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Places to Visit in Atlanta
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

1. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

8.9
295 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (Argonne Av NE), Atlanta, GA
Donut Shop · Midtown · 90 tips and reviews
Your Dekalb Farmers Market is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

2. Your Dekalb Farmers Market

9.3
3000 E Ponce de Leon Ave (at Laredo Dr), Decatur, GA
Farmers Market · Decatur · 319 tips and reviews
Manuel's Tavern is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

3. Manuel's Tavern

9.1
602 N Highland Ave NE (at North Ave), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Poncey-Highland · 132 tips and reviews
Trader Joe's is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

4. Trader Joe's

9.1
931 Monroe Dr (at 8th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Grocery Store · Midtown · 93 tips and reviews
Whole Foods Market is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

5. Whole Foods Market

9.1
650 Ponce De Leon Ave Ne (near Lakeview Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Grocery Store · Midtown · 136 tips and reviews
The Fox Theatre is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

6. The Fox Theatre

9.5
660 Peachtree St NE (at Ponce de Leon Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Theater · Midtown · 144 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: In 1974, Mayor Marynard Jackson (OC resident) refused to sign the paperwork needed to demolish the Fox and on July 10th of that year held the first "Save the Fox" meeting at Herren's restaurant. Read more.

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

7. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum

8.8
441 Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA
History Museum · Poncey-Highland · 25 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: This piece of land used to be the site of the Augustus Hurt Plantation. During the Battle of Atlanta in July 1864, Union General Sherman used the plantation home as his headquarters. Read more.

The William Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

8. The William Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum

7.9
1440 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA
History Museum · Midtown · 5 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Wonderful place to learn about the history of Atlanta's Jewish population. Be sure to check out our tours at Oakland focusing on Jewish residents buried here & one on the Leo Frank case. Read more.

Wren's Nest House Museum is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

9. Wren's Nest House Museum

7.6
1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW (Culberson St. SW), Atlanta, GA
Museum · West End · 7 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Disney's Song of the South had its world premiere at the Fox Theatre in 1946. Joel's son Julian (& his wife Julia), pulitzer prize winning journalists, reside in the Rawson mausoleum at Oakland. Read more.

Plaza Theatre is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

10. Plaza Theatre

8.5
1049 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (btw N Highland Ave NE & Cleburne Terr NE), Atlanta, GA
Movie Theater · Poncey-Highland · 50 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Plaza opened its doors in 1939 & is the oldest continuously operated cinema in Atlanta. A non-profit Foundation was created to restore the theatre, promote independent film, & support the local arts. Read more.

Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

11. Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum

800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
History Museum · Grant Park · 16 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Inside the museum is "The Texas" which Capt William Fuller used to recapture "The General" from Andrews Raiders. Capt Fuller is buried in Oakland Cemetery. Read more.

Grant Park is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

12. Grant Park

9.2
537 Park Ave SE (at Hansell St SE), Atlanta, GA
Park · Grant Park · 49 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Fort Walker was located in the SE corner of the park. It was named after CSA General W.H.T. Walker who was killed during the Battle of Atlanta on July 22, 1864. Read more.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

13. Fernbank Museum of Natural History

8.6
767 Clifton Rd NE (Ponce de Leon Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Science Museum · Eastside · 79 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Check out the permanent exhibit "A Walk Through Time in Georgia" which tells the fascinating history of our state's diverse landscape of swamps, barrier islands, and mountains.

Decatur Cemetery is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

14. Decatur Cemetery

7.2
299 Bell St (at Church St), Decatur, GA
Cemetery · 7 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Oldest known cemetery in metro Atlanta & believed to pre-date Decatur's incorporation in 1823. Spans 38 acres & is home to approx 20,000 residents including G.W. Scott, founder of Agnes Scott College.

Oakland Cemetery is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

15. Oakland Cemetery

9.2
248 Oakland Ave SE (at Memorial Dr SE), Atlanta, GA
Cemetery · Grant Park · 61 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Thank you for visiting with us today. Please stop by the gift shop located in the Bell Tower while you are here for more information on tours and a great selection of books & gifts. Read more.

Turner Field is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

16. Turner Field

755 Hank Aaron Dr SE (at Bill Lucas Dr SW), Atlanta, GA
Baseball Stadium · Summerhill · 296 tips and reviews

4sqLoveStory4sqLoveStory: (8/28/10) We sat in this section out in right field! We must say that this is a great spot to sit if you like seeing the entire field and also the Brave's bullpin!

17. Kennesaw Mountain VC to Top West Trail

Kennesaw Mountain Dr. (Stilesboro), Marietta, GA
Hiking Trail · 1 tip

4sqLoveStory4sqLoveStory: July 30, 2010 ==> After enjoying a good picnic at the base of the mountain (in the designated zone) and a hike up the paved road, we found this to be a great alternative route down

18. Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View

7.6
210 Peachtree St NW (top of Westin Peachtree Plaza), Atlanta, GA
Hotel Bar · Downtown Atlanta · 157 tips and reviews

4sqLoveStory4sqLoveStory: (6/25/11) Dwayne takes Elaine here (her first time) to celebrate 11 months together; great food and views, especially during sunset! Book reservations early! Read more.

19. Fat Matt's Rib Shack

9.2
1811 Piedmont Ave NE (at Montgomery Ferry Dr NE), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · Morningside - Lenox Park · 211 tips and reviews
Trader Vic's is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

20. Trader Vic's

8.4
255 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Atlanta · 55 tips and reviews
Majestic Diner is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

21. Majestic Diner

8.0
1031 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (at Cleburne Terr NE), Atlanta, GA
Diner · Poncey-Highland · 105 tips and reviews
The Flying Biscuit Cafe is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

22. The Flying Biscuit Cafe

8.1
1001 Piedmont Ave NE (10th St), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Midtown · 180 tips and reviews
Mary Mac's Tea Room is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

23. Mary Mac's Tea Room

8.7
224 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 302 tips and reviews
The Varsity is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

24. The Varsity

8.1
61 North Ave NW (at Spring St NW), Atlanta, GA
Hot Dog Joint · Midtown · 359 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: What you may not know about the world's largest drive-in and Atlanta landmark is that all your favorites are made from scratch! Upload a pic of yourself in a cool paper hat, sipping on a F.O.! Read more.

Burnt Fork BBQ is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

25. Burnt Fork BBQ

614 Church St, Decatur, GA
BBQ Joint · 29 tips and reviews
Harold's Barbeque is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

26. Harold's Barbeque

171 McDonough Blvd SE (Buchanan Lane), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · South Atlanta · 10 tips and reviews

27. Old Hickory House

5490 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd (in The Shops of Dunwoody), Dunwoody, GA
BBQ Joint · 19 tips and reviews

Social E.Social Espionage, LLC: Order the smoked Turkey or the veggie plate - great food. Warning, your close will smell like Hickory Smoke the remainder of the day ; )

28. Little 5 Corner Tavern

8.5
1174 Euclid Ave SE (at McLendon Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Pub · Little Five Points · 49 tips and reviews

Wesley D.Wesley Dysart: Ask for flavored mayo on the side, buffalo shrimp and hummus plate rule. If the Vortex has a wait just walse down the street, almost always a place to sit and some of the best service in Atlanta

Atlanta History Center is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

29. Atlanta History Center

9.2
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
History Museum · Buckhead · 67 tips and reviews

30. Atlanta Botanical Garden

9.2
1345 Piedmont Ave NE (at The Prado NE), Atlanta, GA
Botanical Garden · Piedmont Park · 157 tips and reviews

ChevroletChevrolet: This peaceful oasis includes 30 acres of gardens, an urban forest, wildflower trails, the Dorothy Chapman Fuqua Conservatory and a 10,000 square-foot Fuqua Orchid Center.

31. Margaret Mitchell House

8.3
990 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
History Museum · Midtown · 33 tips and reviews

Smithsonian ChannelSmithsonian Channel: Now a museum dedicated to her life and work, Mitchell found her apartment here far from ideal during the writing of “Gone with the Wind.” She called it “the Dump.” (From Aerial America) Read more.

32. Georgia Aquarium

9.1
225 Baker St NW (at Luckie St NW), Atlanta, GA
Aquarium · Downtown Atlanta · 626 tips and reviews

Juha H.Juha Harkonen: The Georgia Aquarium is the #1 attraction in Atlanta and rightfully so. It is the largest indoor aquarium in the world with whale sharks and beluga whales, just to name list a few of the star performe

33. Fernbank Museum of Natural History

8.6
767 Clifton Rd NE (Ponce de Leon Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Science Museum · Eastside · 79 tips and reviews

Blake L.Blake Long: Martinis & IMAX every Friday night. Dance under the dinos!

34. Zoo Atlanta

8.8
800 Cherokee Ave SE (at Grant Park), Atlanta, GA
Zoo · Grant Park · 160 tips and reviews

Carol M.Carol Morgan: Fall is a great time to visit the zoo - the animals love the cooler days and are frisky.

Atlantic Station is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

35. Atlantic Station

8.6
17th St NW (Market St NW), Atlanta, GA
Shopping Plaza · Atlantic Station · 137 tips and reviews
Underground Atlanta is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

36. Underground Atlanta

5.0
50 Upper Alabama St #007, Atlanta, GA
Shopping Mall · Five Points District · 89 tips and reviews
KFC is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

37. KFC

7.8
12 Cobb Pkwy N (at Roswell Rd), Marietta, GA
Fried Chicken Joint · 19 tips and reviews

38. Atlanta History Center - Swan House

9.0
3130 Slaton Dr NW, Atlanta, GA
Historic and Protected Site · Buckhead · 19 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: It was built in 1928 for Edward & Emily Inman after their house in Ansley Park burned in 1924. The Inman family resides in Oakland Cemetery. Read more.

Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

39. Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center

6.4
100 Alabama St SW (Forsyth), Atlanta, GA
Government Building · South Downtown · 5 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Former site of Rich's Dept. Store. You'll find several artifacts on display including the original Pink Pig monorail from 1953. Brothers Morris & Emanuel Rich, store founders, are buried in Oakland.

40. Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History

7.7
2829 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw, GA
History Museum · 20 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: After you see the The General, visit Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta to visit the final resting place of its Engineer Capt. William Fuller and see the spot where some of the Andrews' Raiders were hung. Read more.

Earl Smith Strand Theatre is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

41. Earl Smith Strand Theatre

8.3
117 N Park Sq NE, Marietta, GA
Theater · Downtown Marietta · 7 tips and reviews
World of Coca-Cola is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

42. World of Coca-Cola

8.4
121 Baker St NW (at Pemberton Pl), Atlanta, GA
Museum · Downtown Atlanta · 533 tips and reviews
Centennial Olympic Park is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

43. Centennial Olympic Park

9.2
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW (Marietta St), Atlanta, GA
Park · Downtown Atlanta · 211 tips and reviews
Emory is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

44. Emory

1599 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Organization · 1 tip
Stone Mountain Park is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

45. Stone Mountain Park

9.1
1000 Robert E. Lee Dr., Stone Mountain, GA
Amusement Park · 287 tips and reviews

46. Johnny's Hideaway

7.9
3771 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Night Club · North Buckhead · 51 tips and reviews

SatoriSatori: get ready to dance dance dance!!

47. Georgia Aquarium

9.1
225 Baker St NW (at Luckie St NW), Atlanta, GA
Aquarium · Downtown Atlanta · 626 tips and reviews

4sqLoveStory4sqLoveStory: Elaine treats Dwayne to his first trip here on 3/12/2011; it is no wonder why this place is so popular - an awesome array of aquatic animals makes this a must-see place! Read more.

48. Centennial Olympic Park

9.2
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW (Marietta St), Atlanta, GA
Park · Downtown Atlanta · 211 tips and reviews

4sqLoveStory4sqLoveStory: On Saturday, March 12, 2010, Elaine, Jamie, and Dwayne enjoy the beautiful weather at this ATL hot spot ~ this is Dwayne's first true visit to the popular park; however, it won't be his last! Read more.

49. Hard Rock Cafe

7.8
215 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
Theme Restaurant · Downtown Atlanta · 134 tips and reviews

4sqLoveStory4sqLoveStory: (3/12/11) After Elaine treats Dwayne to the Georgia Aquarium and Centennial Olympic Park for first time, Dwayne takes Elaine and Jamie to Hard Rock Cafe for first time ever! Great atmosphere here! Read more.

Georgia State Capitol is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

50. Georgia State Capitol

206 Washington St SW (at Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW), Atlanta, GA
Capitol Building · South Downtown · 23 tips and reviews

51. Turner Field

755 Hank Aaron Dr SE (at Bill Lucas Dr SW), Atlanta, GA
Baseball Stadium · Summerhill · 296 tips and reviews

4sqLoveStory4sqLoveStory: (8/28/10) Elaine takes Dwayne to his very first Atlanta Braves baseball game! Talk about strikeouts - Hudson rang up 13 Ks in route to the 12-3 victory over the Marlins! Boy is this stadium beautiful!

Piedmont Park is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

52. Piedmont Park

9.5
400 Park Dr NE (Piedmont Ave. NE), Atlanta, GA
Park · Piedmont Park · 298 tips and reviews

53. Dr Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site

9.4
450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Historic and Protected Site · Sweet Auburn · 52 tips and reviews

The GrioThe Grio: This traditionally black neighborhood of several blocks in Atlanta includes Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth home, the Ebenezer Baptist Church where he was a pastor, and his grave site.

Georgia Dome is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

54. Georgia Dome

1 Georgia Dome Dr NW, Atlanta, GA
Football Stadium · Downtown Atlanta · 205 tips and reviews

55. Coca-Cola Headquarters

1 Coca Cola Plz NW, Atlanta, GA
Office · Downtown Atlanta · 44 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Merkle: Get frozen coke in the learning center!

56. Atlanta History Center

9.2
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
History Museum · Buckhead · 67 tips and reviews

AshonAshon: Walk the beautiful trail!

High Museum of Art is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

57. High Museum of Art

9.2
1280 Peachtree St NE (at 16th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Art Museum · Midtown · 207 tips and reviews

58. Chastain Park Amphitheater

9.0
4469 Stella Dr. (at Elliot Galloway Way/formerly Pool Rd), Atlanta, GA
Music Venue · Chastain Park · 52 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: The outdoor venue’s annual summer concert series has become an Atlanta tradition.

Sweet Auburn Bakery is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

59. Sweet Auburn Bakery

7.8
209 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Bakery · Georgia State University · 13 tips and reviews
Bennie's Shoes is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

60. Bennie's Shoes

8.5
2625 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Miscellaneous Store · Lindbergh - Morosgo · 7 tips and reviews
Alliance Theatre is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

61. Alliance Theatre

8.8
1280 Peachtree St NE (btw 15th & 16th Streets), Atlanta, GA
Theater · Midtown · 33 tips and reviews
Cafe Intermezzo is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

62. Cafe Intermezzo

1845 Peachtree Rd NE (btwn 28th St. NW & Palisades Rd. NE), Atlanta, GA
Café · Brookwood Hills · 101 tips and reviews
Atlanta Motor Speedway is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

63. Atlanta Motor Speedway

8.8
1500 Tara Pl (U.S. Hig. 19/41), Hampton, GA
Race Track · 51 tips and reviews
The Woodruff Arts Center is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

64. The Woodruff Arts Center

8.4
1280 Peachtree St NE (b/t 15th St & 16th St), Atlanta, GA
Performing Arts Venue · Midtown · 30 tips and reviews
Atlanta Symphony Hall is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

65. Atlanta Symphony Hall

9.1
1280 Peachtree St NE (15th St), Atlanta, GA
Concert Hall · Midtown · 38 tips and reviews
State Farm Arena is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

66. State Farm Arena

8.9
1 State Farm Drive NW (at Centennial Olympic Park Dr), Atlanta, GA
Basketball Stadium · Downtown Atlanta · 222 tips and reviews
Nick's Food To Go is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

67. Nick's Food To Go

8.9
240 MLK Dr SE (at Hill St), Atlanta, GA
Greek Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews
The Beautiful Restaurant is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

68. The Beautiful Restaurant

7.1
2260 Cascade Rd SW (Herring Rd SW), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · 32 tips and reviews
Red Snapper is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

69. Red Snapper

8.6
2100 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Nuevo Laredo Cantina is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

70. Nuevo Laredo Cantina

9.0
1495 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Bolton · 136 tips and reviews
Alfredo's is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

71. Alfredo's

1989 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Morningside - Lenox Park · 24 tips and reviews
George's Bar & Restaurant is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

72. George's Bar & Restaurant

8.3
1041 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Burger Joint · Virginia Highland · 35 tips and reviews
Bulloch Hall is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

73. Bulloch Hall

8.0
180 Bulloch Ave (at Marietta Hwy), Roswell, GA
History Museum · 6 tips and reviews
Las Brasas is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

74. Las Brasas

8.8
614 Church St (near Commerce Dr), Decatur, GA
South American Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews
Elmyr Restaurant & Cantina is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

75. Elmyr Restaurant & Cantina

8.3
1091 Euclid Ave NE (btw Colquitt Ave NE & Washita Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Burrito Restaurant · Little Five Points · 84 tips and reviews
Antico Pizza Napoletana is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

76. Antico Pizza Napoletana

9.2
1093 Hemphill Ave NW (at Ethel St NW), Atlanta, GA
Pizzeria · Westside · 299 tips and reviews
Ria's Bluebird is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

77. Ria's Bluebird

8.9
421 Memorial Dr SE (at Cherokee Ave. SE), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Grant Park · 204 tips and reviews
Southern Sweets Bakery is one of Places to Visit in Atlanta.

78. Southern Sweets Bakery

9.0
186 Rio Cir (near Laredo Dr), Decatur, GA
Bakery · 32 tips and reviews