.com http:// www.skylineparkatlanta.com Rooftop revelry, splendid scenic vistas, and carnival amusements are sure to delight any group.
Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-688-7300; glendab@ebenezerchurch.us https:// ebenezeratl.org/ The historic church’s former pastors include MLK Sr. & Jr.
State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Dr., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-878-3000; statefarm.arenapr@hawks.com https://www. statefarmarena.com/ Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, State Farm Arena celebrates the city, literally spelling “ATLANTA” in 65-foot letters.
Georgia State Capitol, 206 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334; 404-656-2846; www.libs.uga.edu/capitolmuseum An 1889 building with a dome topped with native gold, Georgia’s capitol houses many attractions. Herndon Home Museum, 587 University Place NW, Atlanta, GA 30314; 404-581-9813; tours@herndonhome.org www. herndonhome.org A National historic landmark, the Herndon Home Museum is the only privately owned African-American house museum in the country. Historic Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-688-2107; info@oaklandcemetary.com www. oaklandcemetery.com Discover Atlanta’s rich history at Oakland Cemetery!
Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club, 8000 Capps Ferry Rd., Douglasville, GA 30135; 770-489-4380; Fax: 404-495-9578; info@foxhallresort.com www.foxhallresort.com Corporate Meetings, Overnight Retreats, Recreational Team Games
King Center, The, 449 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-526-8961; bharrison@thekingcenter.org www. thekingcenter.org Visit the official living memorial dedicated to MLK, Jr.
Game-X, 275 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-5250728; Fax: 404-658-9438; sales@gamexatl.com www. gamexatl.com Gamers of all ages enjoy 60 games in this state-of-the-art arcade.
Margaret Mitchell House at Atlanta History Center Midtown, 979 Crescent Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3964; 404-249-7015; sbraner@atlantahistorycenter.com www. atlantahistorycenter.com Tour Mitchell’s apartment where she wrote “Gone With the Wind.”
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta, 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-848-9252; LDCATL. Sales@LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com https://www. legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta Ages 3-10 will enjoy a 4-D cinema, rides and, of course, building with LEGOs. Nitro Zone, 6344 Cash Ct. NW, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071; 470-636-3230; Kendall@nitrozone.com www.nitrozone. com Nitro Zone offers catering, bowling, arcade, super karts, and action zone with trampoline parks, bazooka ball and the world’s largest indoor Ninja Warrior course! North Georgia Canopy Tours™ Georgia’s Ultimate Zipline - A Treetop Adventure, 5290 Harris Rd., Lula, GA 30554; 770869-7272; Fax: 770-869-9993; info@northgeorgiacanopytours. com www.northgeorgiacanopytours.com Found on 136 acres of forests & ponds, plus geocaching, camping & disc golf. Out Of Hand Theater, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave., Suite 8500, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-462-8836; Fax: 404-522-6176; info@ outofhandtheater.com www.outofhandtheater.com Shows, games and immersive experiences in locations across Atlanta. Catch a performance in a living room or embark on a city-wide quest. Porsche Experience Center Atlanta, One Porsche Dr., Atlanta, GA 30354; 888-204-7474; info@porschedriving.com https://www.porschedriving.com/centers/Atlanta Go behind the wheel to test cars & tune your endurance. Features a restaurant & cafe. Stoddard’s, 485 Bishop St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-3554867; info@stoddardsguns.com www.stoddardsguns.com A best in class shooting range experience right in the heart of Atlanta. Featuring a 24-lane range with state of the art technology. The Painted Duck, 976 Brady Ave., Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-352-0048; Justin@thepaintedduck.com www. thepaintedduckatl.com A distinguished drinkery, duckpin bowling and gaming parlor. The Painted Pin, 737 Miami Circle, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404814-8736; Fax: 404-814-8737; william@thepaintedpin.com www.thepaintedpin.com Upscale boutique bar, bowling & entertainment venue with 20 lanes.
Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama St., Suite 007, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-523-2311; Fax: 404-523-0507; https:// undergroundatl.com/ Acts as a cultural hub in downtown & hosts food truck Wednesdays.
LANDMARKS
Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Dr., Stone Mountain, GA 30083; 1-800-401-2407; stonemountainpark@ stonemountainpark.com www.stonemountainpark.com Stone Mountain Park is Georgia’s most popular attraction and home to the world’s largest freestanding piece of exposed granite. SunTrust Park at The Battery Atlanta, 755 Battery Ave., Atlanta, GA 30339; 404-614-2363; dawn.truemper@ braves.com https://www.mlb.com/braves/ballpark/events/ venues Hosts the Atlanta Braves baseball team in an Atlanta landmark. SweetWater Brewing Company, 195 Ottley Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-691-2537; Fax: 404-214-0936; lauren@ sweetwaterbrew.com www.sweetwaterbrew.com Serves as GA’s largest craft brewery. Open for tours & tastings The Varsity, 61 North Ave., Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-881-1706; Fax: 404-874-3989; terrybrookshire@thevarsity.com www. thevarsity.com Serves as an Atlanta institution, offering fresh hot dogs & more. The Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-733-4200; info@woodruffcenter.org www. woodruffcenter.org The Woodruff Arts Center has been the home for world-class art for all in Midtown, Atlanta since 1968. Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta, The, 210 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-1400; SEGroupSalesLeads@ marriott.com www.westinpeachtreeplazaatlanta.com Standing 73 stories tall, the tower is the second-tallest all-hotel skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
Atlanta BeltLine, 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-477-3003; info@atlbeltlinepartnership.org www.beltline.org Stay active on the BeltLine trail, one of Atlanta’s newest green spaces.
World of Coca-Cola, 121 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA 303131807; 404-676-5151; keschulte@coca-cola.com www. worldofcoca-cola.com Houses a tasting room & the story of the world-famous beverage.
Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-843-2825; buckheadevents@livenation.com www. thebuckheadtheatreatl.com Originally opened in 1931, The Buckhead Theatre sits at the gateway to one of the country’s most storied neighborhoods as Atlanta’s premier intimate theatrical venue.
MUSEUMS
Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave., West NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-223-4412; Fax: 404-223-4499; info@ centennialpark.com www.centennialpark.com The 21-acre park hosts concerts, festivals, 2 playgrounds, Fountain of Rings & more.
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, 535 Means St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-688-1970; info@atlantacontemporary. org atlantacontemporary.org A non-profit art center that engages the public in the creation, presentation, and advancement of contemporary art. Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-814-4000; sbraner@ atlantahistorycenter.com www.atlantahistorycenter.com 33 acres includes 2 historic homes, Museum, Grand Overlook event space & more.
CNN Studio Tours, 190 Marietta St. NW, One CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-827-2300; tours.info@cnn.com https:// tours.cnn.com/ Experience a 50-minute guided walking tour with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at CNN, the worldwide leader in news.
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, 250 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-880-4800; info@cfbhall.com www. cfbhall.com Shows college football history by immersing fans in a game day experience.
Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-688-7300; glendab@ebenezerchurch.us https:// ebenezeratl.org/ The historic church’s former pastors include MLK Sr. & Jr.
Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-659-5437; Fax: 404-2233675; reservations@childrensmuseumatlanta.org www. childrensmuseumatlanta.org Celebrates the power of play with interactive zones & exhibits.
Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-881-2011; shelby.moody@foxtheatre.org www.foxtheatre. org 1920s movie palace hosting Broadway plays, events, performances & tours. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-581-4000; jwalker@georgiaaquarium.org www. georgiaaquarium.org The nation’s largest and most magical aquarium! Visit our 4D Funbelievable Theater and Sea Lions at Sun Trust Pier 225.
The Void, 800 Battery Ave. SE, Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30339; 470-298-9214; natasha.boyd@thevoid.com www.thevoid. com Void travelers can now step beyond their reality into any one of an infinity of possibilities. Places where dreams and nightmares have substance. Hopes and Fears can be touched and worlds without numbers await to be experienced and explored. We are the most immersive virtual reality experience ever. Step Beyond Reality!
Governor’s Mansion, 391 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-261-1776; mansion.georgia.gov Hosts tours of the spacious Greek Revival-style home, circa 1967.
TopGolf - Midtown, 1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 470-419-6980; brian.harper@topgolf.com www. topgolf.com/us/atlanta Premier entertainment facility offers a high-tech driving range along with upscale food and drinks.
High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-733-4400; highmuseum@high.org www.high. org Boasts classic to contemporary art, special exhibitions and renowned architecture.
Georgia State Capitol, 206 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334; 404-656-2846; www.libs.uga.edu/capitolmuseum The Capitol building houses a museum with artifacts, historic flags & art.
David J. Sencer CDC Museum, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, MS A-14, Atlanta, GA 30329; 404-639-0830; Fax: 404-639-0834; museum@cdc.gov www.cdc.gov/museum This Smithsonian Affiliate museum features permanent and changing exhibitions that focus on public health topics and CDC’s history. Delta Flight Museum, 1060 Delta Blvd., Bldg. B, Department 914, Atlanta, GA 30354; 404-715-7886; museum.delta@ delta.com www.deltamuseum.org The Delta Flight Museum celebrates Delta’s history and the people who drive our success. For more information, visit www.deltamuseum.org. Federal Reserve Bank Money Museum, 1000 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-498-8764; Fax: 404-498-8050; www.frbatlanta.org/about/tours/museum.aspx Discover the fascinating story of money from barter to modern times. Fernbank Museum, 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-929-6390; specialevents@fernbankmuseum.org www. fernbankmuseum.org Home to dinosaurs, a Giant Screen 4K Theater, special exhibits and 75 acres of new outdoor adventures.
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OUTDOORS Hammonds House Museum, 503 Peeples St., Atlanta, GA 30310; 404-612-0481; business@hammonshouse.org www. hammondshouse.org Hammonds House Museum preserves, interprets, exhibits and celebrates the art and culture of the African diaspora with year-round offerings.
Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Dr., Stone Mountain, GA 30083; 1-800-401-2407; stonemountainpark@ stonemountainpark.com www.stonemountainpark. com Features a variety of fun family activities & outdoor adventures.
Herndon Home Museum, 587 University Place NW, Atlanta, GA 30314; 404-581-9813; tours@herndonhome.org www. herndonhome.org A National historic landmark, the 1910 Herndon Home Mansion Museum is the only privately owned African-American house museum in the country.
The Home Depot Backyard, 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA 30313; 470-341-3296; events@thehomedepotbackyard.com www.thehomedepotbackyard.com 11-acre greenspace located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, just next door to MercedesBenz Stadium. Unique gathering space that connects diverse communities through memorable experiences.
High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-733-4400; highmuseum@high.org www.high. org Boasts classic to contemporary art, special exhibitions and renowned architecture. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum, 441 Freedom Pkwy. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-865-7100; Fax: 404-865-7102; tony.clark@nara.gov www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov Experience the life & work of the 39th President, Jimmy Carter. King Center, The, 449 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-526-8961; bharrison@thekingcenter.org www. thekingcenter.org Visit the official living memorial dedicated to MLK, Jr. Margaret Mitchell House at Atlanta History Center Midtown, 979 Crescent Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3964; 404-249-7015; sbraner@atlantahistorycenter.com www. atlantahistorycenter.com Tour Mitchell’s apartment where she wrote “Gone With the Wind.” Michael C. Carlos Museum (Emory University), 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322; 404-727-4282; Fax: 404-7274292; jwarre2@emory.edu www.carlos.emory.edu The Michael C. Carlos Museum is one of the premier museums in the southeast with collections from ancient Egypt, the Near East, Greece, Rome, the America’s, Africa, and Asia. Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA), 1315 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-979-6455; info@museumofdesign.org www.museumofdesign.org The only museum in the Southeast devoted to the celebration of design. National Center for Civil and Human Rights, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-835-4286; events@ civilandhumanrights.org www.civilandhumanrights.org/ event-space Connects U.S. civil rights to global human rights movements. SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film, 1600 Peachtree St. NW, 4th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-253-3132; scadfash@ scad.edu www.scadfash.org SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film welcomes visitors of all ages; engage with dynamic exhibitions, captivating films and educational events. Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth, GA 30096; 770-476-2013; execdirector@srmduluth.org www. southeasternrailwaymuseum.org Offers visitors a chance to learn the history of transportation. William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 1440 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309; 678-222-3700; dschendowich@ thebreman.org www.thebreman.org Atlanta’s Jewish Museum featuring a permanent Holocaust exhibition and two additional galleries dedicated to Jewish history, culture and art World of Coca-Cola, 121 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA 303131807; 404-676-5151; keschulte@coca-cola.com www. worldofcoca-cola.com Houses a tasting room & the story of the world-famous beverage.
PARKS, GARDENS & OUTDOORS
Atlanta BeltLine, 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-477-3003; info@atlbeltlinepartnership.org www.beltline.org Stay active on the BeltLine trail, one of Atlanta’s newest green spaces. Atlanta Botanical Garden, Inc., 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-876-5859; events@atlantabg.org www. atlantabotanicalgarden.org An urban oasis in Midtown with 30 acres of gardens. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave., West NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-223-4412; Fax: 404-223-4499; info@ centennialpark.com www.centennialpark.com The 21-acre park hosts concerts, festivals, 2 playgrounds, Fountain of Rings & more. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, GA 30075; 770-992-2055; marketing@chattnaturecenter. org www.chattnaturecenter.org A private non-profit 127acre, interpretive center dedicated to learning about the Chattahoochee River through trails, canoes, and ziplines. North Georgia Canopy Tours™ Georgia’s Ultimate Zipline - A Treetop Adventure, 5290 Harris Rd., Lula, GA 30554; 770869-7272; Fax: 770-869-9993; info@northgeorgiacanopytours. com www.northgeorgiacanopytours.com Found on 136 acres of forests & ponds, plus geocaching, camping & disc golf.
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Amazing Atlanta Tours, 659 Auburn Ave., #G19, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-273-2558; robyn@amazingatlantatours.com www. amazingatlantatours.com Amazing Atlanta Tours offers a full range of tour experiences. Guests can bike, walk, or kick back on a bus or shuttle while exploring Atlanta’s history, art, and culture. Atlanta Beer Bus, 931 Monroe Dr. NE, #A102-127, Atlanta, GA 30308; 770-696-6080; info@atlantabeerbus.com www. atlantabeerbus.com Atlanta Beer Bus is the city’s only HOPon/HOP-off brewery shuttle service. For as low as $10/day, riders have access to 8 total stops. Atlanta Food Walks, 180 Northside Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 470-223-2203; info@atlantafoodwalks.com https:// atlantafoodwalks.com Most delicious way to see Atlanta. 3 hour tours include food, drinks, history, and fun, in Atlanta’s notable neighborhoods. #1 rated! Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton, GA 30228; 770-707-7904; amssales@atlantamotorspeedway.com www.atlantamotorspeedway.com Atlanta Motor Speedway sits on 887 acres of landscaped green space and serves as one of the South’s premier entertainment facilities, providing a one-of-a-kind experience for special events. Atlanta Movie Tours, 327 NE, lson St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 855-255-3456; info@atlantamovietours.com www. atlantamovietours.com Trace the footsteps of favorite TV & movie characters via 3-hour tours. Atlanta Peach Roll - Pedal Tours, 250 Auburn Ave., Suite 103, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-487-6087; atlpeachroll@gmail. com www.atlpeachroll.com We offer sightseeing tours with a twist on a luxury party bike. We offer tours all year for pub crawls, foodie, historic or shopping tours. Atlanta Preservation Center, 327 St. Paul Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-688-3353; Fax: 404-688-3357; boyd@ preserveatlanta.com www.preserveatlanta.com Offers guided walking tours of Atlanta’s historic neighborhoods & sites. Atlanta Street Art Map, 660 Ralph McGill Blvd., #3422, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-759-7650; streetartmapatl@gmail. com www.streetartmap.org The Atlanta Street Art Map offers free self-guided street art walking tours to five different neighborhoods. www.streetartmap.org ATL-Cruzers Electric Car & Segway Tours, 160 Ted Turner Dr. NW, Suite D, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-492-7009; info@ atlcruzers.com www.atlcruzers.com City tours offered via Segway Ebike, and electric car. Sharing cultural, historical and culinary insights through the city. Beer from Here Brew Tours, P.O. Box 3424, Decatur, GA 30031; 470-285-2537; info@beerfromherebrewtours.com www. beerfromherebrewtours.com We proudly serve the metro Atlanta & craft fun and unique private events specializing in local brewery, distillery & cider tours. Drink GA. Best Friends Travel, 5058 Tarry Glen Dr., Atlanta, GA 30024; 770-861-9380; bfttusa@yahoo.com www.igotours.com Since the 1996 Olympics, Atlanta became a focal point in the international tourism industry. Best Friends Travel create each travel program Bicycle Tours of Atlanta, 659 Auburn Ave., Unit G19, Studioplex Lofts in the Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-273-2558; robyn@biketoursatl.com www.biketoursatl. com Discover Atlanta’s neighborhoods on a 3-hour, 10-mile historic tour. Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour, 5200 Buffington Rd., Atlanta, GA 30349; 404-305-4163; chick-fil-aBackstageTour@chick-fil-a. com tours.chick-fil-a.com The Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour offers an authentic storytelling experience inspired by the history, culture, and values of the company. Civil Rights Tours, 320 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. SE, #Loft 13, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-386-0992; houcktom80@gmail.com www.civilrightstour.com Civil Rights Tours guides you where history was made. DTours, 770 Lexington Ave. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310; 404-9717763; dan@dtour.me www.dtour.me Private walking & driving tours of Atlanta that introduce you to the city’s unique blend
of Southern urban culture. Whether history, film, art or nature, tour like a local with DTours. Experience the Ride, (COMING SOON), 545 8th Ave., Suite 14-50 New York, NY, 10018; 646-661-7699; amckeon@ experiencetheride.com www.experiencetheride.com Coming soon to Atlanta, THE RIDE has become the premiere tour experience on the hottest bus in town! Critically acclaimed, THE RIDE provides unparalleled experiences featuring live sidewalk entertainment and Virtual Reality, while giving guests front row seats to view sites and breathtaking moments. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 470-341-7500; events@mercedesbenzstadium.com http:// mercedesbenzstadium.com/stadium-tours/ Atlanta’s very own World-Class Sports and Entertainment Facility. Official stadium of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS Atlanta United. SunTrust Park at The Battery Atlanta, 755 Battery Ave., Atlanta, GA 30339; 404-614-2363; dawn.truemper@ braves.com https://www.mlb.com/braves/ballpark/events/ venues Tours of SunTrust Park are offered year-round and take guests to many areas off limits during games. Visit braves.com/ tours for more info. Sweet Magnolia Tours, 300 Commerce St., Suite 101, Nashville, TN, 37201; 615-242-5323; Fax: 615-242-5372; amy@sweetmagnoliatours.com www.sweetmagnoliatours. com Sweet Magnolia Tours is the South’s premier full-service operator offering complete trip planning for groups and individuals. It is our goal to make your tour experience simple yet spectacular! The Sweeney Zone, 240 Peachtree St., NW, #2200, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678-910-4452; sweeneyzone@hotmail.com www. sweeneyzone.com The Sweeney Zone and the Shop ’Till You Drop in partnership with Americas Mart provides an extraordinary “Shopportunity” in downtown Atlanta Tours for Tourist by Pennyman, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-499-1000; rpennyman@mac.com www.toursfortourist. com Sightseeing tours, attractions, historical sightseeing, relocation information tours, restaurant dining tours, private individual tours, convention group tours, student group tours, customized group tours, and family reunion tours in metro Atlanta. Welcome Walks USA, 5341 SW 33rd Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312; 404-444-0027; niki.phillips@welcomewalksusa.com https://welcomewalksusa.com/ Welcome Walks digital walking tours delivered by mobile app offer the freedom to explore a city on your schedule and pace. Our customization can include branding message or company information.
ZOOS & AQUARIUMS Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-581-4000; jwalker@georgiaaquarium.org www. georgiaaquarium.org Our 10 million gallons of water house the largest single aquarium habitat in the world. Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30315; 404-624-5650; specialevents@zooatlanta.org www.zooatlanta. org Inspires value & preservation of wildlife & provides family fun.
OUTDOORS & RECREATION CAMPGROUND Stone Mountain Park Campground, P.O. Box 778, Hwy., 78 East, Stone Mountain, GA 30086; 770-4985710; campground@stonemountainpark.com www. stonemountainpark.com Offers 452 wooded campsites with water & electricity for tents, pop-ups & motor homes.
GOLF COURSES Barnsley Resort, 597 Barnsley Gardens Rd., Adairsville, GA 30103; 770-773-7480; Fax: 770-773-1779; info@barnsleyresort. com www.barnsleyresort.com Fazio-designed course encompassing 378 acres winding around Barnsley Resort. Par-72, 350-yard course. Golf School and instruction available. Bobby Jones Golf Course, 2205 Northside Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-355-1009; Fax: 404-355-2764; info@ bobbyjonesgc.com https://bobbyjonesgc.com/ The Bobby Jones PGA staff creates unforgettable, all-inclusive events with every detail managed for you from instruction, digital real-time scoring, logoed merchandising, premium club rental and contest hole management. Charlie Yates Golf Course, 10 Lakeside Village Dr., Atlanta, GA 30317; 404-373-4655; Fax: 404-373-1633; sabriyakelly@ charlieyatesgolfcourse.com www.charlieyatesgolfcourse. com A Rees Jones-designed mid-length course 4 miles east of downtown Atlanta.
ENTERTAINMENT Chateau Elan Golf Club, 6060 Golf Club Dr., Braselton, GA 30517; 678-425-6050; Fax: 678-425-6005; https://www. chateauelan.com/menu-golf/ Few golf resorts have the beauty offered by Chateau Elan’s 45 holes of championship golf. From the rolling Georgia hills of the Woodlands to the serene valley lakes on the Chateau, each course is unique in character and design. Combined with unparalleled customer service, the environment at Chateau Elan will lend for a truly memorable golf experience. ClubCorp, Inc., 350 Tournament Players Dr., Milton, GA 30004; 770-407-1433; Fax: 678-623-5666; jeannelle.rossano@ clubcorp.com https://www.clubcorp.com/ Offers 20 private clubs around Atlanta with 423 holes of golf. East Lake Golf Club, 2575 Alston Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA 30317; 404-687-2445; Fax: 404-373-1437; cmcgill@eastlakegolfclub. com www.eastlakegolfclub.com Home course of Bobby Jones and the oldest golf course in Atlanta. Stone Mountain Golf Club, 1145 Stonewall Jackson Dr., (inside Stone Mountain Park), Stone Mountain, GA 30083; 770-465-3272; Fax: 770-465-3300; derrick.strub@marriott. com www.stonemountaingolf.com Features a 36-hole championship golf facility, open daily.
ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE BARS
Allora, 361 17th St., Atlanta, GA 30363; 404-961-7370; jnash@ ctrxhs.com https://www.alloraatl.com/ Allora entices with irresistible aromas and a warm, intimate environment. Bar 210 (Westin Peachtree Plaza), 210 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-1400; http://www.starwoodhotels. com/westin/property/dining/index.html?propertyID=1023&la nguage=en_US Cocktails and appetizers throughout the day and into the night. Bentley’s Steakhouse (Atlanta Airport Marriott), 4711 Best Rd., College Park, GA 30337; 404-766-7900; www.bentleyssteakhouse.com/restaurant/hotels/hotel-information/travel/ atlap-atlanta-airport-marriott Savor fine steak, seafood or our nightly special with attentive service. Big Kahuna, 303 Peachtree Center Ave., Suite PCA-01, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-644-0909; rkaba@bigkahunaatl.com www.bigkahunaatl.com Relax at the beach away from the beach for lunch, dinner and late night.
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Braves All Star Grill, 200 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-476-3700; catering@BravesGrill.com www. bravesgrill.com Atlanta’s only gourmet sports bar. Fandangles Restaurant & Bar, 165 Courtland St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-6500; info@sheratonatl.com http://www. atlantafandangles.com/ Newly remodeled bar open nightly. Located in Downtown Atlanta. Glenn’s Kitchen (Glenn Hotel), Glenn Hotel (Marriott Autograph Collection),110 Marietta St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-469-0700; www.glennskitchenatl.com Offers American comfort food with southern flair & sophisticated ambiance. High Velocity (Atlanta Marriott Marquis), 265 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-586-6174; www. highvelocityatlanta.com Takes sports bars to a new level with 24 beer varieties, plasma TVs & more. Latitudes Bistro & Lounge (Omni Hotel), 100 CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30335; 404-818-4452; www.omnihotels.com/ hotels/atlanta-cnn-center/dining/latitudes The perfect place to gather for the finest specialty drinks and appetizers.
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Living Room [Inside the W Atlanta Downtown], W Atlanta Downtown, 45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-582-5800; Angela.Mccoy@whotels.com http://www. watlantadowntown.com/living-room Lounge with signature cocktails, DJ mixes & custom board games. Marlow’s Tavern (Northlake), 4156 LaVista Rd., Tucker, GA 30084; 678-987-1197; Fax: 404-875-2724; marlows5@ metzcorp.com www.marlowstavern.com American tavern fare served in a modern, yet neighborhood atmosphere.
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Marlow’s Tavern (Plaza Midtown), 950 West Peachtree St., Suite 215, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-815-0323; marlows3@ metzcorp.com www.marlowstavern.com American tavern fare served in a modern, yet neighborhood atmosphere. Nikolai’s Roof Lounge (Hilton Atlanta), 255 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404- 221-6362; www. hiltonatlantadowntown.com This lounge next to Nikolai’s Roof offers classic cocktails & small plates. Onyx Bar (Grand Hyatt Atlanta), 3300 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-237-1234; www.grandatlanta.hyatt. com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/lounges/index.jsp Sources products from local & sustainable sources for in-season cuisine.
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Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, CNN Studio Tours, Zoo Atlanta OR National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Fernbank Museum of Natural History OR Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
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RESTAURANTS PBR Atlanta: A Coors Banquet Bar, 825 Battery Ave. SE, Suite 610, Atlanta, GA 30339; 404-447-1995; ccope@ liveatthebatteryatlanta.com liveatthebatteryatlanta. com Cowboy meets urban chic... The toughest sport on dirt transforms into the most stunning club all decked out with beautiful decor, cold beer, and a little bull riding. Proof & Provision, Georgian Terrace, 659 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-897-5045; cstrong@greenolivemedia. com www.proofandprovision.com Emphasizes barrel-aged cocktails in the basement of The Georgian Terrace Hotel. Publik Draft House, 654 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-885-7505; publik654@gmail.com www.publikatl. com Comfortable, mouthwatering pub fare is served with boutique beers.
artists & local talent backed by The Shadows house band. Booze, Blues & Cajun Food! Fellaship, 110 Centennial Olympic Park, Suite 102-104, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-254-4970; cjnewton@fellashipatl. com https://fellashipatl.com/ Fellaship is an exclusive intimate lounge and restaurant experience. Born from the creative vision of NFL’s elite, Cam Newton, Fellaship is an experience where class and audaciousness collide. Havana Club, 3112 Piedmont Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305; 404941-4827; havanalauren@gmail.com www.havanaclubatl. com Voted Atlanta’s Best Night Club with 3 distinct rooms and 9 bars.
COMEDY
Pulse (Atlanta Marriott Marquis), 265 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-521-0000; Fax: 404-586-6299; www. pulsebaratlanta.com Discover the art of mixology at a cool cocktail lounge & restaurant.
Atlanta Magic Theater, 267 Marietta St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 925-984-6504; morrisonmagic@yahoo.com www. atlantamagictheater.com An evening of world class magic and clean comedy with Atlanta Magician Peter Morrison! Every Friday at 8:30 and Saturday at 6:30pm & 9:30pm
Red Phone Booth, 17 Andrew Young International Blvd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303,info@redphonebooth.com www. redphonebooth.com A speakeasy experience featuring a classic craft cocktail & cigar program with light bites. Guests enter by securing a secret phone number.
Dad’s Garage Theatre Company, 569 Ezzard St., Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-523-3141; jon@dadsgarage.com www. dadsgarage.com The cornerstone of Atlanta’s improvisational comedy scene.
SkyLounge(The Glenn Hotel), 110 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-521-2250; sales-glennhotel@lvmgt.com www. glennsskylounge.com Offers cocktails & music while guests enjoy panoramic city views. STATS Brewpub, 300 Marietta St., Atlanta, GA 30313; 404885-1472; sales@statsatl.com www.statsatl.com Serves serious food in a serious sports bar downtown. Taco Mac (Metropolis), 933 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 678-904-7211; Fax: 678-904-7213; TMMetropolis@ tmacrestaurants.com www.tacomac.com Serves buffalo wings & more in a sports bar with over 150 beers. Taco Mac (Virginia Highland), 1006 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-873-6529; Fax: 404-873-7339; TMVirginiaHighlands@tmacrestaurants.com www.tacomac. com Serves buffalo wings & more in a sports bar with over 150 beers. The Garden at Community Smith, 866 West Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30308; 678-412-2400; Fax: 678-412-2401; www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/ atlbd-renaissance-atlanta-midtown-hotel Enjoy appetizers & cocktails in a casual atmosphere under the stars. Trader Vic’s (Hilton Atlanta), 255 Courtland St. NE, Inside the Hilton Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-221-6339; malik.diop@ hilton.com www.tradervicsatl.com Indulge in a Taste of the Tropics at Trader Vic’s Atlanta Twenty-Two Storys (Hyatt Regency Atlanta), 265 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-577-1234; 22Storys@hyatt. com atlantaregency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/ lounges/index.jsp #39203201 Features 22 beers, 22 wines & 22 food items in the Hyatt bar. Twin Peaks Buckhead, 3365 Piedmont Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-961-8946; buckhead@twinpeaksrestaurant.com www.twinpeaksrestaurant.com Offers comfort food served by Twin Peaks Girls in a sports lodge.
ENTERTAINMENT FOR MATURE AUDIENCES
Cheetah, The, 887 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-8923037; contactus@thecheetah.com www.thecheetah.com Serves as the Atlanta gentlemen’s club landmark in Midtown. Casual and fine dining late night, full liquor bar, and cigar friendly.
FESTIVALS
Atlanta Beer Festivals, 680 Dallas St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-889-2113; kari@atlantabeerfestivals.com www. atlantabeerfestivals.com Atlanta Beer Festivals hosts fun events throughout the year around the city, including wine and food fests. Visit our website for more info. Atlanta Celebrates Photography, 675 Drewry St. NE, Studio 4, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-634-8664; amy@acpinfo.org www. acpinfo.org Through an October festival and more, ACP supports the photography scene. Atlanta Film Society, 25 Park Place, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-352-4225; info@atlantafilmsociety.org www. atlantafilmsociety.org One of the largest in the U.S. with hundreds of films shown annually in March. Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, 1800 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 830, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-528-2614; Fax: 404-806-2348; contact@ajff.org www.ajff.org International and independent films from around the world. BronzeLens Film Festival, 265 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30336; 404-538-6333; info@bronzelens.com http://bronzelens. com/ Highlights Atlanta as a center for film & film production for people of color. Taste of Atlanta, Historic Fourth Ward Park,680 Dallas St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-875-4434; Fax: 404-574-4444; www. tasteofatlanta.com Taste of Atlanta is the city’s award-winning food, craft beer, wine and spirits festival showcasing the local restaurant scene.
LIVE MUSIC VENUES
VOYA Bistro (Atlanta Airport Marriott), 4711 Best Rd., College Park, GA 30337; 404-766-7900; www.marriott.com/ hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/atlap-atlanta-airportmarriott VOYA Bistro, VOYA Sushi Bar, and VOYA Coffee & News.
Blind Willie’s Blues Club, 828 N Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-873-2583; lebooze300@yahoo.com www. blindwilliesblues.com Oldest blues club in Atlanta. National artists & local talent backed by The Shadows house band. Booze, Blues & Cajun Food!
BREWERIES
Center Stage Theater, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-885-1365; info@rivalentertainment.com www. centerstage-atlanta.com An icon in Atlanta’s music & performing arts community with 3 music spaces.
Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery, 320 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-525-4400; events@maxlagers. com www.maxlagers.com Taste the flavors of Georgia’s oldest brewery restaurant. STATS Brewpub, 300 Marietta St., Atlanta, GA 30313; 404885-1472; sales@statsatl.com www.statsatl.com Serves serious food in a serious sports bar downtown. SweetWater Brewing Company, 195 Ottley Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-691-2537; Fax: 404-214-0936; lauren@ sweetwaterbrew.com www.sweetwaterbrew.com Serves as GA’s largest craft brewery. Open for tours & tastings. Wild Heaven Beer, 1010 White St., Atlanta, GA 30310; 404-441-4836; william@wildheavenbeer.com https:// wildheavenbeer.com/ A 22,000 square foot brewery, taproom, event space with f bars and 12000 square feet of patio overlooking the beltline.
CLUBS/LOUNGES
Blind Willie’s Blues Club, 828 N Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-873-2583; lebooze300@yahoo.com www. blindwilliesblues.com Oldest blues club in Atlanta. National
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City Winery - Atlanta, 650 North Ave., Suite S201, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-946-3791; atlantaevents@citywinery.com www. citywinery.com/atlanta/ Combining music, wine, and food, we offer intimate live concerts, fine dining, and wine tastings. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-916-2800; Fax: 770-916-2820; info@cobbenergycentre.com www.cobbenergycentre.com Home for concerts, Broadway, Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Ballet. Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave. SE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30339; 470-351-3864; kellywestmoreland@livenation.com www.thecocacolaroxy.com The Coca-Cola Roxy is the newest incredible 25,000 square foot capacity venue in The Battery Atlanta. It’s the perfect location to host your corporate event, private concert, reception or business meeting. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-881-2011; shelby.moody@foxtheatre.org www.foxtheatre. org 1920s movie palace hosting Broadway plays, events, performances & tours.
Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-5774855; KarynKotler@LiveNation.com specialevents.livenation. com/venue/the-tabernacle-atlanta-ga Hosts private events and concerts in a converted Baptist Church.
RESTAURANTS DOWNTOWN AMERICAN
Big Kahuna, 303 Peachtree Center Ave., Suite PCA-01, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-644-0909; rkaba@bigkahunaatl.com www.bigkahunaatl.com Relax at the beach away from the beach for lunch, dinner and late night. Braves All Star Grill, 200 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-476-3700; catering@BravesGrill.com www. bravesgrill.com Atlanta’s only gourmet sports bar. Collage, The (Sheraton Atlanta Hotel), 165 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-6500; www.sheratonatlantahotel. com/Dining Casual dining at its best with lunch, dinner & spectacular breakfast buffet. Dantanna’s Downtown, CNN Center, 100 CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-522-8873; david@dantannas.com www.dantannas.com Combines culinary excellence with sports entertainment. Drafting Table, 230 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-523-4004; rmaczuga@lvmgt.com https://www. thedraftingtableatl.com/ Sleek hotel eatery featuring creative food and cocktails Fandangles Restaurant & Bar, 165 Courtland St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-6500; info@sheratonatl.com http:// www.atlantafandangles.com/ Newly remodeled dining room overlooking our Garden Courtyard. Fellaship, 110 Centennial Olympic Park, Suite 102-104, Atlanta, Ga, 30313; 404-254-4970; cjnewton@fellashipatl. com https://fellashipatl.com/ Fellaship is an exclusive intimate lounge and restaurant experience. Born from the creative vision of NFL’s elite, Cam Newton, Fellaship is an experience where class and audaciousness collide Glenn’s Kitchen (Glenn Hotel), Glenn Hotel (Marriott Autograph Collection), 110 Marietta St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-469-0700; www.glennskitchenatl.com Offers American comfort food with southern flair & sophisticated ambiance. Hard Rock Cafe, 215 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-688-7625; atlanta_sales@hardrock.com www.hardrock. com/atlanta Legendary downtown restaurant with amazing food and cocktails. High Velocity (Atlanta Marriott Marquis), 265 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-586-6174; www. highvelocityatlanta.com Takes sports bars to a new level with 24 beer varieties, 21 plasma TVs & more. Hudson Grille - Downtown, 120 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-221-0102; Fax: 404-221-0144; hudsongrilledowntown@metrocafes.com www.hudsongrille. com Features 50 draft beers, signature wings, award-winning burgers, craft cocktails, huge patio, EVERY game, UFC, and friendly staff. Market Cafe (Inside AmericasMart), 250 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-220-2268; www.aramarkcafe.com/ americasmart The menu includes sandwiches and salads, soups and outstanding entrees. Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery, 320 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-525-4400; events@maxlagers.com www.maxlagers.com Wood-fired cuisine, craft cocktails & the finest beer in the South Metro Cafe Diner, 229 Peachtree St., Suite B-17, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-577-1420; muzo@metrocafediner.com www. metrocafediner.com Offers a huge variety, from triple decker sandwiches to burgers & cakes, 24-hours. Park Bar, 150 Walton St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-524-0444, owners@parkbaratlanta.com www.ParkbarAtlanta.com Park Bar is known by locals for its great food, fine bourbon & craft beer. Polaris (Hyatt Regency Atlanta), 265 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-460-6425; www.hyatt.com/corporate/ restaurants/Polaris/en/Polaris.html?src=vanity_polarisatlanta. com Iconic blue-domed destination serves cocktails & plates with amazing views. Prime Meridian Restaurant at Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center, 100 CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-818-4450; https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/atlanta-cnn-center/dining/ prime-meridian Enjoy international cuisine in an open kitchen atmosphere. Sear (Atlanta Marriott Marquis), 265 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-586-6134; www.searatlanta.com/ Serves sophisticated fire-inspired steaks, seafood & desserts.
RESTAURANTS Social Table (Georgia World Congress Center), 285 International Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-2234539; Features fine cuisine & wines from around the world. STATS Brewpub, 300 Marietta St., Atlanta, GA 30313; 404885-1472; sales@statsatl.com www.statsatl.com Serves serious food in a serious sports bar downtown.
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SOUL FOOD
Nikolai’s Roof (Hilton Atlanta), 255 Courtland St. NE, Inside the Hilton Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-221-6362; Fax: 404-221-6811; daniel.rudiger@hilton.com www.nikolaisroof. com Elegant Surroundings. Spectacular Views & Attentive Service.
Paschal’s Restaurant, 180-B Northside Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-525-2023; Fax: 404-525-3066; www. Paschalsatlanta.com Since 1947, we’ve offered southern eats like fried chicken & peach cobbler.
DELICATESSEN
Pittypat’s Porch Restaurant, 25 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678-591-7708; Maxine.Cain1@ gmail.com www.pittypatsrestaurant.com Delighting guests with Southern Hospitality and Menu since 1967.
Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar and View (Westin Peachtree Plaza), The Westin Peachtree Plaza, 210 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303-1745; 404-589-7506; peach-sundial@ westin.com www.sundialrestaurant.com Enjoy farm-to-table, seasonal cuisine with panoramic city views
Marketplace, The (Hilton Atlanta), 255 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-2000; Deli with a difference - Dine in or take out. Open 24 hours.
Ted’s Montana Grill, 133 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-521-9796; Fax: 404-233-6717; www.tedsmontanagrill. com Serves fresh, made-from-scratch classic American comfort food.
Agatha’s -- A Taste of Mystery, 161 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-480-5233; Fax: 404-584-2233; cat@agathas.com www.agathas.com Enjoy a five-course, interactive murder mystery dinner theater show.
Restaurant 10, 10 Northside Dr., Atlanta, GA 30314; 404331-9977; srickse@prgroupatl.com www.restaurant10atl. com Welcome to Restaurant 10, a brand new, modern restaurant and bar located steps away from Mercedes Benz Stadium. We serve upscale southern cuisine, soul food, and bbq restaurant.
Terrace, The (Ellis Hotel), 176 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-523-5155; terrace@ellishotel.com Provides upscale Southern cocktails overlooking Peachtree Street.
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The Cloakroom (The American a Doubletree by Hilton), 160 Ted Turner Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-688-6000; jstewart@lvmgt.com www.cloakroomkitchenandbar.com Sit back and indulge in classic craft cocktails and elevated bar bites with images of the Rat Pack and celebs of the day adorning the walls. Dig into Southern inspired entrees, that even a secret agent would have to recommend. Frank Sinatra may be crooning softly in the background, it’s a place you won’t want to leave. Thrive Restaurant, 101 Marietta St. NW, Corner of Ted Turner Dr., & Marietta, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-389-1000; Events@ ThriveAtl.com www.thriveatl.com Serves food from around the world in an upscale casual space. W Kitchen, W Atlanta-Downtown, 45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-577-7601; https://www.marriott. com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/atlhw-w-atlantadowntown/ Indulge in regional Southern fare with a fresh twist. Featuring refined, comfort food and classic dishes.
ASIAN Pacific Rim Bistro, 303 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-893-0018; Fax: 404-893-0020; info@ pacificrimbistro.com www.pacificrimbistro.com Features a Pan Asian menu with the foods and flavors of the entire continent.
BARBECUE Smoke Ring, 309 NE, lson St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-228-6377; jordan.smokering@gmail.com www. smokeringatlanta.com Smoke Ring is an innovative BBQ joint set in Castleberry Hill next to the Mercedes-Benz stadium serving southern-inspired food & drink! Twin Smokers, 300 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404698-4707; sales@twinsmokersbbq.com www.twinsmokersbbq. com Features regionally-inspired BBQ with beef smoked over Texas Mesquite and Post Oak.
BREW PUBS Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery, 320 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-525-4400; events@maxlagers. com www.maxlagers.com Taste the flavors of Georgia’s oldest brewery restaurant.
CASUAL DINING Market Cafe (Inside AmericasMart), 250 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-220-2268; www.aramarkcafe.com/ americasmart The menu includes sandwiches and salads, soups and outstanding entrees. Southern Elements (Hilton Atlanta), 255 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-2000; danne.delano@hilton.com www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/georgia/hilton-atlanta-ATLAHHH/ dining/index.html Chic & Contemporary Surroundings. Southern Cuisine with a Twist.
COFFEE & BREAKFAST Market, The (Hyatt Regency Atlanta), 265 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-577-1234; Downtown Atlanta’s only 24-hour coffee shop to satisfy your food and beverage needs. Sweet Auburn Bread Company, 234 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-221-1157; eat@sweetauburnbread.com www. sweetauburnbread.com Home of the world famous Sweet Potato Cheesecake! Featured on Food Network’s “$40 A Day” and “Road Tasted”. Wheelies Tiny Donuts, 50 Lower Alabama St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-695-0409; mnsloan1@icloud.com www. wheeliesdonuts.com The tiniest, freshest, handmade-to-order donuts in Atlanta, Wheelies seeks to feed the hearts and bellies of hard workers everywhere.
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Hub at Peachtree Center, The, 231 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-654-1296; peachtreecenterguestservices@ yahoo.com www.peachtreecenter.com Come explore more than 50 shops, restaurants & services in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, including Chick-fil-A, Moe’s, Naturalizer, Caribou Coffee, a 24-hour CVS & more! Located On Peachtree St. (directly across from AmericasMart) and easily accessible via an on-site Peachtree Center MARTA station. Visit our web site for directions, hours & additional information. Municipal Market Company, 209 Edgewood Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-1665; admin@thecurbmarket.com https:// municipalmarketatl.com/ Houses individual restaurants, produce/meat merchants & shops.
GERMAN Der Biergarten, 300 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-521-2728; sales@derbiergarten.com www.derbiergarten. com Enjoy a beer garden and authentic German fare in a festive atmosphere.
IRISH PUB Meehan’s Public House, 200 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-214-9821; iandtmeehans@gmail.com www. meehansdowntown.com Provides diners with a perfect haunt to enjoy a cold pint & an excellent meal.
MEDITERRANEAN Truva, 60 Andrew Young International Blvd. NE, Atlanta, Ga, 30303; 404-577-8788; Fax: 404-577-8756; info@truvaatlanta. com www.truvaatlanta.com Serves Turkish fare with entertainment & authentic belly dancers.
MEXICAN Alma Cocina, 191 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-968-9662; alma@fifthgroup.com www.alma-atlanta. com Contemporary Mexican cuisine with regional influences & Latin cocktails.
AG, 181 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-221-6550; http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/georgia/atlanta/dining/ ag Serving a Southern-inspired menu of grilled steaks, chops and seafood. Gus’s Fried Chicken, 231 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-996-2837; www.gusfriedchicken.com/atl Diners enjoy delicious meals while surrounded with old-school, blues infused scenery. Paschal’s Restaurant, 180-B Northside Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-525-2023; Fax: 404-525-3066; www. Paschalsatlanta.com Since 1947, we’ve offered southern eats like fried chicken & peach cobbler. Pittypat’s Porch Restaurant, 25 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678-591-7708; Maxine.Cain1@ gmail.com www.pittypatsrestaurant.com Delighting guests with Southern Hospitality and Menu since 1967. Rosie’s Cafe, 49 Northside Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404331-7703; rosiescoffeecafe@gmail.com www.rosiescoffeecafe. com Rosie’s Cafe and Bar is a locally owned and operated family business. Located steps away from the Mercedez Benz Stadium. At this convenient eatery, you’ll find a menu filled with handcrafted daily shrimp and grits, to famous chicken and waffles. Sway (Hyatt Regency Atlanta), 265 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-577-1234; atlantaregency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/ dining/SwayRestaurantAtlanta.html Features fresh, local Southern fare & a seasonal nightly pie bar. Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint, 200 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-230-5853; Fax: 404-835-8501; info@ sweetgeorgiasjukejoint.com www.sweetgeorgiasjukejoint. com Southern charm, cuisine & moonshine in an uptown downtown venue. Come and feel the vibe. Different local bands perform nightly.
No Mas! Cantina, 180 Walker St. SW, Suite B, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-574-5678; info@NoMasCantina.com www. NoMasCantina.com SHOP + DINE at “The Best of Mexico”. Savor the essence of Mexico with Artisan Market shopping & authentic recipes at the Cantina.
White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails, 270 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-524-7200; events@whiteoakkitchen.com www. whiteoakkitchen.com Locally sourced, seasonally inspired, award-winning wine list.
Tin Lizzy’s Cantina-Downtown Atlanta, 26 Andrew Young INT’L Blvd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678-852-4169; kdyches@ tinlizzyscantina.com www.tinlizzyscantina.com Tin Lizzy’s Cantina is your home for delicious Flex-Mex cuisine, awardwinning margaritas, and live music! Come join in on the fun!
Cuts Steakhouse, 60 Andrew Young International Blvd. NE, Atlanta, Ga, 30303; 404-525-3399; muzo.saritas@cutsatlanta. com www.cutsatlanta.com Serves upscale-casual Southernstyle food w/a sports bar option.
PIZZA Amalfi Pizza, 17 Andrew Young International Blvd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-228-7528; info@amalfipizzaatl.com www.amalfipizzaatl.com Open daily for lunch & dinner, Amalfi Pizza serves creative appetizers, fresh salads, Neapolitan-style pizzas, pasta dishes, and desserts. Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria, 300 Marietta St., Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-974-2941; sales@maxsatl.com www.maxsatl.com Atlanta’s home for classic New York-style pizza made-to-order.
POLYNESIAN Trader Vic’s (Hilton Atlanta), 255 Courtland St. NE, Inside the Hilton Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-221-6339; malik.diop@ hilton.com www.tradervicsatl.com Indulge in a Taste of the Tropics at Trader Vic’s Atlanta
SEAFOOD McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks Restaurant (CNN Center), One CNN Center, 190 Marietta St., Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-521-1236; Fax: 404-521-1237; msagcsm@ldry.com www.mccormickandschmicks.com Fresh seasonal fish and seafood brought in daily. Ray’s in the City, 240 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-524-9224; Fax: 404-524-9229; www.raysrestaurants.com/ raysinthecity Serves fresh seafood, steaks & sushi downtown with live jazz.
STEAKHOUSE
Morton’s The Steakhouse/Downtown, 303 Peachtree Center Ave., SunTrust Plaza, Atlanta, Ga, 30308; 404-577-4366; Fax: 404-577-4687; www.mortons.com/atlanta Ponder the possibilities of a relaxed atmosphere & a great USDA Prime steak. ROOM at Twelve, 400 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-418-1250; Fax: 404-418-1251; www.roomattwelve. com Serves drinks, steaks & sushi at TWELVE Hotel in Centennial Park. Ruth’s Chris Steak House/Centennial Park, 267 Marietta St., at the Embassy Suites, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-223-6500; jbrown@ruthschris.net www.ruthschris.net Serves American steakhouse fare with New Orleans flair downtown.
MIDTOWN AMERICAN
City Tap House, 848 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-822-4236; info.atlanta@citytap.com www.citytap. com City Tap offers a huge selection of taps, exceptional regional cuisine and event space for intimate to large meetings and events. City Winery - Atlanta, 650 North Ave., Suite S201, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-946-3791; atlantaevents@citywinery.com www. citywinery.com/atlanta/ Combining music, wine, and food, we offer intimate live concerts, private dining, winery tours and wine tastings and events.
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RESTAURANTS Einstein’s, 1077 Juniper St., Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-8767925; einsteins@metrocafes.com www.einsteinsatlanta. com Named one of OpenTable.com’s “Best 100 Brunches in America!” Einstein’s features an award-winning patio, unique group and private dining. Hudson Grille - Midtown, 942 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-892-0892; hudsongrillemidtown@metrocafes.com www.hudsongrille.com Features 50 draft beers, signature wings, award-winning burgers, craft cocktails, covered patio, EVERY game, UFC, and friendly staff. Joe’s on Juniper, 1049 Juniper St., Atlanta, GA 30309; 404875-6634; joesonjuniper@metrocafes.com www.joesonjuniper. com Winner of David’s Magazine’s “Best Patio,” “Best Bar Food” and “most attractive waitstaff!” Joe’s offers great food and stiff drinks! Livingston Restaurant, 659 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-897-5000; www.livingstonatlanta.com Located across from The Fox Theatre. Open for breakfast & dinner 7 days a week, brunch on the weekend. Marlow’s Tavern (Plaza Midtown), 950 West Peachtree St., Suite 215, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-815-0323; marlows3@ metzcorp.com www.marlowstavern.com Best of the Best American Tavern Fare Publik Draft House, 654 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-885-7505; publik654@gmail.com www.publikatl. com Comfortable, mouthwatering pub fare is served with boutique beers. Table 1280, 485 Bishop St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-8971280; Fax: 856-722-6708; andrea.witta@woodruffcenter.org www.table1280.com Serves gourmet farm-to-fork cuisine in the Woodruff Arts Center. Taco Mac (Metropolis), 933 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 678-904-7211; Fax: 678-904-7213; TMMetropolis@ tmacrestaurants.com www.tacomac.com Serves buffalo wings & more in a sports bar with over 150 beers. Whiskey Bird, 1409 North Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-600-5797; christina@eatwhiskeybird.com www. eatwhiskeybird.com New American cuisine with Asian influence and classic cocktails. Quaint neighborhood with easy parking. Private dining room available.
BARBECUE DAS BBQ, 1203 Collier Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-8507373; stephen@dasbbq.com http://www.dasbbq.com/ DAS BBQ is locally and nationally awarded barbecue restaurant in West Midtown, Atlanta. We offer authentically slow barrelsmoked meats and fresh sides every day. No freezers, no fryers. 5 Vegetarian options at all times, 95% gluten-free menu.
CASUAL DINING The Varsity, 61 North Ave., Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-881-1706; Fax: 404-874-3989; terrybrookshire@thevarsity.com www. thevarsity.com Serves as an Atlanta institution, offering fresh hot dogs & more.
CONTINENTAL Park 75 Restaurant (Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta), 7th 14th St., Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-881-9898; www.fourseasons.com/ atlanta/dining/restaurants/park_75 Serving American cuisine with a continental flair in opulent surroundings.
IRISH PUB Rí Rá Irish Pub, 1080 Peachtree St., Suite 1, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-477-1700; ryancostello@rira.com www.rira.com/ atlanta Rí Rá Irish Pub, located in Midtown, epitomizes a true Irish pub experience. Constructed from a pub restored in Ireland then shipped to Atlanta, the location offers an impressive line-up of live music, a comprehensive drink list, and fare that defies pub standards. Rí Rá also offers private spaces for groups ranging from 20 up to 300 people.
ITALIAN Allora, 361 17th St., Atlanta, GA 30363; 404-961-7370; jnash@ ctrxhs.com https://www.alloraatl.com/ Allora entices with irresistible aromas and a warm, intimate environment.
www.nancyspizza.com Experience Nancy’s, the original inventors of the stuffed pizza. Our Midtown Atlanta menu features appetizers, sandwiches, signature salads, traditional thin crust pizza, super thin crust pizza, and desserts, as well as our famous Chicago deep dish pizza. We offer dine-in, pick up, delivery and catering options.
Café & Bar, The (Waldorf Astoria Atlanta), 3376 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-995-7545; Fax: 404-995-7501; moatl-restaurants@mohg.com https://waldorfastoria3.hilton. com/en/hotels/georgia/waldorf-astoria-atlanta-buckheadATLWAWA/amenities/restaurants.html Modern American cuisine with a flavorful array of locally sourced ingredients.
SEAFOOD Lure, 1106 Crescent Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-8173650; lure@fifthgroup.com lure-atlanta.com Lure presents Atlanta’s freshest fish with global coastal traditions.
King + Duke, 3060 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-477-3500; www.kinganddukeatl.com Named one of the best restaurants of the year by GQ and Esquire, King+Duke is located in the heart of Buckhead. kinganddukeatl.com
Oceanaire Seafood Room, The, 1100 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-475-2277; OAATEvents@ldry.com www.theoceanaire.com The Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world.
Tavern at Phipps, The, 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-814-9640; amber@centraarchy.com www. tavernatphipps.rest The Tavern at Phipps, in Buckhead, is famous for their cocktails, lively atmosphere and classic American fare such as their trademark chips.
The Optimist, 914 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318; 404477-6260; http://theoptimistrestaurant.com/ A seaside fish camp experience for landlocked Atlantans.
Twin Peaks Buckhead, 3365 Piedmont Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-961-8946; buckhead@twinpeaksrestaurant.com www.twinpeaksrestaurant.com Offers comfort food served by Twin Peaks Girls in a sports lodge.
SOUTHERN Mary Mac’s Tea Room, 224 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-876-1800; Fax: 404-881-6003; events@ marymacs.com www.marymacs.com Serves authentic, made from scratch Southern fare & hospitality since 1945. Rowdy Tiger, 866 West Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30308; 678-412-2402; Fax: 678-412-2401; daNWhitaker@ communitysmithatl.com https://www.rowdytigeratlanta. com Approachable, modernist cuisine comes to life with Southern influences. Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar (Loews Atlanta Hotel), 1065 Peachtree St. NE, At Loews Hotel, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404745-5745; Fax: 404-745-5606; info@saltwoodatlanta.com http://www.saltwoodatlanta.com/ Named for its emphasis on salted, cured meats and classically rustic presentation on wood blocks, this casual eatery features a charcuterie station that serves as the restaurant’s centerpiece. Diners can pull up bar stools to sample house-made and locally-sourced items and sip on handcrafted cocktails and local microbrews while watching the restaurant’s charcuterie chef hand-carve meats and assemble charcuterie plates. South City Kitchen Midtown, 1144 Crescent Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-873-7358; southcitykitchen@fifthgroup.com http://midtown.southcitykitchen.com/ Serves contemporary Southern cuisine with a sophisticated twist.
STEAKHOUSE STK Atlanta, 1075 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404793-0144; www.stkhouse.com Provides a feminine twist to the traditional steakhouse.
TAPAS Bulla Gastrobar, 60 11th St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404900-6926; atlanta@bullagastrobar.com www.bullagastrobar. com With tantalizing tapas, new house specialties every week, hand-crafted cocktails, and an impressive wine list, Bulla is where you go to indulge in a celebration of good taSuite Cooks & Soldiers, 691 14th St. NW, Suite D, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-996-2623; admin@cooksandsoldiers.com www. cooksandsoldiers.com Host your special events, group dinners and treat your guests to critically acclaimed upscale Basque cuisine and drinks. Loca Luna, 550-C Amsterdam Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-875-4494; Fax: 404-875-4144; infolocaluna@gmail.com www.loca-luna.com Atlanta’s premier destination for tapasstyle dining and live music entertainment, Loca Luna offers a refreshing alternative to Midtown’s conventional nightlife. Serving up a unique mix of traditional Latin cuisine and cocktails alongside nightly live music, Loca Luna has received praise from local publications, including “Best Latin Music Club” in Atlanta by Creative Loafing.
BUCKHEAD AMERICAN
Yes Chef Culinary Events, 4969 Roswell Rd., Suite 220, Atlanta, GA 30342; 404-345-9610; info@yeschefatlanta. com http://www.yeschefatlanta.com/ Hal’s Kitchen offers premier hands-on culinary events, specializing in corporate team building and private events. Our industrial-chic space is conveniently located inside the perimeter.
COFFEE & BREAKFAST Corner Cafe & Buckhead Bread Company, 3070 Piedmont Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-240-1978; www. buckheadrestaurants.com/corner-cafe Full-service Europeanstyle bakery serving coffee, breakfast & lunch
CONTINENTAL Cassis Restaurant (Grand Hyatt Atlanta), 3300 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-237-1234; grandatlanta.hyatt. com/en/hotel/dining/cassis.html Inventive restaurant features wonderful food, service & eclectic wine. Ecco Buckhead, 3586 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-347-9558; eccobuckhead@fifthgroup.com http:// buckhead.ecco-atlanta.com/ Ecco Buckhead brings Atlanta’s favorite European cuisine and cosmopolitan flair to a new neighborhood. We serve inspired, locally-sourced small plater and entree alongside an award-winning wine list in a stylish atmosphere.
FRENCH Anis Cafe and Bistro, 2974 Grandview Ave., Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-233-9889; Fax: 404-233-4894; info@anisbistro. com www.anisbistro.com Comprised of a menu deeply rooted in the flavors of the French Mediterranean. Bistro Niko, 3344 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-261-6456; dish@buckheadrestaurants.com www. buckheadrestaurants.com/bistro-niko Offers award-winning French cuisine, wine, beer & cocktails.
GREEK Kyma, 3085 Piedmont Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-262-0702; dish@buckheadrestaurants.com https:// buckheadrestaurants.com/restaurant/kyma/ A modern take on Mediterranean and Greek cuisine.
ITALIAN KR SteakBar, 349 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Suite D2, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-841-8820; ryan@krsteakbar.com www. krsteakbar.com KR SteakBar is an Itallian Steakhouse and is the newest restaurant by Rathbun’s Restaurants. Pricci, 500 Pharr Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-237-2941; dish@buckheadrestaurants.com https://buckheadrestaurants. com/restaurant/pricci/ Contemporary Italian restaurant embodying fun & stylish dining.
JAPANESE Nakato Japanese Restaurant, 1776 Cheshire Bridge Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-873-6582; Fax: 404-874-7897; sachi@ nakatorestaurant.com nakatorestaurant.com Nakato, Atlanta’s oldest and most authentic Japanese restaurant! Private authentic Tatami Tea Rooms, Sushi Bar, traditional dining room and entertaining Hibachi!
Baraonda Ristorante Italiano, 710 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-879-9962; baraonda1@gmail.com www. baraondaatlanta.com One of Midtown’s first restaurant, serving Italian fare for 15 years.
Aria Restaurant, 490 E. Paces Ferry Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-233-7673; Fax: 404-262-5208; info@aria-atl.com www.aria-atl.com Sophisticated Aria serves “slow” food, seafood and celebrated desserts.
MEDITERRANEAN
Astor Court - St. Regis Hotel, 88 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-563-7968; miller.jackson@stregis.com www.stregisatlanta.com/Astor-Court Indulge in a menu of healthy selections, traditional favorites & libations.
St. Cecilia, 3455 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA 30326; 404554-9995; stceciliaatl.com Located in Buckhead’s Pinnacle Building, the cuisine of St. Cecilia is inspired by the coastlines of Italy, Spain, and France.
Buckhead Diner, 3073 Piedmont Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-262-3336; Fax: 404-262-3593; mbaker@ buckheadrestaurants.com www.buckheadrestaurants.com/ buckhead-diner Americana inventive menu items give this Atlanta icon a flair all its own.
SEAFOOD
Ecco Midtown, 40 7th St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-3479555; ecco@fifthgroup.com www.midtowNEcco-atlanta. com Seasonal European Mediterranean restaurant with a bustling bar scene.
PIZZA Nancy’s Pizza Midtown Atlanta, 265 Ponce De Leon Ave. NW, Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-881-0111; Fax: 404-8851174; berniecoaxum@nancyschicagopizzeria.com
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Atlanta Fish Market, 265 Pharr Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-262-3165; dish@buckheadrestaurants.com www. buckheadrestaurants.com/atlanta-fish-market Serving the Southeast’s widest selection of fresh seafood.
RESTAURANTS SOUTHERN Local Three, 3290 Northside Pkwy. NW, Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30327; 404-968-2700; info@localthree.com www.localthree. com Offering a variety of private dining areas, Local Three accommodates guest from 10-200 in casual or formal settings. Our seasoned chef’s and pastry kitchen deliver exceptional culinary experiences tailored to your guest. South City Kitchen Buckhead, 3350 Peachtree Rd., Suite 175, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-815-6677; info@fifthgroup.com http://buckhead.southcitykitchen.com/ Head to the heart of Buckhead for southern cuisine that’s never stuffy and always satisfying. Swan Coach House Restaurant, Gift Shop & Gallery, The, 3130 Slaton Dr. NW, Atlanta, Ga, 30305; 404-261-0636; events@swancoachhouse.com www.swancoachhouse. com One of Atlanta’s most unique tea rooms, gift shops and art galleries. The Southern Gentleman, 3035 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite A208, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-939-9845; info@tsg-atl.com www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com Southern-inspired gastropub with a modern take on traditional dishes.
STEAKHOUSE American Cut & Regent Cocktail Club, 3035 Peachtree Rd., Suite 140, Atlanta, GA 30305; 770-415-9766; info@ ldvhospitality.com www.americancutrestaurants.com Located at the Shops Buckhead Atlanta, we offer a unique dining experience, where guests can enjoy a more upscale and decadent dining experience Capital Grille, The (The Capital Building), 255 East Paces Ferry NE, 8th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-262-1162; Fax: 404-262-1163; Atlanta@tcgdine.com www.thecapitalgrille. com The Capital Grille is a fine dining steakhouse. We feature hand-carved dry aged steaks, an award winning wine list, and the freshest seafood Chama Gaucha, 3365 Piedmont Rd. NE, #1350, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-842-0011; atlanta@chamagaucha.com www.chamagaucha.com As Atlanta’s top-rated Brazilian Steakhouse, Chama Gaucha is known for delicious prime steaks & exceptional service. Chops Lobster Bar, 70 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-262-2675; kbrown@buckheadrestaurants.com https://buckheadrestaurants.com/restaurant/chops-lobsterbar-atl/ Exceptional service, fresh seafood & prime aged beef. Fogo de Chao Churrascaria, 3101 Piedmont Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-266-9988; Fax: 404-995-9983; atlantaevents@ fogo.com www.fogodechao.com Brazilian churrascaria with roasted meat carved tableside & gourmet salad. KR SteakBar, 349 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Suite D2, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-841-8820; ryan@krsteakbar.com www. krsteakbar.com The newest Italian Steakhouse by Rathbun’s Restaurants. New York Prime Steakhouse, 3424 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-846-0644; GANGULO@ NEWYORKPRIME.REST www.newyorkprime.com New York Prime is a wildly popular Buckhead steakhouse with swift professional service, a classy supper club ambiance and USDA Prime steaks. Ruth’s Chris Steak House/Buckhead, 3285 Peachtree Rd. NE, at, Embassy Suites Buckhead, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404365-0660; info@ruthschris.net www.ruthschris.net Serves iconic American steakhouse fare with New Orleans flair.
TAPAS Eclipse di Luna Buckhead, 764 Miami Circle, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-846-0449; info@eclipsediluna.com www. eclipsediluna.com Eclipse Di Luna Restaurant and Tapas Bar, Atlanta’s tapas concept, was founded in Buckhead by chefs Paul Luna and James Ehrlich in 1997. Serving up a unique array of small plates amongst the restaurant’s lively and authentic atmosphere, Eclipse di Luna was named “Best Tapas Restaurant” in Atlanta by Creative Loafing and Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Gypsy Kitchen, 3035 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite A209, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-939-9840; info@gk-atl.com www. gypsykitchenatl.com Spanish cuisine in small plates and delicious entrees. Iberian Pig Buckhead, 3150 Roswell Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-994-4990; eridgway@chgrestaurants.com www. theiberianpigatl.com The Iberian Pig is a modern Spanish tapas restaurant. As a fixture in Atlanta since 2009, we have grown a loyal following by delivering bold, flavor-packed dishes in a warm, convivial environment.
EASTSIDE AMERICAN
Hampton + Hudson, 299 N Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-948-2123; hamptonhudsonevents@gmail.com www. hamptonandhudson.com Local neighborhood community bar and restaurant in the heart of Inman Park. Featuring locally grown ingredients and will treat you like family. Rathbun’s, 112 Krog St. NE, Suite R, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-524-8280; robyn@rathbunsrestaurant.com www. rathbunsrestaurant.com One of the hottest restaurants in the country. Serpas True Food, 659 Auburn Ave., #501, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-688-0040; Fax: 404-924-6209; info@serpasrestaurant.com www.serpasrestaurant.com Serves Southwestern & Asianstyle food in an industrial setting. Taco Mac (Virginia Highland), 1006 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-873-6529; Fax: 404-873-7339; TMVirginiaHighlands@tmacrestaurants.com www.tacomac. com Serves buffalo wings & more in a sports bar with over 150 beers. TWO Urban Licks, 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-522-4622; jnash@ctrxhs.com www.twourbanlicks. com Houses an immense wood-fire rotisserie & features live blues.
ASIAN Char Korean Bar & Restaurant, 299 N. Highland Ave., Suite S, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-525-2427; info@charatlanta.com www.charatlanta.com Bustling spot with a hip drinks scene serving grill-it-yourself Korean BBQ and other Asian plates.
BARBECUE
Tiny Lou’s, 789 Ponce De Leon, Atlanta, GA 30306; 470485-0085; tinylous@theindigoroad.com www.tinylous.com A swinging French-American brasserie, the menu of Tiny Lou’s is reminiscent of what one might cook for a lover. It’s restorative food: life-affirming, therapeutic, and good-tasting.
ITALIAN La Tavola Trattoria, 992 Virginia Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-873-5430; Fax: 404-873-5410; latavola@fifthgroup.com latavolatrattoria.com A classic, cozy Italian trattoria with classic dishes and friendly service. Sotto Sotto, 313 N Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-523-6678; Fax: 404-880-0462; www.sottosottorestaurant. com Features authentic Italian food and wine in Inman Park.
MEXICAN Estrella at Bazati, 550 Somerset Terrace NE, Suite 102, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-795-8343; gk@bazatiatl.com www. bazatiatl.com Estrella ñ ìstarî in Spanish ñ evokes the classic style of 1950s Art Deco vibes of Miami and the modernity of present-day Yucatan, Mexico. An open-air bar, umbrella seating in the summer and cozy covered space in the wintertime with and a lush list of bubbly and classic Latin cocktails combine with a Latin American-inspired menu. Minero, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, #136, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-532-1580; blink@mineroatlanta.com www. mineroatlanta.com Minero is a casual Mexican eatery located at Ponce City Market in Atlanta, GA. Minero offers a collection of affordable dishes inspired by the flavors and cultures of Mexico in a fun and lively environment. Original El Taco, The, 1186 North Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-873-4656; Fax: 404-873-4676; eltaco@ fifthgroup.com www.eltaco-atlanta.com Lunch & dinner with Tex Mex flavor inspired by Mexico street markets.
D.B.A Barbecue, 1190 N. Highland Ave. NE, Suite B, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-249-5000; Fax: 404-249-5011; info@dbabarbacue.com www.dbabarbecue.com We are a full-service restaurant & catering company. We specialize in barbecue & southern cuisine, but we can customize almost anything. We cater to offices, weddings, and anything else.
Superica, 99 Krog St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; 678-791-1310; www.superica.com Enjoy endless chips and salsas and classic cheesy Tex-Mex inspired by Ford Fry’s own Texan roots.
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, 1238 DeKalb Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-577-4030; Fax: 404-577-4032; katherine@foxbrosbbq. com www.foxbrosbbq.com Consistently voted Atlanta’s favorite Bar-B-Q ’ come taste for yourself!
Kevin Rathbun Steak, 154 Krog St. NE, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-524-5600; Fax: 404-524-5666; info@kevinrathbun. com www.kevinrathbunsteak.com/menu.html Selected by Travel + Leisure as one of the best steakhouses in the country.
CAJUN
Nowak’s, 1397 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306; 678-7054231; events@nowaksrestaurant.com www.nowaksrestaurant. com Welcome to Nowak’s! Atlanta’s neighborhood steakhouse. Relax and enjoy a great meal served well. Join us for dinner or Sunday brunch buffet.
Blind Willie’s Blues Club, 828 N Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-873-2583; lebooze300@yahoo.com www. blindwilliesblues.com Oldest blues club in Atlanta. National artists & local talent backed by The Shadows house band. Booze, Blues & Cajun Food!
CASUAL DINING Krog Street Market, 99 Krog St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-574-1097; ashley.mack@colliers.com http://www. krogstreetmarket.com/ Named one of the top food halls in the world, Krog Street Market is a top destination in Atlanta with highly curated and unique creations spanning both dining and retail.
COFFEE & BREAKFAST Dancing Goats Coffee Bar, 650 North Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-874-0370; becci.welsh@batdorf.com www. dancinggoats.com Visit us at the Ponce City Market, Atlanta’s foremost hub for shopping and dining. Serving espresso drinks and a collection of single origin coffees prepared at our manual brew bar.
FOOD HALL Krog Street Market, 99 Krog St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-574-1097; ashley.mack@colliers.com http://www. krogstreetmarket.com/ Named one of the top food halls in the world, Krog Street Market is a top destination in Atlanta with highly curated and unique creations spanning both dining and retail. Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-900-7900; info@poncecitymarket.com www. poncecitymarket.com Located at the intersection of the Virginia Highland, Old Fourth Ward, Midtown, and PonceyHighland neighborhoods, Ponce City Market is the epicenter for shopping, dining, and gather ing among local residents. The venue spans over two million feet. This historic building is home to retail stores, restaurants, offices, venues, and residence alike.
FRENCH The Brasserie at Bazati, 550 Somerset Terrace NE, Suite 102, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-795-8342; gk@bazatiatl.com www. bazatiatl.com The Brasserie, on the lower level of Bazati, offers guests a place to drink and dine that evokes the brasseries of 1920s Paris, where drinks, dining, and excellent service met with the energetic pulse of daily neighborhood life.
STEAKHOUSE
TAPAS Bar Mercado, 99-V Krog St., Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-4804866; lauren@chgrestaurants.com www.barmercadoatl. com Bar Mercado is a casual, multi-regional Spanish tapas restaurant and bar.
WESTSIDE AMERICAN
Bocado, 887 Howell Mill Rd. NW, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-815-1399; amanda@bocadoatlanta.com www. bocadoatlanta.com Open 2009, Bocado is a local thoughtful ingredient sourced restaurant 15 miles from downtown Atlanta awarded best of restaurants 2010 and Atlanta’s most beloved burger stack. Enjoy private events or a la carte menus. We look forward to serving you! JCT. Kitchen and Bar, 1198 Howell Mill Rd., Suite 18, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-355-2252; www.jctkitchen.com Serves up classic Southern dishes and refined comfort food. Wild Heaven Beer, 1010 White St., Atlanta, GA 30310; 404-441-4836; william@wildheavenbeer.com https:// wildheavenbeer.com/ A 22,000 square foot brewery, taproom, event space with f bars and 12000 square feet of patio overlooking the beltline.
CASUAL DINING Chick-fil-A Vine City, 875 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-730-0199; quincy.springs@cfafranisee. com https://www.chick-fil-a.com/Locations/GA/Vine-City Our menu features food trays, boxed meals, desserts, and beverages. Fast, fresh, and friendly pickup or delivery. Meetings, family reunions, or parties, we cater to our guest needs!
FRENCH Aix, 956 Brady Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 770-838-3507; chefnick@aix.com www.aixatl.com A Provencal-inspired, approachable, fine dining restaurant, creating one-of-a-kind dining experiences crafted by the culinary imagination of Chef Nick Leahy. Leahy approaches his dishes at AIX from a perspective that honors yet challenges tradition, often deconstructing, then reconstructing classic Provencial dishes.
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RETAIL ITALIAN Donetto, 976 Brady Ave. NW, Suite 110, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-445-6867; cwill@theindigoroad.com https://www. donettoatlanta.com/ A Midtown staple, Donetto is a modern interpretation of Italy’s Tuscan region. Menu featuring Italian fare with an emphasis on hand made pastas, small plates, light entrees and pizza- Extensive wine list!
SOUL FOOD
Waterside Restaurant (Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort), 4021 Lakeview Dr., Stone Mountain, GA 30086; 770-879-9900; https://www.marriott Offers elegant Stone Mountain atmosphere with delectable food.
IRISH PUB
AMERICAN
Busy Bee Cafe, 810 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Atlanta, GA 30314; 404-525-9212; tag3291@yahoo.com www. thebusybeecafe.com This 70 year old diner has consistently enjoyed critical acclamation for some of the best Southern Cooking in the region.
Meehan’s Vinings, 2810 Paces Ferry Rd. SE, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-433-1920; kristen@101concepts.com http:// meehanspublichouse.com/location/vinings Located in the heart of Vinings, Meehan’s is a popular neighborhood pub. Our intimate location serves hearty, authentic food in a cozy, welcoming environment. Dine on our patio year round!
STEAKHOUSE
ITALIAN
Marcel, 1170 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-6654555; www.marcelatl.com A European-inspired steakhouse in Atlanta’s Westside Provisions District.
AIRPORT
AMERICAN Garden Grille (Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport North), 3437 Bobby Brown Pkwy., East Point, GA 30344; 404477-6600; Enjoy a full American breakfast, a casual dinner or perfectly mixed cocktail VOYA Bistro (Atlanta Airport Marriott), 4711 Best Rd., College Park, GA 30337; 404-766-7900; www.marriott.com/ hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/atlap-atlanta-airport-marriott VOYA Bistro, VOYA Sushi Bar, and VOYA Coffee & News.
MEDITERRANEAN
NEAR METRO ATLANTA
101 Steak, 3621 Vinings Slope, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770805-8855; Fax: 404-506-9113; kristen@101concepts.com www.101steakatl.com 101 Steak brings high-quality steaks and seafood, a raw bar and more than 100 wines by the glass, including over 50 reserve wines, to the Vinings neighborhood.
PERIMETER AMERICAN
Cecilia’s Southern Table (Westin Atlanta Airport), 4736 Best Rd., Atlanta, GA 30337; 404-762-7676; Fax: 404-559-3996; amy.coulter@westinatlantaairport.com www.westin.com/ atlantaairport Cecilia’s Southern Table offers contemporary Southern cuisine in a relaxed atrium style setting.
Meehan’s Sandy Springs, 227 Sandy Springs Place NE, Atlanta, GA 30328; 404-843-8058; kristen@101concepts. com http://meehanspublichouse.com/location/sandysprings Located in the heart of Sandy Springs, Meehan’s offers live music, great food, and friendly service! Tons of outside seating. Visit our rooftop patio!
STEAKHOUSE
STEAKHOUSE
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, 1255 Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 30062; 678-352-7673; rgano@andrettikarting.com www.andrettikarting.com 100,000 sq ft event & entertainment destination featuring heart-pounding attractions, scratch cuisine and expansive event spaces. Canoe, 4199 Paces Ferry Rd. SE, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770432-2663; info@canoeatl.com www.canoeatl.com Tucked away along the peaceful banks of the Chattahoochee River, yet conveniently located in the Atlanta community of Vinings lies one of the country’s most acclaimed restaurants. Balanced by both culinary expertise and natural aesthetics, Canoe offers a rich, flavorful experience for all your senses. One that has garnered numerous accolades, like being inducted into Nation’s Restaurant News 2005 Fine Dining Hall of Fame. Here, the river rolls past a tranquil waterfront that is enhanced by a natural, yet manicured landscape ñ offering colorful gardens, crisp white special-event tents and meandering walkways that are the perfect spot for a before or after-dinner stroll. Live! at the Battery Atlanta, 825 Battery Ave. SE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30339; 404-447-1995; ccope@ liveatthebatteryatlanta.com liveatthebatteryatlanta.com Live! at the Battery Atlanta includes 30,000 sqft. of space, featuring 3 iconic concepts that extends into the Battery Plaza! Sports & Social, 825 Battery Ave. SE, Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30339; 404-593-7365; events@liveatthebatteryatlanta.com liveatthebatteryatlanta.com Sports & Social is a one of kind sports bar, gaming parlor, and social lounge. The level space features a 30 foot LED HD screen making it the perfect destination for groups, professionals, and all with a competitive spirit.
BARBECUE Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q, 4574 South Cobb Dr. SE, Smyrna, GA 30082; 678-556-0011; cobbdrive@jimnnicks.com www. jimnnicks.com Jim ’N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q is your go-to for a large serving of southern hospitality and delicious Bar-B-Q with all the trimmings! Call us for catering’s of 20 to 20,000.
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SOUTHERN
AMERICAN
Nitro Zone, 6344 Cash Ct. NW, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071; 470-636-3230; Kendall@nitrozone.com www.nitrozone. com Nitro Zone offers catering, bowling, arcade, super karts, and action zone with trampoline parks, bazooka ball and the world’s largest indoor Ninja Warrior course! Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, 5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Suite 517, Lawrenceville, GA 30043; 770-225-0230; 1-888935-6878 atlanta@medievaltimes.com www.medievaltimes. com Feast your eyes on a live tournament while you feast on a 4-course meal fit for royalty! Spanish horses, sword fights, jousting, and more!
Joey D’s Oak Room, 1015 Crown Point Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30338; 770-512-7063; amber@centraarchy.com www. joeydsoakroom.com Joey D’s is the ultimate Atlanta Perimeter power spot; best known for a mix of popular New Orleans and NYC dishes.
COBB \ CUMBERLAND
GWINNETT
Maggiano’s Little Italy - Cumberland Mall, 1601 Cumberland Mall SE, #200, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-799-1580; Fax: 770-799-1591; https://locations.maggianos.com/georgia/ atlanta/1601-cumberland-mall-se/ Little Italy restaurant serving old & new world southern Italian cuisine.
Apron Restaurant & Overdrive Lounge, Two Porsche Dr., Atlanta, GA 30354; 470-466-3330; info@solis2porschedrive. com www.solis2porschedrive.com APRON features innovative seasonal dishes presenting an inspired take on Mediterranean cuisine. OVERDRIVE Lounge is a rooftop lounge with panoramic views of the Porsche Experience Center handling track and runways of the Atlanta Airport.
Bentley’s Steakhouse (Atlanta Airport Marriott), 4711 Best Rd., College Park, GA 30337; 404-766-7900; www.bentleyssteakhouse.com/restaurant/hotels/hotel-information/travel/ atlap-atlanta-airport-marriott Savor fine steak, seafood or our nightly special with attentive service.
CONTINENTAL
Terrapin Taproom, 755 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30339; 404-494-1202; amatteo@delawarenorth.com www. terrapintaproom.com Beer, barbeque, and baseball are staples of the South. Terrapin Beer Company, Fox Bros Bar-B-Q, and the Atlanta Braves deliver them all at the Battery Atlanta adjacent to SunTrust Park.
IRISH PUB
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, 236 Perimeter Center Pkwy. NE, Dunwoody, GA 30346; 972-312-9115; delfriscos. atlanta@dfrg.com www.delfriscos.com Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse is an ultra-premium steakhouse providing a distinguished dining experience with personalized service in a breathtaking atmosphere, offering bold, delicious far complimented by an expansive, award-winning wine list. Fogo De Chao - Dunwoody, 4671 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30346; 678-691-7268; dunwoody@fogodechao. com www.fogo.com Authentic Brazilian Steakhouse that began more than 37 years ago in Brazil featuring fire-roasted meats carved tableside by gaucho chefs, gourmet Market Table, side dishes, and an award-winning wine list.
TAPAS Eclipse di Luna Dunwoody, 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30346; 678-205-5862; Fax: 678-205-5865; info@ eclipsediluna.com www.eclipsediluna.com Eclipse Di Luna Restaurant and Tapas Bar, Atlanta’s tapas concept, was founded in Buckhead by chefs Paul Luna and James Ehrlich in 1997. Serving up a unique array of small plates amongst the restaurant’s lively and authentic atmosphere, Eclipse di Luna was named “Best Tapas Restaurant” in Atlanta by Creative Loafing and Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
EMORY/DECATUR/STONE MOUNTAIN AMERICAN
Commons, The (Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort), 4021 Lakeview Dr., Stone Mountain, GA 30083; 770-465-3260; www.evergreenresort.com Pull up a chair and savor the local flavors from our delectable menu of Southern cuisine favorites. Kimball House, 303 E. Howard Ave., Decatur, GA 30030; 404-378-3502; events@kimball-house.com http://www. kimball-house.com/ Bonanza! at Kimball House is a private dining and event space located inside Kimball House. Menus are completely customizable. AV for presentations, floral arrangements, decorating services, garden and game rental available as well. Marlow’s Tavern (Northlake), 4156 LaVista Rd., Tucker, GA 30084; 678-987-1197; Fax: 404-875-2724; marlows5@ metzcorp.com www.marlowstavern.com Best of the Best American Tavern Fare.
SOUTHERN
Farmhouse Restaurant, The, 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Rd., Palmetto, GA 30268; 770-463-2622; Fax: 770-463-2610; info@serenbefarmhouse.com www.serenbefarmhouse. com Southern gourmet food prepared with the freshest ingredients from Serenbe Farms, served from Marie Nygren’s historic farmhouse kitchen.
RETAIL
ANTIQUES
14th Street Antiques & Modern Home, 530 14th St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-325-4600; Fax: 404-325-4660; lisa@14thstreetantiques.com www.14thstreetantiques. com Atlanta’s destination for fine antiques, designer furnishings, art, lighting and rugs. Scott Antique Markets, 3650 Jonesboro Rd. SE, Atlanta, GA 30354; 740-569-4112; Fax: 740-569-7595; info@ scottantiquemarket.com www.scottantiquemarket.com Shop for antiques in two massive climate-controlled buildings.
RETAIL
Braves Clubhouse Store @ CNN Center, One CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-523-5854; www.atlanta.braves.mlb. com/atl/ballpark/clubhouse_store.jsp Premier destination for Braves fans with the largest selection of items. Decatur Visitors Center, 113 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA 30030; 678-615-0915; Fax: 404-371-1593; Sherry.Jackman@ decaturga.com www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com Decatur has 200 boutiques, galleries, services & restaurants in four miles. Duty Free Americas, 560 Atlanta South Pkwy., Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30349; 404-382-2866; pparis@dutyfreeamericas. com www.dutyfreeamericas.com Located in terminals E & F with fragrance, sunglasses, leather & gift brands.
ART GALLERY
High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-733-4400; highmuseum@high.org www.high. org Boasts classic to contemporary art, special exhibitions and renowned architecture. Swan Coach House Restaurant, Gift Shop & Gallery, The, 3130 Slaton Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-261-0636; events@swancoachhouse.com www.swancoachhouse. com Art Gallery nestled in the heart of Buckhead, Atlanta.
DEPARTMENT STORES
Macy’s Lenox, Lenox Square: 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-231-2800; stephen.braun@macys.com www.visitmacysusa.com/atlanta Be sure to inquire about our MICE offerings, including custom events, private shopping, and trends presentations from our personal shoppers. Shopping discounts are available for your group on request.
FLORISTS & BALLOONS
Balloonacy, 1836 Georgian Terrace, Atlanta, GA 30341; 404-351-0538; balloonacyatlanta@mindspring.com www. balloonacyatlanta.com Designs and provides balloon and floral design and décor. Balloons Over Atlanta, 1231 Collier Rd., Suite H, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-231-3090; sales@balloonsover.com www. balloonsover.com Providing fresh and classy decor for any venue or event.
GIFTS & GIFT BASKETS
Garrett Popcorn Shops, Lenox Square, Plaza Level 2, 3393 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA 30326; 888-476-7267; CustomerExperience@garrettbrands.com GarrettPopcorn. com Garrett Popcorn Shops proudly handcrafts each small
SPORTS batch fresh throughout the day using no preservatives, no gluten & only non-GMO kernels. Georgia Gifts and More, 5001 Lavista Rd., Suite A, Tucker, GA 30084; 404-241-1375; karen@georgiagiftsandmore.com www.georgiagiftsandmore.com Find Georgia and Atlanta gifts for reunions, meetings and special events. Grits Bits Georgia Gifts, 273 Eureka Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-261-2197; Fax: 404-841-9586; diane@gritsbits. com www.gritsbits.com Georgia-themed gifts, gift baskets, and goodies. Quick turnaround, free delivery on volume orders, plus custom hang tags and ribbon colors. Heidi’s Heavenly Cookies, 355 Curie Dr., Alpharetta, GA 30005; 770-343-6534; deb@heidisheavenlycookies.com www. heidisheavenlycookies.com Sinfully delicious, handmade cookie gifts for events and more. Sensational Baskets, 2660 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Suite 212, Alpharetta, GA 30022; 770-587-5593; Fax: 678-990-7721; sales@sensationalbaskets.com www.sensationalbaskets. com Sends unique, Southern products to share Atlanta-style hospitality. Swan Coach House Restaurant, Gift Shop & Gallery, The, 3130 Slaton Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-261-0636; events@swancoachhouse.com www.swancoachhouse. com Our own Southern style- proceeds benefit visual arts in Atlanta.
HOME ACCESSORIES/FURNITURE
No Mas! Hacienda, 180 Walker St. SW, Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-215-9769; info@NoMasProductions.com www. nomasatlanta.com The Best of Mexico! - SHOP+DINE ~ Artisan Market: gifts, silver jewelry, furniture, lighting, plus Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Events.
SPAS
AIRPORTS
Spa at Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead, The, 3376 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-995-7526; Moatl-spa@mohg.com https://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/en/ hotels/georgia/waldorf-astoria-atlanta-buckhead-ATLWAWA/ amenities/spa.html Rejuvenation sanctuary that embodies a blend of east and west.
AUTO RENTALS
Spa at Barnsley Resort, The, 597 Barnsley Gardens Rd., Adairsville, GA 30103; 770-773-7480; Fax: 770-773-1779; barnsley@mindspring.com www.barnsleyresort.com Offers the finest in European body, beauty & therapeutic services.
WELLNESS & PERSONAL CARE
Kay Hamner & Associates, 130 26th St., #502, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-892-0663; Kay@KayHamner.com www. KayHamner.com Achieve optimal health with Glow Vista skin analyzer-speaker formats too.
SPORTS
COLLEGIATE SPORTS
Celebration Bowl, 5555 Glenridge Connector, Suite 350, Atlanta, GA 30342; 404-799-4915; john.t.grant@espn.com www.thecelebrationbowl.com The very first bowl game of the season highlighting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, owned and operated by ESPN Events. Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, 250 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-880-4800; info@cfbhall.com www. cfbhall.com Provides visitors with an immersive, interactive and engaging experience using a blend of historic artifacts and multimedia exhibits.
LIQUOR & WINE/PACKAGE STORES
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, 3284 Northside Pkwy. NW, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30327; 404-586-8500; Fax: 404-586-8508; depps@ cfabowl.com www.chick-fil-apeachbowl.com The ninth-oldest bowl game in the country and one of the six elite bowls in the nation selected to host the College Football Playoff system.
MALLS & SHOPPING CENTERS
Georgia State University Athletics, 125 Decatur St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-413-4022; abessey@gsu.edu www. georgiastatesports.com Visit GeorgiaStateSports.com and join the Panther Family today!
Sol’s Liquor & Peach Package, 186 Courtland St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-523-0312; solsliquor@bellsouth.net Provides hospitality beverage needs in the convention district. Atlantic Station, 1371 Market St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30363; 404-410-4010; atlanticstation.concierge@hines.com www. atlanticstation.com Features an open-air, live-work-play area with restaurants & retailers. Greenbriar Mall, 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy. SW, Atlanta, GA 30331; 404-344-6611; Fax: 404-344-6631; hpayne@ shopgreenbriar.com www.shopgreenbriar.com Offering over 75 retailers and services for the whole family. Hub at Peachtree Center, The, 231 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-654-1296; peachtreecenterguestservices@ yahoo.com www.peachtreecenter.com Explore over 50 shops, restaurants & services in Downtown Atlanta, including Chickfil-A, Moe’s, Naturalizer, Caribou Coffee, CVS & more! Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, Simon Malls, 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-233-7575; Lindsey. jones@simon.com www.simon.com You’ll find legendary shopping at over 300 of the world’s finest retailers. Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-900-7900; info@poncecitymarket.com www. poncecitymarket.com Located at the intersection of the Virginia Highland, Old Fourth Ward, Midtown, and PonceyHighland neighborhoods, Ponce City Market is the epicenter for shopping, dining, and gather ing among local residents. The venue spans over two million feet. This historic building is home to retail stores, restaurants, offices, venues, and residence alike. The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, 3035 Peachtree Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-939-9270; abetancourt@theshopsbuckheadatlanta.com http:// theshopsbuckheadatlanta.com/ A 6-block luxury shopping, dining, entertainment & residential district.
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Geographics, 3450 Browns Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30354; 404-768-5805; Fax: 404-559-1645; jculin@geographicsinc. com www.geographicsinc.com Offers electronic prepress, complete bindery, finishing & fulfillment.
OUTLET MALLS
North Georgia Premium Outlets, 800 Hwy., 400 South, Suite 695, Dawsonville, GA 30534; 706-216-3609; shopper@premiumoutlets.com www.premiumoutlets.com/ northgeorgia The area’s only upscale outlet center, located 45 miles north of Atlanta. Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, The, 915 Ridgewalk Pkwy., Woodstock, GA 30188; 678-540-7040; atlantamkt@ horizongroup.com www.theoutletshoppesatatlanta.com Save 20-70% at nearly 100 famous name brand stores in an open air mall with lush surroundings and beautifully landscaped gardens
Georgia Tech Athletic Association, 150 Bobby Dodd Way NW, Atlanta, GA 30332; 404-894-5447; tickets@athletics. gatech.edu www.ramblinwreck.com Georgia Tech offers the finest in college sports entertainment.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
Atlanta Braves, 755 Battery Ave., Atlanta, GA 30339; 404614-2363; specialevents@braves.com http://braves.com/ hospitality The Atlanta Braves play their regular season games from April-September at SunTrust Park. The Battery Atlanta welcomes guests 365 days/year. Atlanta Dream - WNBA Franchise, 101 Marietta St. NW, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30303; 877-977-7729; tickets@atlantadream. net www.AtlantaDream.net The three-time WNBA Eastern Conference Champion Atlanta Dream tips off its 2019 season in May after making the WNBA Semifinals in 2018. Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 35 Northside Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-223-8444; Fax: 404-2238088; wparr@falcons.nfl.com www.atlantafalcons.com The NFL Atlanta Falcons start their season in September at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta Hawks, 1 State Farm Arena Dr., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-878-3800; kirsten.salmonsen@hawks.com www.Hawks. com The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club of the NBA. Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton, GA 30228; 770-707-7904; amssales@atlantamotorspeedway.com www.atlantamotorspeedway.com Atlanta Motor Speedway sits on 887 acres of landscaped green space and serves as one of the South’s premier entertainment facilities, providing a one-of-a-kind experience for special events. BB&T Atlanta Open, 264 19th St. NW, Suite 2220, Atlanta, GA 30363; 404-941-9202; lebedevs@bbtatlantaopen.com www. bbtatlantaopen.com BB&T Atlanta Open, July 21-29, 2018 Men’s Professional Tennis The TOUR Championship, 2584 Alston Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA 30317; 404-290-0167; allisonfillmore@pgatourhq.com www.tourchampionship.com Hosts the PGA TOUR - TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, P.O. Box 20509, Atlanta, GA 30320; 404-530-6600; Fax: 404-530-6635; www.atlanta-airport.com The world’s busiest airport serves as a hub connecting cities & countries. Enterprise Rent A Car, 5909 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30328; 678-571-3674; Patrick.F.Wylie@ ehi.com www.enterprise.com The first choice for business travelers who need to rent near home or office. Valuemax Premier Services, 4084 Jonesboro Rd., Union City, GA 30291; 770-964-4900; meljackson2031@yahoo.com A unique rental car experience. All levels of vehicles at affordable pricing.
BUS & RAIL
Cobb Community Transit (CCT), 463 Commerce Park Dr., Suite 114, Marietta, GA 30060; 770-427-4444; Cobb County public bus system with service to Buckhead, Midtown & Downtown. MARTA, 2424 Piedmont Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-8485000; Fax: 404-848-5098; www.itsmarta.com Call 404-8485000 for bus & train information or visit www.itsmarta.com. The Atlanta Streetcar, 55 Trinity Ave. SW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-865-8823; ASCCommunications@atlantaga.gov TheAtlantaStreetcar.com Our 2.7 mile route has 12 stops that connect the Centennial Olympic Park District to the King Historic District with great places to dine, drink, and shop in between.
BUS CHARTER, LIMOUSINES & VANS
414 Logistical Consultants, 2107 N Decatur Rd., #408, Decatur, GA 30033; 404-398-5066; scott@414logisticalconsultants. com www.414logisticalconsultants.com We provide custom transportation services for VIP’s, meetings and convention attendees. Clients choose us to manage convention shuttles, meet & greet services, as well as VIP movements because we care. Academy Bus, LLC, 3535 Best Friend Rd., Atlanta, GA 30340; 770-532-6878; sshipman@academybus.com www. academybuscharter.com Academy Bus is the largest privately owned bus company in the United States. We are the premier charter bus service in Atlanta. ALR Chauffeured Transportation, 2781 Ward Lake Way, Ellenwood, GA 30294; 404-933-9741; Fax: 404-228-8226; info@alrnow.com www.alrnow.com ALR provides professional ground transportation service for all occasions, always with the highest quality of customer service. Ambassador Global Chauffeur, 3355 Lenox Rd. NE, Suite 750, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-621-2544; info@atlanta-limos. com www.atlanta-limos.com Over 10 years of experience in providing Atlanta and the surrounding areas with the best limousine, including corporate transportation, airport shuttling, and bus transportation services. American Coach Lines of Atlanta, Inc., 705 Lively Ave., Norcross, GA 30071; 770-449-1806; Fax: 770-246-9397; todd. mcelmurray@coachusa.com www.coachusa.com Proudly serving Atlanta since 1975, we are your premier charter transportation specialist. Providing airport transfers, convention shuttles, dine arounds, and more for groups of any size. Offering Atlanta’s largest fleet. ATL LAAC CAR SERVICE, 5555 Glenridge Connector, Atlanta, GA 30342; 404-436-2700; 1-844-207-2964 info@ LAACcarservice.com www.LAACcarservice.com We provide professional, luxury transportation with the best in class technology as well as immaculate luxury vehicles and well-trained professional chauffeurs. For us, the customer experience is of paramount importance! AtlantaWood Limo Car Service, 675 Metropolitan Pkwy., Suite 4060, Atlanta, GA 30310; 678-557-8765; atlantawoodlimo@ gmail.com www.atlantawoodlimocarservice.com AtlantaWood Limo Car Service has over a decade of experience as the premier provider of luxury transportation in Atlanta. Atlantic Limousine & Transportation, 2450 Pleasantdale Rd., Atlanta, GA 30340; 770-751-7078; ron@atlanticlimo-ga.com www.atlanticlimo-ga.com Provides total ground transportation services with a fleet of 70+ vehicles.
TRANSPORTATION
Carey Atlanta Executive Limousine & Transportation, 245 University Ave. SW, Atlanta, GA 30315; 404-223-2000; info@ careyatlanta.com www.careyatlanta.com Car service: VIP Discount: Careyatlanta.hudsonltd.net
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 1030 Delta Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30354; 404-715-2600; www.delta.com With a leading global network, Delta Air Lines operates service to more worldwide destinations than any airline with Delta and Delta Connection carrier flights to 357 destinations in 67 countries on six continents.
Casey Corporate Transportation, 3401 Norman Berry Dr., Suite 146, East Point, GA 30344; 404-688-5720; 866-688-5720 ccasey@cctatlanta.com www.cctatlanta.com CCT is a VOSB serving groups since 2003. We provide luxury vehicles with trained chauffeurs, group managers, & diverse fleet available.
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TRANSPORTATION Cooper Global Chauffeured Transportation, 4004 Tradeport Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30354; 770-455-9600; info@cooper-global. com www.cooperglobal.com Premier transportation provider in the luxury & business travel industry. CTN Global Chauffeured Transportation, 9925 Haynes Bridge Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30022; 678-777-6767; Fax: 678777-6767; 678-777-6767 reservations@ctntrans.com https:// www.ctntrans.com/ Any size vehicle for any size group. Route planning, greeters, welcome staff, professional chauffeurs, and manifest coordination. Dart Transportation Solutions, LLC, P.O. Box 2109, Douglasville, GA 30133; 770-241-7416; info@pickmeupdart.com www.pickmeupdart.com Dart Transportation is the one-stop solution for any of your transportation needs, providing premier airport and charter services. We don’t just get your groups from point A to point B; the entire trip is their destination. Destination South Meetings & Events - a DMC Network Company, 155 10th St. NE, Suite 988, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-815-9519; lmcqueary@destinationsouth.com www. destinationsouth.com We provide: airport meet and greet, airport transportation, manifest management & city-wide convention shuttles. DMC Network member.
PRA Atlanta, 1180 West Peachtree St. NW, Suite 1925, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-760-4230; Michelle.Lorber@PRA.com https://pra.com/our_offices/atlanta-office/ PRA Atlanta is the market-leading business event management firm specializing in transportation logistics. Premium Services Worldwide, LLC, P.O. Box 312093, Atlanta, GA 31131; 404-665-6593; contact@ premiumlimoservices.com www.premiumlimoservices. com Premium Limousine Services is a comprehensive limo and luxury sprinter service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We provide safe and reliable airport transportation and fulfill all business and leisure requirements. Presenting Atlanta, LLC, 3216 Paces Ferry Place NW, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-231-0200; Fax: 404-266-0308; Richard@presentingatlanta.com www.presentingatlanta. com Provides groups with everything from meet & greets to breathtaking events. Production Transport, 600 Pine View Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34747; 407-470-7255; cgannon@prodtrans.com Provides shuttle buses for city-wide conventions & trade shows.
E.S. Destinations, 2308 Rolling Acres Dr., Conyers, GA 30094; 770-760-0364; Fax: 770-922-4808; cida@esdestinations. com www.esdestinations.com Provides airport meet & greet, transfers, transportation, tours & more.
Q&A Events, 1014 Winburn Dr., East Point, GA 30344; 404762-5665; Fax: 404-762-5664; sbaugh@QandAEvents.com www.QandAEvents.com Q&A Events is a professional event company based in Atlanta. We provide comprehensive event services for corporate clients, professional associations and nonprofit organizations nationally.
EGAN TLC - Transportation Logistics Consultants, 6039 Catlin Dr., Tampa, FL 33647; 844-342-6852; kevin.egan@ egantlc.com www.egantlc.com Highly personalized, fullservice, ground transportation experts.
Scout Local Events and Transportation, DMC, 2221 Peachtree Rd., Suite 467, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-428-7770; elizabeth@scoutlocal.co www.scoutlocal.co Destination management company specializing in events & transportation.
Falcon Charter Bus Atlanta, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 0101, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-400-1914; info@ falconcharterbus.com www.falconcharterbus.com/atlantacharter-bus Falcon Charter Bus Atlanta is the Peach State’s premier provider of charter bus and minibus rentals. Our buses are the most up-to-date in the industry, and our awesome customer service staff is the most knowledgeable and courteous you’ll find among all bus rental companies in the state.
TMS - Transportation Management Services, 17810 Meeting House Rd., Suite 200, Sandy Springs, MD, 20860; 301-2151206; rperry@tms.com www.tms.com Specializes in effective shuttle & parking management services.
Georgia Coach Lines, Inc., 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Rd., Chatt Hills, GA 30268; 404-681-1600; Fax: 404-681-0222; charter@ georgiacoachlines.net www.georgiacoachlines.net Providing dependable, quality and affordable charter and transportation needs since 1985 with an emphasis on stellar customer service. Greene Worldwide Transportation, 1359-B Ellsworth Industrial Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-875-3866; groups@ gcllimo.com www.greeneworldwidetransportation.com We provide luxury transportation for all needs and occasions. Harmon Brothers Charter, Inc., 5094 Westbrook Rd., Union City, GA 30291; 770-969-0180; Fax: 770-969-9725; vtaylor@ harmonbros.com www.harmonbros.com We offer prompt, dependable, courteous service locally & long distance. Juice Studios, 1447 Peachtree St., Suite 560, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-817-9369; Atlanta@thejuicestudios.com www. thejuicestudios.com Boutique DMC specializing in creative events, production of meetings, VIP event coordination and transportation. Let’s Ride Atlanta, 730 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite #570, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-793-2155; team@letsrideatlanta.com www. letsrideatlanta.com Let’s Ride Atlanta LLC, Your micro-transit brand ambassador - connecting people with brands, events and Atlanta best attractions. A free ride program that also operates as niche out of home advertiser & brand ambassador. MTI Limo & Shuttle Services, 2581 Sullivan Rd., Atlanta, GA 30337; 404-669-0900; Fax: 404-669-0950; sales@mtilimos. com www.mtilimos.com Dedicated to excellence to meet your transportation needs. National Charter Bus Atlanta, 4651 Roswell Rd., D-303, Atlanta, GA 30342; 404-400-1914; info@nationalbuscharter. com www.nationalbuscharter.com/atlanta-charterbus National charter Bus Atlanta provides both in-state and out-of-state trips, and our quotes are always fast and free. Explore with your family, students, church group, or friends. North Point Transportation Group, 1454 Willingham Dr., Atlanta, GA 30344; 678-935-5000; reservations@nplimo.com www.nplimo.com Atlanta’s finest in luxury transportation, offering world-class service to pamper a special someone or impress a VIP. Pinnacle Transportation Solutions, LLC, 1040 W. Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 770-880-7681; ben@pinnacletransportation.com www.pinnacle-transportation.com A shuttle management company, committed to providing quality service and innovative technologies. Pinnacle reduces costs, provides high levels of customer services, and implements advanced technology.
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Topper Worldwide Transportation, 1366 English St., Atlanta, GA 30318; 770-578-1867; danny@topperlimo.com www. topperlimo.com Topper Worldwide Transportation is Atlanta’s meeting & events transportation specialist. Family owned and operated since 1996, customer peace of mind and safety are our number priorities. Total Transportation Solutions, Inc., 7380 Fulcrum Ave., Orlando, FL, 32812; 407-582-0330; Fax: 404-582-0331; mstephenson@ttsorlando.com www.ttsorlando.com Acts as a transportation management pioneer for visitors/events. Urbana Transportation, 1551 Phoenix Rd., Atlanta, GA 30349; 240-776-5466; service@urbanatransport.com www. urbanatransport.com Urbana is Georgia’s premier limousine and chauffeured transportation provider with late model vehicles and exceptional customer service.
PUBLIC & UNIQUE TRANSPORTATION BAGij, 40 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 844692-2474; arrie@atlantabaggagestorage.com www. atlantabaggagestorage.com BAGij takes the drag out of traveling with bags. We also store, pick-up, return, ship, receive and wrap. Enjoy Atlanta while we babysit your bags! Cobb Community Transit (CCT), 463 Commerce Park Dr., Suite 114, Marietta, GA 30060; 770-427-4444; Cobb County public bus system with service to Buckhead, Midtown & Downtown. MARTA, 2424 Piedmont Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-8485000; Fax: 404-848-5098; www.itsmarta.com Call 404-8485000 for bus & train information or visit www.itsmarta.com.
RIDESHARE/TAXI Lyft Rideshare Services, 814 Bellemeade Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 678-744-6325; akornfield@lyft.com www.lyft. com Wherever you are headed, count on Lyft for a ride in minutes. Download the free app at lyft.com/invite/visitatl and enjoy $20 off your first ride.
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES 414 Logistical Consultants, 2107 N Decatur Rd., #408, Decatur, GA 30033; 404-398-5066; scott@414logisticalconsultants. com www.414logisticalconsultants.com We provide custom transportation services for VIP’s, meetings and convention attendees. Clients choose us to manage convention shuttles, meet & greet services, as well as VIP movements because we care. ATL LAAC CAR SERVICE, 5555 Glenridge Connector, Atlanta, GA 30342; 404-436-2700; 1-844-207-2964 info@ LAACcarservice.com www.LAACcarservice.com With LAAC Car Service we do not just book reservations, we manage reservations from start to finish. One reservation, One Invoice, One company you can trust.
Atlantic Limousine & Transportation, 2450 Pleasantdale Rd., Atlanta, GA 30340; 770-751-7078; ron@atlanticlimo-ga.com www.atlanticlimo-ga.com Provides total ground transportation services with a fleet of 70+ vehicles. Callaway Transportation, 7564 Main St., FL 2, Sykesville, MD, 21784; 410-795-8300; Fax: 410-510-1719; info@ callawaytransportation.com www.callawaytransportation. com CTI provides transportation management for conventions, trade shows and special events. Carey Atlanta Executive Limousine & Transportation, 245 University Ave. SW, Atlanta, GA 30315; 404-223-2000; info@ careyatlanta.com www.careyatlanta.com Car service: VIP Discount: Careyatlanta.hudsonltd.net Cooper Global Chauffeured Transportation, 4004 Tradeport Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30354; 770-455-9600; info@cooper-global. com www.cooperglobal.com Premier transportation provider in the luxury & business travel industry. Destination South Meetings & Events - a DMC Network Company, 155 10th St. NE, Suite 988, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-815-9519; lmcqueary@destinationsouth.com www. destinationsouth.com We provide: airport meet and greet, airport transportation, manifest management & Services include airport greeting and convention shuttles. EGAN TLC - Transportation Logistics Consultants, 6039 Catlin Dr., Tampa, FL 33647; 844-342-6852; kevin.egan@ egantlc.com www.egantlc.com Highly personalized, fullservice, ground transportation experts. EGG USA, LLC, 2915 Forrest Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404406-2575; angelique.eriksen@egg-events.com www.egg-events. com Full-service event agency and DMC with operational offices in Atlanta, New York, Paris, Brussels, Geneva, and Dubai. Passionate, multilingual staff specializing in meeting planning, congresses and conferences, Gala events, award ceremonies, and incentive, advocacy, and educational trips. Event Transportation/Atlanta, P.O. Box 29553, Atlanta, GA 30359; 404-320-0380; Fax: 404-315-7418; jeff@eta-dmc.com www.eta-dmc.com Specializing in airport meet-and-greets, local and regional custom tours, convention and event shuttles, and memorable events. EVO Managements Services, LLC, 1532 Wehunt Circle SE, Atlanta, GA 30082; 404-550-0102; info@evoperations.com www.evoperations.com EVO is an event services firm that provides transportation, parking, traffic management, planning, routing and onsite management & staff Greene Worldwide Transportation, 1359-B Ellsworth Industrial Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-875-3866; groups@ gcllimo.com www.greeneworldwidetransportation.com We provide luxury transportation for all needs and occasions. Juice Studios, 1447 Peachtree St., Suite 560, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-817-9369; Atlanta@thejuicestudios.com www. thejuicestudios.com Boutique DMC specializing in creative events, production of meetings, VIP event coordination and transportation. MARTA, 2424 Piedmont Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-8485000; Fax: 404-848-5098; www.itsmarta.com Call 404-8485000 for bus & train information or visit www.itsmarta.com. MTI Limo & Shuttle Services, 2581 Sullivan Rd., Atlanta, GA 30337; 404-669-0900; Fax: 404-669-0950; sales@mtilimos. com www.mtilimos.com Dedicated to excellence to meet your transportation needs. North Point Transportation Group, 1454 Willingham Dr., Atlanta, GA 30344; 678-935-5000; reservations@nplimo.com www.nplimo.com Atlanta’s finest in luxury transportation, offering world-class service to pamper a special someone or impress a VIP. PRA Atlanta, 1180 West Peachtree St. NW, Suite 1925, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-760-4230; Michelle.Lorber@PRA.com https://pra.com/our_offices/atlanta-office/ PRA Atlanta is the market-leading business event management firm specializing in transportation logistics. Presenting Atlanta, LLC, 3216 Paces Ferry Place NW, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-231-0200; Fax: 404-266-0308; Richard@presentingatlanta.com www.presentingatlanta. com Provides groups with everything from meet & greets to breathtaking events. Scout Local Events and Transportation, DMC, 2221 Peachtree Rd., Suite 467, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-428-7770; elizabeth@scoutlocal.co www.scoutlocal.co Destination management and transportation systems specialists. SEAT Planners Incorporated, 311 4th Ave., #509, San Diego, CA 92101; 619-237-9434; Fax: 619-237-1368; seatinfo@ seatplanners.com www.seatplanners.com SEAT Planners is a nationwide management company that designs convention shuttle transportation systems.
VISITOR SERVICES Urbana Transportation, 1551 Phoenix Rd., Atlanta, GA 30349; 240-776-5466; service@urbanatransport.com www. urbanatransport.com Urbana is Georgia’s premier limousine and chauffeured transportation provider with late model vehicles and exceptional customer service.
Atlanta Peach Roll - Pedal Tours, 250 Auburn Ave., Suite 103, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-487-6087; atlpeachroll@gmail. com www.atlpeachroll.com We offer sightseeing tours with a twist on a luxury party bike. We offer tours all year for pub crawls, foodie, historic or shopping tours.
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Atlanta Preservation Center, 327 St. Paul Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-688-3353; Fax: 404-688-3357; boyd@ preserveatlanta.com www.preserveatlanta.com Offers guided walking tours of Atlanta’s historic neighborhoods & sites.
BANKS & CURRENCY EXCHANGE Frazier & Deeter, LLC, 1230 Peachtree St., Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-253-7500; Fax: 404-253-7501; ruth.bartlett@ frazierdeeter.com www.frazierdeeter.com Provides services across a range of tax, audit, accounting & advisory needs.
COURIER & DELIVERY SERVICES Bankstons One Touch Courier, 160 Clairemont Ave., Suite 200, Decatur, GA 30030; 404-587-0412; quickquote@bankstonsonetouchcourier.com www. bankstonsonetouchcourier.com If you’re looking for superior personal service look to Bankstons One Touch Courier. Why aggravate yourself? Use us to help plan your attack!
PUBLISHERS, PERIODICALS & GUIDEBOOKS ATCOMM Publishing Company, 3384 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 900, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-249-1750; Fax: 404-2491759; www.atlanta.net Provides newsletters, directories & programs for convention publishing. Atlanta Business Chronicle, 3384 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 900, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-249-1000; Fax: 404-249-1048; jpowell@bizjournals.com www.atlanta.bizjournals.com Serves as Atlanta’s best business news source in print & online. Atlanta CityPASS, Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta, GA 30313; 888-330-5008; Fax: 208-787-4306; info@citypass.com http:// www.citypass.com/atlanta Save up to 40% on admission and skip most ticket lines at Atlanta’s 5 top attractions. Buy at participating attractions or citypass.com. Atlanta Magazine, 260 Peachtree St., Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-527-5517; jbrasher@atlantamagazine.com www. atlantamagazine.com Atlanta Magazine is a full-service media company offering custom publishing, digital advertising and a family of publications. Our portfolio includes Atlanta Magazine, Southbound, and the Georgia Travel Guide. Georgia Voice, LLC, The, P.O. Box 77401, Atlanta, GA 30357; 404-815-6941; Fax: 404-815-6942; tboyd@thegavoice.com www.thegavoice.com The media outlet of choice for LGBT Atlanta and the state of Georgia. Where Traveler Atlanta, 1820 Independence Square, Dunwoody, GA 30338; 323-806-1551; k.watkins@jgeco.com www.wheretraveler.com/Atlanta Monthly Where Magazine, and bi-annual map distribution covering Atlanta’s best places for dining, shopping, attractions, and events.
TELEVISION & RADIO STATIONS Atlanta Channel, The, 235 Peachtree St. NE, Suite C-26, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-688-7138; bruce.brown@tripsmarter. com www.atlantachannel.tv Broadcasts award-winning editorial, restaurant reviews and attractions.
TOUR OPERATORS Amazing Atlanta Tours, 659 Auburn Ave., #G19, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-273-2558; robyn@amazingatlantatours.com www. amazingatlantatours.com Amazing Atlanta Tours offers a full range of tour experiences. Guests can bike, walk, or kick back on a bus or shuttle while exploring Atlanta’s history, art, and culture. Atlanta Beer Bus, 931 Monroe Dr. NE, #A102-127, Atlanta, GA 30308; 770-696-6080; info@atlantabeerbus.com www. atlantabeerbus.com Atlanta Beer Bus is the city’s only HOPon/HOP-off brewery shuttle service. For as low as $10/day, riders have access to 8 total stops. Atlanta Food Walks, 180 Northside Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 470-223-2203; info@atlantafoodwalks.com https:// atlantafoodwalks.com Most delicious way to see Atlanta. 3 hour tours include food, drinks, history, and fun, in Atlanta’s notable neighborhoods. #1 rated! Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton, GA 30228; 770-707-7904; amssales@atlantamotorspeedway.com www.atlantamotorspeedway.com Atlanta Motor Speedway sits on 887 acres of landscaped green space and serves as one of the South’s premier entertainment facilities, providing a one-of-a-kind experience for special events. Atlanta Movie Tours, 327 NE, lson St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 855-255-3456; info@atlantamovietours.com www. atlantamovietours.com Offers customized tours of TV & movie locations for teambuilding & more.
Atlanta Street Art Map, 660 Ralph McGill Blvd., #3422, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-759-7650; streetartmapatl@gmail. com www.streetartmap.org The Atlanta Street Art Map offers free self-guided street art walking tours to five different neighborhoods. www.streetartmap.org ATL-Cruzers Electric Car & Segway Tours, 160 Ted Turner Dr. NW, Suite D, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-492-7009; info@ atlcruzers.com www.atlcruzers.com City tours offered via Segway Ebike, and electric car. Sharing cultural, historical and culinary insights through the city. Beer from Here Brew Tours, P.O. Box 3424, Decatur, GA 30031; 470-285-2537; info@beerfromherebrewtours.com www. beerfromherebrewtours.com We proudly serve the metro Atlanta area with fun and unique events. Specializing in local brewery, distillery and cider tours. Drink Local. Best Friends Travel, 5058 Tarry Glen Dr., Atlanta, GA 30024; 770-861-9380; bfttusa@yahoo.com www.igotours.com Since the 1996 Olympics, Atlanta became a focal point in the international tourism industry. Best Friends Travel create each travel program Bicycle Tours of Atlanta, 659 Auburn Ave., Unit G19, Studioplex Lofts in the Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-273-2558; robyn@biketoursatl.com www.biketoursatl. com Discover Atlanta’s neighborhoods on a 3-hour, 10-mile historic tour. Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour, 5200 Buffington Rd., Atlanta, GA 30349; 404-305-4163; chick-fil-aBackstageTour@chick-fil-a. com tours.chick-fil-a.com The Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour offers an authentic storytelling experience inspired by the history, culture, and values of the company. Civil Rights Tours, 320 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. SE, #Loft 13, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-386-0992; houcktom80@gmail.com www.civilrightstour.com Civil Rights Tours guides you where history was made. Destination South Meetings & Events - a DMC Network Company, 155 10th St. NE, Suite 988, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-815-9519; lmcqueary@destinationsouth.com www. destinationsouth.com We Provide: Guided Sightseeing Tours, Special Interest Tours, Adventure Activities, Winery Tours, Movie Tours & Much More! Discover Destinations, LLC, 3883 Rogers Bridge Rd., Suite 701, Duluth, GA 30097; 404-333-8686; sales@discoverdestinations.com www.discover-destinations.com We are a premier inbound and outbound tour operator based in the southeast hub of the United States. We differentiate ourselves by providing excellent customer service and competitive prices for the highest quality service. DTours, 770 Lexington Ave. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310; 404-9717763; dan@dtour.me www.dtour.me Private walking & driving tours of Atlanta that introduce you to the city’s unique blend of Southern urban culture. Whether history, film, art or nature, tour like a local with DTours. E.S. Destinations, 2308 Rolling Acres Dr., Conyers, GA 30094; 770-760-0364; Fax: 770-922-4808; cida@esdestinations. com www.esdestinations.com Provides airport meet & greet, transfers, transportation, tours & more. Experience the Ride, (COMING SOON), 545 8th Ave., Suite 14-50 NE, w York, NY, 10018; 646-661-7699; amckeon@ experiencetheride.com www.experiencetheride.com Coming soon to Atlanta, THE RIDE has become the premiere tour experience on the hottest bus in town! Critically acclaimed, THE RIDE provides unparalleled experiences featuring live sidewalk entertainment and Virtual Reality, while giving guests front row seats to view sites and breathtaking moments. Presenting Atlanta, LLC, 3216 Paces Ferry Place NW, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-231-0200; Fax: 404-266-0308; Richard@presentingatlanta.com www.presentingatlanta. com Provides groups with everything from meet & greets to breathtaking events. Scout Local Events and Transportation, DMC, 2221 Peachtree Rd., Suite 467, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-428-7770; elizabeth@scoutlocal.co www.scoutlocal.co Destination management company specializing in events & transportation. Sweet Magnolia Tours, 300 Commerce St., Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37201; 615-242-5323; Fax: 615-242-5372; amy@ sweetmagnoliatours.com www.sweetmagnoliatours.com Sweet
Magnolia Tours is the South’s premier full-service operator offering complete trip planning for groups and individuals. It is our goal to make your tour experience simple yet spectacular! The Sweeney Zone, 240 Peachtree St., NW, #2200, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678-910-4452; sweeneyzone@hotmail.com www. sweeneyzone.com The Sweeney Zone and the Shop ’Till You Drop in partnership with Americas Mart provides an extraordinary “Shopportunity” in downtown Atlanta Tours for Tourist by Pennyman, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-499-1000; rpennyman@mac.com www.toursfortourist. com Sightseeing tours, attractions, historical sightseeing, relocation information tours, restaurant dining tours, private individual tours, convention group tours, student group tours, customized group tours, and family reunion tours in metro Atlanta. Welcome Walks USA, 5341 SW 33rd Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312; 404-444-0027; niki.phillips@welcomewalksusa.com https://welcomewalksusa.com/ Welcome Walks digital walking tours delivered by mobile app offer the freedom to explore a city on your schedule and pace. Our customization can include branding message or company information.
WELLNESS & PERSONAL CARE Kay Hamner & Associates, 130 26th St., #502, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-892-0663; Kay@KayHamner.com www. KayHamner.com Achieve optimal health with Glow Vista skin analyzer- speaker formats too.
INFORMATION RESOURCES CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, The Phillip Rush Center,1530 DeKalb Ave., Suite A,Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-377-4258; admin@atlantagaychamber.org www. TheAGLCC.org Promotes growth & advancement of LGBT & allied business members. Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of SE, Inc., P.O. Box 93411, Atlanta, GA 30377; 404-590-8934; luciajennings@ bacc-se.org www.bacc-se.org Fosters trade & investment between Brazil & the Southeastern U.S. Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 99 West Paces Ferry, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-929-9998; Fax: 404-929-9190; jlindsey@ghcc.org www.ghcc.org Promotes Hispanic/Latino leadership development & advocacy. Metro Atlanta Chamber, 191 Peachtree St. NE, #3400, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-880-9000; Fax: 404-586-8469; www. metroatlantachamber.com Provides a unique forum for members to connect & make contacts. Midtown Alliance, 999 Peachtree St., Suite 730, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-892-0050; Fax: 404-892-0050; www.MidtownATL. com Coalition of business & community leaders united in a Midtown commitment.
CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAUS Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau, 178 S Main St., Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA 30009; 678-297-2811; Fax: 678-297-9197; 877-202-5961 janet@awesomealpharetta.com www.awesomealpharetta.com Experience shopping, dining & entertainment in one great destination-Awesome Alpharetta! Call 678-297-0102 for an official visitors guide! Alpine Helen-White County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 726 Bruckenstrasse, Helen, GA 30545; 706-878-2181; Fax: 706-878-4032; info@helenga.org www.helenga.org Helen is a re-creation of an Alpine village with shopping, cabins, recreation & more. ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau, 2077 Convention Center Concourse, Suite 260, College Park, GA 30337; 404-334-7503; moxford@ATLdistrict.com www. ATLdistrict.com The ATL Airport District blends Southern hospitality, creativity, and modern ingenuity to make every event exceptional. Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, 233 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30303-1507; 404-521-6601; mike.aaron@gmail.com Boasting diverse dining options, a legendary shopping and seven professional sports teams, Atlanta is an ideal travel destination. Brookhaven CVB, 4362 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30319; 225-802-2250; renee@arengs.com Brookhaven, Georgia’s newest city and destination offers local chef-owned restaurants and eleven hotels inside the Perimeter between I-285 and I-85. Cobb Travel & Tourism, One Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30339; 678-303-2622; Fax: 678-303-2625; info@travelcobb. org www.travelcobb.org Cobb County has the warmth of a favorite neighborhood with culture & charm.
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Decatur Visitors Center, 113 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA 30030; 678-615-0915; Fax: 404-371-1593; Sherry.Jackman@ decaturga.com www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com Decatur has 200 boutiques, galleries, services & restaurants in four miles.
Airport Retail Management, 650 Atlanta South Pkwy., Suite 101, Atlanta, GA 30349; 404-768-2002; rnigam@crews1972. com www.armatlanta.com We curate hospitality, food service, and retail experiences for discerning clients.
DeKalb Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1957 Lakeside Pkwy., Suite 510, Tucker, GA 30084; 770-492-5000; Fax: 770492-5033; jamest@dcvb.org www.visitatlantasdekalbcounty. com We have world-class museums, music venues, neighborhoods & unique shops.
Atlanta Business League, 931 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30314; 404-584-8126; Fax: 404584-0445; ldavenport@atlantabusinessleague.org www. atlantabusinessleague.org Provides economic empowerment and business development opportunities for minorities in metro-Atlanta.
Discover Dunwoody, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 200, Dunwoody, GA 30346; 678-244-9800; steven@ discoverdunwoody.com www.discoverdunwoody. com Located just north of Atlanta, Dunwoody offers modern welcoming hotels with chef-driven restaurants and premium shopping. Plan your visit today!
Atlanta Sports Council, 191 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 3400, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-586-8510; Fax: 404-586-8508; www. atlantasportscouncil.com Facilitates metro Atlanta sports as an event recruiter.
Explore Gwinnett (Gwinnett County Tourism), 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Suite 200, Duluth, GA 30097; 770-8146056; Fax: 770-623-1667; anne@exploregwinnett.org www.exploregwinnett.org Over 100 hotels surrounded by memorable shopping, authentic international dining and affordable family fun with easy access to Atlanta.
Atlanta Track Club, 291 Armour Dr., Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-231-9064; questions@atlantatrackclub.org www. atlantatrackclub.org Established to inspire and engage the community to achieve health and fitness through running. Beekeeper, 153 Maiden Lane, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108; 678-232-5773; trevor.boylan@beekeeper.io www.beekeeper.io Beekeeper is an award-winning internal communications platform specializing in connecting the 80% of hospitality workers who do not have a corporate email through a secure mobile application in the language they speak.
Georgia Department of Economic Development, 75 Fifth St. NW, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-962-4000; Fax: 404962-4009; www.Georgia.org Georgia boasts rich, unparalleled experiences & something for everyone. Visit Roswell, 617 Atlanta St., Roswell, GA 30075; 770-6403253; tbasco@visitroswellga.com www.visitroswellga.com Tap into you meeting potential in historic Roswell, Georgia. Let us take the stress out of planning so you can enjoy accommodations, special event venues, nature, breweries and the culinary scene with your team.
Buckhead Coalition, Inc., Tower Place, Bldg. 100, 3340 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 560, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-2332228; office@thebuckheadcoalition.org Nurtures quality of life & coordinates orderly growth in Buckhead.
Visit Sandy Springs, 6065 Roswell Rd., Suite 960, Sandy Springs, GA 30328; 770-206-1447; 1-866-511-7742 hospitality@ sandyspringsga.org www.visitsandysprings.org Sandy Springs is everything you love about Greater Atlanta!
CBRE Hotels’ Americas Research, 3280 Peachtree Rd., Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-812-5086; Fax: 404-8421165; A global network of firms bound by a quality, integrity & the creation of clarity.
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CityLife Development Partners, 200 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 212, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678-427-8362; info@citylifedevelopmentpartners.com http://www. citylifedevelopmentpartners.com To acquire, develop, and manage compelling places to live work, eat, shop, and play David Justice Financial Services, Inc., 5880 Live Oak Pkwy., Suite 230, Norcross, GA 30093; 770-441-2712; Fax: 678-8194088; mailbox@davidjusticefinancial.com www.aalarocco. com Insurance brokerage firm with customized plans for business & individuals. Georgia Restaurant Association, 260 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 1901, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-467-9000; info@ garestaurants.org www.garestaurants.org Serves as the voice for Georgia’s restaurants in advocacy, awareness & education. Imagine Exhibitions, 2870 Peachtree Rd., #418, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-386-4364; info@imagineexhibitions.com www. imagineexhibitions.com Imagine Exhibition is a global pioneer in worldwide traveling entertainment. The company has 35+ exhibitions currently touring the world. Keller Williams Community Partners, 540 Lake Center Pkwy., Suite 201, Cumming, GA 30040; 678-341-7791; marksussman@kw.com www.marksussman.kw.com If you are thinking about moving to the Atlanta area or know someone who is, please reach out to me for expert real estate advice. E: marksussman@kw.com W: marksussman.kw.com Leadership Atlanta, 133 Peachtree St., Suite 2850, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-876-4770; pat@leadershipatlanta.org www. leadershipatlanta.org Every year, Leadership Atlanta empowers over 80 recognized leaders to go forth and make Atlanta a better place. Leadership Atlanta exists to give our best and brightest the knowledge, relationships and inspiration to act. NEWPORT US RE, 515 East Paces Perry Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-973-2650; info@newportusre.com www. newportusre.com Newport US RE, a subsidiary of Newport Holding GMBH, is an Atlanta-based real estate investment firm focused on the redevelopment of street retail and other urban property types. Nissan of Lithia Springs, 811 Thornton Rd., Lithia Springs, GA 30122; 410-404-3860; kguleserian@sagmgt.com www. nissanoflithiasprings.com Atlanta’s largest local family owned premier Nissan dealership group. We truly believe in putting the customer first. We sell and service new Nissans and any pre-owned vehicle. Truly exceptional experience. Office of Cultural Affairs, City of Atlanta, 233 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 1700, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-546-6819; ocaatlanta. com Established in 1974 to encourage and support Atlanta’s cultural resources. Piedmont Healthcare, 2727 Paces Ferry Rd. SE, Bldg. 1, Suite 810,Atlanta, GA 30339; 678-842-6101; andrew.chang@ piedmont.org www.piedmont.org For more than a century, Piedmont Healthcare has been a recognized leader in delivering expert care. Last year, Piedmont served nearly two million patients. For most, that would be a great track record. For us, it’s a good start. Richard Bowers & Company, 260 Peachtree St., Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-816-1600; Fax: 404-880-0077; www. richardbowers.com Atlanta’s premier local commercial real estate firm. Engage in leasing/sales of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Offers solutions with property & facility management and design & relocation services. The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, 3223 Howell Mill Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30327; 470-341-2057; Fax: 470-3412056; pmcphee@ambfo.com www.blankfoundation.org The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation promotes positive change in peoples’ lives and builds and enhances the communities in which they live. We seek innovative solutions that enable young people, families and communities to achieve results beyond what seems possible today. Valor Hospitality Partners, 2100 Powers Ferry Rd., Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-231-5440; dfransen@valorhospitality. com www.valorhospitality.com Valor Hospitality is a hotel management company. Additional services include transportation and reception tour operator arrangements.
VISITOR CENTERS Atlanta CVB - Visitor Center, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, 5000 North Terminal PRW West Crossover, Atlanta, GA 30320; 404-305-8426; Provides travelers with information about the city of Atlanta. Atlanta CVB - Visitor Center, Centennial Olympic Park, 65 Upper Alabama St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-5772148; Open: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m
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20 REASONS
TO COME BACK IN
2020 Atlanta has many reasons for you to visit again, but here are 20 to start the wheels turning for your next trip to the ATL.
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Final Four. The 2020 NCAA Men’s Final Four comes to Atlanta, April 6 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Annual Festivals. Make plans around
the Atlanta Dogwood Festival (April), Atlanta Film Festival (April), Inman Park Festival (April), Sweet Auburn Springfest (May), Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (June), Atlanta Ice Cream Festival (July), BronzeLens Film Festival (August), Grant Park Summer Shade Festival (August), Yellow Daisy Festival (September), Pumpkin Festival (September) and Taste of Atlanta (October).
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Exciting Exhibitions. High Museum of
Art welcomes “Sally Mann: A Thousand Crossings.” This major exhibition of the photographer’s work explores how the South has affected her work.
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Look out for Sharks at Georgia Aquarium. Atlanta’s favorite underwater
odyssey is planning a major expansion expected to debut late in 2020, which will include one million gallons of floor-to-ceiling sharks.
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Out of Africa. Zoo Atlanta’s new
African Savanna creates a beautiful new habitat for the resident African elephants, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, bird life and more.
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Traveled PATH. PATH 400 runs along the GA-400 highway in Buckhead and connects neighborhoods, retail and
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Making Music. Music festivals abound all year, every year. Catch Music Midtown (September), ONE Musicfest (September), Sweetwater 420 Festival (April), A3C Festival (October) and Atlanta Jazz Festival (May).
more for cyclists and pedestrians, now with a new extension.
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History in the Round. The Atlanta
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Hollywood South. Atlanta has a huge
Cyclorama is preserved at the Atlanta History Center and features a 132-yearold circular painting entitled “The Battle of Atlanta.”
filmmaking scene. Check out Atlanta Movie Tours for a tour of filming locations around the city.
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Huge Thrills. Six Flags Over
Georgia debuts two heart pumping rides: Catwoman Whip and Poison Ivy Toxic Twister. Stone Mountain Park’s thrills start at the top of the mountain with a day of attractions below.
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City of Civil Rights. View Atlanta’s
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Something’s Brewing. Check out
civil rights legacy at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
a local brewery or brewpub, whether it’s on a city street or on the popular Atlanta BeltLine: SweetWater Brewing Company, Monday Night Brewing, STATS Brewpub, New Realm, Bold Monk, Scofflaw, Cold Beer, Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill and Brewery and Wild Heaven Beer.
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Check out that View. Rooftop
restaurants and lounges include SkyLounge downtown, Skyline Park amusement park on top of Ponce City Market, the rooftop at Hotel Clermont or even a ride on SkyView Atlanta Ferris Wheel.
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Hail the Halls. Many award-winning chefs helm restaurants in Atlanta, and many have outposts at food halls. Try Krog Street Market, Ponce City Market, Sweet Auburn Curb Market and The Canteen.
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Diminutive Doors. Tiny Doors
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Magical Murals. Check out
Atlanta is a public art project where tiny seven-inch doors are located throughout the city and most are free and accessible to the public.
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New Voyages. Watch for the next Atlanta.net Voyager production series of three episodes and a new cookbook; tentatively scheduled for a February 2020 launch and themed around Atlanta’s innovative and diverse culinary scene.
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Proud to be 50. The 50th
anniversary of the Atlanta Pride Festival will celebrate in October with the parade down Peachtree Street and citywide music and art events.
murals at The Glenn Hotel, STATS Brewpub and the 135 Walton Building, to name a few.
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Linger for Brunch. Meeting for brunch, preferably on a patio, is tops in Atlanta. Mingle like a local and order signature dishes such as shrimp and grits, fried green tomato Benedict and, pair with a Bloody Mary.
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Centennial Olympic Park. Newly
renovated, this centerpiece legacy of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games hosts annual events all year. Nearby, visit Children’s Museum of Atlanta, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, CNN Studio Tours, National Center for Civil and Human Rights and Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame.
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