Guidebook for Atlanta
Sightseeing
miles of trails for exercise; takes you to the Jimmy Carter museum and library; Freedom Farmer's Market 9-12 on Saturday mornings.
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Freedom Park Trail
Freedom Park Trailmiles of trails for exercise; takes you to the Jimmy Carter museum and library; Freedom Farmer's Market 9-12 on Saturday mornings.
This park is surrounded by CNN [tours available]; the World of Coke; the Georgia Aquarium; the Center for Human Rights; the College Football Hall of Fame; Philips Arena + restaurants. Outdoor concerts are often held there.
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Centennial Olympic Park Drive Northwest
Centennial Olympic Park Drive NorthwestThis park is surrounded by CNN [tours available]; the World of Coke; the Georgia Aquarium; the Center for Human Rights; the College Football Hall of Fame; Philips Arena + restaurants. Outdoor concerts are often held there.
Dr. King was born in this neighborhood! His birth home and crypt are important points of interest nearby.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Ave NEDr. King was born in this neighborhood! His birth home and crypt are important points of interest nearby.
Parks & Nature
The sunken garden is amazing - the rest of the city disappears when you are there!
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Iparke yaseFourth Ward Park
680 Dallas St NEThe sunken garden is amazing - the rest of the city disappears when you are there!
This is "Atlanta's Central Park" - now accessible via the Atlanta Beltline, so you could walk or bike from my house if you are up for some exercise. Nice views of the Midtown skyline; rimmed with eateries. Great for rollerblading, biking or walking. There is a nice public pool and tennis courts.
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Park Tavern
500 10th St NEThis is "Atlanta's Central Park" - now accessible via the Atlanta Beltline, so you could walk or bike from my house if you are up for some exercise. Nice views of the Midtown skyline; rimmed with eateries. Great for rollerblading, biking or walking. There is a nice public pool and tennis courts.
Shopping
Unusual flea market with unique items - artisans also have booths there.
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Paris on Ponce
716 Ponce De Leon Pl NEUnusual flea market with unique items - artisans also have booths there.
Art supplies [Binders] Cooking supplies [Williams-Sonoma] Home goods [West Elm] Clothing [Anthropologie + others] plus many more. You can go on the roof [for a fee]!
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Ponce City Market North Northeast
Ponce City Market North NortheastArt supplies [Binders] Cooking supplies [Williams-Sonoma] Home goods [West Elm] Clothing [Anthropologie + others] plus many more. You can go on the roof [for a fee]!
Small-ish store, but where I would go for things I wouldn't buy at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods.
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Publix Super Market at Ponce
1001 Ponce De Leon Ave NESmall-ish store, but where I would go for things I wouldn't buy at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods.
CVS Photo
6330 Roswell RdNearest pharmacy
Because you never know when you need a wrench... ;-)
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The Home Depot
650 Ponce De Leon Ave NEBecause you never know when you need a wrench... ;-)
Essentials
I would have put down "Kroger" but it's about to close for a year for remodeling. In this shopping center there is a variety of good stores for finding what you need, including Staples, PetSmart, TJMaxx, Massage Envy, WellsFargo ATM, etc.
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Whole Foods Market
650 Ponce De Leon Ave NEI would have put down "Kroger" but it's about to close for a year for remodeling. In this shopping center there is a variety of good stores for finding what you need, including Staples, PetSmart, TJMaxx, Massage Envy, WellsFargo ATM, etc.
Trader Joe's
3183 Peachtree RdGetting Around
Closest train stop. MARTA bus line is closer - visit itsmarta.com for more info. Uber and Lyft cars are abundant. There is a new bike share program, but you can also rent bikes on the Atlanta Beltline.
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Civic Center Station
435 W Peachtree St NWClosest train stop. MARTA bus line is closer - visit itsmarta.com for more info. Uber and Lyft cars are abundant. There is a new bike share program, but you can also rent bikes on the Atlanta Beltline.
National Car Rental
174 Piedmont Ave NEnearest car rental
Atlanta Bicycle Barn
151 Sampson St NEFood Scene
Wide variety - from coffee shop to food court to sit-down restaurants
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675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NEWide variety - from coffee shop to food court to sit-down restaurants
nice neighborhood pub within walking distance: cut through the park to get there!
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Bantam Pub
737 Ralph McGill Blvd NEnice neighborhood pub within walking distance: cut through the park to get there!
Located in a warehouse setting, the decor is something to be seen. Food is good, but it can get a bit lively [read: noisy]. Within walking distance, or a super-short drive/Uber trip.
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TWO urban licks
820 Ralph McGill Blvd NELocated in a warehouse setting, the decor is something to be seen. Food is good, but it can get a bit lively [read: noisy]. Within walking distance, or a super-short drive/Uber trip.
Drinks & Nightlife
Venkman's
740 Ralph McGill Blvd NEgood food + live music. Within walking distance!
dinner or dinner and a show - or just drinks and a show!
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City Winery Atlanta
650 North Avenue NEdinner or dinner and a show - or just drinks and a show!