Discover Atlanta
Local picks for the best neighborhoods, restaurants, and events in the ATL.
Your local guide to Atlanta, Georgia
LOCAL Atlanta is an independent guide to the capital of the South — a city in a forest, built on Southern food, civil rights history, music and a booming film scene. Find the best soul food and BBQ, walk the BeltLine, catch a show at the Fox, and explore neighborhoods from Midtown and Old Fourth Ward to Buckhead and Decatur.
Only in Atlanta
Murals, patios & the BeltLine
From the ever-changing Krog Street Tunnel to Ponce City Market, here's how locals spend a perfect Saturday.
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However you're experiencing Atlanta
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For Visitors
Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Park and must-see spots.
For Locals
Neighborhood picks, hidden gems and where to spend Sundays.
For Families
Kid-friendly parks, museums and family dinner spots.
For Movers
Neighborhoods and what it's actually like to live here.
Things to Do & See
Iconic spots, curated for you
The essentials to hit in Atlanta.
OutdoorsAtlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
Walk or bike the 22-mile loop's busiest stretch — murals, patios and skyline views from Piedmont Park to Krog Street.
FamilyGeorgia Aquarium
One of the largest aquariums in the world, home to whale sharks, manta rays and beluga whales downtown.
ParksPiedmont Park
Atlanta's front yard: Lake Clara Meer, weekend festivals and the classic Midtown skyline view.
ArtsThe Fox Theatre
The 1929 'Fabulous Fox' on Peachtree Street hosts Broadway tours, concerts and summer movies.
Neighborhoods
Find your corner of Atlanta
Six distinct neighborhoods — from BeltLine lofts to Victorian streets.
Midtown
Arts · Skyline
Piedmont Park, the Fox, the High Museum and walkable Peachtree Street.
Old Fourth Ward
BeltLine · Historic
Ponce City Market, Historic Fourth Ward Park and MLK's Sweet Auburn roots.
Inman Park
Victorian · Leafy
Atlanta's first planned suburb, with grand homes and a famous spring festival.
Little Five Points
Eclectic · Indie
Vintage shops, record stores, live music and the legendary Vortex.
Buckhead
Upscale · Shopping
Lenox Square, Phipps Plaza, fine dining and a second skyline up north.
Decatur
Small-town · Foodie
A walkable square, pubs and patios just east of the city line.
Southern soul, and so much more
Fried chicken, lemon pepper wings, Buford Highway's global kitchens and chef-driven spots on every BeltLine block.
- Mary Mac's Tea RoomSouthern comfort food on Ponce since 1945.
- The VarsityThe world's largest drive-in — 'What'll ya have?'
- Busy Bee CafeFried chicken legend in the West End since 1947.
- Paschal'sSoul food with deep Civil Rights history.
- Sweet Auburn Curb MarketAtlanta's historic municipal market, open since 1924.
Shopping
Where locals actually shop
From converted landmarks to indie strips.
Ponce City Market
Food hall, shops and a rooftop in the old Sears building.
Little Five Points
Independent, vintage and one-of-a-kind finds.
Buckhead
Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza for big-name brands.
Always something happening in the ATL
Festivals in Piedmont Park, the Peachtree Road Race, Pride and more all year.
See the calendar- AprilAtlanta Dogwood FestivalPiedmont Park
- Late AprilInman Park FestivalInman Park
- July 4Peachtree Road RaceBuckhead to Midtown
- Memorial Day weekendAtlanta Jazz FestivalPiedmont Park