Food scene
This is Holly's favorite restaurant in ATL! It's Korean-Mexican fusion and it is delicious; make sure you try their sesame fries!
Takorea
4474 Chamblee Dunwoody RdThis is Holly's favorite restaurant in ATL! It's Korean-Mexican fusion and it is delicious; make sure you try their sesame fries!
Good ol' Southern food (Nashville hot chicken). Super trendy and super delicious!
95 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Atlanta, GA
299 Moreland Ave NEGood ol' Southern food (Nashville hot chicken). Super trendy and super delicious!
Play any kind of video game at this awesome bar! We love their Tri-Force Nachos (we usually order them as Tachos- tater tots instead of tortilla chips). Their specialty game-themed drinks are also delicious.
We love going during happy hour.
12 locals recommend
Battle and Brew
5920 Roswell RdPlay any kind of video game at this awesome bar! We love their Tri-Force Nachos (we usually order them as Tachos- tater tots instead of tortilla chips). Their specialty game-themed drinks are also delicious.
We love going during happy hour.
Food hall with lots of delicious restaurants to choose from!
67 locals recommend
Marietta Square Farmers Market
65 Church StFood hall with lots of delicious restaurants to choose from!
Christians Bakery
1419 Veterans Memorial Hwy SWOur favorite, local Mexican bakery.
Ever eaten inside a railroad car? You can here! This place has three rooms you can eat in (Hibachi, Sushi, or Chinese). Super fun for a nice little place to eat out for dinner!
31 locals recommend
Orient Express
2921 Paces Ferry Rd SEEver eaten inside a railroad car? You can here! This place has three rooms you can eat in (Hibachi, Sushi, or Chinese). Super fun for a nice little place to eat out for dinner!
Reserve a table for a fancy, night on the town in ATL's famous Sun Dial Restaurant! Perfect for any special occasion... or not! The floor very slowly rotates to give you 360º views of the ATL skyline as you wine and dine.
222 locals recommend
The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View
210 Peachtree St NWReserve a table for a fancy, night on the town in ATL's famous Sun Dial Restaurant! Perfect for any special occasion... or not! The floor very slowly rotates to give you 360º views of the ATL skyline as you wine and dine.
Delicious Persian restaurant (we actually ate here on our first date in ATL. :) )
14 locals recommend
Sufi's Kitchen
1814 Peachtree Rd NWDelicious Persian restaurant (we actually ate here on our first date in ATL. :) )
Han IL Kwan
5458 Buford Hwy NEOur favorite traditional, Korean BBQ restaurant. So delicious!
Yes, this is a Latin supermarket, but it has a delicious little cafe inside where you can order traditional Mexican food and drink some horchata. This is our go-to taco place!
Talpa Supermercados - Mableton
1245 Veterans Memorial Hwy SWYes, this is a Latin supermarket, but it has a delicious little cafe inside where you can order traditional Mexican food and drink some horchata. This is our go-to taco place!
One of the many eclectic ATL staples. Lol! It’s just a KFC, but it’s the coolest one we’ve ever seen.
11 locals recommend
Big Chicken
12 Cobb Parkway NorthOne of the many eclectic ATL staples. Lol! It’s just a KFC, but it’s the coolest one we’ve ever seen.
This is Holly’s favorite, very special occasion restaurant! Reserve a table and enjoy views of the garden and Chattahoochee River as you dine on some exquisite food.
84 locals recommend
Canoe
4199 Paces Ferry Rd SEThis is Holly’s favorite, very special occasion restaurant! Reserve a table and enjoy views of the garden and Chattahoochee River as you dine on some exquisite food.
Das BBQ
1203 Collier Rd NWSuper delicious, Southern BBQ!
If you've never tried Korea corn dogs, you've seriously been missing out! This little stand is located inside Hmart (a giant, awesome Asian grocery store).
Myungrang Hotdog 명랑핫도그
6035 Peachtree RoadIf you've never tried Korea corn dogs, you've seriously been missing out! This little stand is located inside Hmart (a giant, awesome Asian grocery store).
Coffee Shops
Sip on some delicious coffee right by the Chattahoochee River! This specific location is the original location; it is nestled inside an apartment complex, but don't worry, they're definitely open to the public. :)
32 locals recommend
Chattahoochee Coffee Company
2281 Akers Mill Rd SESip on some delicious coffee right by the Chattahoochee River! This specific location is the original location; it is nestled inside an apartment complex, but don't worry, they're definitely open to the public. :)
Rev Coffee
1680 Spring Rd SERetro coffee shop in Smyrna. Super great coffee!
For a unique coffee shop experience, check out Gilly! (One of the coffee shops that Holly's workplace sells coffee to.) Their love for creating delicious drinks is their craft. From seasonal coffee drinks to crafted seasonal elixirs- non-alcoholic.
It's a drive across town, but if you're visiting Stone Mountain Park or Arabia Mountain, you can stop by here on your way out/back.
Fun Fact: Gilly is a Black-owned business that owns the old Governor's Mansion, built by slaves. Talk about a comeback story!
15 locals recommend
Gilly Brew Bar
5329 Mimosa DrFor a unique coffee shop experience, check out Gilly! (One of the coffee shops that Holly's workplace sells coffee to.) Their love for creating delicious drinks is their craft. From seasonal coffee drinks to crafted seasonal elixirs- non-alcoholic.
It's a drive across town, but if you're visiting Stone Mountain Park or Arabia Mountain, you can stop by here on your way out/back.
Fun Fact: Gilly is a Black-owned business that owns the old Governor's Mansion, built by slaves. Talk about a comeback story!
Our favorite little tea shop! Quirky and whimsical; reserve a table for High Tea or just pop in for a little stop and enjoy some of their delicious teas and homemade pastries.
A percentage of every sale at Dr. Bombay’s helps support their women’s education project in Darjeeling India known as "The Learning Tea".
46 locals recommend
Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party
1645 McLendon Ave NEOur favorite little tea shop! Quirky and whimsical; reserve a table for High Tea or just pop in for a little stop and enjoy some of their delicious teas and homemade pastries.
A percentage of every sale at Dr. Bombay’s helps support their women’s education project in Darjeeling India known as "The Learning Tea".
Delicious west coast, retro spot that sells food, coffee, and cocktails inside an old railway station!
102 locals recommend
Muchacho
904 Memorial Dr SEDelicious west coast, retro spot that sells food, coffee, and cocktails inside an old railway station!
Read Shop by The Merchant
4300 Paces Ferry Rd SEQuaint, bookstore/coffee shop in Vinings.
Shopping
Lots of things to do here: local shops, dining, play mini-golf on the rooftop. It's one of ATL's top tourist attractions, but many locals go too!
1228 locals recommend
Ponce City Market
675 North Avenue NELots of things to do here: local shops, dining, play mini-golf on the rooftop. It's one of ATL's top tourist attractions, but many locals go too!
Floral Park Market
775 Trabert Ave NWCute little local, gourmet grocery store that also sells local handmade goods.
Sightseeing
15 minutes away! Our favorite rides: Batman the Ride, Goliath, Monster Mansion, Twisted Cyclone, Justice League: Battle for Metropolis, Dahlonega Mine Train, Thunder River, The Georgia Scorcher
829 locals recommend
Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside Pkwy15 minutes away! Our favorite rides: Batman the Ride, Goliath, Monster Mansion, Twisted Cyclone, Justice League: Battle for Metropolis, Dahlonega Mine Train, Thunder River, The Georgia Scorcher
The GA Aquarium is so fun to visit! One of ATL's top attractions. A must see! See Whale Sharks, a Dolphin show, Beluga Whales, and so much more.
2698 locals recommend
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWThe GA Aquarium is so fun to visit! One of ATL's top attractions. A must see! See Whale Sharks, a Dolphin show, Beluga Whales, and so much more.
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SEFun Zoo to visit! Zoo Atlanta is known for our adorable pandas.
See Historic Stone Mountain and climb or ride to the top for amazing views of the city on a clear day!
894 locals recommend
Stone Mountain Park
1000 Robert E Lee BlvdSee Historic Stone Mountain and climb or ride to the top for amazing views of the city on a clear day!
Another Hunger Games Film location! They actually have goats and llamas and chickens and cats, etc! Nice little place to walk around and take photos next to all the cool art pieces as you sip on some coffee or chai from The Warhorse Coffee Shop. If you explore enough, you'll find a cool view of the city! ;)
34 locals recommend
The Goat Farm Arts Center
1200 Foster St NWAnother Hunger Games Film location! They actually have goats and llamas and chickens and cats, etc! Nice little place to walk around and take photos next to all the cool art pieces as you sip on some coffee or chai from The Warhorse Coffee Shop. If you explore enough, you'll find a cool view of the city! ;)
Connected to Truist Park- home the ATL Braves! Lots of fun things to do in this park from shopping to dining.
487 locals recommend
The Battery Atlanta
800 Battery Ave SEConnected to Truist Park- home the ATL Braves! Lots of fun things to do in this park from shopping to dining.
Historic park with lots of Civil War battle locations. Hike the top of Kennesaw Mountain for some cool views!
189 locals recommend
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
900 Kennesaw Mountain DrHistoric park with lots of Civil War battle locations. Hike the top of Kennesaw Mountain for some cool views!
The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park covers about 35 acres and includes several buildings in Atlanta, Georgia related to the life and work of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
981 locals recommend
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Ave NEThe Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park covers about 35 acres and includes several buildings in Atlanta, Georgia related to the life and work of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Jackson Street Bridge
433 Freedom Park TrailFamous view of ATL from the TV series, The Walking Dead!
Historic Cemetery in ATL. Really beautiful and serene as you stroll through the cemetery admiring the sculpture-work. Several famous people lie here including Margaret Mitchel- author of Gone with the Wind!
21 locals recommend
Oakland Cemetery
248 Oakland Avenue SoutheastHistoric Cemetery in ATL. Really beautiful and serene as you stroll through the cemetery admiring the sculpture-work. Several famous people lie here including Margaret Mitchel- author of Gone with the Wind!
Neighborhoods
This area in ATL has so many fun things to do and see! From The Belt Line (paved trail that goes all the way around ATL through many attractions), to the famous Krogg Street Tunnel, Krogg Street Market, and so much more!
216 locals recommend
Inman Park
This area in ATL has so many fun things to do and see! From The Belt Line (paved trail that goes all the way around ATL through many attractions), to the famous Krogg Street Tunnel, Krogg Street Market, and so much more!
Buford Highway (Highway 23; especially the section inside the perimeter of I-285) is essentially ATL's "Asia Town". Find lots of locally-owned Asian restaurants (and even other ethnic foods). We love visiting here and trying all the delicious foods!
Buford Highway Northeast
Buford Highway NortheastBuford Highway (Highway 23; especially the section inside the perimeter of I-285) is essentially ATL's "Asia Town". Find lots of locally-owned Asian restaurants (and even other ethnic foods). We love visiting here and trying all the delicious foods!
Cabbagetown is the name of this neighborhood in ATL. Go to Little’s to get a delicious, classic burger or some ice cream. Enjoy a nice stroll around the neighborhood and look at all the quaint, quirky houses, murals, and the historical mill turned into lofts. Nothin’ fancy, but very local feel!
Carroll Street Southeast
Carroll Street SoutheastCabbagetown is the name of this neighborhood in ATL. Go to Little’s to get a delicious, classic burger or some ice cream. Enjoy a nice stroll around the neighborhood and look at all the quaint, quirky houses, murals, and the historical mill turned into lofts. Nothin’ fancy, but very local feel!
Adventure
Wanna go to the beach that's close by? Cauble Park, connected to Lake Acworth, has a fun little spot to relax, picnic, and swim and/or hike!
12 locals recommend
Cauble Park
4425 Beach StWanna go to the beach that's close by? Cauble Park, connected to Lake Acworth, has a fun little spot to relax, picnic, and swim and/or hike!
So many trails here to explore next to the Chattahoochee River! Hike, go for a swim in the river, chill out, etc.
16 locals recommend
East Palisades Unit--Indian Trail
1425 Indian Trail NWSo many trails here to explore next to the Chattahoochee River! Hike, go for a swim in the river, chill out, etc.
Great entry point to The Silver Comet! Feel free to rent some bikes from Comet Trail Cycles for a smooth, paved ride. This trail goes all the way to Alabama! We love the Silver Comet!
17 locals recommend
Comet Trail Cycles
4342 Floyd Rd SWGreat entry point to The Silver Comet! Feel free to rent some bikes from Comet Trail Cycles for a smooth, paved ride. This trail goes all the way to Alabama! We love the Silver Comet!
For an other-worldly hike. On the other side of ATL, but totally worth a day trip! Serene and typically quiet especially on weekdays. This is the place a lot of locals love to go to to avoid the crowds at Stone Mountain.
63 locals recommend
Arabia Mountain
For an other-worldly hike. On the other side of ATL, but totally worth a day trip! Serene and typically quiet especially on weekdays. This is the place a lot of locals love to go to to avoid the crowds at Stone Mountain.
Pretty, easy, local hike that most people don't know about.
144 locals recommend
Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
2852 Cascade RdPretty, easy, local hike that most people don't know about.
Beautiful little hike to a historic, Civil War Era mill (Sweetwater Mill Ruins). Some scenes in The Hunger Games was filmed here as well.
208 locals recommend
Sweetwater Creek State Park
1750 Mt Vernon RdBeautiful little hike to a historic, Civil War Era mill (Sweetwater Mill Ruins). Some scenes in The Hunger Games was filmed here as well.