Atlanta: Things to Do

If this will be your first trip to Atlanta, welcome in advance! There is so much to do in this city--these are just a few ideas to make the most of your visit to the South.

Atlanta Map from kevinmiddleton.com

(if you go a little further east on this map, you'd find Emory)

Attractions

The World of Coke

Georgia Aquarium

High Museum

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Piedmont Park

Centennial Olympic Park

The Carter Center and Presidential Library and Museum

The King Center

Sweet Auburn Avenue

Restaurants

Classic Spots

The Varsity

The Vortex*

Mary Mac's Tea Room
Flying Biscuit Cafe
Waffle House

Some of Our Favorites

Tasty and Cheap Eats:

George's Bar and Restaurant

Melton's App and Tap

Fellini's

Mediterranean Grill

Figo

Maddy's BBQ

Decent Prices, Yummy Food:

Noche
Leon's

Thaicoon
The Porter

La Fonda Latina
TOP FLR

If You're Feeling Fancy:
Einstein's
Canoe

Rathbun's
Woodfire Grill
Market

More ideas at:

http://www.emory.edu/home/about/visiting/restaurants.html


*The Vortex, despite its delicious burgers, is not a family-friendly option. They allow smoking in designated areas so you must be 18 or older to dine there. Bring ID!