Do It Like A Local in Atlanta
Atlanta has a lot to offer the tourists, but if you're looking to explore the city like the locals do, look no further. You may have to venture into neighborhoods you've never heard of before. Leave the kids at home for this weekend, since you will be frequenting some of the city's favorite watering holes, as well as places to shamelessly pig out. Don't worry, we won't judge you.
Atlanta's bestselling brewery, Sweetwater, offers locals the chance to sample their latest experiments and tour the brewery itself for the low price of $8. You also get to keep the Sweetwater pint glass. Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, you can stop by for some live music and cold beers. Definitely try Sweetwater Blue, w... More >
Atlanta's bestselling brewery, Sweetwater, offers locals the chance to sample their latest experiments and tour the brewery itself for the low price of $8. You also get to keep the Sweetwater pint glass. Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, you can stop by for some live music and cold beers. Definitely try Sweetwater Blue, which is flavored with blueberries.
Piedmont Park, which is smack dab in the middle of the city, is Atlanta's answer to Central Park. Running trails and restaurants are part of what makes the park so popular. Major music acts like The Eagles and Dave Matthews Band have turned the park into a giant arena. Grab a picnic lunch and spend a nice afternoon outside.
Sure, they may offer both accommodation and breakfast, but this place is in the Inman Park neighborhood and is decked out in technicolor Ikea furnishings.
The Sweet Auburn neighborhood is best known for being home to none other than Martin Luther King, Jr. The Sweet Auburn Curb Market is both a farmer's market and restaurant complex where you can buy everything from fresh produce to the whole pig, chittlins and all. Grindhouse Killer Burgers are beloved by locals, as are desserts from th... More >
The Sweet Auburn neighborhood is best known for being home to none other than Martin Luther King, Jr. The Sweet Auburn Curb Market is both a farmer's market and restaurant complex where you can buy everything from fresh produce to the whole pig, chittlins and all. Grindhouse Killer Burgers are beloved by locals, as are desserts from the Sweet Auburn Bakery.
Little Five Points, home to The Vortex, is known for its tattooed, dreadlocked characters inhabiting it. The Vortex is known for their over-the-top burgers to suit their surroundings. The Double Bypass may be the most deadly, topping the patty with two fried eggs, six slices of American cheese and eight slices of bacon placed between t... More >
Little Five Points, home to The Vortex, is known for its tattooed, dreadlocked characters inhabiting it. The Vortex is known for their over-the-top burgers to suit their surroundings. The Double Bypass may be the most deadly, topping the patty with two fried eggs, six slices of American cheese and eight slices of bacon placed between two grilled cheese sandwiches in place of a bun. You should also note that guests under 18 years of age are not allowed, due to the Georgia Smokefree Air Act of 2005.
It's easy to feel like a local at Urban Oasis, since this is not your typical B&B. Sure, they may offer both accommodation and breakfast, but this place is in the Inman Park neighborhood and is decked out in technicolor Ikea furnishings. As with many bed and breakfasts, the Urban Oasis is home to weddings and other special events.
| Major music acts like The Eagles and Dave Matthews Band have turned the park into a giant arena. |
This Poncey-Highlands bar is an Atlanta institution and not just for being a great place to grab a drink. Manuel Maloof opened the place in 1956 before becoming the "Godfather" of Georgia Democratic politics. Many a politician has passed through the rooms, including the past three Atlanta mayors. The food is nothing to shake a stick at, either. More
This Poncey-Highlands bar is an Atlanta institution and not just for being a great place to grab a drink. Manuel Maloof opened the place in 1956 before becoming the "Godfather" of Georgia Democratic politics. Many a politician has passed through the rooms, including the past three Atlanta mayors. The food is nothing to shake a stick at, either.
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