Seun’s Atlanta guidebook
Neighborhoods
North Buckhead is a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia with a population of 13,503. North Buckhead is in Fulton County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in North Buckhead offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In North Buckhead there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in North Buckhead and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in North Buckhead are above average.
369 locals recommend
Buckhead
North Buckhead is a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia with a population of 13,503. North Buckhead is in Fulton County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in North Buckhead offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In North Buckhead there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in North Buckhead and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in North Buckhead are above average.
Midtown is a busy commercial area and a vibrant arts hub. The High Museum of Art shows world-renowned works in a striking modern building, while Margaret Mitchell House offers tours of the former home of the “Gone With the Wind” author.
362 locals recommend
Midtown Atlanta
Midtown is a busy commercial area and a vibrant arts hub. The High Museum of Art shows world-renowned works in a striking modern building, while Margaret Mitchell House offers tours of the former home of the “Gone With the Wind” author.
Laid-back East Atlanta, often called East Atlanta Village, is a bohemian neighborhood filled with street art. Hip young locals frequent the yoga studios, indie shops, dive bars and restaurants on buzzing Flat Shoals Road.
24 locals recommend
East Atlanta
Laid-back East Atlanta, often called East Atlanta Village, is a bohemian neighborhood filled with street art. Hip young locals frequent the yoga studios, indie shops, dive bars and restaurants on buzzing Flat Shoals Road.
Virginia Highland is a happening area with a vibrant bar and restaurant scene. On North Highland and Virginia avenues, young locals sip coffee and cocktails in quirky cafes and shop for organic tea and funky homeware.
185 locals recommend
Virginia-Highland
Virginia Highland is a happening area with a vibrant bar and restaurant scene. On North Highland and Virginia avenues, young locals sip coffee and cocktails in quirky cafes and shop for organic tea and funky homeware.
Little Five Points is one of Atlanta’s hippest neighborhoods. Shoppers head to Moreland Avenue’s indie stores for offbeat vintage clothing, vinyl and cool gifts, while young locals hang out at the dive bars, burger joints, and Ethiopian and vegan eateries that line the surrounding streets. The Variety Playhouse, a live music venue in a converted 1940s cinema, hosts an eclectic range of local and national acts.
724 locals recommend
Little Five Points
Little Five Points is one of Atlanta’s hippest neighborhoods. Shoppers head to Moreland Avenue’s indie stores for offbeat vintage clothing, vinyl and cool gifts, while young locals hang out at the dive bars, burger joints, and Ethiopian and vegan eateries that line the surrounding streets. The Variety Playhouse, a live music venue in a converted 1940s cinema, hosts an eclectic range of local and national acts.
Downtown Atlanta boasts walkable streets, an authentic urban atmosphere, well-known attractions, and undiscovered gems.
302 locals recommend
Downtown Atlanta
Downtown Atlanta boasts walkable streets, an authentic urban atmosphere, well-known attractions, and undiscovered gems.
A former industrial area, the Old Fourth Ward is trendy hub attracting foodies and shoppers.
168 locals recommend
Old Fourth Ward
A former industrial area, the Old Fourth Ward is trendy hub attracting foodies and shoppers.
Food scene
Delicious burgers in decadent combinations
158 locals recommend
The LOW Museum Of Contemporary Culture
550 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NEDelicious burgers in decadent combinations
Menu features Japanese cuisine with Italian and French influences.
9 locals recommend
Tomo Japanese Restaurant
3630 Peachtree Rd NEMenu features Japanese cuisine with Italian and French influences.
Steak, ribs & seafood (plus large brew list) in casual setting near airport with outdoor seating.
27 locals recommend
Malone's Steak & Seafood
1258 Virginia AveSteak, ribs & seafood (plus large brew list) in casual setting near airport with outdoor seating.
High-end retro diner serving upscale American comfort food along with cocktails, beer & wine.
25 locals recommend
Buckhead Diner
3073 Piedmont Road NortheastHigh-end retro diner serving upscale American comfort food along with cocktails, beer & wine.
Chic New-American-meets-Southern restaurant with craft cocktails & locally sourced, seasonal food.
46 locals recommend
The Southern Gentleman
3035 Peachtree RdChic New-American-meets-Southern restaurant with craft cocktails & locally sourced, seasonal food.
Casual daytime dining chain serving American comfort food in family-friendly surroundings.
53 locals recommend
Egg Harbor Cafe
5920 Roswell Rd NECasual daytime dining chain serving American comfort food in family-friendly surroundings.
Funky outdoor spot open 24/7 for organic menu of burgers & vegetarian fare amid greenery & birds.
70 locals recommend
R. Thomas Deluxe Grill
1812 Peachtree Rd NWFunky outdoor spot open 24/7 for organic menu of burgers & vegetarian fare amid greenery & birds.
Upscale chain eatery serving burgers, steaks & other American fare in stylish, spacious surrounds.
107 locals recommend
Houston's
3539 Northside Pkwy NWUpscale chain eatery serving burgers, steaks & other American fare in stylish, spacious surrounds.
American rotisserie fare & live blues are draws at this restaurant in a warehouse with city views.
238 locals recommend
TWO urban licks
820 Ralph McGill Blvd NEAmerican rotisserie fare & live blues are draws at this restaurant in a warehouse with city views.
Hip New American bar & restaurant offering a campfire-&-lodge theme, screened porches & local beers.
179 locals recommend
Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NEHip New American bar & restaurant offering a campfire-&-lodge theme, screened porches & local beers.
Hip locale for steaks & New American fare in an upscale space, plus cocktails & weekend brunch.
60 locals recommend
5Church Atlanta
1197 Peachtree St NEHip locale for steaks & New American fare in an upscale space, plus cocktails & weekend brunch.
Sightseeing
Piedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NEgreat place to take a walk.
Centennial Olympic Park is a 22-acre public park located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia owned and operated by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority. It was built by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games as part of the infrastructure improvements for the 1996 Summer Olympics
526 locals recommend
Centennial Olympic Park
265 Park Ave W NWCentennial Olympic Park is a 22-acre public park located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia owned and operated by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority. It was built by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games as part of the infrastructure improvements for the 1996 Summer Olympics
Spend the day interacting with multiple exhibits and sampling over 100 different beverages from around the world.
1779 locals recommend
World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NWSpend the day interacting with multiple exhibits and sampling over 100 different beverages from around the world.
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SE Wildlife through a unique mix of education and outdoor family fun.
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWThe largest aquarium in the world.
The High Museum of Art, located in Atlanta, is a leading art museum in the Southeastern United States.
1458 locals recommend
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NEThe High Museum of Art, located in Atlanta, is a leading art museum in the Southeastern United States.
The Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta's premiere venues, hosting more than 300 performances yearly
801 locals recommend
The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NEThe Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta's premiere venues, hosting more than 300 performances yearly
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a 30 acres botanical garden
1221 locals recommend
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado NortheastThe Atlanta Botanical Garden is a 30 acres botanical garden
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a museum dedicated to the achievements of both the civil rights movement in the United States and the broader worldwide human rights movement
565 locals recommend
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NWThe National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a museum dedicated to the achievements of both the civil rights movement in the United States and the broader worldwide human rights movement
The museum collects and archives hundreds of contemporary works by Georgia artists.
38 locals recommend
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia
75 Bennett Street NorthwestThe museum collects and archives hundreds of contemporary works by Georgia artists.
The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park consists of several buildings.
981 locals recommend
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Ave NEThe Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park consists of several buildings.
The Atlanta BeltLine is a former railway corridor around the core of Atlanta, Georgia, under development in stages as a multi-use trail.
30 locals recommend
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside TrailThe Atlanta BeltLine is a former railway corridor around the core of Atlanta, Georgia, under development in stages as a multi-use trail.
Shopping
Phipps Plaza
3500 Peachtree Rd NEUpscale shopping destination
Lenox Square
3393 Peachtree Rd NEPremier shopping destination
Atlantic Station is an upscale commercial and residential area. At its heart is the open-air Atlantic Station mall, with popular fashion and home decor stores.
1285 locals recommend
Atlantic Station
1380 Atlantic Dr NWAtlantic Station is an upscale commercial and residential area. At its heart is the open-air Atlantic Station mall, with popular fashion and home decor stores.
This upscale retail area has high-end shops for fashion & home goods, plus elegant restaurants.
69 locals recommend
Westside Provisions District
1198 Howell Mill RdThis upscale retail area has high-end shops for fashion & home goods, plus elegant restaurants.
Vibrant converted historic Sears building, now a market with a food hall, shops & living space.
1228 locals recommend
Ponce City Market
675 North Avenue NEVibrant converted historic Sears building, now a market with a food hall, shops & living space.
Mixed-use complex featuring professional offices, shops, services, restaurants & frequent events.
67 locals recommend
Colony Square
1197 Peachtree St NEMixed-use complex featuring professional offices, shops, services, restaurants & frequent events.
The Shops Buckhead Atlanta including Dior, Hermes, Tom Ford, Christian Louboutin and more.
167 locals recommend
The Shops at Buckhead
3035 Peachtree RdThe Shops Buckhead Atlanta including Dior, Hermes, Tom Ford, Christian Louboutin and more.
This upscale shopping mall offers a large variety of independent & national shops & restaurants.
18 locals recommend
Shops Around Lenox
3400 Around Lenox RdThis upscale shopping mall offers a large variety of independent & national shops & restaurants.
Kids Places
Family entertainment center featuring toy displays, rides & 4D films plus gift shop.
167 locals recommend
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
3500 Peachtree Rd NEFamily entertainment center featuring toy displays, rides & 4D films plus gift shop.
The Children's Museum of Atlanta is a hands on museum that allows children ages 0-8 to experience the possibility of play.
201 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Atlanta
275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NWThe Children's Museum of Atlanta is a hands on museum that allows children ages 0-8 to experience the possibility of play.
Museum that presents exhibitions and programming about natural history
443 locals recommend
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton RdMuseum that presents exhibitions and programming about natural history
The United States' largest organization dedicated to the art form of puppetry.
177 locals recommend
Center for Puppetry Arts
1404 Spring St NWThe United States' largest organization dedicated to the art form of puppetry.
20-story Ferris wheel in Centennial Park providing scenic views from climate-controlled gondolas.
497 locals recommend
SkyView Atlanta
168 Luckie St NW20-story Ferris wheel in Centennial Park providing scenic views from climate-controlled gondolas.
Six Flags Over Georgia is a 290-acre theme park located west of Atlanta
829 locals recommend
Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside PkwySix Flags Over Georgia is a 290-acre theme park located west of Atlanta
Nightlife
High-energy, late-night, 21+ gathering place featuring guest DJs, dance parties & live bands.
110 locals recommend
MJQ Concourse
736 Ponce De Leon Ave NEHigh-energy, late-night, 21+ gathering place featuring guest DJs, dance parties & live bands.
The Clermont Lounge is Atlanta's first and longest continually operating strip club.
87 locals recommend
Clermont Lounge
789 Ponce De Leon Ave NEThe Clermont Lounge is Atlanta's first and longest continually operating strip club.
Good-time tavern, once a gas station, offering live blues nightly (with house band Mudcat) & pool.
63 locals recommend
Northside Tavern
1058 Howell Mill Rd NWGood-time tavern, once a gas station, offering live blues nightly (with house band Mudcat) & pool.
Good-time tavern, once a gas station, offering live blues nightly (with house band Mudcat) & pool.
102 locals recommend
the Sound Table
483 Edgewood Ave SEGood-time tavern, once a gas station, offering live blues nightly (with house band Mudcat) & pool.
Night club & live music venue offering a range of styles in a chilled space.
10 locals recommend
The Music Room
327 Edgewood Avenue SoutheastNight club & live music venue offering a range of styles in a chilled space.
City views & craft cocktails are the draw to this chic, covered outdoor lounge atop the Glenn Hotel.
73 locals recommend
SkyLounge Atlanta
110 Marietta St NWCity views & craft cocktails are the draw to this chic, covered outdoor lounge atop the Glenn Hotel.
Live bands, dancing & karaoke in the main room plus American eats, craft beer & a small patio.
64 locals recommend
Dark Horse Tavern
816 North Highland Avenue NortheastLive bands, dancing & karaoke in the main room plus American eats, craft beer & a small patio.
Flashy, bi-level nightspot with lavish decor, DJs & bottle service, plus an enforced dress code
181 locals recommend
Gold Room Nightclub
2416 Piedmont Rd NEFlashy, bi-level nightspot with lavish decor, DJs & bottle service, plus an enforced dress code
This sleek nightclub with luxe decor is a lively spot for dancing & private party table service.
147 locals recommend
Tongue And Groove
565 Main St NEThis sleek nightclub with luxe decor is a lively spot for dancing & private party table service.
3 DJs spin house music in the Gallery, Latin sounds in the Studio & anything-goes in the Main Room.
146 locals recommend
The Havana Club
3112 Piedmont Rd NE3 DJs spin house music in the Gallery, Latin sounds in the Studio & anything-goes in the Main Room.
DJs spin at hip bi-level dance club with indoor/outdoor spaces & VIP area. 21 & over.
104 locals recommend
Compound
1008 Brady Ave NWDJs spin at hip bi-level dance club with indoor/outdoor spaces & VIP area. 21 & over.
Tri-level lounge & dance club with outdoor Tropical Deck, plush velvet seating & 4 bars.
33 locals recommend
lava Lounge
57 13th St NETri-level lounge & dance club with outdoor Tropical Deck, plush velvet seating & 4 bars.
Latin nightclub featuring DJs, cozy booths, VIP areas & weekly free salsa lessons.
21 locals recommend
Sanctuary Night Club
3209 Paces Ferry Pl NWLatin nightclub featuring DJs, cozy booths, VIP areas & weekly free salsa lessons.
Nightclub offering food & drinks, plus a dance floor & outdoor patio with a fireplace.
9 locals recommend
Mixx Atlanta
1492 Piedmont Ave NENightclub offering food & drinks, plus a dance floor & outdoor patio with a fireplace.
Storied, retro nightclub spinning oldies & serving pub grub amid decor nods to Sinatra & Elvis.
70 locals recommend
Johnny's Hideaway
3771 Roswell Rd NEStoried, retro nightclub spinning oldies & serving pub grub amid decor nods to Sinatra & Elvis.
Iris Presents
181 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SWThis high-energy nightspot features DJ'ed electronic dance music & dramatic lighting.
Weekend dance club featuring an open, bi-level space, cocktails, colorful lighting & DJ events.
10 locals recommend
District Atlanta
269 Armour Dr NEWeekend dance club featuring an open, bi-level space, cocktails, colorful lighting & DJ events.