ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SUMMER IN ATLANTA

Atlanta comes alive during summer. From family-friendly attractions and free admission days to memorable date nights and outings with friends, Atlanta is bursting with activity and opportunity.

BY JOLEEN PETE

ADULTING HAS NEVER LOOKED SO FUN

Atlanta Places for Cocktails and Brews

Plan a night out with friends or get out and meet new people at one of Atlanta’s many bars, breweries and places to have a drink. Relax, socialize and listen to music while you sip.

The Rooftop at Hotel Clermont offers epic views accompanied by delicious daiquiris and street food.

• Postino WineCafe

Colorful, electric and nostalgic are the vibes you’ll get when visiting Postino WineCafe in Buckhead or West Midtown. A curated selection of wines and beers is offered, accompanied by upscale bar food or brunch.

• Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery

Taste the flavors of Georgia’s oldest brewery restaurant, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

• Urban Tree Cidery

Sit on the patio at Atlanta’s first cidery, named No. 1 cidery by USA Today. Urban Tree offers a variety of hard ciders, cider cocktails and local craft beers.

• Atlantucky

Created and owned by hip-hop group Nappy Roots, Atlantucky is gaining a reputation for great beers with an everchanging menu, a fun environment and friendly staff.

• Bold Monk Brewing Co.

Make a pilgrimage to this Westside brewpub inspired by Belgium’s monasteries.

• Hippin’ Hops

Hippin’ Hops offers indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of pub games and a menu heavy on seafood.

• SweetWater Brewing Company

Stop into SweetWater Brewing Company for tours, tastings and events to accompany the lineup of craft brews.

• Wild Leap Atlanta

Wild Leap Atlanta is a great Downtown spot to stop in for a post-game brew or meet up with friends. The brewery is family- and dog-friendly with daily food truck offerings.

It’s All Fun & Games

Don’t miss the gaming action at The Painted Duck, The Painted Pin or the brand new Painted Pickle – where you can play duckpin bowling, darts, shuffleboard, pickleball and more.

Your 3rd Spot at Chattahoochee Food Works offers more than 80 games from old-school video games to yard games, all accompanied by cocktails and small plates.

Escape Rooms are a fun and challenging way to spend time with friends, family or on a date night. Check out the Harry Potter-themed room at Paranoia Quest Escape the Room or the top-rated Mastermind Escape Games Atlanta.

Bring a little levity into your life and check out these Atlanta favorites.

• Dad’s Garage Theatre

A comedy improv theater offering scripted and improvised works, Dad’s Garage is an award-winning, Continued on page 12 nonprofit theater company that performs for more than 30,000 people annually.

• The Laughing Skull

The Laughing Skull offers a variety of shows ranging from Best of Atlanta to open mic nights for budding comedians.

• Atlanta Magic Theater

Combining magic and clean comedy, Atlanta Magic Theatre is known as “Atlanta’s longest running show.” It’s a memorable time for adults and families with kids as young as 10.

You don’t have to have a big budget to have a lot of fun in Atlanta. Affectionately known as the “The City in the Forest,” Atlanta boasts incredible parks and trails for strolling, playing sports, riding bikes and relaxing.

• Centennial Olympic Park

Play in the fountain, explore the gardens or attend a fun summer event at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park.

• Westside Park

The latest and largest jewel in Atlanta’s park system, Westside Park has transformed Bellwood Quarry into a

200-acre green space for plenty of outdoor fun.

• Piedmont Park

Perhaps Atlanta’s best-known park, Piedmont Park is home to many of the city’s most iconic summer festivals.

• Rodney Cook Sr. Park

This newer 16-acre park is located in Atlanta’s Westside Vine City neighborhood and features a splash pad for cooling off during the summer.

• Sara J. Gonzalez Memorial Park

The first park in Georgia to be named after a Hispanic individual, Sara J. Gonzalez Memorial Park offers an allabilities accessible child- and familyoriented green space. It is wheelchair compliant throughout and focuses on accessibility in all aspects of its design.

• Chastain Park

This beautiful 260-acre park in Buckhead has paved trails, a golf course, playground, ball field, public pool, horse park and an outdoor amphitheater for summer concerts.

Check out all there is to offer along Atlanta BeltLine, from shopping to food halls and much more. Explore public art such as murals and sculptures by taking a self-guided tour of works produced by Living Walls and the OuterSpace Project or visit the Tiny Doors located all around the city.

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