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Atlanta hot spots

1. OK Cafe

8.7
1284 W Paces Ferry Rd NW (at Northside Pkwy NW), Atlanta, GA
Diner · West Paces Ferry · 143 tips and reviews

Courtenay B.Courtenay Bird: Go to OK Cafe for the best breakfast in town! I highly recommend the buttermilk pancakes.

2. Dante's Down The Hatch

3380 Peachtree Rd NE (at Stratford Rd), Atlanta, GA
Swiss Restaurant · North Buckhead · 46 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Don't go for the food, go for the signature Atlanta experience. It's like entering someone's wacky childhood fantasy of what a restaurant should be. Read more.

3. Fellini's Pizza

8.7
2809 Peachtree Rd NE (at Rumson Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Pizzeria · Garden Hills · 71 tips and reviews

Michelle G.Michelle Glorieux: Their patio is the best on a nice day! Have a beer and forget your worries...

4. Atlanta Botanical Garden

9.3
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.

5. Margaret Mitchell House

8.1
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.

6. Piedmont Park

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

ToryBurchToryBurch: Piedmont Park is beautiful any time of year, but during the summer, check out "Screen on the Green," a showing of old movies.

The Vortex Bar & Grill is one of Atlanta hot spots.

7. The Vortex Bar & Grill

8.7
878 Peachtree St NE (btwn 7th & 8th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Midtown · 329 tips and reviews
The Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta hot spots.

8. The Fox Theatre

9.5
660 Peachtree St NE (at Ponce de Leon Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Theater · Midtown · 144 tips and reviews
Atlanta History Center is one of Atlanta hot spots.

9. Atlanta History Center

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

10. 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

11. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum

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

AtlantaAtlanta: Walk into an exact replica of the Oval Office, see state gifts & special exhibits, & trace President Carter's life from his 6th grade reportcard to the actual Nobel Peace Prize awarded to him in 2002. Read more.

12. Little Five Points

Atlanta, GA
Neighborhood · 57 tips and reviews

ChevroletChevrolet: A bohemian hangout with a rich mix of art, theater, and shopping, it has been the epicenter of all things alternative for years. Make sure to check out Star Community Bar--they have an Elvis shrine!

13. Fernbank Museum of Natural History

8.7
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!

14. Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum

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

Krispin M.Krispin Miller: This is a great place to take out of towners to give them a quick overview of the history of Atlanta and the War of Northern Aggression. It is fairly quick and inexpensive. Read more.

15. 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.

16. Decatur Square

8.8
E Ponce de Leon Ave at E Court Sq, Decatur, GA
Plaza · 14 tips and reviews

Pinnacle PromotionsPinnacle Promotions: Home to dozens of great festivals. Decatur's one of the metro area's most walkable neighborhoods and the MARTA station is right in the middle of town, so hop on a train and head for the square!

Starlight Six Drive-In is one of Atlanta hot spots.

17. Starlight Six Drive-In

9.0
2000 Moreland Ave SE (btw McDonough Blvd SE & Isa Dr SE), Atlanta, GA
Drive-in Theater · 75 tips and reviews

18. Stone Mountain Park

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

TamelaTamela: Elvis, Laser light show, kettle corn, sausage and onions, Scarlett O'Hara and Robert E. Lee on a golf course with hotel and Riverboat. Proud to be an American. Southern, too.

The Varsity is one of Atlanta hot spots.

19. The Varsity

8.2
61 North Ave NW (at Spring St NW), Atlanta, GA
Hot Dog Joint · Midtown · 359 tips and reviews
Gladys Knight's Signature Chicken & Waffles is one of Atlanta hot spots.

20. Gladys Knight's Signature Chicken & Waffles

529 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · SoNo · 225 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Must try the chicken & waffles here - a classic. As seen on Man v Food: Atlanta.

Dave & Buster's is one of Atlanta hot spots.

21. Dave & Buster's

7.2
2215 D and B Dr SE, Marietta, GA
Sports Bar · 83 tips and reviews
The Varsity is one of Atlanta hot spots.

22. The Varsity

8.5
2790 Town Center Dr NW, Kennesaw, GA
Hot Dog Joint · 25 tips and reviews