Mj's Guidebook
Food scene
Marlow’s is one of my favorite places to grab a quick bite or to dine in that is close by. It is only about a 10-15 minute walk or a 3-5 minute drive. I love their crab cakes and asparagus fries! Sunday’s they usually have brunch with unlimited mimosas!
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Marlow's Tavern
2355 Cumberland Pkwy SEMarlow’s is one of my favorite places to grab a quick bite or to dine in that is close by. It is only about a 10-15 minute walk or a 3-5 minute drive. I love their crab cakes and asparagus fries! Sunday’s they usually have brunch with unlimited mimosas!
JR Cricket’s is a great place for adults, groups of friends and mainly sporting events or a quick bite. They’re somewhat pricey but the food is amazing & you get a lot!
JR Crickets Briarcliff Rd
4805 Briarcliff Rd NEJR Cricket’s is a great place for adults, groups of friends and mainly sporting events or a quick bite. They’re somewhat pricey but the food is amazing & you get a lot!
Great vegan food! Quiet scene. Near shopping plaza and the North Dekalb Mall. A little costly but extremely tasty for vegan lovers! It’s less than a 10 minute drive away.
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Go Vegan Grill
2179 Lawrenceville HwyGreat vegan food! Quiet scene. Near shopping plaza and the North Dekalb Mall. A little costly but extremely tasty for vegan lovers! It’s less than a 10 minute drive away.
Red Pepper Taqueria
3135 Piedmont Rd NEAmazing brunch food! Honestly the best I’ve had. Also they serve bottomless mimosas, great music & social distance well!
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Suite Food Lounge
375 Luckie St NWAmazing brunch food! Honestly the best I’ve had. Also they serve bottomless mimosas, great music & social distance well!
Blue Ribbon Grill
4006 Lavista RdGreat local food place. Late night, adults only. Review Covid hours
Great food & vibes of course! You won’t be disappointed going here for just drinks or dinner.
Vista Vibes Restaurant
4073 Lavista RoadGreat food & vibes of course! You won’t be disappointed going here for just drinks or dinner.
Sightseeing
Piedmont hosts a plethora of festivities throughout the year such as the Jazz Festival, Pride & much more! It’s also a great place to enjoy some family time, have a picnic, workout or simply enjoy nature. An Atlanta classic!
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Piedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NEPiedmont hosts a plethora of festivities throughout the year such as the Jazz Festival, Pride & much more! It’s also a great place to enjoy some family time, have a picnic, workout or simply enjoy nature. An Atlanta classic!
Roswell Mills is such a great place to enjoy the outdoors and also view the beautiful water fall. Such a historic place. Great for all people, families, groups, etc... Parking can be tough if you don’t go early enough. Roswell is about 20-25 minutes away up 400N. Worth the visit if you’re an outdoors person or want to go swimming.
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Roswell Mill Waterfall
95 Mill StRoswell Mills is such a great place to enjoy the outdoors and also view the beautiful water fall. Such a historic place. Great for all people, families, groups, etc... Parking can be tough if you don’t go early enough. Roswell is about 20-25 minutes away up 400N. Worth the visit if you’re an outdoors person or want to go swimming.
Beautiful place to visit year round.
Beside Piedmont Park.
Light does during the fall/winter season.
Reservations need to be made way in advance to guarantee a ticket.
So much to do and see. Dress warm and cozy to walk outdoors.
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Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado NortheastBeautiful place to visit year round.
Beside Piedmont Park.
Light does during the fall/winter season.
Reservations need to be made way in advance to guarantee a ticket.
So much to do and see. Dress warm and cozy to walk outdoors.
Beautiful drive through lights display! Will not be disappointed.
Great for all ages.
Priced per vehicle.
Book in advance.
Mundo de la Iluminación
250 Cobb Pkwy NBeautiful drive through lights display! Will not be disappointed.
Great for all ages.
Priced per vehicle.
Book in advance.
Amazing exhibits! Family friendly. Offers adults only at certain times/days. Plenty to see and do. Visit website for more info.
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Museo de Arte de High
1280 Peachtree St NEAmazing exhibits! Family friendly. Offers adults only at certain times/days. Plenty to see and do. Visit website for more info.
Great place to visit for a fun & entertaining history lesson, activities, food/snacks and a hike up the mountain or ride up & down the mountain. See website for special events and ticket options.
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Parque Stone Mountain
1000 Robert E Lee BlvdGreat place to visit for a fun & entertaining history lesson, activities, food/snacks and a hike up the mountain or ride up & down the mountain. See website for special events and ticket options.
Lovely exhibit and tours available for the museum and visit of MLK’s home. Great to share with children and adults. See website for details.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Ave NELovely exhibit and tours available for the museum and visit of MLK’s home. Great to share with children and adults. See website for details.
Night life
Things to do at night such as bars, lounges and night clubs for the party people.
Red Martini has been my go to spot any time my friends and I want to go out. The music varies depending on the night. You’ll hear pop/hip-hop/r&b, Latin music and edm on select nights. Saturday nights are nice. Tuesday’s are my typical night out.
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Red Martini Restaurant and Lounge
3179 Peachtree RdRed Martini has been my go to spot any time my friends and I want to go out. The music varies depending on the night. You’ll hear pop/hip-hop/r&b, Latin music and edm on select nights. Saturday nights are nice. Tuesday’s are my typical night out.
Buckhead Saloon
34 Roswell Rd NEClassic strip club of Atlanta! If this is your thing, must visit!
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Magic City
241 Forsyth St SWClassic strip club of Atlanta! If this is your thing, must visit!
Bar Vegan ATL
675 Ponce De Leon Avenue NortheastNeighborhoods
Downtown Decatur is a great place to walk around, take in the sites, learn the history, grab a bite and shop locally. Such a diverse neighbor and family friendly. Your one stop shop! The Marta train and bus station are right beside the courthouse.
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Downtown Decatur
Downtown Decatur is a great place to walk around, take in the sites, learn the history, grab a bite and shop locally. Such a diverse neighbor and family friendly. Your one stop shop! The Marta train and bus station are right beside the courthouse.
Ponce City Market is a diverse place for entertainment, food & drinks and an amazing view of the city from the rooftop. Check their website for hours & age requirements after certain times. Some days and areas require reservations/registration online. Worth the visit! One of my favorites areas to visit. Only about 20-25 minutes away.
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Ponce City Market
675 North Avenue NEPonce City Market is a diverse place for entertainment, food & drinks and an amazing view of the city from the rooftop. Check their website for hours & age requirements after certain times. Some days and areas require reservations/registration online. Worth the visit! One of my favorites areas to visit. Only about 20-25 minutes away.
Brunch
Brunch is a huge thing in atlanta! There are plenty of places to eat & drink during the day.
24 hour+ advance reservations & early arrivals are highly recommended!
**Not a food truck **
Oak Atlanta has become a very popular place to have brunch but it also turns into one of the biggest day parties in the city!
Reserve in advance! Allow time for parking. Brunch is only 12-3pm. Day party starts immediately afterwards. No one allowed in street 7pm prior to Covid.
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oAK Atlanta
30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW**Not a food truck **
Oak Atlanta has become a very popular place to have brunch but it also turns into one of the biggest day parties in the city!
Reserve in advance! Allow time for parking. Brunch is only 12-3pm. Day party starts immediately afterwards. No one allowed in street 7pm prior to Covid.
Activities
Cascade can be done with family or silly only depending on the day/time. Very fun skating environment with top hood being played.
Very fun skating environment for the family or adult night. Good music.
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Cascade Family Skating
3335 M.L.K. Jr Dr SWVery fun skating environment for the family or adult night. Good music.
Visit the site by googling the name. Must make reservations for the pool. Open daily, except Tuesdays 12-8pm. Bring your own chair & snacks due to Covid. $5 for adults, $3 for kids and discounts for seniors & military available.
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Kelley Cofer Park
4259 N Park DrVisit the site by googling the name. Must make reservations for the pool. Open daily, except Tuesdays 12-8pm. Bring your own chair & snacks due to Covid. $5 for adults, $3 for kids and discounts for seniors & military available.
One of the larger aquariums in the states. Tons to see and great for families. Tickets and packages may be available for purchase online. Advance purchase, ride share & early arrival are highly recommended.
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Acuario de Georgia
225 Baker St NWOne of the larger aquariums in the states. Tons to see and great for families. Tickets and packages may be available for purchase online. Advance purchase, ride share & early arrival are highly recommended.
Directly across from the GA Aquarium. This has been one of my favorite places to visit. Very interesting and fun for the entire family. Tickets & packages may be available online. Advance purchase, ride sharing & early arrival are strongly recommended.
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Compañía Coca Cola
121 Baker Street NorthwestDirectly across from the GA Aquarium. This has been one of my favorite places to visit. Very interesting and fun for the entire family. Tickets & packages may be available online. Advance purchase, ride sharing & early arrival are strongly recommended.
Great place for smaller children, but bigger kids may enjoy. I’ve been several times and loved it. Highly interactive with a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy. Near the aquarium and coco cola factory so I still recommend advance purchase, ride sharing and early arrival.
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Museo Infantil de Atlanta
275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NWGreat place for smaller children, but bigger kids may enjoy. I’ve been several times and loved it. Highly interactive with a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy. Near the aquarium and coco cola factory so I still recommend advance purchase, ride sharing and early arrival.
The home of the classic CABBAGE PATCH DOLL! Located just an hour outside of the city. A large toy store, great for small children and families to enjoy the origins of the cabbage patch dolls. Be prepared to purchase toys, gifts or souvenirs.
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BabyLand General Hospital
300 NOK DrThe home of the classic CABBAGE PATCH DOLL! Located just an hour outside of the city. A large toy store, great for small children and families to enjoy the origins of the cabbage patch dolls. Be prepared to purchase toys, gifts or souvenirs.
There are about 2-3 locations in and around Atlanta. Buckhead or Midtown/West Atlanta are both great places. Very unique bowling setting. Kid friendly during the day. For adults after a set time. Food, drinks and a variety of games available outside of bowling. Reservations strongly recommended or at least early arrival. Otherwise expect at least an hour wait. Fun for everyone!
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The Painted Pin
737 Miami Cir NEThere are about 2-3 locations in and around Atlanta. Buckhead or Midtown/West Atlanta are both great places. Very unique bowling setting. Kid friendly during the day. For adults after a set time. Food, drinks and a variety of games available outside of bowling. Reservations strongly recommended or at least early arrival. Otherwise expect at least an hour wait. Fun for everyone!
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Marta is safe and convenient if you plan it well!
Marta is the public transportation system in the Metro-Atlanta area. It can be convenient if the trip is planned well. To ride the Marta is extremely affordable! Standard one-way passes are around $2.50 ($5 for round trip) & around $9 for a single day pass. Temporary paper cards or permanent plastic cards may be purchased at the train stations machines. Be mindful of operating hours, locations & transfers. Visit www.itsmarta.com for more info and updates.
Formas de ahorrar
Groupons!
If you’re visiting places like museums, aquariums, etc... be sure to check Groupon for deals before purchasing tickets. There are usually great deals!
Viajar con niños
Less is more! Be efficient!
Atlanta can be extremely hot and humid in the summer. Travel early or around sunset to avoid having kiddos out in the heat. Pack a few must have snacks/insulated water bottles for long lasting outings. Also, back up clothes or diapers just in case! Small distractions to occupy kiddos can be helpful when needed like a favorite toy, book, fidget or tech. Find a small back pack to fit your needs & use carriers if possible for more simple travel.