Guidebook for Atlanta
Entertainment & Activities
One of world's largest aquariums, with permanent exhibits, interactive galleries & animals galore.
2699 locals recommend
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWOne of world's largest aquariums, with permanent exhibits, interactive galleries & animals galore.
Huge, modern zoo housing more than 1,500 animals from 220 species, including gorillas & pandas.
1175 locals recommend
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SEHuge, modern zoo housing more than 1,500 animals from 220 species, including gorillas & pandas.
East Lake Golf Club
2575 Alston Dr SESightseeing
Memorabilia, films & exhibits (some interactive) about soft drink that debuted in Atlanta in 1886.
1779 locals recommend
World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NWMemorabilia, films & exhibits (some interactive) about soft drink that debuted in Atlanta in 1886.
Arts & Culture
Public research university located in the Downtown area & known for its sports & business programs.
97 locals recommend
Georgia State University
Public research university located in the Downtown area & known for its sports & business programs.
This urban research university founded in 1885 is known for engineering, science & business.
139 locals recommend
Georgia Institute of Technology College of Architecture
This urban research university founded in 1885 is known for engineering, science & business.
National Park encompassing King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church & his final resting place.
981 locals recommend
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Ave NENational Park encompassing King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church & his final resting place.
Housing documents of the 39th president, this museum also features a replica of the Oval Office.
149 locals recommend
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
441 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NEHousing documents of the 39th president, this museum also features a replica of the Oval Office.
Food Scene
Joe's Bar & Grill
2531 Gresham Rd S EFried fish, Chinese food, sandwiches, cheesesteaks, buffalo wings & other fare at a low-key eatery.
Atlanta Deli
1276 Moreland Ave SEFried fish, Chinese food, sandwiches, cheesesteaks, buffalo wings & other fare at a low-key eatery.
Hearty portions of Mexican specialties, from burritos to tacos, are served at this simple spot.
13 locals recommend
El Mexicano Restaurant
1341 Moreland Ave SEHearty portions of Mexican specialties, from burritos to tacos, are served at this simple spot.
Popular counter-service ice cream shop with rotating roster of innovative flavors & outdoor seating.
49 locals recommend
Morelli's Gourmet Ice Cream
1220 Caroline St NEPopular counter-service ice cream shop with rotating roster of innovative flavors & outdoor seating.
Homey, art-filled coffee shop with sandwiches, from-scratch baked goods & open-mike nights.
62 locals recommend
Hodgepodge Coffeehouse
720 Moreland Ave SEHomey, art-filled coffee shop with sandwiches, from-scratch baked goods & open-mike nights.
Comfortable eatery with a bright, industrial feel serves creative takes on Thai dishes.
51 locals recommend
Spoon EastSide Restaurant
749 Moreland Ave SEComfortable eatery with a bright, industrial feel serves creative takes on Thai dishes.
Branch of an Italian chain eatery with large portions of modern pastas & pizzas in a simple space.
27 locals recommend
Little Azio
749 Moreland Ave SEBranch of an Italian chain eatery with large portions of modern pastas & pizzas in a simple space.
Counter-serve spot with outdoor tables serves all-natural chicken sausage hot dogs & sliders.
42 locals recommend
Delia's Chicken Sausage Stand
489 Moreland Avenue SoutheastCounter-serve spot with outdoor tables serves all-natural chicken sausage hot dogs & sliders.
Serving classic Viet fare like pho, rice vermicelli and broken-rice dishes in a simple environment.
55 locals recommend
So Ba Vietnamese Restaurant
560 Gresham Ave SEServing classic Viet fare like pho, rice vermicelli and broken-rice dishes in a simple environment.
An airy interior, arcade games & pitchers of beer are all on offer at this chill pizza joint.
26 locals recommend
Grant Central Pizza East
1279 Glenwood Ave SEAn airy interior, arcade games & pitchers of beer are all on offer at this chill pizza joint.
Coffee, baked goods & snacks in a quirky, art-filled space with couches, tables & free Wi-Fi.
69 locals recommend
Joe's East Atlanta Coffee Shop
510 Flat Shoals Ave SECoffee, baked goods & snacks in a quirky, art-filled space with couches, tables & free Wi-Fi.
Bustling seafood house draws crowds thanks to its laid-back vibe & rooftop bar with city views.
260 locals recommend
Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House
437 Memorial Dr SEBustling seafood house draws crowds thanks to its laid-back vibe & rooftop bar with city views.
Drinks & Nightlife
High-energy watering hole featuring pitchers & pub grub, plus live music & DJ nights.
48 locals recommend
The Graveyard Tavern
1245 Glenwood Ave SEHigh-energy watering hole featuring pitchers & pub grub, plus live music & DJ nights.
A large patio, a vast beer selection & menu of pub grub make this a popular local hangout.
62 locals recommend
The Midway Pub
552 Flat Shoals Ave SEA large patio, a vast beer selection & menu of pub grub make this a popular local hangout.
Live music & hearty bar food are on the menu at this popular club hosting local & national acts.
124 locals recommend
The EARL
488 Flat Shoals Ave SELive music & hearty bar food are on the menu at this popular club hosting local & national acts.
Stylish gastropub featuring New American fare & a vast craft beer list in wood & exposed-brick digs.
213 locals recommend
Argosy
470 Flat Shoals Ave SE
Stylish gastropub featuring New American fare & a vast craft beer list in wood & exposed-brick digs.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at East Lake
2235 Glenwood Ave SEParks & Nature
Sprawling green space & recreational area is the heart of one of Atlanta's oldest neighborhoods.
365 locals recommend
Grant Park
Sprawling green space & recreational area is the heart of one of Atlanta's oldest neighborhoods.
30-acre garden with a conservatory & fountains playing host to concerts, cocktail parties & more.
1221 locals recommend
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado Northeast30-acre garden with a conservatory & fountains playing host to concerts, cocktail parties & more.