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Atlanta Now SEP-OCT 2016

The Official Visitors Guide of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau

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A walk on the wild side HEAD OUTDOORS TO EXPERIENCE ATLANTA’S CAN’T MISS THINGS TO DO THIS FALL INCLUDING A TRIP TO FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY’S NEW WILDWOODS.

Taste of Atlanta celebrates 15 years SEE PAGE 15

THE SEASON OF STEAK SEE PAGE 24

ANTIQUING ENCLAVES SEE PAGE 32

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CONTENTS

6 calendar of events

fall into atlanta’s great outdoors As the summer heat wanes, the crisp weather beckons you to get out and experience some great outdoor activities. by KAREN LOPEZ

18 halloween haunts in the city From terrifying to tame and everything in between, we’ll help you get your ‘boo!’ on. by liesl merkel

Find the hottest picks for September and October.

11 INSIDER INFO Concierge tips, conventions, discounts on tickets and visitor information booth locations. It’s all here.

12 neighborhoods Explore our neighborhoods and find the perfect fit for your interests, plus special events in each ’hood.

24 dining THE SEASON OF STEAK Fall is a great time to rekindle your love of fine beef.

30 MUSIC WHERE TO HEAR LIVE MUSIC From chamber music to electronica, we’ve got you covered.

32 shopping OUT WITH THE NEW, IN WITH THE OLD Go on a treasure hunt at Atlanta’s antique shops.

36 sports GAME ON THIS FALL Sports season revs up with baseball, basketball, football and more!

38 ARC AROUND THE PARK Centennial Olympic Park anchors a walkable ring of some of the city’s best-known attractions.

39 RESOURCE GUIDE Look up attractions, restaurants, services and more from members of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau.

51 atlanta maps Find your way wherever you’d like to go.

54 y’all come back Enjoy your visit? Plan a return trip for the holiday season and experience some Atlanta-only holiday traditions. ON THE COVER: Sculpture of a sweet gum tree seed pod at WildWoods, Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s newest attraction Photo by Eryn March

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Through Sept. 25

Through Oct. 10

Through Dec. 31

Walker Evans: Depth Of Field. Showcasing the work of one of the most influential documentary photographers of the 20th century. High Museum of Art www.high.org

Fashion in Good Taste: Women in Atlanta 1920-1969. Walk Through rooms in the Swan House, each room displaying a decade of Atlanta fashion, and marvel at sequined drop waist dresses of the Jazz era.

Atlanta in 50 Objects. See this carefully curated exhibition that tells Atlanta’s history, from Margaret Mitchell and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the Coca-Cola Company and “The Walking Dead.”

Through Sept. 25

Atlanta History Center www.atlantahistorycenter.com

Through Sept. 25

Through Jan. 8, 2017

“Old MacDonald’s Farm.” Little ones will move, sing and help the farmhands with this interactive show.

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea. Exhibition with installations throughout the aquarium with dramatic sculptures made of trash from the sea.

Center for Puppetry Arts www.puppet.org

Georgia Aquarium www.georgiaaquarium.org

“The Prom.” Uproarious and uplifting, this world premiere tells the story of Emma, whose high school cancels the prom rather than let Emma bring her girlfriend.

Through Sept. 12

Through Oct. 2

Alliance Theatre Company www.alliancetheatre.org

Through Sept. 11

Martin Luther King Jr. Collection: King and Love. Highlights Dr. King’s numerous sermons on the topic of love — particularly agape, the highest level of love.

Beautiful Users. Discover how design intersects with the everyday with user-centered design, in everything from telephones, wheelchairs and Roombas.

Center for Civil and Human Rights www.civilandhumanrights.org

Museum of Design Atlanta www.museumofdesign.org

Through Sept. 15

Through Oct. 2

“A Beautiful Planet.” Breathtaking IMAX film portrait of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective of our planet and galaxy. Fernbank Museum of Natural History www.fernbankmuseum.org

Through Oct. 30 Chihuly in the Garden. Features 21 breathtaking glass installations created by renowned artist Dale Chihuly. Atlanta Botanical Garden www.atlantabg.org

I See A Story: The Art Of Eric Carle. This exhibit features more than 80 of Carle’s collages from 15 of his most popular books — including many original works that have rarely been seen. High Museum of Art www.high.org

Through Jan. 16, 2017 Flashback: Atlanta in the 70s, The Photography of Boyd Lewis. This exhibition of photography and broadcast media offers a taste of the city as Lewis saw it from his distinctly subversive perch within Atlanta’s alternative press.

On You: Wearing Technology. This exhibit explores the four main challenges to wearable computers: power and heat, networking, mobile input, and displays.

Through Nov. 27 Doorway to an Enlightened World. Encounter works of Tibetan Buddhist art, presented in their sacred context.

Atlanta History Center www.atlantahistorycenter.com

Museum of Design Atlanta www.museumofdesign.org

Michael C Carlos Museum www.carlos.emory.edu

Georgia’s Global Peacemakers: The Carter and King Legacy. Exhibit

Through March 31, 2017

EDITOR’S PICK This internationally known pop culture convention has more than 3,000 hours of comics, film, television, costuming, art, music and gaming, with educational tracks, panels and celebrity guests all weekend.

If that’s not enough, it’s family friendly, too, during the day. Activities include a must-do Atlanta Bucket List Item: The Dragon Con parade, which kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 10 a.m. with characters from television, movies, comics and other realms. Other family events include the Kids Gaming Adventure, introducing kids to board games, collectible card games, roleplaying, miniatures and more. The Kids Cosplay Encounter is where all ages can meet their favorite princesses, superheroes or other characters. The Science Power Hour lets kids take part in 10 different experiments, and Puppetry 101 is an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of puppetry. Of course, 400 actors, authors, artists and other creators will be available for panels and meet and greets, too.

Sept. 2-5 Downtown Atlanta www.dragoncon.org

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Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Journey to Goblin City

Sunday in the Park

In honor of the film’s 30th anniversary, experience a spellbinding special exhibit of goblins, gowns and behind the-scenes artwork.

Sept. 2- Sept. 3, 2017 Center For Puppetry Arts www.puppet.org

Don your best Victorian picnic-wear or steampunk attire, and head to the cemetery. This Victorian street festival includes living history demonstrations, guided tours, a kid’s area, artist market, a Victorian and steampunk costume contest and more. The Stately Vintage Dancers, Sweet Auburn String Band, Penny Serenade and The Amazing Spud Brothers are only some of the talent you’ll see onstage. The Big Bethel Heaven Bound Choir will set up shop on the Bell Tower Porch for an uplifting show, and children can enjoy a Teddy Bear Tea, victorian hat making, Ruby the Clown, and Brenda Bean and her Amazing Birds. Throughout the cemetery, the Peachtree Street Quartet and Bob Seymour, the Living Statue, will be found.

Oct. 2 Historic Oakland Cemetery www.oaklandcemetery.com

highlighting the peacemaking accomplishments of Georgia’s two great leaders: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Former President Jimmy Carter.

family-friendly events, including live music, beach activities and more.

other lighted merriment as it marches down the BeltLine after dark.

Spano leads Tchaikovsky with special guest Bell.

Callaway Gardens www.callawaygardens.com

Atlanta BeltLine www.beltline.org

Atlanta Symphony Hall www.atlantasymphony.org

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Visitors Center www.nps.gov

Sept. 3-Nov. 27

Sept. 10-18

Sept. 16-Oct. 9

Sept. 1-5 The Atlanta Weekender. More than 40 DJs provide music for Labor Day Weekend with soul, house and Afrobeat dance sounds. Headliners include DJ Spinna, Ian Friday, Josh Milan, Diviniti and Sadar Bahar.

Family Album: New Works by Gonkar Gyatso. Gyatso’s work mixes Buddhist symbols with the iconography of pop culture.

“Henry the Sixth, Part One.” In the aftermath of Henry V’s death, the tension between England and France grows.

Michael C. Carlos Museum www.carlos.emory.edu

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse www.shakespearetavern.com

Sept. 4

Sept. 10

Goo Goo Dolls and Collective Soul.

Old Fourth Ward www.soulsessions.com/WKNDRSITE/ THE_ATLANTA_WEEKENDER

Chastain Park Amphitheatre www.livenation.com

Sept. 2

Yellow Daisy Festival. Voted one of the top three arts & crafts shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, this four-day event brings more than 400 artists and crafters. Stone Mountain Park www.stonemountainpark.com

Sound Circus. The first ever Sound Circus powered by Dragon Con with performances by Robert DeLong and Sick Puppies, Atlanta newcomers Starbenders, plus EDM giants GTA and Party Favor. Philips Arena www.soundcircusatl.com

Sept. 2-4 The AJC Decatur Book Festival. Enjoy book signings, author readings, panel discussions, a children’s area, live music, poetry slams, writing workshops and more. Decatur Square www.decaturbookfestival.com

Sept. 2-4 Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival. The weekend kicks off with the extraordinary Friday Night Balloon Glow, and Saturday is filled with

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Sept. 8-11

Sept. 9 One Musicfest. With Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, Andra Day, Cee-lo Green and more. Lakewood Amphitheatre www.livenation.com

Sept. 9 Brian Wilson: Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary. The Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org

Sept. 10 BeltLine Lantern Parade. Featuring giant lanterns in the colorful forms of animals, human figures and all sorts of

Star Wars and More: The Music of John Williams. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park www.vzwamp.com

Sept. 11 Darius Rucker with Dan + Shay. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park www.vzwamp.com

Sept. 13-Dec. 31 Our Sister’s Keeper. Photography exhibition of 36 images of women and children from Peru, Mexico, Ghana and India and inspired by President Carter’s book “A Call to Action” about how women are treated around the world. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov

Sept. 14-25 Tales of Peter Rabbit. Based on the loved writings of Beatrix Potter. Center For Puppetry Arts www.puppet.org

Sept. 15 Season Opening Concert with special guest Joshua Bell. Robert

“Ugly Lies the Bone.” This scalding drama focuses on the wounds that U.S. veterans bear, as a young soldier returns to her hometown with emotional and physical scars. Alliance Theatre www.alliancetheatre.org

Sept. 17-18 Sandy Springs Festival. Celebrate with fine art, live music, cultural performances, a pet parade, silent auction, chalk art competition, rides, a children’s area, food and much more. Heritage Green in Sandy Springs www.sandyspringsfestival.com

Sept. 17-18 Japanfest. The largest Japanese festival in the Southeast, JapanFest will feature taiko drum, dance, martial arts, cultural workshops including tea ceremony and more. Infinite Energy Arena www.japanfest.org

Sept. 17-18 Music Midtown. The Killers, Twenty One Pilots, Beck, Deadmau5 and more world renowned musical artists headline this year’s event. Piedmont Park www.musicmidtown.com

Sept. 17-18 Marietta Streetfest. Family festival has make and take projects and giant inflatables in the Kids Zone, arts and

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WHAT’S HOT

Country Living Fair

Atlanta World Kite Festival and Expo

The fair brings the pages of Country Living Magazine to life with more than 200 vendors from 25 states, a harvest market of delectable specialty foods, book signings and incredible seminars, but it’s also the perfect place to find handcrafted jewelry, antiques, furniture, crafts, special gifts, clothing and much more. Look for local Georgia vendors including French Silver Shop from Marietta, Ga., selling homemade tea towels and baby onesies; re:loom–weaving a better life from Decatur, Ga., which also provides affordable housing to homeless and low-income families; and The Perky Moose from Atlanta, selling gourmet beverages.

Oct. 21-23

Oct. 22

Stone Mountain Park

Piedmont Park

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www.atlantaworldkitefestival. com

craft vendors, the Classic Car Cruise-In and the Grassroots Music Festival.

species with family activities, a special Keeper Talk and more.

Marietta Square www.mariettahistory.org/festival

Zoo Atlanta www.zooatlanta.org

Sept. 21

Sept. 24-Jan. 16, 2017

Colson Whitehead: “The Underground Railroad.” Reading and book signing. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov

Sept. 22-Oct. 2 North Georgia State Fair. With more than 40 Carnival Midway rides, a concert series, shows, vendors, pig racing, an exotic petting zoo, chainsaw demonstrations and much more. Jim R. Miller Park www.northgeorgiastatefair.com

Sept. 23-Oct. 16 “Anne Boleyn.” Revisionist history play of Anne Boleyn’s marriage to King Henry VIII and is set in London during two time periods — the Court of King Henry VIII (1527-1536) and the Court of King James 1 (1603-1604). Synchronicity Theatre www.synchrotheatre.com

Sept. 23-25 Atlanta Greek Festival. Experience all of the aromas, sounds, tastes and traditions of Greece, including dance, a market, and food, food, food.

“Magic Tree House.” Young explorers are invited to swing into adventure with this educational traveling exhibition. Children’s Museum of Atlanta www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org

Sept. 24-Nov. 6 “From Head to Toe.” Invites the youngest audience members to think, act, and move like their favorite animals, inspired by Eric Carle’s beloved children’s book of the same name. Alliance Theatre Company www.alliancetheatre.org

Sept. 25 Atlanta Streets Alive: Eastside. Come explore Eastside neighborhoods by cycling or walking along North Highland, Highland Avenue, and Boulevard — completely closed to cars on Sunday afternoon. Atlanta’s Eastside www.atlantastreetsalive.com

Sept. 27-Oct. 2

Sept. 28-Oct. 9

Oct. 1-9

“La Cucarchita Martina (Martina the Little Roach).” Bilingual performances about Martina, everyone’s favorite little roach, finding happiness and friendship.

“Henry the Sixth, Part Two.” As the War of the Roses continues, Margaret’s power grows, Henry becomes more like a monk and less like a King.

Center For Puppetry Arts www.puppet.org

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse www.shakespearetavern.com

Sept. 29-Nov. 6

Oct. 5-9

The Sleepy Hollow Experience Revival. Gather in The Horseman’s Meadow for this traveling show revolving around Ichabod Crane, his love Katrina, and the Headless Horseman.

A3C Hip Hop Festival & Conference. Celebrate the best of hip-hop music with more than 1,000 performances, food trucks, art and culture and more.

Serenbe Playhouse www.serenbeplayhouse.com

Oct. 1-2 Candler Park Fall Fest. Featuring a fantastic music lineup, 200+ artist/craft booths, Atlanta’s top food trucks, Tour of Historic Homes, a ride-filled family area and a 5K / Fun Run. Candler Park neighborhood www.candlerparkfallfest.com

Oct. 1-2 Maker Faire Atlanta. A family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker Movement. Downtown Decatur www.atlanta.makerfaire.com

Oct. 1-2

Sept. 24

“The Illusionists – Live from Broadway.” A jaw-dropping display of magic, illusion, and astonishing acts of unprecedented proportions.

Red Panda Day. Celebrate with a day devoted to Idgie the red panda and her

The Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org

Zoo Atlanta www.zooatlanta.org

Greek Orthodox Cathedral www.atlantagreekfestival.org

Since 2011, kite lovers and families from all over the city come together to enjoy kite flying fun, live entertainment, a pumpkin decorating contest, face painting and more.

Wine Festival. Sample wines from around the world, enjoy chef-created bites and live music, and raise a toast to the animals.

Old Fourth Ward neighborhood www.a3cfestival.com

Oct. 5 George Thorogood & The Destroyers. Atlanta Symphony Hall www.atlantasymphony.org

Oct. 6-15 Atlanta Black Theatre Festival. Quickly becoming one of the most sought after festivals for masters of storytelling, the festival includes live performances and much more. Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center www.atlantabtf.org

FIND OUT MORE For a complete calendar of events tailored to your stay in Atlanta, please visit Atlanta.net/whatshot

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“Freed Spirits”

The World’s Largest Dinosaurs

This world premiere centers around a mystery in Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery, that all started with a freak tornado in one of the city’s spookiest settings.

Look out for a life-sized model of a 60-foot-long Mamenchisaurus to complement atrium mainstays Argentinosaurus and Giganotosaurus in this special exhibition. Through innovative galleries and displays, this exhibition sheds light on these giant dinosaurs as it explores how these long-tailed and long-necked sauropods were able to thrive for almost 140 million years. Discover how these enourmous creatures ate, reacted, breathed and even traveled. See a 5 1/2 foot cube of foliage (around 1,000 pounds), which just so happens to be what a Mamenchisaurus ate in one day. Observe two adult and two juvenile Mamenchisaurus as they travel as a group in an interactive display. In addition, you can simulate feeding a sauropod, and take an in-depth look at part of a Diplodocus braincase.

Sept. 23-Oct. 30 Horizon Theater Company www.horizontheatre.com

Sept. 17-Jan. 2, 2017 Fernbank Museum of Natural History www.fernbankmuseum.org

Oct. 8-9

Oct. 12-30

Atlanta Pride Festival. Brings together thousands of people for events, parties, a kickoff party at Georgia Aquarium, and the Atlanta Pride Parade. Piedmont Park www.atlantapride.org

“Moby Dick.” With trapeze work and acrobatics, this jaw-dropping production showcases the classic novel in a new light.

Oct. 8-9

Oct. 13

Chalktober Chalk & Beer Festival. Sample craft beers and stroll around Marietta Square, decorated with the art of around 40 professional chalk artists. Marietta Square www.chalktoberfest.com

Oct. 8-9 2016 Atlanta Concours d’Elegance. A rare multi-million dollar collection of vintage automobiles on display on the fairways of the resort. Chateau Elan Winery & Resort www.atlantaconcours.org

Oct. 8 Brookhaven Chili Cook Off. Family friendly festival with live music, beer, a kids zone and plenty of chili. Brookhaven Park www.brookhavenchilicookoff.com

Oct. 8

Alliance Theatre Company www.alliancetheatre.org

The Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org

Technology Square www.tasteofatlanta.com

Oct. 15-16

Oct. 22-23, 29-30

Fall Festival on Ponce. The park will be transformed into an outdoor art gallery with more than 125 displays of local and regional fine art and crafts. Olmsted Linear Park www.festivalonponce.com

Oct. 15-16 Stone Mountain Highland Games. This event brings bagpipes, fiddles, dancing, Scottish-themed shops, and the Parade of Tartans to the park. Stone Mountain Park www.stonemountainpark.com

Oct. 12-23

The Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org

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Oct. 21-23

Celtic Thunder. New show celebrates Irish and Celtic music with a mix of lively, fast paced songs.

Oct. 15

Chattahoochee Nature Center www.chattnaturecenter.org Taste of Atlanta. The city’s must-do food, wine, beer and cocktail festival that showcases the diversity of Atlanta restaurants with food tents, workshops, cooking demonstrations and much more.

Oakhurst Porchfest. Porches all over the neighborhood become stages for this grassroots community music festival. Oakhurst Neighborhood www.oakhurstporchfest.org “The Jungle Book: The Story of Mowgli’s Fire.” Raised by wolves since birth, now Mowgli must leave the only family he’s ever known to face his destiny. Center for Puppetry Arts www.puppet.org

A bonfire and refreshments round out the night.

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox. Takes current top 40 hits and re-interprets them into new arrangements.

Oct. 21-22, 28-29 Halloween Hikes. Take your children on a guided night hike through the forest to meet costumed characters and experience woodland creatures.

Haunted Hall of Fame. A family friendly Halloween awaits with trick or treating at stations throughout the hall, door prizes and a scavenger hunt, plus costume contests. College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience www.cfbhall.com

Oct. 22 “The Second City: Free Speech (While Supplies Last).” An irreverent look at America’s electoral craziness. Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech www.arts.gatech.edu

Oct. 25-Nov. 6 “The Headless Horseman of Silly Hollow.” Ichabod helps the Headless Horseman find a spookier image in this comedic version. Center For Puppetry Arts www.puppet.org

Oct. 25 Carol Burnett: An Evening of Laughter and Reflection. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre www.cobbenergycentre.com

Oct. 27 Pilobolus: “Shadowland.” Combines shadow theater, dance, concert and even circus, with multiple moving screens. Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech www.arts.gatech.edu

Oct. 28-29 Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” movie will be shown with a live score performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Atlanta Symphony Hall www.atlantasymphony.org

Oct. 25-Nov. 20 “Proof.” An untrained prodigy has inherited her mathematician father’s brilliance and tries to come to grips with her other possible inheritance: his madness. By True Colors Theatre Company. Southwest Fulton County Arts Center www.truecolorstheatre.org

FIND OUT MORE For a complete calendar of events tailored to your stay in Atlanta, please visit Atlanta.net/whatshot

insider info

INSIDER INFO

Hot tips to help you find the best places to go and things to do, save you money or just help you get the information you need to maximize your stay here.

CONCIERGE CORNER When visitors come to the city, it’s always a good bet to check out tips from our knowledgeable concierge friends. Joyce Folk, Lead Concierge Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway, has been with Marriott for 26 years. Here, she gives us some tips. During the fall in Atlanta, I tell our visitors to . . . Experience: Fall in Atlanta is wonderful. I like to send people on a walking or a bike tour along the Atlanta BeltLine, where they can get a good look at all parts of the city. Take a tour though Ponce City Market. And, be sure

to go on a Trolley Tour. There’s always the Atlanta Botanical Garden, and while you are there, catch a bite at Linton’s in the Garden, the restaurant located there. Auburn Avenue is great for a nice stroll. Shop: Atlanta has lots of hidden treasures. Explore the Old Fourth Ward which is home to Ponce City Market. Virginia-Highland is like walking around New York’s East Village. In Buckhead, don’t miss Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza. Cumberland Mall in Cobb County is near the new home of the Atlanta Braves. A lot of the metro area’s counties have town squares. Try visiting the shops and cafes around the squares for a feeling of living in the old South. And let’s not forget Decatur and

ATLANTA WELCOMES... Sept. 1-5

Dragon Con

Sept. 2-4

2016 Chick-fil-A Kick Off Game (UGA vs UNC)

Sept. 11-15

Teradata PARTNERS Conference

Sept. 11-14

2016 AHIA 35th Annual Conference

Sept. 16-19

The American Society for Bone & Mineral Research (ASBMR) 2016 Annual Meeting

Sept. 21-23

HBMA 2016:The Healthcare Revenue Cycle Conference

Sept. 21-23

AmericasMart Atlanta The Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market

Sept. 21-23

AmericasMart Atlanta VOW | New World of Bridal

Sept. 25-28

NAPSLO Annual Convention

Oct. 6-10

AmericasMart Atlanta Atlanta Apparel

Oct. 5-8

NACADA 2016 Annual Conference

Oct. 15-16

2016 Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer

Oct. 18-21

The NACS Show 2016

Oct. 28-30

Walker Stalker Con

Oct. 30-Nov. 9

Council on Social Work Education 2016 Annual Meeting

Oct. 31-Nov. 3 Medtrade

VISITOR INFORMATION

Make Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) your first stop in Atlanta and enjoy a helping hand from its highly-trained staff and volunteers.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: North Terminal

Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m.*

Underground Atlanta:

65 Upper Alabama St., downtown Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday noon-6 p.m.* *These hours are subject to change.

Brookhaven — two hot spots right now. I also recommend estate sales when in town for classic pieces of the South. Dine: I always look for what a city has to offer, something that gives you a special feeling of the city. Any of the Fifth Group Restaurants are great: South City Kitchen, La Tavola, Ecco, The Original El Taco, Alma Cocina or Lure. The Buckhead Life Restaurant Group has a wonderful collection of places to eat: Atlanta Fish Market, Bistro Niko, Buckhead Diner, Chops Lobster Bar, Corner Cafe, Kyma and Pricci. Try Busy Bee Cafe, Paschal’s and Pittypat’s Porch for Southern taste. For a good steak, visit Kevin Rathbun Steak or Hal’s the Steakhouse.

BIG SAVINGS ON TOP ATTRACTIONS Atlanta CityPASS shaves 43 percent off admission to five top attractions, including the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, CNN Studio Tours, a choice between Zoo Atlanta or the Center for Civil and Human Rights, and a choice between Fernbank Museum of Natural History or the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience. For more than 15 years, CityPASS has been the premier product for travelers who want to visit a destination’s most popular sights while enjoying significant savings. Buy your Atlanta CityPASS online today to get the lowest price. The prices are $76.75 + tax for adults and $62.50 + tax for children 3-12. Atlanta.net/citypass

Same Day, Half-Price Tickets! Want to see more for less money? AtlanTIX offers tickets to a wide variety of theater, music, dance and special performances happening across greater Atlanta, all at half-price! For more information call (404) 588-9890 or check online. AtlantaPerforms.com

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NEIGHBORHOODS

Explore our Neighborhoods

fall folklife festival

castleberry hill loft tour

atlanta streets alive / photo gene phillips

Explore our neighborhoods while you’re visiting. Atlanta’s main thoroughfare is Peachtree Street, which travels through Buckhead, Midtown and Downtown. A few miles off Peachtree, you’ll find trendy areas around the Eastside and Westside.

Downtown

Midtown

Buckhead

With major venues and attractions within walking distance of hotels, it’s no surprise that visitors gravitate toward Downtown. A few blocks from the Georgia Dome and Philips Arena is Castleberry Hill, with an urban look, art galleries and restaurants. Nearby, you’ll find the Fairlie-Poplar Historic District, with artist studios, galleries and even more places to dine.

Major venues, award-winning performances and changing exhibits keep locals and visitors coming back to the Midtown Arts District, the center of Atlanta’s cultural scene. The Midtown Mile runs along Peachtree Street and houses street-side shopping and tasty places to eat.

Atlanta’s most affluent area is full of mansions, luxury shopping and high end restaurants. Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza are the neighborhood’s flagship shopping malls. The Hotel District offers world-class accommodations and award-winning dining while The Shops Buckhead Atlanta encompasses six blocks of premium retail and dining destinations.

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The Cheese Fest

Out on Film Festival

FALL FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL

Georgia Freight Depot Sept. 30

Landmark Midtown Art Cinema Sept. 29-Oct. 6

Atlanta History Center Sept. 17

Sample artisan cheese from around the world. In addition to cheese, look for craft beer and wine as well as pairing seminars for beer and wine.

An eight-day cinematic journey of culture and identity. Check the website for more information about the Out On Film Festival’s films, locations and events.

Celebrate all things Southern at the Atlanta History Center’s Fall Folklife Festival. The Smith Family Farm provides the ideal backdrop for exploring Southern culinary traditions with chef demonstrations and discussions.

www.thecheesefest.com

Castleberry Hill Loft Tour

www.outonfilm.org

Castleberry Hill neighborhood Oct. 22

Atlanta Streets Alive: Peachtree Street

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Explore hand-selected lofts in this Landmark District made up of the most complete historic warehouse district in the city, then check out the neighborhood’s distinctive art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and businesses.

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Join us on Peachtree Street when we open Atlanta’s streets to walking, biking, skateboarding, and more.

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Rock out to the Femmes on the 25th or catch just about any other show at the Buckhead Theatre. Originally opened in 1930, this neighborhood mainstay has undergone several transformations but the beautiful Spanish Baroque style has stayed.

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The hippest area of town is arguably the Eastside with funky spots like East Atlanta Village, Little Five Points and Virginia-Highland. In these neighborhoods, one will find boutiques, vintage clothing stores and locally owned eateries. Tour the Sweet Auburn district to explore Atlanta’s role in the Civil Rights Movement and visit the neighborhoods of Grant Park and Inman Park.

Once largely industrial, the West Midtown area is home to urban lofts, art galleries, music venues, retail shops, excellent restaurants and modern office space. Also here is Atlantic Station, a walkable neighborhood with an outdoor mall that combines shopping, dining, and entertainment in a live and work design.

Our nearby communities might not connect directly to Peachtree Street, but you won’t want to miss what they offer. The charming city of Decatur has locally owned dining and boutique shopping, while in Druid Hills, you’ll find beautiful homes and Fernbank Museum of Natural History. The city of Stone Mountain houses Stone Mountain Park, home to family attractions and activities.

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This free festival showcases one of the hottest in-town neighborhoods in Atlanta with music, an adult game area, the Strut Parade and food.

Join us for a throwdown with some of the best chefs in the Southeast including Atlanta, Nashville, Charleston, Charlotte and Savannah.

Showcasing 175 top-notch fine artists and plenty of entertainment for the entire family including live music, chalk art and more.

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Walker Park Oct. 8 Between 20 and 30 local restaurants, chefs and caterers will showcase their perfect, cheesy pasta concoctions. www.atlmacandcheesefestival.com

This annual event shows creepy fun movies outdoors in Atlantic Station’s Central Park every Friday night at 6 p.m. in October. www.atlanticstation.com

More than 100 participating artists will feature works of fiber, glass, jewelry, sculpture and more, plus musical performances, food and activities. www.brookhavenartsfestival.com

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As the summer heat wanes, the crisp weather beckons most of us outside. Here are some can’t miss experiences and events to find this fall. by Karen Lopez WildWoods, a new interactive outdoor nature experience at Fernbank Museum of Natural History slated to open in late September, features educational exhibitions for all ages and connects to Fernbank Forest. Step through the tree canopy on the High Line Trace for a bird’s-eye view of Fernbank’s terrain and woodlands. For children eight years and younger, the Creek Run focuses on water in the natural world while Nature Play offers a calm play experience where children can build and arrange items found in nature. The active Hidden Stories exhibition boasts slides and crawlspaces for children to investigate animals and their pathways, and tweens and teens can traverse multiple levels of ropes and nets to gain animal perspectives and learn about weather patterns. The Isdell Wildlife Sanctuary’s creekside boardwalk offers peaceful views of the wet meadow, and the Nature Gallery walkway beneath the tree canopy hosts art installations during the year. www.fernbankmuseum.org Stone Mountain Park boasts a bountiful harvest of fall festivals including the 48th annual Yellow Daisy Festival – the number one arts and crafts show in the Southeast. Running Sept. 8-11, guests can Continued on page 16

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peruse works from more than 425 artists and crafters from across the United States, shop, hear live entertainment, and find children’s activities and festival foods. Admission is free with purchase of vehicle entry to the park. www.stonemountainpark.com Crank up the volume on rock, hip hop, electronic, pop and more during Music Midtown — Atlanta’s premier music festival — Sept. 17-18. More than 30 artists will perform on four stages in Piedmont Park. Show up for The Killers, Twenty One Pilots, The Lumineers, G-Eazy, Alabama Shakes, Big Boi, Corrine Bailey Rae, Kesha and Beck, to name a few. Festival food, unique experiences and giveaways round out the event. www.musicmidtown.com

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Taste of Atlanta — the city’s must-do food, wine, beer and cocktail event — returns to Midtown’s Technology Square Oct. 21-23. This three-day extravaganza — now celebrating its 15th anniversary — takes attendees on a culinary adventure. The event boasts more than 90 restaurants serving samplings of Atlanta’s best fare, four cooking stages with live cooking demonstrations from some of the city’s top chefs and a VIP Grand Tasting Experience. On Friday night, the “Celebrating 15 years of Greatest Hits” all-inclusive block party kicks off the festival with tastes from more than 20 Atlanta chefs, drinks and live music. Other highlights include the Barcraft Competition where Atlanta’s top bartenders battle for the title of Best Bartender; the Big Green Egg Grilling Stage; the Kitchen Workshop hosted by CNN’s

Holly Firfer; and the “Future Chefs Food Fight” kids’ competition. www.tasteofatlanta.com ELEVATE: Microcosm canvases downtown Atlanta Oct. 13-21. This weeklong public art showcase hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs presents a sample of Atlanta’s diverse art community. The event covers various buildings and organizations in south downtown (Broad Street, SW) with visual installations and music and dance performances designed to start conversations, educate the public and position Atlanta as From left to right: The new WildWoods outdoor interactive experience at Fernbank Museum of Natural History; Music Midtown; and Taste of Atlanta

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The 46th annual Atlanta Pride Festival will be Oct. 8-9 in Midtown’s Piedmont Park. This annual event — the largest Pride event in the Southeast and one of the top five in the country — boasts an official Kick-off Party at the Georgia Aquarium on Oct. 7, marches and the Atlanta Pride Parade, live entertainment, a marketplace and more. www.atlantapride.org Walk, run, skate or bike on one of Atlanta’s coolest additions in recent years: the Atlanta BeltLine. This 22-mile swath of trails, parks

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a culturally engaging contemporary city. ELEVATE’s team of curators include Allie Bashuk, Monica Campana, Pastiche Lumumba and Mark DiNatale. www.elevateartatl.com

and transit connects 45 of the city’s intown neighborhoods, retail areas and eateries. Catch air at the Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park — Atlanta’s first public skate park — and find free fitness classes including Yoga on the BeltLine, boot camps, barre classes, aerobics, skateboarding instruction and more. Detour off the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail for wood-fired cuisine and incredible skyline views at Two Urban Licks. A delicious sampling of the hottest Atlanta chefs’ creations can be found at food stalls and full-service restaurants in Ponce City Market and Krog Street Market. The well celebrated MF Sushi is back on the Atlanta scene in a new off-the-BeltLine location, And Kevin Rathbun’s KR Steakbar offers a patio area right on the BeltLine. Grab a treat at the very local and very T:7.2 in in Inman Park. tasty King of Pops window

Creative comfort food and live music spreading across almost all genres happens at the new Venkman’s, a short walk from the BeltLine. If you’re in town Sept. 10, check out the annual BeltLine Lantern Parade, featuring giant lanterns in the colorful forms of animals, human figures and all sorts of other lighted merriment as it marches down the BeltLine after dark. The parade kicks off the Art on the Atlanta BeltLine exhibition — the largest temporary art exhibition in the South. www.beltline.org

From left to right: Public art showcase ELEVATE Atlanta; Atlanta Pride Festival in midtown; and the Atlanta BeltLine’s popular Eastside trail

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Halloween Haunts in the City Halloween is the one time each year when people actually pay to be scared, and Atlanta is happy to oblige. From terrifying haunts guaranteed to scare, to more tame, family friendly pumpkin events, Atlanta steps up to the occasion. Watch out for zombies, too. It’s Atlanta, after all. Big Zombie Tours

Ongoing Atlanta Movie Tours Fans of all things zombified can trace the steps of “The Walking Dead” year-round, courtesy of Atlanta Movie Tours. The “Big Zombie Tour Part 1” includes “The Walking Dead” hot spots like the hospital where Rick woke up, while the “Big Zombie Tour Part 2” offers a look at Woodbury, the Zombie Arena, and more. Check out a new “Big Zombie Tour Part 3” featuring even more prominent locations, including where Gareth had his Bob-Be-Que! www.Atlantamovietours.com

Netherworld Haunted House Sept. 23-Nov. 5 20 minutes north of the city off Interstate 85

Gearing up for its 20th season of screams, one of the nation’s top haunted houses features two new spectacles. “Monsters” features a never-ending string of the grotesque including the Goloth Invasion, Lair of the Sea Witch, Feasting Vampires, Cavern of The Werewolves and more. “The Vault 13 Meltdown” just might release aliens, mutations and nuclear destruction on the world if PROTEUS doesn’t get what he wants. Just try and escape this chamber of horrors. www.FEARWORLD.com

Six Flags Fright Fest Sept. 24-Oct. 31 (select nights) Six Flags Over Georgia

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in an all new haunted maze and a new themed scare zone, joining seven other scare zones throughout the park, a total of six mazes and six live shows, not to mention ghouls and other creatures lurking around the park. www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia

Pumpkin Festival Sept. 30-Oct. 30 (Friday-Sunday) Stone Mountain Park

All things pumpkin are the focus of this annual family-favorite event. On the lineup: Spookley the Square Pumpkin’s A-MAZE-ING Adventure, a Dance-A-Long Party Parade, a pie-eating contest, scavenger hunt, crafts and more. www.stonemountainpark.com

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Scarecrows in the Garden features nearly 100 creations stuffed into the Garden scenery all along the paths. More events such as Goblins in the Garden (Oct. 23) will also happen during October. www.atlantabg.org

Georgia A-Scary-Um Oct. 10-31 (weekends) Georgia Aquarium

Come for a fun, family friendly event where Frankenstein and his friends BOOgie down to hits from the 70’s and 80’s in an atrium entertainment show. Trick or treat at the aquarium with stations in each gallery on Oct. 30 from 11-2, and Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m., and find crafts and music. www.georgiaaquarium.org

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Oct. 12-29 Center for Puppetry Arts The ghostly jamboree returns, set to entertain ghouls and goblins 18 and up with scary stories, ominous songs and devilish dances from around the world. www.puppet.org

A Tour of Southern Ghosts

Oct. 14-16 Stone Mountain Park ART Station’s storytelling event returns with the South’s best ghost stories. Follow professional storytellers along the lantern-lit paths of the Antebellum Plantation as they spin tales of the South’s sinister specters. www.stonemountainpark.com

Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade Oct. 15

Visit one of the city’s funkiest enclaves with music stages and a vendor and artist market. The parade at 4 p.m. is a highlight, with everyone welcomed to don a costume and participate in the spectacle. www.L5PHalloween.com

Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours Oct. 21-23, 27-29 Historic Oakland Cemetery

Experience Oakland after dark at this annual activity highlighting the cemetery’s beautifully lit gardens, and tours of the resting places of Atlanta’s famous sons and daughters with costumed actors, musical performances and a fortune teller. The Run Like Hell 5K/Run Like Heck 1K Fun Run will take place on Oct. 15 and will run through parts of the cemetery and surrounding Grant Park. www.oaklandcemetery.com

Boo at the Zoo Oct. 22-23, 29-30 Zoo Atlanta

Experience one of Atlanta’s favorite family Halloween festivals during four

enchanted days of Halloween treats, the whimsical Zoo Boo Town and more than 1.000 animals from around the world. zooatlanta.org

Fernbank BOO-seum Trick-or-Treat Oct. 29 Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Follow the screams (of delight) to a day of frightening and fun Halloween-themed activities including treats for kids in costume, games, music and more. www.fernbankmuseum.org

“The Phantoms of the Orchestra” Oct. 30 Atlanta Symphony Hall

For one night, the hall will be haunted by creepy music as Assistant Conductor Joseph Young, along with the Magic Circle Mime Company, creates a ghoulish event for families, with costumes encouraged. www.atlantasymphony.org

Mummies & Milkshakes Oct. 30 Michael C. Carlos Museum

The museum showcases animal and human mummies, vintage mummy cartoons, and showings of the Three Stooges’ “We Want Our Mummy” and Abbot and Costello’s “Meet the Mummy.” Choose a favorite ice cream flavor for a milkshake. www.carlos.emory.edu

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta Every weekend in October Enjoy a LEGO pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, a MINILAND scavenger hunt and costume contests. www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/ atlanta

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Go with the Glow at Chihuly Nights Through Oct. 30, experience Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Chihuly in the Garden exhibition in a whole new light. Chihuly Nights presents internationally acclaimed sculptor Dale Chihuly’s 19 installations in a spectacularly different setting when illuminated against the backdrop of the Garden’s natural beauty and the Atlanta skyline. Extended hours for Chihuly Nights span Wednesday through Sunday from 6-9 p.m. Guests can meander through pathways and soar above the Garden on the Canopy Walk for stunning views of the vibrantly colored glass works, all while enjoying cocktails from cash bars. The “Gardens Under Glass” installation in the Fuqua Conservatory and Orchid Center presents Chihuly’s creations hanging in air, floating in pools and posi tioned among the botanical displays. A dazzling art exhibition deserves a similarly magnificent meal. Linton’s — the Garden’s new restaurant from celebrated Atlanta restaurateur Linton Hopkins — is open during Chihuly Nights for guests to enjoy dinner, dessert and drinks. www.atlantabg.org — KL

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Need a Bike? It’s good for the city and good for you. Relay Bike Share is making it a lot easier to avoid traffic and take in the sights, even for visitors. Download the app, and find a bike station near you. Bike around town, then return your bike at any of the stations listed on your app, or pay a small fee to park the bike at other locations. The Pay As You Go option is perfect for visitors with $8 per 60 minutes. Other plans include monthly rates, or even a semester plan for students.There are 100 bikes in downtown Atlanta now, and there will be 500 bikes available by the end of 2016. www.relaybikeshare.com

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Pioneers of the “Farm to Table” movement in Atlanta Horseradish Grill has been providing upscale, fresh, Southern food to Atlantans since 1994. The restaurant offers a beautiful patio, an extensive wine collection, and as the latest Zagat review stated, “Southern Comfort at every turn.”

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We asked Pat Henry, founder of Dragon Con to give some thoughts on how the largest multimedia popular culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, music, art and film has evolved.

How was the idea of Dragon Con conceived? Before Dragon Con, conventions stuck to a single genre. Science fiction conventions were for fans of science fiction literature, gaming conventions were for gamers, and comic book conventions were largely retail events. So, we decided to put all of those things together, add some media stuff and throw in a little Rock ‘n’ Roll, so that fans always had too much to do.

What are some key factors that contributed to Dragon Con becoming such a huge success over the last 30 years? We like to say that Dragon Con is “by the fans, for the fans.” Every year, our fans tell us what kind of programming they want to see and we do our best to deliver it. We also have to credit our partners — the hotels, in particular. Their support has been critical to putting on a great convention.

What are some of your favorite memories of Dragon Con?

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One year a column of fans dressed as Stormtroopers escorted Darth Vader and Boba Fett, from Star Wars, through the crowded lobby of Hyatt Regency Atlanta to their panel. Hearing the boots, all in perfect step, on the brick floor, the crowd parted, and let the procession through. As the group went down the stairs, the crowd went wild. Perhaps when William Shatner, was supposed to leave on Saturday. He loved the show and ended up staying until Tuesday. He decided to surprise Leonard Nimoy and crash his “In Search Of ...” panel, which created a Twitter sensation. Or the year over 900 Dragon Con fans danced to Thriller dressed as everything from aliens, to Stormtroopers, to zombies, to superheroes.

What do you see for Dragon Con in the next 30 years?

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Next year and 30 years from now, we hope that Dragon Con is a great convention that brings the best of popular culture to the fans. This year’s Dragon Con promises to be the biggest and best yet. In addition to adding over 200,000 square feet to expand programming, gaming, and comics, we are looking at booking the best guest lineup in our history. We are proud to call Atlanta home. Between the movie industry and Georgia Tech, plus a host of other factors, Atlanta is a great city for popular culture. I’m not sure Dragon Con would have been as successful anywhere else.

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The Season of Steak As the fall chill moves in, find a corner at one of these loved steakhouses and indulge in bliss. By Giannina Smith Bedford Chops

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This Buckhead establishment lives up to its reputation as one of the top 10 steakhouses in the country where USDA prime aged beef and seafood is flown in fresh each day. Settle into the clubby atmosphere and begin with a Smoky Manhattan and shellfish tower — a majestic assortment of Maine lobster, jumbo shrimp, cold water oysters and lump crab. Move on to a classic filet or N.Y. strip. Or, up your game with a specialty steak cut such as the Dry-Aged Porterhouse Experience or Genuine A-5 Miyazaki Wagyu. Even more indulgent are the steak toppings, from N.Y. State Foie Gras to white truffle butter. Top off your evening with chocolate toffee crunch pie or bread pudding with vanilla sauce. (404) 262-2675 / www.buckheadrestaurants. com/chops-lobster-bar

Part sports haven, part steakhouse, this distinguished destination offers three locations: Dantanna’s Surf, Turf & Turf in Buckhead, Dantanna’s Downtown at CNN Center and Dantanna’s Tavern in Sandy Springs. A sophisticated ambiance akin to a private sports box sets the stage for American-style meals made with Creekstone Farms Black Angus Beef aged a minimum of 28 days, organically raised Springer Mountain chicken and organic, free-range pork from Niman Ranch. The Buckhead and Downtown menus offer various cuts of steak, from filet mignon to a cowboy cut ribeye, with a choice of rubs and signature sauces, and the tavern focuses on classics such as the N.Y. strip steak and Baseball Cut Sirloin. All locations feature Dantanna’s famous burgers, including The Eye

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Opener with brown sugar-pepper bacon and a sunny side up egg. A meal for a champion. (404) 769-8873 / www.dantannas.com

KR SteakBar At Kevin Rathbun’s Peachtree Hills outpost, the celebrity chef combines his love of meat with Italian inspiration. Prepare for a trattoriainspired menu with items such as antipasti and pasta along with mains from the land and sea, each served with unique accoutrements. The eight-ounce “Shell Steak” is topped with espresso sauce and shaved fresh horseradish, the 10 or 20-ounce Ribeye features arugula and balsamico, and the 6-ounce hanger is dolled up with leeks, fennel and celery root. Satisfy the heartiest appetite with the 26-ounce dry-aged porterhouse, technically meant for two people, or turn your decision-making to the chef with the $65 per person “Chef Picks” option. Whatever you choose, make sure that between bites you savor sips from the

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Signature Sides A steak dinner isn’t complete without a few gourmet sides. From the traditional to the decadent, here are a few of our favorites from the restaurants featured above.

restaurant’s lengthy wine list of Italian, Old World and West Coast vintages. If you have any room left for dessert, the olive oil cake with almond brittle and citrus cream is a must. (404) 841-8820 / www.krsteakbar.com

New York Prime Striving to be “the Mercedes of steakhouses” this Buckhead meat house doesn’t mess around when it comes to its beef, which is all USDA grade prime. Steaks are aged for a minimum of four weeks and chefs are trained to caramelize them to perfection on 1,700-degree Southbend broilers. Peruse the menu of surf and turf before settling on the perfect order — maybe a shellfish bisque, chopped Italian salad and center cut filet with cheese mashed potatoes and garlic spinach? There is also a petite 10-ounce New York Strip for modest eaters and a 40-ounce Porterhouse ideal for two. Finish it off with cheesecake, cinnamon walnut apple pie or chocolate cake, which are

also offered in larger portions for sharing. (404) 846-0644 / www.newyorkprime.com/ atlanta

Ruth’s Chris Steak House For more than 50 years, Ruth’s Chris has served steaks to a devoted meat-loving clientele. The tradition continues in metro Atlanta at its Downtown, Buckhead, Alpharetta and Kennesaw locations where diners return for custom-aged Midwestern beef that is broiled at 1,800 degrees to lock in the flavor and served sizzling in butter. Select a 16-ounce New York strip with a full bodied texture or a well-marbled 16-ounce ribeye. Embellish your beef with shrimp, a lobster tail or have it “Oscar” style with lump crabmeat, asparagus and béarnaise sauce. Seafood lovers will also be in heaven with the Chilled Seafood Tower or Chilean sea bass. Undo your belt buckle and top off the feast with a Chocolate Sin Cake. (404) 223-6500 / www.ruthschris.net

Chops: From truffle parmesan fries and creamy curly mac & smoked gouda to the specialty hashed potato “tots” with blue cheese truffle sauce, it’s nearly impossible to pick a favorite. Dantanna’s: Go for the veggies — braised kale or cotija corn — or all the way with the mac ‘n cheese served with crispy Prosciutto, bacon and smoked Gouda. KR SteakBar: This spot keeps it gourmet with well-prepared vegetables such as trumpet mushrooms with salsa verde and Brussels sprouts with preserved lemon and calabrese.

New York Prime: It’s easy to fill up on the mouthwatering sides such as the fettuccini alfredo and giant (one pound) loaded baked potato with bacon, chives, sour cream and butter.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House: The sweet potato casserole with whipped sweet potatoes and savory pecan crust is a comfort food-inspired accompaniment to the restaurant’s famous steaks. — GSB

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Getting Hungry? TasteATL presents Taste of Atlanta and the Atlanta Wing Fest Taste of Atlanta is the city’s must-do food, beer, wine and cocktail event. Now in its 15th year of serving up the city’s best fare, Taste of Atlanta is bigger, bolder and better than ever. The unforgettable three-day food festival returns to the streets of Midtown on October 21, 22 & 23. More than 90 neighborhood favorites will show off their most craveable dishes, the hottest local chefs will strut their stuff on four live demo stages, and VIP patrons will hit boozy nirvana sampling craft beers, wine and creative cocktails. Food lovers of all ages are invited to join Taste of Atlanta this October in celebrating the dynamic energy and variety of the local restaurant scene while savoring what makes Atlanta the food capital of the South. Don’t chicken out! Join us for a throw down with some of the best chefs in the Southeast including Atlanta, Nashville, Charleston, Charlotte and Savannah at the inaugural Springer Mountain Farms’ Atlanta Wing Fest at The Foundry at Puritan Mill on Sunday, Sept. 25. This festive “Party With A Purpose” will provide wings, beer, Southern spirits and local music to benefit Atlanta-based charities Angel Flight Soars and Second Helpings Atlanta.

Downtown Atlanta’s only weekday farmers market — The Peachtree Center Green Market — happens every Thursday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Peachtree Center courtyard, near Hard Rock Cafe. You’ll find vendors such as local Sweet Auburn Bread Company, Cosmos Organic Farm, Pearson Farms, and dessert: local favorite King of Pops. Some brand new vendors include Baker Dude Cupcakes, with flavors such as Apple-Crumble & Fitch, and only available at in-town farmers markets. New addition Georgia Popcorn Company specializes in kettle corn and fresh-squeezed lemonade, made on-site, and Panbury’s Pie Café will serve South African-inspired hand pies including flavors Steak and Stout and Green Thai Chicken Curry. www.facebook.com/PeachtreeCenter

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The Coolest New Thing to Hit Atlanta: Skyline Park It’s an urban boardwalk showcasing carnival games and more on top of the former 1920s Sears Roebuck & Company building overlooking the city skyline. Located on the rooftop of what is now Ponce City Market, Skyline Park is accessed through a freight elevator, which is manually operated and original to the building. Exit onto the roof where you’ll find a vintage boardwalk-style fun park with Midway carnival games, an 18-hole putt putt course, and elevated concessions including the Walking Taco (a single sized bag of Fritos, topped with meat and traditional taco fixings), BBQ pork sandwiches or a loaded hot dog. Hurtle down the giant slide built into the Ponce City Market sign adorning the top of the building, climb to the top of Heege Tower for an even higher view of the city, or try your luck at the High Striker. The Sideshow is the rooftop bar featuring cocktails inspired by the history of Ponce City Market. Pemberton’s Frozen GA Julep is a refreshing mix of peach infused bourbon and Coca-Cola, while the Ponce Park Cup is mixed with local Old Fourth Distillery vodka. A modern beer garden called Nine Mile Station is scheduled to open in the fall, where patrons can sit back with shareable plates and a local brew while enjoying that amazing view of the skyline.

What to know: n Access to the roof and Skyline Park is $10 for adults, $7 for children under 12, and ages three and under are free. n Games at Skyline Park are an extra fee, and can be loaded on a refillable game card. n Hours: Monday-Wednesday: 3-10 p.m.; Thursday and Friday: 3 p.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday: 12-9 p.m.

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If you haven’t had a chance to visit Venkman’s, one of Atlanta’s best live music venues with fantastic food to match, consider brunch, and take advantage of their Chicken Pickin’ Brunch on Saturdays from 12:30-3 p.m. Your entertainment for the afternoon will be a free presentation of Americana music (bluegrass, country and Southern regional tunes) from a hand-picked selection of local and regional bands. The bands rotate every Saturday, although there are some who play on a monthly basis. Start off with a glass of champagne, or perhaps the champagne of beers: Miller High Life, while you delve into a few pieces of Chef Nick Melvin’s meltingly crisp fried chicken, served with a spicy and sweet sticky glaze, his homemade pickles (maybe you have heard of Doux South Pickles?), or anything else on the menu: Chicken and Grits, Breakfast Poutine, or Cinnamon “Frenched” Toast. — LM

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Hillcrest Orchards Take a fall road trip north of the city to Ellijay, Ga., and find Georgia Highway 52, which is nicknamed Apple Orchard Alley. Family owned Hillcrest Orchards hosts the Apple Pickin’ Jubilee Sept. 10-Oct. 30 on Saturdays and Sundays. Get there early for the fun, which includes the brand new Georgia Apple Tree Maze. Play games while wandering down the apple alleys, flanked by apple trees trained to wires, forming walls. Save time for the wagon rides, pig races, a jumping pillow, petting farm, giant slides, live music and fall festival food, just ripe for the picking… as well as the apples. While the jubilee is only on weekends, the market is open daily starting Sept. 1. Pick up pies and cider donuts, bushels of apples, canned goods and gifts. The Country Cafe and Hillcrest Grill will be open weekends. www.hillcrestorchards.net

Dining Decisions at Woodruff Arts Center The Woodruff Arts Center is home to the High Museum of Art, Alliance Theatre Company and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and is a perfect place to while away a day or evening, celebrating Atlanta’s arts scene. Chances are, you will need to eat.

Twelve Eighty - Inspired Dining (formerly Table 1280), located in the Sifly Piazza, serves sandwiches, entrees, salads and desserts, all with a southern influence. The farm-to-fork cuisine includes dinner favorites such as the creamy pappardelle burrata carbonara or the signature open faced bruschetta steak sandwich. Twelve Eighty is open for lunch, dinner, and also has a lounge menu with crafted cocktails for enjoying before or after a show at the Alliance or concert at Atlanta Symphony Hall. The High Cafe, located inside the High Museum of Art, but accessible without buying a ticket, offers sandwiches, including the sandwich of the day (Chicken Parmesan, on a recent trip), homemade soups, freshly baked scones, Ghirardelli chocolate brownies, crisp, crunchy salads and a variety of coffee drinks, powered by local favorite Dancing Goats Coffee.

CJ’s Coffee Cart, located in the lobby of the High Museum of Art, also serves Dancing Goats Coffee, pastries, a few sandwiches, and giant cookies and desserts for a quick pick-me-up during your visit. Octane Coffee recently opened a fourth location inside the Woodruff Arts Center and serves espresso, chai and teas, as well as beer, wine and cocktails. Octane is a very well loved local spot with a large following due to their addictive beans. Favorite flavors include the special edition White Lightning (espresso blend), Gravy (their primary espresso blend) and the Super Regular, which is far from ordinary. www.woodruffcenter.org

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Atlanta’s Best Vegan Spots Whether you choose to eat vegan for a healthy lifestyle or other reasons, that doesn’t mean you are relegated to a bland diet. We’ve got a list of spots to find amazing vegan fare. Cafe Sunflower: This is a longstanding vegetarian/vegan restaurant serving award-winning vegetarian food in Buckhead and Sandy Springs.

Dulce Vegan: This vegan bakery and cafe in Kirkwood serves up some fantastic sweets. Fans rave about the cinnamon rolls. Order special cakes to go as well.

Alon’s: Think Alon’s is all baked goods? It offers lots of vegan items. These include chickpea basil spinach salad and curried Israeli couscous. Bezoria: Located in Midtown is this fast casual Mediterranean spot. The vegan bowl comes with rice as a base and is topped with falafel, sauteed veggies, and toppings like tomato/cucumber salad and Baba Ghanoush.

Bhojanic: Located in Buckhead, Bhojanic is a delightful Indian restaurant with lots of spicy vegan options available such as daal makhini (black lentils) or bhindi masala (sauteed okra with caramelized onions).

El Myr: Love Mexican food? If you are looking for a spot for both meat eaters and vegans, this festive eatery is for you. Make burritos vegan by omitting the cheese. Fuego Mundo: Located just inside I-285 on Roswell Road, Fuego Mundo features an extremely vegan-friendly menu. Tofu steak is popular and sides like plantains, rice, beans and quinoa are vegan.

Harmony Vegetarian: If you’re craving Chinese and need vegan, look no further than Harmony Vegetarian on Buford Highway. It serves mock meats, and the General Tso’s Chicken and curry pockets are highlights. There also is a terrific lunch special.

Southern Sweets: Located in Decatur, Southern Sweets has many different varieties of vegan sweets and cakes like red velvet or peanut butter chocolate.

R. Thomas: This established destination serves healthy vegetarian and vegan in Buckhead, 24 hours a day. Get the chopped tempeh or the raw vegan dinner, and keep your eyes peeled for a celebrity or two in the wee hours. Sevananda: In a hurry? Head

Tassili’s Raw Reality: This divey spot may not have the most appealing décor but the food is incredible. Get the kale wrap or punani wrap. If you want to sample a variety, try the combination platter with up to six different items. No matter what kind of food you’re looking for, you can find the perfect place to eat in Atlanta.

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LIVE MUSIC

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Where to Hear Live Music We’ve heard it again and again — Where can I see live music when I’m in town? Here are a few picks from our team and some experts in the field. Downtown The Tabernacle. Former churchturned-music venue hosts national rock acts and comedy shows. www.tabernacleatl.com Hard Rock Cafe. Rock bands hit the stage in Velvet Underground, an intimate venue connected to the restaurant. www.hardrock.com/cafes/atlanta Trader Vic’s. Located in the basement of the Hilton Atlanta, Trader Vic’s hosts live music each Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. www.tradervicsatl.com

Old Fourth Ward Venkman’s. Features rock and roll, bluegrass, soul, salsa, country swing, and much more with a hip vibe. www.venkmans.com

Midtown Red Light Café. Intimate listening room vibe featuring local bands, open mic nights and a monthly burlesque review. This all-ages venue offers a full menu and bar featuring an extensive craft beer selection. www.redlightcafe.com Smith’s Olde Bar. A mix of national acts and local bands have played this 300-person joint with a neighborhood feel. www.smithsoldebar.com

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The Drunken Unicorn. Located beneath Friends on Ponce, this venue is literally underground with punk, electronic and hip hop acts. MJQ Concourse is an adjoining dance spot. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net Woodruff Arts Center. The Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra plays here from September to May. www.woodruffcenter.org Center Stage. Center Stage Theatre, The Loft and Vinyl serve three areas for national acts and smaller, local bands. www.centerstage-atlanta.com City Winery. A fully functioning winery that presents intimate concerts. www.citywinery.com/atlanta

Buckhead Chastain Park Amphitheatre. Loved local outdoor music venue where patrons picnic under the stars. www.classicchastain.com

Little Five Points The Variety Playhouse. Hosts rock, country, folk, bluegrass, jazz, blues and world music with tables, theater-style seats and standing areas. www.variety-playhouse.com Star Community Bar. Presents bands from the rock, garage, rockabilly,

rocksteady, blues and punk genres, and a shrine to Elvis. www.starbaratlanta.com

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The Masquerade. Established venue for indie rock, punk, metal and rockabilly. The venue has just moved to its brand new westside location. www.masqueradeatlanta.com Northside Tavern. With blues seven nights a week, this institution has been voted “best dive,” “best blues club” and various other accolades since 1972. www.northsidetavern.com Terminal West. Found at the King Plow Arts Center, the 100-year-old iron and steel foundry now sports a beautiful space for bands, particularly electronic, mostly dubstep. www.terminalwestatl.com

Virginia-Highland Blind Willies. Featuring great blues, booze and food from Memphis, Chicago and New Orleans. www.blindwilliesblues.com

East Atlanta The Earl. Never mind that it serves a mean burger, The Earl is an alternative music haven and was voted one of Playboy’s 10 best rock clubs in the U.S. www.badearl.com 529. Dive bar where fans come to hear small bands in a cool atmosphere. www.529atlanta.com The Basement. Located under The Graveyard Tavern, and relatively new to the underground club scene. The

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Grocery on Home. A private home with live music, films and discussions. RSVPs are required, and most events are posted on www.facebook.com/groceryonhome.

South of Downtown Lakewood Amphitheatre. With pavilion roofing and a large lawn and hosting big names during the summer. www.thelakewoodamphitheater.com

Decatur Eddie’s Attic. An intimate listening room for songwriters that has launched many local artists’ careers, including Shawn Mullins, Sugarland and John Mayer. www.eddiesattic.com

Alpharetta Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. An open-air venue hosting top acts during the temperate months. www.vzwamp.com

FIND OUT MORE This is just a small sample of Atlanta’s music scene and upcoming acts. For a full list, check Atlanta.net/livemusic

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West Midtown’s 14th Street and Modern Home is a favorite stop for set designers working in Atlanta’s hot filming industry.

Out with the New, In with the Old Atlanta’s antique shops are thriving. Spend a leisurely afternoon scouring Atlanta’s neighborhoods for fun pieces to incorporate into your current design. By Sarah Johnson West Midtown Design District A local favorite spot for antique shopping is in the West Midtown Design District, just five minutes from downtown Atlanta and offering everything from furniture to fabrics and accessories. At 14th Street and Modern Home, take a stroll through three stories packed with 19th and 20th century antiques, mid-century modern classics and even the latest in “High Design.” Browse an extensive selection of antique and contemporary art as well as antique and new lighting in this completely rebranded and remodeled store that will hold a grand reopening event in October. Other finds include vintage handbags, jewelry, rugs,

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mirrors, furniture and accessories. With Atlanta being a desirable filming location, it’s no surprise that this West Midtown gem is a popular resource for set designers. “The Originals” television series, “Devious Maids,” Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots,” “The Walking Dead” and “Hunger Games” are among the movies and television series that find inspiration here. www.14thstreetantiques.com Whether you are a photographer looking for props or just looking for inspiration for your home décor needs, you are bound to find just what you are looking for at Westside Market Antiques & Interiors.

Find a mix of new and consignment furnishings among nearly 90 of the Southeast’s leading merchants in furniture, antiques, handmade rugs and original local art. One side of the store is dedicated to furniture and rugs, while the other side doubles as an antique market. You can also shop an ever evolving sample of each furniture style, from the latest selections by major manufacturers, such as Hickory White and Thomasville, to one-of-akind vintage finds. Come by frequently as the inventory changes daily! Rug cleaning and repairs are offered as an added service. www.westsidemarketatl.com

Antique Shops in Buckhead and Beyond Peachtree Battle Antiques & Interiors is up on the design trends with antiques ranging from chandeliers, oil paintings, mirrors and

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rugs. You will also find a huge selection of antique furniture with French, Italian and European influences. Stop in to find that perfect piece to match your kitchen or bedroom or just browse the shop and leave feeling inspired by the real life Pinterest board of ideas. The selections are hand-picked from 60 premier antique dealers. www.peachtreebattleantiques.com The Shops of Miami Circle is best known for its eclectic furniture shops. From traditional to modern, antique to new, find a world of interior design inspiration. A few miles away, Bennett Street Design District is lined with antiques shops, galleries, studios and restaurants. www.miamicircleshops.com www.buckhead.net/bennettstreet About 20 minutes south of Buckhead is Scott Antique Market. Located at the Atlanta

Expo Centers, three miles east of the Atlanta airport, Scott’s stretches across both sides of the interstate with 3,500 booths. Whether you are going for that French Country or modern farmhouse feel or just want some accents like an antique chandelier or gorgeous oil painting, you are bound to find it at this antique mecca dubbed “America’s favorite treasure hunt.” Park at either location and a bus will shuttle you between the locations when you are ready. Scott Antique Market is open the second weekend of every month. Admission is $5 per person and good all weekend. The next shows are Sept. 8-11 and Oct. 6-9. www.scottantiquemarket.com

Although Atlanta’s wildly popular greenspace will not be fully completed until 2030, sections of the Atlanta BeltLine’s multi-use trails are already up and running. The Eastside Trail, the first section to be completed, is also one of the busiest and is dotted with public art and activities, restaurants and places to shop. Located a few hundred yards from the entrance to Ponce City Market on the Eastside Trail is Paris on Ponce, an iconic orange building that is tastefully filled with antiques, oddities, furnishings, clothing and everything in between. Inside this spacious warehouse you’ll find booths with records, handmade jewelry, Atlanta art, vintage clothing and more. Each shop is hand-curated, and vendors and designers bring in items from around the world. Paris On Ponce is a fun stop while you’re walking or biking the BeltLine and want a little break. There is a juice bar here too, so you can fuel up after a walk and before shopping. If you have your dog, no problem! There are water bowls outside to keep them cool and they are welcome to come inside with you while you shop. www.parisonponce.com

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Ponce City Market: Need some new reading material for those cool, fall nights? Posman Books, an independent mini-chain with two locations in New York City, will be the first book store coming to this historic mixed-use development. Opening this September, stop by to browse a distinctive mix of fiction and nonfiction, and shop the large children’s section, gifts and stationery. Pop in West Elm on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. for a floral arranging workshop complete with the vessel, flowers, design techniques and tools. www.poncecitymarket.com

Phipps Plaza: In September, the iconic Phipps Plaza shopping mall in Buckhead will welcome PHILIPP PLEIN near Saks Fifth Avenue. With fashions exclusively made in Italy, the brand will introduce its latest women’s, men’s and kids’ collections, as well as luxury handbags and shoes. www.phippsplaza.com

Lenox Square: Lenox Square will welcome first-to-market brand Ted Baker London this fall on the main level of the mall next to Vineyard Vines. Ted Baker London

is world-renowned for its stylish and sophisticated menswear, womenswear, accessories, and loved for its quality and distinctive use of design and color. www.lenoxsquare.com

The Shops Buckhead Atlanta: Parisian lurxury retailer Dior opened its first Atlanta boutique here in August, joining other highend brands including Tom Ford, Hermès and Christian Louboutin. For a more laid-back vibe, try on California-inspired women’s wear JOIE before visiting the other best-in-class brands and designer boutiques that stylishly line the nine-acre development. www.theshopsbuckheadatlanta.com

Atlantic Station: Spa 810 is the latest to join the collection of shops, restaurants and beauty services at Atlantic Station. Opening this fall, the spa will offer everything from massages and facials to reflexology and dermatological-grade peels. Make it a girls’ night with a trip here followed by some shopping, dinner and a movie! www.atlanticstation.com — SJ

A LOCAL’S GUIDE TO ATLANTA’S HIP WESTSIDE Over the past decade, Atlanta’s Westside has really come into its own, reinventing itself from an industrial area to a hip, spacious and distinctly modern culture that still retains its ties to the city’s history. From Westside Provisions to Atlantic Station, old buildings and businesses have taken on a new life as restored hubs of contemporary shopping, galleries and upscale dining. Shop all things textiles and furniture at specialty shops like Lewis + Sheron, Kings Home Furnishing & Design Center, Westside Market Antiques & Interiors, and Room & Board. Connect with art at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center and tour local galleries like the Saltworks Gallery, Sandler Hudson Gallery, Jennifer Schwartz Gallery and the Emily Amy Gallery during the Westside Arts District Art Walk. — Beth Clark

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Chamblee’s Antique Row The largest and most distinctive antiques collection in the southeast is located in the community of Chamblee, less than 30 minutes north of the city. Shop renowned antique areas and consignment stores with collectibles, and then rest your feet at one of the restaurants nearby. Antique Factory is billed as “bizarre to basic,” making it easy to find a must-have in the retro or art deco department, as well as antiques of all shapes and sizes. Chamblee Antiques and Collectibles is just that — featuring pictures, paintings, vintage christening gowns, china, adult and children’s clothing and Radko ornaments in more than 500,000 square feet of space. Way Back When Antiques, located in a former ice house, features all things vintage with tin wind up toys, old hand tools and vintage office furniture. Many more stores line the area in a walkable location. The Cafe at Hello Gorgeous, Union Hill Kitchen, Southbound and Vintage Pizzeria are all located nearby for a bite to eat while poring over the treasures you purchased, or planning your next plan of attack. www.antiquerow.com

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Little Barn Apothecary & Co. This Atlanta-based company now has a charming store in the Westside Provisions District. Little Barn Apothecary & Co. sells modern apothecary wares from certified organic ingredients, also wild-harvested. The idea of the plant based products is to give customers the opportunity to indulge in simple pleasures, and that’s easy with self care goods that include soaks, mists, oils, balms, washes, scrubs and cleansers. These hot items are so very coveted, thanks in part to having been featured in publications such as ELLE, Marie Claire, W Magazine and Food & Wine. Signature items include the Charcoal + Aloe Face Cleanser, with active charcoal, aloe, cajeput and basil essential oils, as well as Coconut + Mint Body Mist, replenishing and nourishing with rich ocean minerals, aloe water and cooling mint. Inside the store, visitors can test nurturing remedies at the exploration bar and find which product best suits, for their own rituals at home. A seasonal selection of home and beauty items includes brands Binu Binu, Na Nin, Neva Opet, Youth to the People, Binchotan and LURK. Little Barn Apothecary’s products are sold at more than 200 hotels, spas and shops around the world. However, after you visit the store and find your own personal selections, never fear. You can order online, which makes it easy to have Atlanta memories long after you’ve returned home from a trip.

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sports

The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at the Georgia Dome (left) and Atlanta Hawks power forward Paul Millsap (above)

Game On this Fall Each fall in Atlanta, visitors to the city can expect crisp, cool air alongside a hefty sports lineup filled with baseball, basketball, football and more. BY WENDY BOWMAN ADIEU TO THE TED This is your last chance to take in a game at Turner Field (nicknamed “The Ted”) before the Atlanta Braves head off to their new home at SunTrust Park in 2017. The final home stand of the regular season takes place Sept. 27-Oct. 2 versus the Detroit Tigers, and it’s also Fan Appreciation Weekend. Expect a mystery gate giveaway, along with autographs from former Braves players on the Fan Plaza as part of Alumni Sunday. Other promotions include fireworks after every Friday home game; Chipper Jones “2000 All-Star Game” Bobblehead Day Sept. 10 and Bobby Cox “Carried Off” Bobblehead Day Sept. 17. www.braves.com

All-Star Kyle Korver, and big-name players Kent Bazemore and Dennis Schröder. www.hawks.com The Atlanta Dream wraps up its regular season schedule at Philips Arena in September, with hopes of advancing to the WNBA Finals for the sixth time in the past seven seasons. Look for games against former UConn standout Brianna Stewart and the Seattle Storm Sept. 4 at 6 p.m., Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury Sept. 6 at 8 p.m., Moriah Jefferson and the San Antonio Stars Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. and Emma Meesseman and the Washington Mystics Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. www.AtlantaDream.net

GRIDIRON ACTION HOOPING IT UP! The Atlanta Hawks are set to tip off the 2016-17 NBA preseason at Philips Arena in October under fourth-year head coach Mike Budenholzer. Although the schedule had not yet been released at press time, fans can look forward to a “new-look roster” featuring the return of Atlanta native Dwight Howard and former Georgia Tech star Jarrett Jack, along with three-time All-Star Paul Millsap, former

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The Atlanta Falcons open their regular season at home at the Georgia Dome with a nationally televised matchup against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sept. 11. This should be a stellar year for the team, entering into the second season under head coach Dan Quinn. Look for quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Julio Jones to return, along with hot new players like veteran center Alex Mack and first-round draft pick safety

Keanu Neal. Visit Falcons Landing, before kickoff at each regular season home game, featuring cheerleader and Freddie Falcon appearances, on-stage entertainment, games and more. www.atlantafalcons.com

VARSITY BALL This year’s Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game presents an exciting face-off between the Georgia Bulldogs and North Carolina Tar Heels Sept. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Georgia Dome to launch the college football season. Don’t miss the FanZone Presented by Coca-Cola Zero from 12:30-4:30 p.m., with interactive games, sponsor attractions, pep rallies, team walks and more, as well as Tailgate Town from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center. Check out fan day pricing for Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game attendees at Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola and the College Football Hall of Fame. www.chick-fil-akickoffgame.com While in town: Don’t miss top collegiate play by the Georgia State University Panthers and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Both are in action through November, with an alwaysexciting season-ending matchup starring Georgia Tech and the Georgia Bulldogs set for Nov. 29 in the nearby town of Athens. www.georgiastatesports.com/ www.ramblinwreck.com

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Highlights of sporting events in Atlanta during September and October. For a complete listing visit www.atlanta.net.

ATLANTA BRAVES Turner Field (800) 745-3000; www.braves.com vs. New York Mets, Sept. 9-11 vs. Miami Marlins, Sept. 12-14 vs. Washington Nationals, Sept. 16-18 vs. Philadelphia Phillies, Sept. 27-29 (Tuesday-Thursday 7 p.m.) vs. Detroit Tigers, Sept. 29-Oct. 2

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Philips Arena (877) 977-7729; www.AtlantaDream.net vs. Seattle Storm, Sept. 4 vs. Phoenix Mercury, Sept. 6 vs. San Antonio Stars, Sept. 13 vs. Washington Mystics, Sept. 15

ATLANTA FALCONS Georgia Dome (855) 222-3267; www.atlantafalcons.com vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sept. 11 vs. Carolina Panthers, Oct. 2 vs. San Diego Chargers, Oct. 23 vs. Green Bay Packers, Oct. 30

CHICK-FIL-A KICKOFF GAME Georgia Dome www.chick-fil-akickoffgame.com Georgia Bulldogs vs. North Carolina Tarheels, Sept. 3, 5:30 p.m.

HALLOWEEN HALF MARATHON & 5K Piedmont Park www.halloweenhalfmarathon.com/events/ atlanta/event-info/ Oct. 30

PETIT LEMANS Road Atlanta (800) 849-7223; www.roadatlanta.com Sept. 28-Oct. 1

TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP BY COCA-COLA Historic East Lake Golf Club (844)868-7465; www.pgatour.com/ttc Sept. 22-25

TEE TIME Prepare to have a ball Sept. 22-25 when the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola returns to East Lake Golf Club — the home course of the legendary Bobby Jones. Following 33 weeks of the regular season and three playoff events, the top 30 players on the PGA TOUR battle it out at this highly anticipated annual event to see who will emerge as tournament champ, as well as the winner of the 2016 FedExCup. New this year: Look for the Playoff Porch in the heart of the new back nine (between the No. 13 Green and No. 14 Tee), featuring an extended patio with great golf views and a large, climate-controlled interior boasting popular local restaurant options and a full bar. www.pgatour.com/ttc

Hall of Fame Fun If you’re a huge fan of college football, then the first stop on your visit to Atlanta should be The College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience downtown. This year, the Hall — which presents a blend of historic college football artifacts and multimedia exhibits — is debuting a new display in the Specialty Exhibit delivered by UPS. “All-Star Saturdays: A Century of America’s Best” features artifacts and memorabilia from the East-West Shrine Game, College All-Star Game and other historic all-star games.

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Other fun fall festivities: Sept. 1: University of South Carolina and Vanderbilt University Viewing Party Sept. 3: CFB Saturday Kickoff (with music, games on the big screen, food and beverages) Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30: Haunted Hall of Fame (stop by with your costume for Halloween fun). www.cfbhall.com

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Arc Around the Park You won’t want to miss Centennial Olympic Park and the walkable ring of attractions surrounding the park.

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Here is what you can find: The Fountain of Rings The world’s largest interactive fountain featuring the Olympic Ring symbol. www.centennialpark.com

CNN Studio Tours A once-in-a-lifetime view of the global headquarters of CNN, including an inside look at the newsroom, control room and more. www.cnn.com/tour

Georgia Aquarium The nation’s largest aquarium with 10 million gallons of fresh and marine water and more than 100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the world. www.georgiaaquarium.org

World of Coca-Cola The only place where you can explore the fascinating story of Coca‑Cola through artifacts and interactive exhibits. www.worldofcoca-cola.com

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Where children learn through play by using all of their senses in a unique and interactive way. www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org

Center for Civil & Human Rights One of the few places in the world educating visitors on the bridge between the American civil rights movement and contemporary human rights movements worldwide. www.civilandhumanrights.org

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SkyView Atlanta The city’s gondola-style Ferris wheel towers almost 20 stories above Centennial Olympic Park. www.skyviewatlanta.com

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RESOURCE GUIDE Attractions, restaurants, venues, services and more from members of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau INDEX ARTS & CULTURE................................... 39 ATTRACTIONS........................................ 40 OUTDOORS & RECREATION................. 41 RESTAURANTS BY AREA...................... 41 ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE........... 45 RETAIL..................................................... 46 SPORTS................................................... 47 TRANSPORTATION................................. 48 VISITOR SERVICES................................ 49 INFORMATION RESOURCES................ 50

Arts & Culture Art Museums & Galleries Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-872-5338; Fax: 404-872-5175; info@callanwolde.org www.callanwolde.org A fine arts center offering arts education programs & special events. Clark Atlanta University Art Galleries, 223 James P. Brawley Dr., SW, Atlanta, GA 30314; 404-880-6102; Fax: 404-880-6968; www.cau.edu/art-galleries/index.html Aims to document the role of black artists in the history of American art. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-733-4444; Fax: 404-733-5309; highmuseum@woodruffcenter.org www.high.org Boasts classic to contemporary art, exhibitions & renowned architecture. Interact Art Museum, LLC, 57 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678-400-9035; interactartmuseum@gmail.com www.iam-atl.com Interact Art Museum is the first and only Eye-fool, 3D, optical Illusion and trick-eye pictures museum in the USA. The museum is designed to be fun for the entire family: kids, teens, parents. It is fun date idea. It is children’s museum for kids and grownups. The Eye-fool exhibition is designed to be entertaining and education. Michael C. Carlos Museum (Emory University), 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322; 404-727-4282; Fax: 404-727-4292; jwarre2@emory.edu www.carlos.emory.edu Hosts priceless treasures mapping a breadth of ancient cultures & customs. Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA), 1315 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-979-6455; info@museumofdesign.org www.museumofdesign.org The only museum in the Southeast devoted to the celebration of design. September Gray Art, 480 John Wesley Dobbs, Suite 160, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-502-3775; september@septembergrayart.com www.septembergrayart.com A contemporary art gallery with a diverse and exciting group of artist.

Swan Coach House Restaurant, Gift Shop & Gallery, The, 3130 Slaton Drive, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-2610636; Fax: 404-233-2012; events@swancoachhouse.com www.swancoachhouse.com Our own Southern style- proceeds benefit visual arts in Atlanta. Westside Cultural Arts Center, 760 10th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 678-218-3740; Fax: 404-352-5200; acvb@ westsideartscenter.com www.westsideartscenter.com Includes a catering kitchen & space surrounded by art by Fay Gold Gallery.

Music & Venues Atlanta Opera, The, 1575 Northside Drive NW, Building 300, Suite 350, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-881-8801; Fax: 404881-1711; info@atlantaopera.org www.AtlantaOpera.org Produces live mainstage performances & impactful community engagement experiences. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 4074, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-733-4900; Fax: 404-7335159; jesse.pace@woodruffcenter.org www.atlantasymphony.org Presents classical, Pops, family and holiday concerts from September to June. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 4074, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-733-4848; Fax: 404-733-4999; www.atlantasymphony.org Serves as the cornerstone for musical performance & training via concerts & music education. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-916-2800; Fax: 770916-2820; info@cobbenergycentre.com www.cobbenergycentre.com Premier venue hosts performers, Broadway, Atlanta Opera & Atlanta Ballet. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-881-2100; Fax: 404-872-2972; www.foxtheatre.org 1920s movie palace hosting Broadway plays, events, performances & tours. Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University, 80 Forsyth Street NW at Luckie Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-413-9814; Fax: 404-413-9801; rialtoevents@gsu.edu www.rialtocenter.org Hosts world-renowned performers, music and dance shows at Georgia State University. Spivey Hall, Clayton State University, 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow, GA 30260; 678-466-4200; spiveyhall@ clayton.edu www.spiveyhall.org Clayton State University’s acoustically superb recital hall Tabernacle, 152 Luckie Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404577-4855; Fax: 404-659-7396; KarynKotler@LiveNation. com specialevents.livenation.com/venue/the-tabernacleatlanta-ga Hosts private events and concerts in a converted Baptist Church.

Theater & Dance 7 Stages Theatre, 1105 Euclid Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-522-0911; Fax: 404-522-0913; caroline@7stages.org www.7stages.org Committed to educating and engaging audiences about current social topics via dance and acting.

Agatha’s -- A Taste of Mystery, 161 Peachtree Center Ave, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-480-5233; Fax: 404-584-2233; cat@agathas.com www.agathas.com Enjoy a five-course, interactive murder mystery dinner theater show. Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-733-5000; Fax: 404-733-4625; www.alliancetheatre.org One of the largest regional theatres in the nation, serving a diverse audience on two stages. Atlanta Ballet, 1695 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-873-5811; Fax: 404-874-7905; patronservices@atlantaballet.com www.atlantaballet.com The oldest professional dance company in America combines contemporary and traditional ballets and choreography. Beacon Dance Company, P.O. Box 1553, Decatur, GA 30031; 404-377-2929; info@beacondance.org www.beacondance.org One of Atlanta’s most innovative, contemporary dance ensembles. Broadway in Atlanta, 2970 Clairmont Road Suite 645, Suite 645, Atlanta, GA 30329; 404-873-4300; Fax: 404-8720663; http://atlanta.broadway.com/contact-us/ www.broadwayinatlanta.com Brings the best of Broadway to Atlanta, presented at The Fox Theatre. Center For Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309-2820; 404-881-5109; Fax: 404-873-9907; nicolaallen@puppet.org www.puppet.org Get up close and personal with puppets in the largest non-profit organization in the U.S. dedicated to puppetry. CineBistro at Town Brookhaven, 1004 Town Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30319; 404-333-0403; events.brookhaven@ cobbcinebistro.com cinebistro.com/brookhaven/index.php Luxury dinner & a movie with reserved seating and chefprepared cuisine. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-916-2800; Fax: 770916-2820; info@cobbenergycentre.com www.cobbenergycentre.com Premier venue hosts performers, Broadway, Atlanta Opera & Atlanta Ballet. Dad’s Garage Theatre Company, 569 Ezzard St, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-523-3141; lara@dadsgarage.com www. dadsgarage.com The cornerstone of Atlanta’s improvisational comedy scene. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-881-2100; Fax: 404-872-2972; www.foxtheatre.org 1920s movie palace hosting Broadway plays, events, performances & tours. Full Radius Dance, P.O. Box 54453, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-724-9663; Fax: 404-724-9663; info@fullradiusdance. org www.fullradiusdance.org A top physically integrated modern dance company, comprised of professional dancers with and without physical disabilities. Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075; 770-641-1260; Fax: 770-641-1360; www.get.org Provides first-class theatre productions and educational opportunities on a year-round basis.

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ATTRACTIONS Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company, 887 W. Marietta St. Suite J-102, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-532-1901; Fax: 404-532-1902; bmoorer@truecolorstheatre.org www. truecolorstheatre.org A diverse company with a commitment to presenting their core values: boldness, laughter, abundance and respect. Laughing Matters Interactive Entertainment, 1893 Iona Dr., Atlanta, GA 30316; 404-225-5000; Fax: 404-681-1377; tommy@laughingmatters.com www.laughingmatters.com A leading provider of interactive corporate entertainment & public shows. National Black Arts Festival (NBAF), 504 Fair St., Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-730-7315; Fax: 404-730-7104; www.nbaf. org Provides year-round programming with a festival in July. Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University, 80 Forsyth Street NW at Luckie Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-413-9814; Fax: 404-413-9801; rialtoevents@gsu.edu www.rialtocenter.org Hosts world-renowned performers, music and dance shows at Georgia State University. The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, 499 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-874-5299; Fax: 404253-3550; Boxoffice@shakespearetavern.com www.shakespearetavern.com Experience Shakespeare and other great playwrights in a casual Tavern atmosphere. Theatrical Outfit, 84 Luckie Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678-528-1500; boxoffice@theatricaloutfit.org www.theatricaloutfit.org Presents soul-stirring stories at the historic 200seat Balzer Theater.

Attractions Amusement & Theme Parks Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, 11000 Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell, GA 30076; 770-992-5688; Fax: 770-992-6066; info@andrettikarting.com www.andrettikarting.com Atlanta’s premier indoor karting, dining & entertainment complex. Andretti Indoor Karting and Games - Marietta, 1255 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062; 678-496-9530; samantha@ andrettikarting.com www.andrettikarting.com Entertainment destination featuring Superkarts, arcade, ropes course, laster tag, motion theater, and boutique bowling. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta, 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-848-9252; atlanta@legolanddiscoverycenter.com https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta Ages 3-10 will enjoy a 4-D cinema, rides and, of course, building with LEGOs. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Entrance 5, Lawrenceville, GA 30043; 770-2250230; 888-935-6878 atlanta@medievaltimes.com www.medievaltimes.com Dinner theater set in medieval Spain. Live horses and knights! Netherworld Haunted House, 6624 Dawson Boulevard, Norcross, GA 30093; 404-608-2484; questions@fearworld. com www.hauntedatlanta.com A seasonal haunt known for its special effects, actors & terrifying scares. Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway, SW, Austell, GA 30168; 770-739-3400; Fax: 770-732-3061; www. sixflags.com/overgeorgia Offers amusement park fun for all at Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor. Skyview Atlanta, 168 Luckie Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678-949-9023; todd@skyviewatlanta.com www.skyviewatlanta.com Enjoy climate-controlled panoramic views 200 ft. above Atlanta. Slingshot Entertainment, 6344 Cash Court NW, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071; 678-585-2268; Fax: 866-523-7896; info@slingshotplay.com www.slingshotplay.com Georgia’s largest indoor entertainment facility with go-carts, bowling, ninja obstacle course and more. Tiny Towne, 2055 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross, GA 30071; 470-545-7227; samar@tt-norcross.com www.tinytowne. com A family-oriented, high-tech “edu-tainment” center designed to inspire a generation of safer drivers.

Herndon Home, 587 University Place, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30314; 404-581-9813; Fax: 404-588-0239; www.herndonhome.org Historic landmark salutes one of Atlanta’s fine African American families. Historic Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Avenue, SE, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-688-2107; info@oaklandcemetary. com www.oaklandcemetery.com Discover Atlanta’s rich history at Oakland Cemetery! King Center, The, 449 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-526-8900; Fax: 404-526-8984; www.thekingcenter.org Visit the official living memorial dedicated to MLK, Jr. Margaret Mitchell House, 979 Crescent Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309-3964; 404-249-7015; Fax: 404-249-7118; 800219-5112 www.MargaretMitchellHouse.com Tour Mitchell’s apartment where she wrote “Gone With the Wind.” Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama Street, Suite 007, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-523-2311; Fax: 404-523-0507; chick@underatl.com www.underground-atlanta.com Acts as a cultural hub in downtown & hosts food truck Wednesdays.

Landmarks Atlanta BeltLine, 100 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-477-3003; info@atlbeltlinepartnership.org www.beltline.org Stay active on the BeltLine trail, one of Atlanta’s newest green spaces. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Avenue West, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-223-4412; Fax: 404-223-4499; info@ centennialpark.com www.centennialpark.com The park hosts concerts, festivals, 2 playgrounds, Fountain of Rings & more. CNN Studio Tours, 190 Marietta Street, NW, One CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-827-2300; Fax: 404-8274035; 877-4CNN-TOUR atltour@cnn.com www.cnn.com/ tour A 55-minute guided walking tour with exclusive, behind-the-scenes views. Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-688-7300; events.historicebenezer.org The historic church’s former pastors include MLK Sr. & Jr. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-881-2100; Fax: 404-872-2972; www.foxtheatre.org 1920s movie palace hosting Broadway plays, events, performances & tours. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-581-4000; Fax: 404-581-4176; jwalker@georgiaaquarium.org www.georgiaaquarium.org Features more aquatic life than any aquarium in North America & 6 galleries. Georgia Dome, 1 Georgia Dome Drive, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30313-1591; 404-223-9200; Fax: 404-223-8011; info@ gadome.com www.gadome.com Tour the site of Falcons football & annual events 10 a.m. ñ 2 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Georgia State Capitol, 206 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334; 404-656-2846; www.libs.uga.edu/capitolmuseum The Capitol building houses a museum with artifacts, historic flags & art. Governor’s Mansion, 391 West Paces Ferry Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-261-1776; mansion.georgia.gov Hosts tours of the spacious Greek Revival-style home, circa 1967. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-733-4444; Fax: 404-733-5309; highmuseum@woodruffcenter.org www.high.org Boasts classic to contemporary art, exhibitions & renowned architecture. Philips Arena, One Philips Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404878-3000; Fax: 404-878-3170; www.philipsarena.com The home of the Atlanta Hawks & Atlanta Dream hosts 160 events annually. Red Brick Brewing Company, 2323 Defoor Hills Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-849-6226; Fax: 404-350-0127; anthony@atlantabrewing.com www.redbrickbrewing.com Tour GA’s oldest craft brewery & taste beers brewed on-site.

Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta, The, 210 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-1400; Fax: 404-589-7424; 800-WESTIN1 westinpeachtreeleads.01023@westin.com www.westinpeachtreeplazaatlanta.com Standing 73 stories tall, the tower is the second-tallest all-hotel skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-733-4200; Fax: 404-733-4281; www.woodruffcenter.org Houses 4 arts destinations with 3, 300 performances & exhibitions annually. World of Coca-Cola, 121 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313-1807; 404-676-5151; 800-676-COKE www.worldofcoca-cola.com Houses a tasting room & the story of the world-famous beverage.

Museums Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-814-4000; Fax: 404-814-2041; 800219-5112 www.atlantahistorycenter.com 33 acres includes 2 historic homes, Museum, Grand Overlook event space & more. BabyLand General Hospital, Birthplace of the Cabbage Patch Kids, 300 N. O. K. Dr., Cleveland, GA 30528; 706865-2171; Fax: 706-865-5862; pr@cabbagepatchkids.com www.cabbagepatchkids.com The birthing place of the Cabbage Patch Kids is located in Cleveland, Ga. Braves Museum & Hall of Fame/Turner Field Tours, 755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta, GA 30315; 404-614-2310; Fax: 404-614-1423; carolyn.serra@braves.com atlanta.braves. mlb.com/atl/ballpark/tours/index.jsp Features 600 Braves artifacts & photographs that trace the team’s history. Center for Civil and Human Rights, 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 678-999-8990; more@civilandhumanrights.org www.civilandhumanrights.org Connects American civil rights movement to today’s human rights movements. Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-659-KIDS; Fax: 404223-3675; reservations@childrensmuseumatlanta.org www. childrensmuseumatlanta.org Celebrates the power of play with interactive zones & exhibits. College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience, 250 Marietta St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404880-4800; Fax: 404-657-4081; info@cfbhall.com www.cfbhall.com Shows college football history by immersing fans in a game day experience. David J. Sencer CDC Museum, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, MS A-14, Atlanta, GA 30329; 404-639-0830; Fax: 404-6390834; 800-CDC-INFO museum@cdc.gov www.cdc.gov/museum Features permanent & changing exhibitions on public health & CDC history. Delta Flight Museum, 1060 Delta Blvd B-914, Atlanta, GA 30354; 404-715-7886; museum.delta@delta.com www.deltamuseum.org Traces Delta’s history and houses 5 historic aircraft & a Boeing 737-200 full-motion simulator. Federal Reserve Bank Money Museum, 1000 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-498-8764; Fax: 404-4988050; www.frbatlanta.org/about/tours/museum.aspx Discover the fascinating story of money from barter to modern times. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307-1221; 404-929-6300; Fax: 404929-6405; vistor.information@fernbankmuseum.org www. fernbankmuseum.org Home of the world’s largest dinosaurs, the IMAX Theatre, exhibitions & more. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-733-4444; Fax: 404-733-5309; highmuseum@woodruffcenter.org www.high.org Boasts classic to contemporary art, exhibitions & renowned architecture. Interact Art Museum, LLC, 57 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678-400-9035; interactartmuseum@gmail.com www.iam-atl.com Interact Art Museum is the first and only Eye-fool, 3D, optical Illusion and trick-eye pictures museum in the USA. The museum is designed to be fun for the entire family: kids, teens, parents. It is fun date idea. It is children’s museum for kids and grownups. The Eye-fool exhibition is designed to be entertaining and education.

Historical Sites

Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083; 800-401-2407; Fax: 770-498-5735; 800-317-2006 www.stonemountainpark.com Features a variety of fun family activities & outdoor adventures.

Atlanta Preservation Center, 327 St. Paul Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30312-3129; 404-688-3353; Fax: 404-688-3357; www.preserveatlanta.com Offers guided walking tours of Atlanta’s historic neighborhoods & sites.

SweetWater Brewing Company, 195 Ottley Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-691-2537; Fax: 404-214-0936; lauren@ sweetwaterbrew.com www.sweetwaterbrew.com Serves as GA’s largest craft brewery. Open for tours & tastings

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-872-5338; Fax: 404-872-5175; info@callanwolde.org www.callanwolde.org A fine arts center offering arts education programs & special events.

Turner Field Home of the Atlanta Braves, 755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta, GA 30315; 404-614-2363; Fax: 404614-1569; www.braves.com/specialevents Hosts the Atlanta Braves baseball team in an Atlanta landmark.

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum, 441 Freedom Parkway N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-865-7100; Fax: 404-865-7102; tony.clark@nara.gov www.jimmycarterlibrary. gov Hosts exhibitions & displays on fighting disease & promoting democracy.

Georgia State Capitol, 206 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334; 404-656-2846; www.libs.uga.edu/capitolmuseum The Capitol building houses a museum with artifacts, historic flags & art.

Varsity, Inc., The, 61 North Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-881-1706; Fax: 404-874-3989; www.thevarsity.com Serves as an Atlanta institution, offering fresh hot dogs & more.

King Center, The, 449 Auburn Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-526-8900; Fax: 404-526-8984; www.thekingcenter.org Visit the official living memorial dedicated to MLK, Jr.

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RESTAURANTS Margaret Mitchell House, 979 Crescent Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309-3964; 404-249-7015; Fax: 404-249-7118; 800219-5112 www.MargaretMitchellHouse.com Tour Mitchell’s apartment where she wrote “Gone With the Wind.”

Atlanta Food Walks, 180 Northside Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 1-800-736-6343; info@atlantafoodwalks.com www. atlantafoodwalks.com Acclaimed food tour with 15 tastings and guided historical walk.

ClubCorp, Inc., 350 Tournament Players Drive, Milton, GA 30004; 770-407-1433; Fax: 770.664.8374; jeannelle.rossano@clubcorp.com Offers 20 private clubs around Atlanta with 423 holes of golf.

Michael C. Carlos Museum (Emory University), 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322; 404-727-4282; Fax: 404-727-4292; jwarre2@emory.edu www.carlos.emory.edu Hosts priceless treasures mapping a breadth of ancient cultures & customs.

Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton, GA 30228; 770-707-7904; Fax: 770-946-7904; afillmore@ atlantamotorspeedway.com www.atlantamotorspeedway. com Bring the whole family for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at one of the fastest and most historic venues on the NASCAR circuit.

East Lake Golf Club, 2575 Alston Drive, SE, Atlanta, GA 30317; 404-373-5722; Fax: 404-373-1437; www.eastlakegolfclub.com Home course of Bobby Jones and the oldest golf course in Atlanta.

Millennium Gate Museum, 395 17th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30363; 404-881-0900; Fax: 404-881-0942; info@thegatemuseum.org www.thegatemuseum.org Classicallystyled monumental arch in Atlantic Station with exhibitions. Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA), 1315 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-979-6455; info@museumofdesign.org www.museumofdesign.org The only museum in the Southeast devoted to the celebration of design. Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA 30096; 770-476-2013; execdirector@srmduluth. org www.southeasternrailwaymuseum.org Offers visitors a chance to learn the history of transportation. William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, The, 1440 Spring St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30309-2837; 678-222-3700; Fax: 404-881-4009; www.thebreman.org Serves as an educational resource dedicated to Jewish heritage. World of Coca-Cola, 121 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313-1807; 404-676-5151; 800-676-COKE www.worldofcoca-cola.com Houses a tasting room & the story of the world-famous beverage.

Parks, Gardens & Outdoors Atlanta BeltLine, 100 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-477-3003; info@atlbeltlinepartnership.org www.beltline.org Stay active on the BeltLine trail, one of Atlanta’s newest green spaces. Atlanta Botanical Garden, Inc., 1345 Piedmont Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-876-5859; Fax: 404-876-7472; events@atlantabotanicalgarden.org www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org An urban oasis in Midtown with 30 acres of gardens.

Atlanta Movie Tours, 327 Nelson Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 855-255-3456; Fax: 678-668-7497; 855-255-3456 info@atlantamovietours.com www.atlantamovietours.com Offers customized tours of TV & movie locations for teambuilding & more. Atlanta Preservation Center, 327 St. Paul Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30312-3129; 404-688-3353; Fax: 404-688-3357; www.preserveatlanta.com Offers guided walking tours of Atlanta’s historic neighborhoods & sites. ATL-Cruzers Electric Car & Segway Tours, 160 Ted Turner Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-492-7009; info@ atlcruzers.com www.atlcruzers.com City and Segway tours offering historical and culinary insight. Bicycle Tours of Atlanta, 659 Auburn Avenue, Unit G19, Studioplex Lofts in the Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-273-2558; Fax: 404-607-1947; robyn@biketoursatl.com www.biketoursatl.com Discover Atlanta’s neighborhoods on a 3-hour, 10-mile historic tour. Civil Rights Tours, 320 Martin Luther King Junior Drive SE, #Loft 13, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-386-0992; tom@civilrightstour.com www.civilrightstour.com Civil Rights Tours guides you where history was made. DTours, 170 Boulevard SE, Unit H417, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-971-7763; dan@dtour.me www.dtour.me DTours offers personalized ATL walking tours - Tour Like a Local Food Tours Atlanta, 807 Ashland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-822-3884; explore@foodtoursatlanta.com www. foodtoursatlanta.com Experience Atlanta and eat like a local at renowned restaurants!

Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. West, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-223-4412; Fax: 404-223-4499; info@centennialpark.com www.centennialpark.com The park hosts concerts, festivals, 2 playgrounds, Fountain of Rings & more.

The Historic Marietta Trolley, 131 Church Street, Marietta, GA 30060; 770-425-1006; Fax: 770-425-1007; info@mariettatrolley.com mariettatrolley.com Enjoy 60-minute tours of the city in an enclosed, climate controlled trolley.

Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075; 770-992-2055; Fax: 770-552-0926; www. chattnaturecenter.org A private non-profit 127-acre, interpretive center dedicated to environmental education.

The Peachtree Trolley, 275 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 770-425-1006; info@mariettatrolley.com www. thepeachtreetrolley.com The Peachtree Trolley conducts 90-minute tours originating near Centennial Olympic Park

Grant Park, 625 Park Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30312; www. grantpark.org Atlanta’s oldest city park features lush lawns and stunning views. Hillcrest Orchards, 9696 Hwy. 52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536; 706-273-3838; Fax: 706-273-3888; applelan@ellijay.com www.hillcrestorchards.net “Apple Pickin’ Jubilee” unique attraction just 1 & 1/2 hours from Atlanta. North Georgia Canopy Tours™ Georgia’s Ultimate Zipline - A Treetop Adventure, 5290 Harris Road, Lula, GA 30554; 770-869-7272; Fax: 770-869-9993; info@northgeorgiacanopytours.com www.northgeorgiacanopytours.com Found on 136 acres of forests & ponds, plus geocaching, camping & disc golf. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083; 800-401-2407; Fax: 770-498-5735; 800-317-2006 www.stonemountainpark.com Features a variety of fun family activities & outdoor adventures. Truly Living Well Center for Natural Urban Agriculture, P.O. Box 90841, East Point, GA 30364; 678-973-0997; Fax: 678-973-2671; info@trulylivingwell.com www.trulylivingwell. com Tour our urban farm oasis in the heart of downtown Atlanta.

Tours Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure - Atlanta, 265 Park Avenue West, Atlanta, GA 30313; 805-603-5620; eric@ urbanadventurequest.com www.urbanadventurequest.com Explore Atlanta via smart phone-guided scavenger hunts.

VIP Southern Tours, 5058 Helen Hwy, Suite A, Sautee, GA 30528; 706-348-8747; vipsoutherntours@gmail.com www. vipsoutherntours.com Deluxe Wine Tours just an hour north of Atlanta

Zoos & Aquariums Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-581-4000; Fax: 404-581-4176; jwalker@georgiaaquarium.org www.georgiaaquarium.org Features more aquatic life than any aquarium in North America and six galleries. Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Avenue, S.E., Atlanta, GA 30315; 404-624-5600; Fax: 404-627-7514; specialevents@ zooatlanta.org www.zooatlanta.org Inspires value & preservation of wildlife & provides family fun.

Outdoors & Recreation Campground Stone Mountain Park Campground, P.O. Box 778, Highway 78 East, Stone Mountain, GA 30086; 770-498-5710; 800-385-9807 campground@stonemountainpark.com www. stonemountainpark.com Offers 452 wooded campsites with water & electricity for tents, pop-ups & motor homes.

Golf Courses

American Trusted Tours and Attractions, 108 Sea Grove Main Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32081; 800-844-7601; 800844-7601 sales@trustedtours.com www.trustedtours.com/ store/atlanta.aspx Planning to visit Atlanta? Let us help you find discounted tickets to top Atlanta Tours and Attractions!

Barnsley Resort, 597 Barnsley Gardens Road, Adairsville, GA 30103; 770-773-7480; Fax: 770-773-1779; 877-7732447 info@barnsleyresort.com www.barnsleyresort.com Found on 1, 300 acres & featuring a 19th century village, golf, spa & dining.

ATL Black History Tour, 21 Larkin Place, Ste 113, Atlanta, GA 30313; 770-374-7476; mcqueen360@gmail.com www. atlblackhistorytour.com A 3-hour tour of Atlanta’s African American history from Civil War to Civil Civil Rights and from Civil Rights to today.

Charlie Yates Golf Course, 10 Lakeside Village Drive, Atlanta, GA 30317; 404-373-4655; Fax: 404-373-1633; sabriyakelly@charlieyatesgolfcourse.com www.charlieyatesgolfcourse.com A Rees Jones designed mid length course 4 miles east of downtown Atlanta.

Heritage Golf Links, 4445 Britt Road, Tucker, GA 30084; 770-493-4653; Fax: 770-493-8006; www.heritagegolflinks. com Heritage Golf Links offers a perfect place for you to fine tune your game. Stone Mountain Golf Club, 1145 Stonewall Jackson Drive, (inside Stone Mountain Park), Stone Mountain, GA 30083; 770-465-3272; Fax: 770-465-3300; derrick.strub@marriott.com www.stonemountaingolf.com Features a 36-hole championship golf facility, open daily.

RESTAURANTS Downtown American & New American Big Kahuna, 303 Peachtree Center Ave, Suite PCA-01, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-644-0909; rkaba@bigkahunaatl.com www.bigkahunaatl.com Relax at the beach away from the beach for lunch, dinner and late night. Braves All Star Grill, 200 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-476-3700; catering@BravesGrill.com www. bravesgrill.com Atlanta’s only gourmet sports bar. Now open Downtown. Collage, The (Sheraton Atlanta Hotel), 165 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-6500; www.sheratonatlantahotel.com/Dining Casual dining at its best with lunch, dinner & spectacular breakfast buffet. Dantanna’s Downtown, CNN Center, 100 CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-522-8873; david@dantannas.com www.dantannas.com Combines culinary excellence with sports entertainment. Fandangles Restaurant & Bar, 165 Courtland Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-6500; info@sheratonatl.com http://www.atlantafandangles.com/ Newly remodeled dining room overlooking our Garden Courtyard. Game-X, 275 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404525-0728; Fax: 404-658-9438; sales@gamexatl.com www. gamexatl.com Gamers of all ages enjoy 60 games in this state-of-the-art arcade. Glenn’s Kitchen (Glenn Hotel), Glenn Hotel (Marriott Autograph Collection), 110 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-469-0700; www.glennskitchenatl.com Offers American comfort food with southern flair & sophisticated ambiance. Hard Rock Cafe, 215 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-688-7625; Fax: 404-681-1025; atlanta_sales@ hardrock.com www.hardrock.com/atlanta Legendary downtown restaurant with amazing food and cocktails. High Velocity (Atlanta Marriott Marquis), 265 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-586-6174; www. highvelocityatlanta.com Takes sports bars to a new level with 24 beer varieties, 21 plasma TVs & more. Hooters of Downtown, 209 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-522-9464; Fax: 404-688-5369; www.hooters.com Get away from it all for a cold beverage, wings & Hooters Girls hospitality.

Hudson Grille - Downtown, 120 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-221-0102; Fax: 404-221-0144; hudsongrilledowntown@metrocafes.com www.hudsongrille.com Features 50 draft beers, enormous dining patio, every game on TV, & specials. JP Atlanta Restaurant & Bar, 230 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-523-4004; nbrelsford@jp-atlanta. com http://www.portman230.com/jp-atlanta/ Sleek hotel eatery featuring creative food and cocktails Luminary, The, 99 Krog Street, Suite Y, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-600-6199; info@theluminaryatl.com www.theluminaryatl.com Dynamic American restaurant with French influences. Market Cafe (Inside AmericasMart), 250 Spring St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-220-2268; www.aramarkcafe.com/ americasmart The menu includes sandwiches and salads, soups and outstanding entrees. Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery, 320 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-525-4400; events@maxlagers.com www.maxlagers.com Wood-fired cuisine, craft cocktails & the finest beer in the South

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RESTAURANTS Metro Cafe Diner, 229 Peachtree Street, Suite B-17, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-577-1420; Fax: 404-577-1423; muzo@ metrocafediner.com www.metrocafediner.com Offers a huge variety, from triple decker sandwiches to burgers & cakes, 24-hours.

Barbecue

German

Park Bar, 150 Walton St., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-5240444; owners@parkbaratlanta.com www.ParkbarAtlanta. com Park Bar is known by locals for its great food, fine bourbon & craft beer.

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, 1238 DeKalb Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-577-4030; Fax: 404-577-4032; www.foxbrosbbq.com Consistently voted Atlanta’s favorite Bar-B-Q ñ come taste for yourself!

Der Biergarten, 300 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-521-2728; sales_derbiergarten@legacyrestaurantpartners.com www.derbiergarten.com Enjoy a beer garden and authentic German fare in a festive atmosphere.

Smoke Ring, 309 Nelson Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-228-6377; Fax: 678-705-1583; jordan.smokering@ gmail.com www.smokeringatlanta.com Prepares a unique take on authentic GA-style barbecue.

Indian

Polaris (Hyatt Regency Atlanta), 265 Peachtree Stree NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-460-6425; www.hyatt.com/corporate/restaurants/Polaris/en/Polaris.html?src=vanity_polarisatlanta.com Iconic blue-domed destination serves cocktails & plates with amazing views. Porter Beer Bar, The, 1156 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-223-0393; molly@theporterbeerbar.com www. theporterbeerbar.com Serves sophisticated pub grub & more than 300 beers available nightly. Prime Meridian Restaurant, 100 CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30335; 404-818-4450; www.omnihotel.com Enjoy international cuisine in an open kitchen atmosphere. Rathbun’s, 112 Krog Street NE, Suite R, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-524-8280; Fax: 404-524-8580; ckbramble@bellsouth. net www.rathbunsrestaurant.com One of the hottest restaurants in the country. Sear (Atlanta Marriott Marquis), 265 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-586-6134; www.searatlanta.com/ Serves sophisticated fire-inspired steaks, seafood & desserts Serpas True Food, 659 Auburn Avenue, #501, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-688-0040; Fax: 404-924-6209; info@serpasrestaurant.com www.serpasrestaurant.com Serves Southwestern & Asian-style food in an industrial setting. Sidebar, 79 Poplar St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-5881850; owners@sidebaratlanta.com www.sidebaratlanta.com In the heart of downtown Atlanta, Sidebar is Downtown’s true neighborhood bar. Staplehouse, 541 Edgewood Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-524-5005; info@staplehouse.com www.staplehouse.com A casual neighborhood restaurant, offering a seasonal a la carte menu or 5 course chef’s tasting menu. Stats, 300 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-8851472; Fax: 404-885-1473; sales_stats@legacyrestaurantpartners.com www.statsatl.com Serves serious food in a serious sports bar downtown. Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar and View (Westin Peachtree Plaza), The Westin Peachtree Plaza, 210 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303-1745; 404-589-7506; peach-sundial@ westin.com www.sundialrestaurant.com Enjoy farm-to-table, seasonal cuisine with panoramic city views Taco Mac (Philips Arena), 100 Techwood Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-835-1192; Fax: 404-835-1194; TMPhilipsArena@tmacrestaurants.com www.tacomac.com Serves buffalo wings & more in a sports bar with over 150 beers. Ted’s Montana Grill, 133 Luckie Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-521-9796; Fax: 404-233-6717; www.tedsmontanagrill.com Serves fresh, made-from-scratch classic American comfort food. Terrace, The (Ellis Hotel), 176 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-523-5155; Provides upscale Southern cocktails overlooking Peachtree Street.

Twin Smokers, 300 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-698-4707; sales@twinsmokersbbq.com www.twinsmokersbbq.com Features regionally-inspired BBQ with beef smoked over Texas Mesquite and Post Oak.

Brew Pubs Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery, 320 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-525-4400; events@maxlagers.com www.maxlagers.com Wood-fired cuisine, craft cocktails & the finest beer in the South

Caribbean Caribbean Legacy Restaurant Guyanese Style, 233 Mitchell Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678-705-3169; http://www.caribbeanlegacyguyanesestyle.com Authentic Caribbean fare available for dine-in and delivery.

Casual Dining Market Cafe (Inside AmericasMart), 250 Spring St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-220-2268; www.aramarkcafe.com/ americasmart The menu includes sandwiches and salads, soups and outstanding entrees. Market, The (Hyatt Regency Atlanta), 265 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-577-1234; Downtown Atlanta’s only 24-hour coffee shop to satisfy your food and beverage needs. Polaris (Hyatt Regency Atlanta), 265 Peachtree Stree NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-460-6425; www.hyatt.com/corporate/restaurants/Polaris/en/Polaris.html?src=vanity_polarisatlanta.com Iconic blue-domed destination serves cocktails & plates with amazing views. Southern Elements (Hilton Atlanta), 255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-2000; danne.delano@ hilton.com www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/georgia/hilton-atlanta-ATLAHHH/dining/index.html Chic & Contemporary Surroundings. Southern Cuisine with a Twist.

Coffee Shops and Bakeries Market, The (Hyatt Regency Atlanta), 265 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-577-1234; Downtown Atlanta’s only 24-hour coffee shop to satisfy your food and beverage needs. Sweet Auburn Bread Company, 234 Auburn Ave N.E., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-221-1157; eat@sweetauburnbread. com www.sweetauburnbread.com Home of the world famous Sweet Potato Cheesecake....fit for a President! Featured on Food Network’s, “$40 A Day” and “Road Tasted”.

Continental Nikolai’s Roof (Hilton Atlanta), 255 Courtland Street NE, Inside the Hilton Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-221-6362; Fax: 404-221-6811; daniel.rudiger@hilton.com www.nikolaisroof.com With a stunning view, Nikolai’s contemporary cuisine adds a touch of Russia.

Delicatessen

Terraces Restaurant & Lounge (Georgia World Congress Center), 285 International Blvd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-223-4539; Features fine cuisine & wines from around the world.

Marketplace, The (Hilton Atlanta), 255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-2000; Deli with a difference - Dine in or take out. Open 24 hours.

Thrive Restaurant, 101 Marietta Street NW, Corner of Ted Turnder Drive & Marietta, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-389-1000; Fax: 404-389-4000; Events@ThriveAtl.com www.thriveatl. com Serves food from around the world in an upscale casual space.

TWO Urban Licks, 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-522-4622; jnash@ctrxhs.com www.twourbanlicks.com Houses an immense wood-fire rotisserie & features live blues.

Asian MF Sushi Atlanta, 299 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Suite K, Atlanta, GA 30307; 678-575-7890; ;info@mfsushiatlanta.com www.mfsushiatlanta.com Artistically inspired mixed-use community offers Atlanta’s best Sushi. Pacific Rim Bistro, 303 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-893-0018; Fax: 404-893-0020; info@ pacificrimbistro.com www.pacificrimbistro.com Features a Pan Asian menu with the foods and flavors of the entire continent.

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Dinner Theatre

Fast Foods Googie Burger, 265 Park Ave W, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404223-4664; Fax: 404-223-4511; www.googieburger.com Burgers, fries, shakes & more, located in Centennial Olympic Park. Quizno’s Downtown Atlanta, 138 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-522-4770; Fax: 404-577-7999; jyangamb@yahoo.com www.quiznos.com Toasted Subs, Fresh Salads, and Soups. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Catering for 5-500 people. Great low price!

French Luminary, The, 99 Krog St, Ste Y, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404600-6199; info@theluminaryatl.com www.theluminaryatl. com Dynamic American restaurant with French influences.

Haveli Indian Cuisine (Atlanta Gift Mart Downtown), 225 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-522-4545; Fax: 404-522-4526; havelidowntown@gmail.com www.wix.com/ haveli/downtown Serves fine north Indian food, including lamb, goat & vegetarian dishes.

Irish Pub Meehan’s Public House, 200 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-214-9821; Fax: 404-214-9825; iandtmeehans@gmail.com www.meehansdowntown.com Provides diners with a perfect haunt to enjoy a cold pint & an excellent meal.

Italian Sotto Sotto, 313 N. Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-523-6678; Fax: 404-880-0462; www.sottosottorestaurant.com Features authentic Italian food and wine in Inman Park.

Japanese Benihana Restaurant, Downtown, 229 Peachtree Street NE, Level A - Peachtree Center, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404522-9629; Fax: 404-221-1203; www.benihana.com Prepare for sizzling steaks, seafood & chicken made right before your eyes.

Mediterranean Truva, 60 Andrew Young International Blvd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-577-8788; Fax: 404-577-8756; info@truvaatlanta.com www.truvaatlanta.com Serves Turkish fare with entertainment & authentic belly dancers.

Mexican Alma Cocina, 191 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-968-9662; alma@fifthgroup.com www.alma-atlanta. com Contemporary Mexican cuisine with regional influences & Latin cocktails. No Mas! Hacienda & Cantina, 180 Walker Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-574-5678; info@NoMasCantina.com www.NoMasAtlanta.com Savor the essence of Mexico with shopping & authentic recipes at the Cantina. Tin Lizzy’s Cantina-Downtown Atlanta, 26 Andrew Young INT’L Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678-362-1976; ccope@tinlizzyscantina.com www.tinlizzyscantina.com The perfect Happy Hour spot with great food, live music, and awesome margaritas.

Pizza Fritti Restaurant, 309 N. Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-880-9559; Fax: 404-880-0462; www.frittirestaurant.com Serving authentic Italian pizza in Atlanta’s historic Inman Park Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria, 300 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-974-2941; Fax: 404-885-1473; sales_maxs@ legacyrestaurantpartners.com www.maxsatl.com Atlanta’s home for classic New York-style pizza made-to-order. Mellow Mushroom Pizza, 400 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-577-1001; Fax: 404-577-1010; pizzamellow@aol.com mellowmushroom.com/store/downtown-atlanta-0 Atlanta based pizza palace with huge ovens, hoagies & creative ingredients.

Polynesian Trader Vic’s (Hilton Atlanta), 255 Courtland Street NE, Inside the Hilton Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-221-6339;malik.diop@hilton.com www.tradervicsatl. com Indulge in a Taste of the Tropics at Trader Vic’s Atlanta

Seafood Legal Sea Foods Restaurant and Oyster Bar, 275 Baker Street N.W., Atlanta, GA 30313; 678-500-3700; atlanta@ legalseafoods.com www.legalseafoods.com/Restaurants/ Atlanta-Downtown Enjoy New England fare & fresh seafood overlooking Centennial Olympic Park. McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks Restaurant (CNN Center), One CNN Center, 190 Marietta Street, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-521-1236; Fax: 404-521-1237; msagcsm@ldry.com www.mccormickandschmicks.com Fresh seasonal fish and seafood brought in daily. Ray’s in the City, 240 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-524-9224; Fax: 404-524-9229; www.raysrestaurants. com/raysinthecity Serves fresh seafood, steaks & sushi downtown with live jazz.

RESTAURANTS Soul Food Paschal’s Restaurant, 180-B Northside Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-525-2023; Fax: 404-525-3066; www.Paschalsatlanta.com Since 1947, we’ve offered southern eats like fried chicken & peach cobbler. Pittypat’s Porch Restaurant, 25 Andrew Young International Blvd., N.W., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-525-8228; Fax: 404-524-0471; reservations@pittypatsrestaurant.com www. pittypatsrestaurant.com Delighting guests with Southern Hospitality and Menu since 1967.

Southern Atlanta Grill (Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta), 181 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-221-6550; www.ritzcarlton. com/en/Properties/Atlanta/Dining/AtlantaGrill/Default.htm Serving a Southern-inspired menu of grilled steaks, chops and seafood.

5Church Restaurant, 1197 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30361; (404) 400-3669; Fax: (404) 990-4905; info@5churchatlanta.com www.5ChurchAtlanta.com Hip steakhouse with a buzzing vibe & upscale decor, featuring a 200 bottle wine list & weekend brunch. City Winery - Atlanta, 650 North Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-946-3791; atlantaconcierge@citywinery.com www.citywinery.com/atlanta/ Combining music, wine, and food, we offer intimate live concerts, fine dining, and food & wine classes. Einstein’s, 1077 Juniper St, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-8767925; Fax: 404-876-1517; www.einsteinsatlanta.com Features an award winning patio, brunch, lunch & dinner. Henry’s Midtown Tavern, 132 10th Street N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-537-4477; henrysatl@gmail.com henrysatl. com Food-centric restaurant open for lunch, brunch, dinner and late-night.

Gus’s Fried Chicken, 231 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-996-2837; www.gusfriedchicken.com/atl Diners enjoy delicious meals while surrounded with old-school, blues infused scenery.

Hudson Grille - Midtown, 942 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-892-0892; Fax: 404-881-9991; www.hudsongrille.com Atlanta’s best sports bar has 50 draft beers, expansive bars & local items.

Paschal’s Restaurant, 180-B Northside Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-525-2023; Fax: 404-525-3066; www.Paschalsatlanta.com Since 1947, we’ve offered southern eats like fried chicken & peach cobbler.

Joe’s on Juniper, 1049 Juniper Street, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-875-6634; Fax: 404-892-1568; www.joesonjuniper.com Offers great food and stiff drinks on an award-winning patio

Pittypat’s Porch Restaurant, 25 Andrew Young International Blvd., N.W., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-525-8228; Fax: 404-524-0471; reservations@pittypatsrestaurant.com www. pittypatsrestaurant.com Delighting guests with Southern Hospitality and Menu since 1967. Sway (Hyatt Regency Atlanta), 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-577-1234; atlantaregency.hyatt. com/en/hotel/dining/SwayRestaurantAtlanta.html Features fresh, local Southern fare & a seasonal nightly pie bar. Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint, 200 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-230-JUKE; Fax: 404-835-8501; info@ sweetgeorgiasjukejoint.com www.sweetgeorgiasjukejoint. com Combines music, food & drinks in a relaxing downtown venue. White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails, 270 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-524-7200; info@whiteoakkitchen. com www.whiteoakkitchen.com Locally sourced, seasonally inspired, award-winning wine list.

Steakhouse BLT Steak, W Atlanta-Downtown, 45 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-577-7601; ;info@bltsteakatlanta.com www.bltrestaurants.com Modern American Steakhouse with full raw-bar & notable wine list. Cuts Steakhouse, 60 Andrew Young International Blvd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-525-3399; Fax: 404-577-8756; muzo@metrocafediner.com www.cutsatlanta.com Serves upscale-casual Southern-style food w/a sports bar option.

Livingston Restaurant, 659 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-897-5000; www.livingstonatlanta.com Located across from The Fox Theatre. Open for breakfast & dinner 7 days a week, brunch on the weekend. Lobby Bar and Bistro, 361 17th Street, Atlanta, GA 30363; 404-961-7370; jnash@ctrxhs.com lobbyattwelve.com Lobby entices with irresistible aromas and a warm, intimate environment. Marlow’s Tavern (Plaza Midtown), 950 W Peachtree St Suite 215, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-815-0323; marlows3@ metzcorp.com www.marlowstavern.com American tavern fare served in a modern, yet neighborhood atmosphere. Murphy’s Restaurant, 997 Virginia Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-872-0904; Fax: 404-872-5611; www.murphysatlanta-restaurant.com We create contemporary American comfort food with local ingredients.

Fast Foods Varsity, Inc., The, 61 North Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-881-1706; Fax: 404-874-3989; www.thevarsity.com Serves as an Atlanta institution, offering fresh hot dogs & more.

French Atmosphere Restaurant, 1620 Piedmont Ave, Atlanta, GA 30324; 678-702-1620; Fax: 678-702-1621; info@atmospherebistro.com www.atmospherebistro.com Quaint French Bistro serving meticulously-prepared dishes & desserts.

Irish Pub Fado Irish Pub - Midtown, 933 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-260-7910; gthompson@fadoirishpub. com www.fadoirishpub.com/atlanta-midtown Known for quality draft beer, tasty food and cocktails and European sports. Tap, 1180 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404347-2220; Fax: 404-247-2221; jnash@ctrxhs.com www. tapat1180.com/home.php A gastropub with comfort food, an extensive beer list and barrel wine program.

Italian Baraonda Ristorante Italiano, 710 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-879-9962; baraonda1@gmail.com www.baraondaatlanta.com One of Midtown’s first restaurant, serving Italian fare for 15 years. Campagnolo, 980 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-343-2446; campagnoloatl@gmail.com www. campagnoloatl.com Features an Italian rustic menu influenced by its Mediterranean neighbors. La Tavola Trattoria, 992 Virginia Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-873-5430; Fax: 404-873-5410; latavola@fifthgroup.com latavolatrattoria.com A classic, cozy Italian trattoria with classic dishes and friendly service. Varuni Napoli, 1540 Monroe Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-709-2690; info@varuni.us www.varuni.us Serves authentic southern Italian pizzas, desserts & antipasti.

Japanese

One Midtown Kitchen, 559 Dutch Valley Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-892-4111; Fax: 404-607-7810; jnash@ ctrxhs.com www.onemidtownkitchen.com Renovated warehouse with a spectacular view & uncomplicated American food.

Steel Restaurant & Sushi Lounge, 950 West Peachtree NW Suite 255, The Plaza Midtown, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404477-6111; Fax: 404-389-0556; rsvp@steelatlanta.com www. steelatlanta.com Prepares Southeastern Asian fare in a stylish Midtown restaurant.

Publik Draft House, 654 Peachtree Street N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-885-7505; publik654@gmail.com www.publikatl. com Comfortable, mouthwatering pub fare is served with boutique beers.

Mediterranean Ecco, 40 7th Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-347-9555; ecco@fifthgroup.com www.ecco-atlanta.com Seasonal European Mediterranean restaurant with a bustling bar scene.

Table 1280, The Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-897-1280; Fax: 856-7226708; andrea.witta@woodruffcenter.org www.table1280. com Serves gourmet farm-to-fork cuisine in the Woodruff Arts Center.

Escorpion, 800 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 678-666-5198; urestaurants.net Serves authentic, regionally-inspired Mexican fare in a cantina and tequila bar.

Taco Mac (Metropolis), 933 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 678-904-7211; Fax: 678-904-7213; TMMetropolis@tmacrestaurants.com www.tacomac.com Serves buffalo wings & more in a sports bar with over 150 beers.

Original El Taco, The, 1186 North Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-873-4656; Fax: 404-873-4676; eltaco@fifthgroup.com www.eltaco-atlanta.com Lunch & dinner with Tex Mex flavor inspired by Mexico street markets.

Kevin Rathbun Steak, 154 Krog Street NE, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-524-5600; Fax: 404-524-5666; info@ kevinrathbun.com www.kevinrathbunsteak.com/menu.html Selected by Travel + Leisure as one of the best steakhouses in the country.

Taco Mac (Virginia Highland), 1006 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-873-6529; Fax: 404-873-7339; TMVirginiaHighlands@tmacrestaurants.com www.tacomac. com Serves buffalo wings & more in a sports bar with over 150 beers.

New Southern

Morton’s The Steakhouse/Downtown, 303 Peachtree Center Ave., SunTrust Plaza, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-5774366; Fax: 404-577-4687; www.mortons.com/atlanta Ponder the possibilities of a relaxed atmosphere & a great USDA Prime steak.

Venkman’s, 740 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30312; 470-225-6162; info@venkmans.com www.venkmans.com We strive to be that location where you can come hear great music, eat amazing food and sip on fantastic drinks.

Chick A Biddy (Atlantic Station), 264 19th Street #2140, Atlanta, GA 30363; 404-588-1888; info@bantamandbiddy. com www.chickabiddyatl.com Healthy, farm fresh chicken, entrees and sides for lunch, dinner & brunch. Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar (Loews Atlanta Hotel), 1065 Peachtree St., At Loews Hotel, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-745-5745; Fax: 404-745-5606; eleven@loewshotels. com www.loewshotels.com/en/restaurants/eleven Prepares classic, modern, Southern-style cuisine in Loews Hotel.

Fire of Brazil, 218 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-525-5255; Fax: 404-525-5258; fireofbrazil@bellsouth. net www.fireofbrazil.com Traditional Brazilian steakhouse with all-you-can-eat slow-cooked meats circulated by Gauchos

ROOM at Twelve, 400 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-418-1250; Fax: 404-418-1251; www. roomattwelve.com Serves drinks, steaks & sushi at TWELVE Hotel in Centennial Park. Ruth’s Chris Steak House/Centennial Park, 267 Marietta Street, at the Embassy Suites, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-2236500; Fax: 404-223-1155; 800-544-0808 barryd@ruthschris. net www.ruthschris.net Serves American steakhouse fare with New Orleans flair downtown.

Brew Pubs Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - Midtown, 848 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-870-0805; Fax: 404-870-0806; 877-644-9429 gbma@cwrestaurants. com www.gordonbiersch.com Superior beer, great food and good times are served up fresh daily.

Caribbean

Midtown

Negril Village ATL, 30 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-464-7159; negrilvillageatl@gmail.com www. negrilvillageatl.com A full service restaurant specializing in Caribbean Cuisine.

American & New American

Continental

4th & Swift, 621 North Avenue NE, Building B, Atlanta, GA 30308; 678-904-0160; Fax: 678-904-0164; julie@4thandswift.com www.4thandswift.com Chef Jay Swift serves modern comfort food with fresh, local ingredients.

Park 75 Restaurant (Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta), 7th Fourteenth Street, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-881-9898; www. fourseasons.com/atlanta/dining/restaurants/park_75 Serving American cuisine with a continental flair in opulent surroundings.

Mexican

Bantam and Biddy (Ansley Mall), 1544 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 301, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-907-3469; info@bantamandbiddy.com www.bantamandbiddy.com Casual, familyfriendly eatery featuring local fresh chicken and veggies.

Pizza Varuni Napoli, 1540 Monroe Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-709-2690; info@varuni.us www.varuni.us Serves authentic southern Italian pizzas, desserts & antipasti.

Seafood Lure, 1106 Crescent Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404817-3650; lure@fifthgroup.com lure-atlanta.com Lure presents Atlanta’s freshest fish with global coastal traditions. Oceanaire Seafood Room, The, 1100 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-475-2277; Fax: 404-475-2278; OAATEvents@ldry.com www.theoceanaire.com The perfect setting for fresh seafood.

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RESTAURANTS Southern

Continental

Community Smith, 866 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30308; 678-412-2402; Fax: 678-412-2401; dan. whitaker@communitysmithatl.com www.communitysmithatl. com Approachable, modernist cuisine comes to life with Southern influences.

Cafe, The (Ritz-Carlton Buckhead), 3434 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-237-2700; www.ritzcarlton.com/en/properties/buckhead/dining/thecafe/default.htm Delights with exceptional dining & the city’s most renowned Sunday Brunch.

Mary Mac’s Tea Room, 224 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-876-1800; Fax: 404-881-6003; events@ marymacs.com www.marymacs.com Serves authentic, made from scratch Southern fare & hospitality since 1945. Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar (Loews Atlanta Hotel), 1065 Peachtree St, At Loews Hotel, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-745-5745; Fax: 404-745-5606; eleven@loewshotels. com www.loewshotels.com/en/restaurants/eleven Prepares classic, modern, Southern-style cuisine in Loews Hotel.

Cassis Restaurant (Grand Hyatt Atlanta), 3300 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-237-1234; grandatlanta.hyatt. com/en/hotel/dining/cassis.html Inventive restaurant features wonderful food, service & eclectic wine.

South City Kitchen, 1144 Crescent Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-873-7358; Fax: 404-873-0317; www.southcitykitchen.com/midtown Serves contemporary Southern cuisine with a sophisticated twist.

Steakhouse STK Atlanta, 1075 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-793-0144; www.stkhouse.com Provides a feminine twist to the traditional steakhouse.

French Anis Cafe and Bistro, 2974 Grandview Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-233-9889; Fax: 404-233-4894; info@anisbistro.com www.anisbistro.com Comprised of a menu deeply rooted in the flavors of the French Mediterranean. Bistro Niko, 3344 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404261-6456; Fax: 404-941-1436; sthan@buckheadrestaurants. com www.buckheadrestaurants.com/bistro-niko Offers award-winning French cuisine, wine, beer & cocktails.

Greek

Chops Lobster Bar, 70 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-262-2675; Fax: 404-240-6645; kbrown@ buckheadrestaurants.com www.buckheadrestaurants.com/ chops-lobster-bar Exceptional service, fresh seafood & prime aged beef. Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-844-4810; ashley@davios.com www.davios.com/atl Handmade pasta, legendary service, perfectly cooked steaks and our signature veal chop. Its all here! Del Frisco’s Grille, 3376 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-537-2828; Fax: 404-537-2825; dfgrille.atlanta@ dfrg.com www.delfriscogrille.com Sophisticated chophouse serving steak, seafood, sandwiches & cocktails in a trendy space. Fogo de Chao Churrascaria, 3101 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-266-9988; Fax: 404-995-9983; atlanta@ fogodechao.com www.fogodechao.com Brazilian churrascaria with roasted meat carved tableside & gourmet salad. Hal’s of Atlanta, 30 Old Ivy Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30342; 404-261-0025; Fax: 404-814-1248; hal@hals.net www.hals. net Enjoy strong drinks, high quality steaks, the freshest seafood, and an impressive wine list.

Buckhead

Kyma, 3085 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404262-0702; Fax: 404-841-9924; nsousounis@buckheadrestaurants.com www.buckheadrestaurants.com/kyma A modern take on Mediterranean and Greek cuisine.

American & New American

Irish Pub

Aria Restaurant, 490 E. Paces Ferry Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-233-7673; Fax: 404-262-5208; info@aria-atl. com www.aria-atl.com Sophisticated Aria serves “slow” food, seafood and celebrated desserts.

Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant Buckhead, 273 Buckhead Ave, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-841-0066; gthompson@fadoirishpub.com www.fadoirishpub.com/atlanta Known for quality draft beer, tasty food and cocktails and European sports.

Astor Court-St. Regis Hotel, 88 W Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-563-7968; 877-787-3447 miller.jackson@ stregis.com www.stregisatlanta.com/Astor-Court Indulge in a menu of healthy selections, traditional favorites & libations.

Italian

New York Prime Restaurant, 3424 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-846-0644; Fax: 404-8468584; GANGULO@NEWYORKPRIME.REST www.newyorkprime.com Voted a top restaurant & best steakhouse 10 years in a row.

KR SteakBar, 349 Peachtree Hills Avenue NE, Suite D2, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-841-8820; clayton@krsteakbar.com www.krsteakbar.com The newest restaurant by Kevin Rathbun serves Italian and Prime steaks.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House/Buckhead, 3285 Peachtree Rd at Embassy Suites Buckhead, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404365-0660; Fax: 404-266-8476; www.ruthschris.net Serves iconic American steakhouse fare with New Orleans flair.

La Grotta Ristorante Italiano, 2637 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-231-1368; Fax: 404-231-1274; www.LaGrottaAtlanta.com Enjoy classic Northern Italian cuisine with homemade pasta, veal & seafood.

Shula’s 347 Grill, 3405 Lenox Road, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-848-7345; www.donshula.com Prepares fresh fish & Premium Black Angus Beef burgers & steaks.

Maggiano’s Little Italy - Buckhead, 3368 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-816-9650; Fax: 404816-7650; Buckhead.Banquet@maggianos.com www. maggianos.com/locations/us/georgia/atlanta/buckhead Little Italy restaurant serving old & new world southern Italian cuisine.

Gypsy Kitchen, 3035 Peachtree Road N.E., Suite A209, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-939-9840; info@gk-atl.com www. gypsykitchenatl.com Spanish cuisine in small plates and delicious entrees.

Pricci, 500 Pharr Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-2372941; Fax: 404-261-0058; www.buckheadrestaurants.com/ pricci Contemporary Italian restaurant embodying fun & stylish dining.

American & New American

Atlas Restaurant, 88 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-600-6471; www.atlasrestaurant.com Celebrates the very best in seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences with a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms. BrickTop’s, Terminus Building, 3280 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-841-2212; Fax: 404841-2412; atlanta@bricktops.com www.bricktops.com Our open kitchen and bar offer American cuisine and a welcoming, warm atmosphere. Buckhead Diner, 3073 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-262-3336; Fax: 404-262-3593; mbaker@buckheadrestaurants.com www.buckheadrestaurants.com/ buckhead-diner Americana inventive menu items give this Atlanta icon a flair all its own. Café & Bar, The (Mandarin Oriental), 3376 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-995-7545; Fax: 404-9957501; moatl-restaurants@mohg.com www.mandarinoriental. com/atlanta/fine-dining/the-cafe-and-bar Modern American cuisine with a flavorful array of locally sourced ingredients. CineBistro at Town Brookhaven, 1004 Town Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30319; 404-333-0403; events.brookhaven@ cobbcinebistro.com cinebistro.com/brookhaven/index.php Luxury dinner & a movie with reserved seating and chefprepared cuisine. Local Three, 3290 Northside Parkway, Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30327; 404-968-2700; Fax: 404-968-2701; info@localthree.com www.localthree.com At Local Three people matter most, local is priority & seasonal makes sense. Restaurant Eugene, 2277 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-355-0321; Fax: 404-355-0322; www.restauranteugene.com Chef Linton Hopkins serves award-winning fresh, local fare.

Smokebelly BBQ, 128 East Andrews Drive, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-848-9100; info@smokebellybbq.com www. smokebellybbq.com Offers tantalizing and regionally sourced chef-crafted barbecue. Tavern at Phipps, The, 3500 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-814-9640; www.thetavernatphipps.com Serves classic American fare in a bustling Buckhead hot spot. Twin Peaks Buckhead, 3365 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-961-8946; buckhead@twinpeaksrestaurant. com www.twinpeaksrestaurant.com Offers comfort food served by Twin Peaks Girls in a sports lodge.

Coffee Shops and Bakeries Corner Cafe & Buckhead Bread Company, 3070 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-240-1978; www. buckheadrestaurants.com/corner-cafe Full-service European-style bakery offering baked-on-site pastries, bread, cookies & specialty desserts.

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Moroccan

Tapas

Perimeter Joey D’s Oak Room, 1015 Crown Point Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30338; 770-512-7063; amber@centraarchy.com www. joeydsoakroom.com Features New Orleans seafood, USDA Choice steak & Carnegie Deli corned beef.

Imperial Fez Restaurant, 2285 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 102, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-351-0870; Fax: 404-3511272; rafih@imperialfez.com www.imperialfez.com Offers authentic Moroccan 5 course cuisine in an exotic dining environment.

Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center, 8767 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30350; 678-965-5707; info@starsandstrikes.org www.starsandstrikes.com Houses bowling, games, laser tag, bumper cars & a restaurant/bar.

New Southern

La Grotta (Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia), 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30346; 770-395-9925; www.lagrottaatlanta.com/perimeter.htm Award-winning restaurant overlooking the outdoor gardens and waterfalls.

The Southern Gentleman, 3035 Peachtree Road N.E., Suite A208, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-939-9845; info@tsg-atl. com www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com Southern-inspired gastropub with a modern take on traditional dishes.

Seafood Atlanta Fish Market, 265 Pharr Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-262-3165; Fax: 404-240-6665; www.buckheadrestaurants.com/atlanta-fish-market Serving the Southeast’s widest selection of fresh seafood.

Southern

Italian

Maggiano’s Little Italy - Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30346; 770-804-3313; Fax: 770-804-8343; perimeter.banquet@maggianos.com www. maggianos.com/locations/us/georgia/dunwoody/perimetermall Little Italy restaurant serving old & new world southern Italian cuisine.

Seafood

South City Kitchen Buckhead, 3350 Peachtree Road, Suite 175, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-815-6677; info@fifthgroup.com http://buckhead.southcitykitchen.com/ Head to the heart of Buckhead, on Peachtree Street, for sophisticated southern cuisine that’s never stuffy and always satisfying, with private dining options perfect for your next event.

Aqua Blue Restaurant, 1564 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076; 770-643-8886; Fax: 770-643-8851; aquablue@metzcorp.com www.aquablueatl.com Offering cuisine from all over the world in a chic, must-see environment.

American & New American

Cobb/Cumberland

Steakhouse

Andretti Indoor Karting and Games - Marietta, 1255 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062; 678-496-9530; samantha@ andrettikarting.com www.andrettikarting.com Entertainment destination featuring Superkarts, arcade, ropes course, laster tag, motion theater, and boutique bowling.

Chama Gaucha, 3365 Piedmont Road NE #1350, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-842-0011; atlanta@chamagaucha.com www.chamagaucha.com Chama Gaucha, the essence of an authentic Brazilian Steakhouse!

Canoe, 4199 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770432-2663; Fax: 770-433-2542; info@canoeatl.com www. canoeatl.com Enjoy the seasonal menu created by one of the country’s celebrated chefs.

ENTERTAINMENT Southern Old Vinings Inn, 3011 Paces Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-438-2282; lee@oldviningsinn.net www.oldviningsinn.net A southern menu features signature items & the Attic Bar is a gathering spot.

Airport American & New American 1900 Bar and Grill (Sheraton Atlanta Airport), 1900 Sullivan Road, College Park, GA 30337; 770-997-1100; Fax: 770-997-1921; www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/ property/dining/index.html?propertyID=48 Specializing in American style cuisine with 3 meals a day & late night bar. Atlanta Chophouse & Brewery (Hartsfield-Jackson, Atrium), Suite TS3-3, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Int’l Airport, Atlanta, GA 30320; 404-768-1234; www.atlanta-airport.com/concessions/view_stores.aspx?comp_id=151 Serves gourmet seafood, chops & steakhouse sides in the airport. Garden Grille (Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport North), 3437 Bobby Brown Parkway, East Point, GA 30344; 404477-6600; Enjoy a full American breakfast, a casual dinner or perfectly mixed cocktail HMS Host at Hartsfield-Jackson Terminal A,, Atlanta, GA ;www.hmshost.com Terminal A: Center Point (Bulgari, Café Brioche Doree, Salvatore Ferragamo, Simply Books, Zegna). Chili’s Too(A), Burger King(A11), Chickfil-A(A11), Cinnabon(A11), Pizza Hut(A12), Sam Adams Brewhouse(A12), Au Bon Pain Cart(A15), Starbucks(A2, A16), Z Market(A26), Bar One(A3), Wolfgang Puck(A4). HMS Host at Hartsfield-Jackson Terminal C, Attn: Tim Slaney, Suite TS3-3, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Int’l Airport, Atlanta, GA 30320;www.hmshost.com Terminal C: Center Point (Beauty Lounge, Keihl’s, Sunglass Icon). B Food Court (Au Bon Pain, Sbarro). Southern Living(B20), Sean John(B26), Z Market(B26), Simply Books(B27), CNN(B30), Wolfgang Puck Kiosk(B30), Chili’s Kiosk(B32), Starbucks(B32). HMS Host at Hartsfield-Jackson Terminal F, Attn: Tim Slaney, Suite TS3-3, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Int’l Airport, Atlanta, GA 30320;www.hmshost.com PTerminal F: Phillips Seafood(D10), Starbucks(D11, D27), Chili’s Kiosk(D12), Quiznos(D15), Chili’s Bar & Bites(D22), Au Bon Pain Cart(D27), Burger King(D7, D30), Cinnabon(D30), Sbarro(D30), Wolfgang Puck Kiosk(D31). HMS Host at Hartsfield-Jackson TERMINAL T,, Atlanta, GA ;www.hmshost.com NTerminal T: News Express(T10), Z Market(T10), Starbucks(T3, T11), Brews & Blues(T12), Chili’s Kiosk(T12), Bijoux Terner(T3), On the Border(T4), Famous Famiglia(T6), Lather(T8), Burger King(T9). VOYA Bistro (Atlanta Airport Marriott), 4711 Best Road, College Park, GA 30337; 404-766-7900; www.marriott.com/ hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/atlap-atlanta-airportmarriott VOYA Bistro, VOYA Sushi Bar, and VOYA Coffee & News.

Casual Dining Atlanta Chophouse & Brewery (Hartsfield-Jackson, Atrium), Suite TS3-3, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Int’l Airport, Atlanta, GA 30320; 404-768-1234; www.atlanta-airport.com/concessions/view_stores.aspx?comp_id=151 Serves gourmet seafood, chops & steakhouse sides in the airport.

Southern Cecilia’s Southern Table (Westin Atlanta Airport), 4736 Best Road, Atlanta, GA 30337; 404-762-7676; Fax: 404559-3996; amy.coulter@westinatlantaairport.com www.westin.com/atlantaairport Cecilia’s Southern Table offers contemporary Southern cuisine in a relaxed atrium style setting.

Steakhouse Bentley’s Steakhouse (Atlanta Airport Marriott), 4711 Best Road, College Park, GA 30337; 404-766-7900; www. bentleys-steakhouse.com/restaurant/hotels/hotel-information/travel/atlap-atlanta-airport-marriott Savor fine steak, seafood or our nightly special with attentive service.

Emory/Decatur/ Stone Mountain American & New American Commons, The (Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort), 4021 Lakeview Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083; 770-465-3260; www.evergreenresort.com Pull up a chair and savor the local flavors from our delectable menu of Southern cuisine favorites.

Marlow’s Tavern (Northlake), 4156 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084; 678-987-1197; Fax: 404-875-2724; marlows5@ metzcorp.com www.marlowstavern.com American tavern fare served in a modern, yet neighborhood atmosphere.

Continental Waterside Restaurant (Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort), 4021 Lakeview Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30086; 770-879-9900; Offers elegant Stone Mountain atmosphere with delectable food.

Perimeter American & New American Venue 5 at Slingshot Entertainment, 6344 Cash Court NW, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071; 678-585-2268; Offers full restaurant and bar in Georgia’s largest indoor entertainment facility.

Dinner Theatre Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Entrance 5, Lawrenceville, GA 30043; 770-2250230; 888-935-6878 atlanta@medievaltimes.com www.medievaltimes.com Dinner theater set in medieval Spain. Live horses and knights!

Entertainment & Nightlife Bars Bar 210 (Westin Peachtree Plaza), 210 Peachtree Street, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-1400; http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/dining/index.html?prop ertyID=1023&language=en_US Cocktails and appetizers throughout the day and into the night. Bentley’s Steakhouse (Atlanta Airport Marriott), 4711 Best Road, College Park, GA 30337; 404-766-7900; www. bentleys-steakhouse.com/restaurant/hotels/hotel-information/travel/atlap-atlanta-airport-marriott Savor fine steak, seafood or our nightly special with attentive service. Big Kahuna, 303 Peachtree Center Ave, Suite PCA-01, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-644-0909; rkaba@bigkahunaatl.com www.bigkahunaatl.com Relax at the beach away from the beach for lunch, dinner and late night. Braves All Star Grill, 200 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-476-3700; catering@BravesGrill.com www. bravesgrill.com Atlanta’s only gourmet sports bar. Now open Downtown. Fandangles Restaurant & Bar, 165 Courtland Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-6500; info@sheratonatl.com http://www.atlantafandangles.com/ Newly remodeled dining room overlooking our Garden Courtyard. Glenn’s Kitchen (Glenn Hotel), Glenn Hotel (Marriott Autograph Collection), 110 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-469-0700; www.glennskitchenatl.com Offers American comfort food with southern flair & sophisticated ambiance. High Velocity (Atlanta Marriott Marquis), 265 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-586-6174; www. highvelocityatlanta.com Takes sports bars to a new level with 24 beer varieties, 21 plasma TVs & more. Latitudes Bistro & Lounge (Omni Hotel), 100 CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30335; 404-818-4452; www.omnihotels. com/hotels/atlanta-cnn-center/dining/latitudes The perfect place to gather for the finest specialty drinks and appetizers. Living Room [Inside the W Atlanta Downtown], W Atlanta Downtown, 45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-582-5800; Angela.Mccoy@whotels.com http://www. watlantadowntown.com/living-room Lounge with signature cocktails, DJ mixes & custom board games. Lobby Bar and Bistro, 361 17th Street, Atlanta, GA 30363; 404-961-7370; jnash@ctrxhs.com lobbyattwelve.com Lobby entices with irresistible aromas and a warm, intimate environment. Marlow’s Tavern (Northlake), 4156 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084; 678-987-1197; Fax: 404-875-2724; marlows5@ metzcorp.com www.marlowstavern.com American tavern fare served in a modern, yet neighborhood atmosphere. Marlow’s Tavern (Plaza Midtown), 950 West Peachtree Street Suite 215, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-815-0323; marlows3@metzcorp.com www.marlowstavern.com American tavern fare served in a modern, yet neighborhood atmosphere. Nikolai’s Roof Lounge (Hilton Atlanta), 255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404- 221-6362; www.hiltonatlantadowntown.com This lounge next to Nikolai’s Roof offers classic cocktails & small plates.

Onyx Bar (Grand Hyatt Atlanta), 3300 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-237-1234; www.grandatlanta. hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/lounges/index.jsp Sources products from local & sustainable sources for inseason cuisine. Porter Beer Bar, The, 1156 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-223-0393; molly@theporterbeerbar.com www. theporterbeerbar.com Serves sophisticated pub grub & more than 300 beers available nightly. Proof & Provision, Georgian Terrace, 659 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-897-5045; www.proofandprovision. com Emphasizes barrel-aged cocktails in the basement of The Georgian Terrace Hotel. Publik Draft House, 654 Peachtree Street N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-885-7505; publik654@gmail.com www.publikatl. com Comfortable, mouthwatering pub fare is served with boutique beers. Pulse (Atlanta Marriott Marquis), 265 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-521-0000; Fax: 404-5866299; www.pulsebaratlanta.com Discover the art of mixology at a cool cocktail lounge & restaurant. SkyLounge(The Glenn Hotel), 110 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-521-2250; sales-glennhotel@lvmgt. com www.glennsskylounge.com Offers cocktails & music while guests enjoy panoramic city views. Stats, 300 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-8851472; Fax: 404-885-1473; sales_stats@legacyrestaurantpartners.com www.statsatl.com Serves serious food in a serious sports bar downtown. Studio Bar (Artmore Hotel), 1302 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-876-6100; Fax: 404-876-8269; www.artmorehotel.com Offers beer, wine & signature cocktails in a modern setting. Taco Mac (Metropolis), 933 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 678-904-7211; Fax: 678-904-7213; TMMetropolis@tmacrestaurants.com www.tacomac.com Serves buffalo wings & more in a sports bar with over 150 beers. Taco Mac (Philips Arena), 100 Techwood Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-835-1192; Fax: 404-835-1194; TMPhilipsArena@tmacrestaurants.com www.tacomac.com Serves buffalo wings & more in a sports bar with over 150 beers. Taco Mac (Virginia Highland), 1006 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-873-6529; Fax: 404-873-7339; TMVirginiaHighlands@tmacrestaurants.com www.tacomac. com Serves buffalo wings & more in a sports bar with over 150 beers. The Garden at Community Smith, 866 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30308; 678-412-2400; Fax: 678412-2401; www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/atlbd-renaissance-atlanta-midtown-hotel Enjoy appetizers & cocktails in a casual atmosphere under the stars. Trader Vic’s (Hilton Atlanta), 255 Courtland Street NE, Inside the Hilton Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-221-6339; malik.diop@hilton.com www.tradervicsatl.com Indulge in a Taste of the Tropics at Trader Vic’s Atlanta Twenty-Two Storys (Hyatt Regency Atlanta), 265 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-577-1234; 22Storys@hyatt.com atlantaregency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/ entertainment/lounges/index.jsp#39203201 Features 22 beers, 22 wines & 22 food items in the Hyatt bar. Twin Peaks Buckhead, 3365 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-961-8946; buckhead@twinpeaksrestaurant. com www.twinpeaksrestaurant.com Offers comfort food served by Twin Peaks Girls in a sports lodge. VOYA Bistro (Atlanta Airport Marriott), 4711 Best Road, College Park, GA 30337; 404-766-7900; www.marriott.com/ hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/atlap-atlanta-airportmarriott VOYA Bistro, VOYA Sushi Bar, and VOYA Coffee & News.

Breweries Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - Midtown, 848 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-870-0805; Fax: 404-870-0806; 877-644-9429 gbma@cwrestaurants. com www.gordonbiersch.com Superior beer, great food and good times are served up fresh daily. Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery, 320 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-525-4400; events@maxlagers.com www.maxlagers.com Wood-fired cuisine, craft cocktails & the finest beer in the South Red Brick Brewing Company, 2323 Defoor Hills Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-849-6226; Fax: 404-350-0127; anthony@atlantabrewing.com www.redbrickbrewing.com Tour GA’s oldest craft brewery & taste beers brewed on-site.

SEP-OCT 2016

ENTERTAINMENT SweetWater Brewing Company, 195 Ottley Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-691-2537; Fax: 404-214-0936; lauren@sweetwaterbrew.com www.sweetwaterbrew.com Serves as GA’s largest craft brewery. Open for tours & tastings Urban Tree Cidery, 1465 Howell Mill Road NW, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-855-5546; info@urbantreecidery. com www.urbantreecidery.com Cidery with a manufacturing facility, tasting room & event space.

Clubs/Lounges Havana Club, 3112 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-941-4827; info@HavanaClubATL.com www.havanaclubatl.com Voted Atlanta’s Best Night Club with 3 distinct rooms and 9 bars. Opera Atlanta Nightclub, 1150B Peachtree Street (Entrance on Crescent Ave.), Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-874-3006; Fax: 404-941-2688; www.OperaAtlanta.com Hot nighttime mecca with VIP booths, a lounge area & high-energy dance floor. Punchline Comedy Club, The, 3652 Roswell Rd, NE, Atlanta, GA 30342; 404-252-5233; Fax: 404-252-0399; jamie@ punchline.com www.punchline.com Atlanta’s #1 Comedy Club, presenting over 3, 000 shows since 1982. Tongue & Groove, 565 Main Street, Lindbergh City Center, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-261-2325; Fax: 404-816-3706; donna@tandgonline.com tandgevents.com Serves as Atlanta’s favorite nightclub, with private VIP options. Whisky Mistress, 3161 Maple Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-565-0113; Events@WhiskyMistress.com www.whiskymistress.com Features inspired “small plate” dining, innovative craft cocktails, and upscale entertainment

Comedy

BronzeLens Film Festival, 233 Peachtree Street, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-527-6941; info@bronzelens. com http://bronzelens.com/ Highlights Atlanta as a center for film & film production for people of color.

Atlanta Hot Glass, 178 Laredo Drive, Decatur, GA 30030; 404-460-2791; info@atlantahotglass.com www.atlantahotglass.com Offers glassblowing events & demonstrations with a professional artist.

Georgia Renaissance Festival, 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn, GA 30213; 770-964-8575; Fax: 770-964-1477; robin@garenfest.com www.garenfest.com The Georgia Renaissance Festival runs April 15-June 4, 2017.

Escape The Room Atlanta, 200 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678-783-3387; atlanta@escapetheroom.com atlanta.escapetheroom.com Find the clues, solve the puzzles, escape the room! The fastest 60 minutes of your life!

Music Midtown Festival, 3060 Peachtree Road, Suite 1900, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-364-4268; www.musicmidtown.com The largest music festival in the Southeast.

First Thursdays ArtsWalk, 84 Walton Street Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-658-1877; Fax: 404-658-1919; wilmas@centralatlantaprogress.org www.atlantadowntown. com/fun/first-thursdays-art-walk Take a free, self-guided tour of downtown galleries each first Thursday.

National Black Arts Festival (NBAF), 504 Fair Street, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-730-7315; Fax: 404-730-7104; www. nbaf.org Provides year-round programming with a festival in July. Taste of Atlanta, 75 5th Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404875-4434; Fax: 404-574-4444; www.tasteofatlanta.com Celebrates Atlanta cuisine with a food lover’s dream festival.

Indoor Games & Recreation Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, 11000 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell, GA 30076; 770-992-5688; Fax: 770992-6066; info@andrettikarting.com www.andrettikarting. com Atlanta’s premier indoor karting, dining & entertainment complex. Andretti Indoor Karting and Games - Marietta, 1255 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062; 678-496-9530; samantha@ andrettikarting.com www.andrettikarting.com Entertainment destination featuring Superkarts, arcade, ropes course, laster tag, motion theater, and boutique bowling. Bowlmor Atlanta, 2175 Savoy Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341; 770-451-8605; www.bowlmor.com/atlanta Not a typical bowling alley with dining, bar & floor-to-ceiling screens.

Dad’s Garage Theatre Company, 569 Ezzard St, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-523-3141; lara@dadsgarage.com www. dadsgarage.com The cornerstone of Atlanta’s improvisational comedy scene.

Brunswick Zone XL - Kennesaw, 775 Cobb Place Blvd., Kennesaw, GA 30144; 770-427-7679; Fax: 770-427-6994; 770-354-8536 estiebel@bowlmor-amf.com www.bowlbrunswick.com/about-us/291/1 Family-friendly venue offers Cosmic bowling, billiards & a large arcade.

Laughing Matters Interactive Entertainment, 1893 Iona Dr., Atlanta, GA 30316; 404-225-5000; Fax: 404-681-1377; tommy@laughingmatters.com www.laughingmatters.com A leading provider of interactive corporate entertainment & public shows.

Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club, 8000 Capps Ferry Road, Douglasville, GA 30135; 770-489-4380; Fax: 404495-9578; info@foxhallresort.com www.foxhallresort.com A meeting planners dream, with an urban sporting club, polo fields & more.

Punchline Comedy Club, The, 3652 Roswell Rd, NE, Atlanta, GA 30342; 404-252-5233; Fax: 404-252-0399; jamie@ punchline.com www.punchline.com Atlanta’s #1 Comedy Club, presenting over 3,000 shows since 1982.

Game-X, 275 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404525-0728; Fax: 404-658-9438; sales@gamexatl.com www. gamexatl.com Gamers of all ages enjoy 60 games in this state-of-the-art arcade.

Entertainment For Mature Audiences

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta, 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-848-9252; atlanta@legolanddiscoverycenter.com https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta Ages 3-10 will enjoy a 4-D cinema, rides and, of course, building with LEGOs.

Cheetah, The, 887 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-892-3037; contactus@thecheetah.com www.thecheetah.com Serves as an Atlanta gentlemen’s club landmark in Midtown.

Festivals Atlanta Arts Festival, 6400 Powers Ferry Road NW, Suite 390, Atlanta, GA 30339; 404-875-4434; Fax: 404-574-4444; www.atlantaartsfestival.com The annual festival in Piedmont Park features an artist market, food & music. Atlanta Beer Festivals, 498 North Highland Ave NE, Unit B, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-931-6453; info@atlantabeerfestivals.com www.atlantabeerfestivals.com Hosts events including Atlanta Summer Beer Fest & Great Atlanta Beer Fest. Atlanta Celebrates Photography, 675 Drewry St NE, Studio 4, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-634-8664; amy@acpinfo. org www.acpinfo.org Through an October festival and more, ACP supports the photography scene. Atlanta Film Festival, 25 Park Place, Suite 900, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678-929-8103; Fax: 404-352-0173; info@atlantafilmfestival.com www.atlantafilmfestival.com One of the largest in the U.S. with hundreds of films shown annually in March. Atlanta Greek Picnic, 6595G Roswell Road, Suite 233, Atlanta, GA 30328; 404-530-9687; Fax: 678-265-1155; info@ atlantagreekpicnic.com www.atlantagreekpicnic.com Largest summer event of its kind for members of 9 fraternities & sororities. Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, 1800 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 830, Atlanta, GA 30309; (404)528-2614; Fax: 404-8062348; contact@ajff.org www.ajff.org Features newly-released narrative and documentary films, actor Q&A & more. Atlanta Pride Committee, Inc, 1530 Dekalb Ave NE, Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-382-7588; Fax: 866-766-9104; info@atlantapride.org www.atlantapride.org Exists to promote unity, visibility, & self-esteem through programming.

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North Georgia Canopy Tours™ Georgia’s Ultimate Zipline - A Treetop Adventure, 5290 Harris Road, Lula, GA 30554; 770-869-7272; Fax: 770-869-9993; info@northgeorgiacanopytours.com www.northgeorgiacanopytours.com Found on 136 acres of forests & ponds, plus geocaching, camping & disc golf. Painted Pin, The, 737 Miami Circle, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-814-8736; Fax: 404-814-8737; william@thepaintedpin. com www.thepaintedpin.com Upscale boutique bar, bowling & entertainment venue with 20 lanes. Slingshot Entertainment, 6344 Cash Court NW, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071; 678-585-2268; Fax: 866-523-7896; info@slingshotplay.com www.slingshotplay.com Georgia’s largest indoor entertainment facility with go-carts, bowling, ninja obstacle course and more. Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center, 8767 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30350; 678-965-5707; info@starsandstrikes.org www.starsandstrikes.com Houses bowling, games, laser tag, bumper cars & a restaurant/bar. Stoddard’s Range & Guns, 485 Bishop Street N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-355-4867; Fax: 678-838-4811; info@ stoddardsguns.com www.stoddardsguns.com Boasts stateof-the-art indoor shooting facilities & classes. Top Golf - Midtown, 1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; 470-419-6980; brian.harper@topgolf. com www.topgolf.com/us/atlanta Premier entertainment facility offers a high-tech driving range along with upscale food and drinks.

Lakepoint Sporting Community, 755 Highway 293, Emerson, GA 30137; 404-263-0495; general@lakepointsports. com www.lakepointsports.com Sports, retail, dining, entertainment, 35 miles north of Atlanta Paranoia Quest Escape the Room, 72 Broad Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 678-828-4410; support@paranoiaquest. com www.atlantaescapetheroom.com Teams work together to crack codes, find clues and solve puzzles. Porsche Experience Center Atlanta, One Porsche Drive, Atlanta, GA 30354; 888-204-7474; 888-204-7474 info@ porschedriving.com https://www.porschedriving.com/centers/Atlanta Go behind the wheel to test cars & tune your endurance. Features a restaurant & cafe. Room Escape Atlanta, 314 Auburn Ave, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-480-0644; joy@atlantaroomescape.com www. atlantaroomescape.com Use team-building and problemsolving skills to escape a room.

Live Music Venues Center Stage Theater, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-885-1365; info@rivalentertainment.com www. centerstage-atlanta.com An icon in Atlanta’s music & performing arts community with 3 music spaces. City Winery - Atlanta, 650 North Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-946-3791; atlantaconcierge@citywinery.com www.citywinery.com/atlanta/ Combining music, wine, and food, we offer intimate live concerts, fine dining, and food & wine classes. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-916-2800; Fax: 770916-2820; info@cobbenergycentre.com www.cobbenergycentre.com Premier venue hosts performers, Broadway, Atlanta Opera & Atlanta Ballet. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030; 404-377-4976; Fax: 404-377-9122; info@eddiesattic.com www.eddiesattic.com Live music venue for aspiring and accomplished performing songwriters. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-881-2100; Fax: 404-872-2972; www.foxtheatre.org 1920s movie palace hosting Broadway plays, events, performances & tours. Opera Atlanta Nightclub, 1150B Peachtree Street (Entrance on Crescent Ave.), Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-874-3006; Fax: 404-941-2688; www.OperaAtlanta.com Hot nighttime mecca with VIP booths, a lounge area & high-energy dance floor. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404577-4855; Fax: 404-659-7396; KarynKotler@LiveNation. com specialevents.livenation.com/venue/the-tabernacleatlanta-ga Hosts private events and concerts in a converted Baptist Church. Venkman’s, 740 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30312; 470-225-6162; info@venkmans.com www.venkmans.com We strive to be that location where you can come hear great music, eat amazing food and sip on fantastic drinks. Whisky Mistress, 3161 Maple Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-565-0113; Events@WhiskyMistress.com www.whiskymistress.com Features inspired “small plate” dining, innovative craft cocktails, and upscale entertainment

Retail Antiques Scott Antique Markets, 3650 Jonesboro Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30354; 740-569-4112; Fax: 740-569-7595; info@scottantiquemarket.com www.scottantiquemarket.com Shop for antiques in two massive climate-controlled buildings.

Interactive Experience

Apparel & Boutiques

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure - Atlanta, 265 Park Avenue West, Atlanta, GA 30313; 805-603-5620; eric@ urbanadventurequest.com www.urbanadventurequest.com Explore Atlanta via smart phone-guided scavenger hunts.

Braves Clubhouse Store @ CNN Center, One CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-523-5854; www.atlanta.braves. mlb.com/atl/ballpark/clubhouse_store.jsp Premier destination for Braves fans with the largest selection of items.

RETAIL Decatur Visitors Center, 113 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030; 678-615-0915; Fax: 404-371-1593; Sherry. Jackman@decaturga.com www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com Decatur has 200 boutiques, galleries, services & restaurants in four miles. Duty Free Americas, 560 Atlanta South Parkway, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30349; 404-382-2866; pparis@dutyfreeamericas.com www.dutyfreeamericas.com Located in terminals E & F with fragrance, sunglasses, leather & gift brands.

Art Gallery Besharat Gallery Lane, 163-175 Peters St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-524-4781; Fax: 404-577-3630; www.besharatgallery.com Houses four gallery spaces, featuring paintings, photography & sculptures. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-733-4444; Fax: 404-733-5309; highmuseum@woodruffcenter.org www.high.org Boasts classic to contemporary art, exhibitions & renowned architecture. Swan Coach House Restaurant, Gift Shop & Gallery, The, 3130 Slaton Drive, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-2610636; Fax: 404-233-2012; events@swancoachhouse.com www.swancoachhouse.com Our own Southern style- proceeds benefit visual arts in Atlanta.

Department Stores Macy’s Lenox, Lenox Square: 3393 Peachtree Rd. N. E., Atlanta, GA 30326; 770-913-5961; Fax: 770-913-4373; 866634-8030 www.visitmacysusa.com Sells world-class fashion at the largest & premier retail department store.

Florists and Balloons Balloonacy, 1836 Georgian Terrace, Atlanta, GA 30341; 404-351-0538; balloonacyatlanta@mindspring.com www. balloonacyatlanta.com Designs and provides balloon and floral design and décor. Balloons Over Atlanta, 1231 Collier Rd, Suite H, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-231-3090; Fax: 404-231-3096; sales@balloonsover.com www.balloonsover.com Providing fresh and classy decor for any venue or event. Tulip, 1040 Boulevard SE, Suite F, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404622-8828; Fax: 404-622-8830; info@bytulip.com www.bytulip.com A full-service floral and event design company for corporate & social events.

Gifts and Gift Baskets Garrett Popcorn Shops, 3393 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30326; 770-906-6994; hallen@garrettbrands.com www. garrettpopcorn.com Delivers a hand crafted gourmet popcorn experience on kernel at a time. Georgia Gifts and More, 3781 Presidential Pkwy, Suite 137, Atlanta, GA 30340; 404-241-1375; karen@georgiagiftsandmore.com www.georgiagiftsandmore.com Find Georgia and Atlanta gifts for reunions, meetings and special events. Gratitude Goodies, 433 Canton Hwy Suite 315, Cumming, GA 30040; 770-886-9598; Fax: 678-807-5533; diane@gratitudegoodies.com www.gratitudegoodies.com We design, customize and personalize gifts while staying within budget. Grits Bits Georgia Gifts, 273 Eureka Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-261-2197; Fax: 404-841-9586; 800-875-7242 diane@gritsbits.com www.gritsbits.com One-stop shop for Georgia and Atlanta gifts, featuring Grits Bits biscuits. Heidi’s Heavenly Cookies, 355 Curie Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30005; 770-343-6534; Fax: 770-442-8576; 877-434-3472 deb@heidisheavenlycookies.com www.heidisheavenlycookies.com Sinfully delicious handmade cookie gifts for events and more. Sensational Baskets & Gifts, 2660 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Suite 212, Alpharetta, GA 30022; 770-587-5593; Fax: 678990-7721; 800-396-2260 sales@sensationalbaskets.com www.sensationalbaskets.com Sends unique, Southern products to share Atlanta-style hospitality. Shoppe Artisan, PO Box 921291, Norcross, GA 30010; 770-559-0293; Fax: 770-446-9331; lkisner@marketmakerevents.com www.shoppeartisan.com Curated collection of distinctive products by independent makers. Swan Coach House Restaurant, Gift Shop & Gallery, The, 3130 Slaton Drive, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-2610636; Fax: 404-233-2012; events@swancoachhouse.com www.swancoachhouse.com Our own Southern style- proceeds benefit visual arts in Atlanta.

Home Accessories/Furniture

Outlet Malls

No Mas! Hacienda, 180 Walker St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-215-9769; www.nomasatlanta.com A gorgeous place to browse for gifts, jewelry, glassware and ceramics.

Calhoun Premium Outlets, 455 Belwood Road, Suite 14, Calhoun, GA 30701; 706-602-1305; calhoun@premiumoutlets.com www.premiumoutlets.com/calhoun Only 60 miles north of Atlanta, this upscale outlet center hosts 50 stores.

Rooms To Go, 3256 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-816-3556; www.roomstogo.com/stores/atlanta/ buckhead-store/1701 America’s #1 independent furniture retailer.

Liquor & Wine/Package Stores Sol’s Liquor & Peach Package, 186 Courtland Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-523-0312; solsliquor@bellsouth. net Provides hospitality beverage needs in the convention district.

Malls & Shopping Centers Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive, Suite 14250, Atlanta, GA 30363; 404-410-4010; Fax: 404-733-1227; info@atlanticstation.com www.atlanticstation.com Features an openair, live-work-play area with restaurants & retailers. Greenbriar Mall, 2841 Greenbriar Parkway SW, Atlanta, GA 30331; 404-344-6611; Fax: 404-344-6631; hpayne@shopgreenbriar.com www.shopgreenbriar.com Offering over 75 retailers and services for the whole family. HMS Host at Hartsfield-Jackson Terminal A,, Atlanta, GA; www.hmshost.com Terminal A: Center Point (Bulgari, Café Brioche Doree, Salvatore Ferragamo, Simply Books, Zegna). Chili’s Too(A), Burger King(A11), Chickfil-A(A11), Cinnabon(A11), Pizza Hut(A12), Sam Adams Brewhouse(A12), Au Bon Pain Cart(A15), Starbucks(A2, A16), Z Market(A26), Bar One(A3), Wolfgang Puck(A4). HMS Host at Hartsfield-Jackson Terminal C, Attn: Tim Slaney, Suite TS3-3, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Int’l Airport, Atlanta, GA 30320; www.hmshost.com Terminal C: Center Point (Beauty Lounge, Keihl’s, Sunglass Icon). B Food Court (Au Bon Pain, Sbarro). Southern Living(B20), Sean John(B26), Z Market(B26), Simply Books(B27), CNN(B30), Wolfgang Puck Kiosk(B30), Chili’s Kiosk(B32), Starbucks(B32). HMS Host at Hartsfield-Jackson TERMINAL E,, Atlanta, GA; www.hmshost.com Terminal E: Center Point (Starbucks, Simply Books). Emporium(E16), Tumi(E16), Global News(E9, E16, E29), CNN(E26), Destinations(E26). HMS Host at Hartsfield-Jackson Terminal F, Attn: Tim Slaney, Suite TS3-3, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Int’l Airport, Atlanta, GA 30320; www.hmshost.com PTerminal F: Phillips Seafood(D10), Starbucks(D11, D27), Chili’s Kiosk(D12), Quiznos(D15), Chili’s Bar & Bites(D22), Au Bon Pain Cart(D27), Burger King(D7, D30), Cinnabon(D30), Sbarro(D30), Wolfgang Puck Kiosk(D31). HMS Host at Hartsfield-Jackson TERMINAL T,, Atlanta, GA; www.hmshost.com NTerminal T: News Express(T10), Z Market(T10), Starbucks(T3, T11), Brews & Blues(T12), Chili’s Kiosk(T12), Bijoux Terner(T3), On the Border(T4), Famous Famiglia(T6), Lather(T8), Burger King(T9). HMSHost, Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport, Concourse T South, Suite TF3-3-B-7, Atlanta, GA 30302; www. hmshost.com HMSHost is part of Autogrill S.p.A. ñ the world’s largest provider of food and beverage services for travelers. Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, Simon Malls, 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-233-7575; Fax: 404-233-7868; cacox@simon.com www.simon.com You’ll find legendary shopping at over 300 of the world’s finest retailers. Mall at Peachtree Center, The, 225 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-654-1296; Fax: 404-654-1250; peachtreecenterguestservices@yahoo.com www.peachtreecenter.com Explore more than 60 shops, restaurants & services in Downtown Atlanta. Shops Around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Road, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-856-4888; Fax: 404-237-7730; info@shopsaroundlenox.com www.shopsaroundlenox.com Buckhead’s must-see outdoor shopping district. Sweet Auburn Curb Market, 209 Edgewood Avenue, S.E., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-1665; Fax: 404-659-2834; curbmarketatl@gmail.com www.thecurbmarket.com Houses individual restaurants, produce/meat merchants & shops.

Gourmet Foods & Wine

The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, 3060 Peachtree Road NW, Suite 1550, Atlanta, GA 30305; 678-704-0900; Fax: 678704-0911; http://theshopsbuckheadatlanta.com/ A 6-block luxury shopping, dining, entertainment & residential district.

Savi Provisions, 3655 Roswell Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30342; 404-523-2300; info@saviprovisions.com www.saviprovisions.com Beverage super center with an event and educational facility.

Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama Street, Suite 007, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-523-2311; Fax: 404-523-0507; chick@underatl.com www.underground-atlanta.com Acts as a cultural hub in downtown & hosts food truck Wednesdays.

North Georgia Premium Outlets, 800 Highway 400 South, Suite 695, Dawsonville, GA 30534; 706-216-3609; shopper@premiumoutlets.com www.premiumoutlets.com/northgeorgia The area’s only upscale outlet center, located 45 miles north of Atlanta. Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, The, 915 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188; 678-540-7040; atlantamkt@horizongroup.com www.theoutletshoppeatlanta.com Save 20-70% at nearly 100 famous name brand stores in an open air mall with lush surroundings and beautifully landscaped gardens

Spas Jon’ Ric International Luxury Salon & Wellness Spa, 200 Peachtree Street NW, North Mezzanine Level, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-479-0090; bdeberry@jonricspaatl.com www.jonricspaatl.com Services include massage, facials, hair care, nail care and more located in downtown Atlanta. Nadia’s Studio & Gallery, 161 Mangum Street SW, Suite 103, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404-527-5777; contact@nadiajavan.com www.nadiajavan.com Uses 100% high-quality organic materials in all spa services. Spa at Barnsley Resort, The, 597 Barnsley Gardens Road, Adairsville, GA 30103; 770-773-7480; Fax: 770-773-1779; barnsley@mindspring.com www.barnsleyinn.com Offers the finest in European body, beauty & therapeutic services. Spa at Mandarin Oriental Atlanta, The, 3376 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-995-7526; Moatl-spa@ mohg.com www.mandarinoriental.com/atlanta/spa Rejuvenation sanctuary that embodies a blend of east and west.

Wellness & Personal Care Kay Hamner & Associates, 130 26th Street, #502, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-892-0663; 888-510-0726 Kay@KayHamner. com www.KayHamner.com Achieve optimal health with Glow Vista skin analyzer & speaker formats.

Sports Collegiate Sports Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field (Georgia Institute of Technology), 871 McMillan Street, North Avenue at Techwood Drive, Atlanta, GA 30332; 404-894-5447; The oldest 55, 000 seat capacity on-campus stadium in NCAA Division I-A. Celebration Bowl, 555 Glenridge Connector, Atlanta, GA 30342; 404-799-4915; john.t.grant@espn.com www.thecelebrationbowl.com The very first bowl game of the season highlighting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, owned and operated by ESPN Events. Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Inc., 3284 Northside Parkway, NW, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30327; 404-586-8500; Fax: 404586-8508; gstokan@cfabowl.com www.chick-fil-apeachbowl.com Annual college football bowl game played at the Georgia Dome in December. College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience, 250 Marietta St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404880-4800; Fax: 404-657-4081; info@cfbhall.com www.cfbhall.com Shows college football history by immersing fans in a game day experience. Georgia State University Athletics, 125 Decatur Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-413-4022; abessey@gsu.edu www. georgiastatesports.com Visit GeorgiaStateSports.com and join the Panther Family today! Georgia Tech Athletic Association, 150 Bobby Dodd Way N.W., Atlanta, GA 30332-0455; 888-TECH-TIX; Fax: 404894-8864; 888-TECH-TIX whogan@athletics.gatech.edu www.ramblinwreck.com Georgia Tech offers the finest in college sports entertainment.

Professional Sports Atlanta Braves, 755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta, GA 30315; 404-614-2363; Fax: 404-614-1391; www.braves.com/specialevents The MLB Braves play April-September at Turner Field, with a museum all year. Atlanta Dream - WNBA Franchise, 101 Marietta Street NW, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30303; 877-977-7729; Fax: 678-510-7489; 877-977-7729 tickets@wnbaatl.com www. AtlantaDream.net The WNBA Atlanta Dream tips off its 2015 season this summer at Philips Arena.

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TRANSPORTATION Atlanta Falcons, 1 Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA 30313; 404223-8444; Fax: 404-223-8088; 888-333-4406 wparr@falcons.nfl.com www.atlantafalcons.com The NFL Atlanta Falcons start their season in September at the Georgia Dome. Atlanta Hawks, One Philips Dr. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-878-3800; 866-715-1500 kirsten.salmonsen@hawks. com www.Hawks.com The NBA Atlanta Hawks play at Philips Arena downtown starting in September. Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton, GA 30228; 770-707-7904; Fax: 770-946-7904; afillmore@ atlantamotorspeedway.com www.atlantamotorspeedway. com Bring the whole family for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at one of the fastest and most historic venues on the NASCAR circuit. BB&T Atlanta Open, 264 19th Street NW Suite 2220, Atlanta, GA 30363; 404-941-9202; www.bbtatlantaopen.com BB&T Atlanta Open, July 30 - Aug 6 2016 Men’s Professional Tennis TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola, 2584 Alston Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30317; 404-370-8362; Fax: 404-378-8682; toddrhinehart@pgatourhq.com www.pgatour.com/tourchampionship Hosts the PGA TOUR Championship at the East Lake Golf Club.

Transportation Airlines Delta Air Lines, Inc., 1030 Delta Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30354; 404-715-2600; www.delta.com Operates service to more worldwide destinations than any airline.

Airports Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, PO Box 20509, Atlanta, GA 30320; 404-530-6600; Fax: 404530-6635; www.atlanta-airport.com The world’s busiest airport serves as a hub connecting cities & countries.

Auto Rentals Enterprise Rent A Car, 5909 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30328; 678-898-2355; Fax: 800-8935164; rachel.cowart@ehi.com www.enterprise.com The first choice for business travelers who need to rent near home or office. Zipcar, 1157 West Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-817-3599; info@zipcar.com www.zipcar.com/atlanta Zipcar is the world’s largest car sharing and car club service.

Bus & Rail Cobb Community Transit (CCT), 463 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 114, Marietta, GA 30060; 770-427-4444; Cobb County public bus system with service to Buckhead, Midtown & Downtown. MARTA, 2424 Piedmont Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 303243330; 404-848-5000; Fax: 404-848-5098; www.itsmarta. com Call (404) 848-5000 for bus & train information or visit www.itsmarta.com.

Bus Charter, Limousines & Vans A - National Limousine Service, 1990 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30315; 800-533-4859; Fax: 404-762-5007; 800-533-4859 bglass@anationallimo.com www.anationallimo.com Ground transportation company providing sedans, limos, minibuses & more. Access Atlanta Group, LLC, 5493 Goshen Springs Road, Suite B, Norcross, GA 30093; 678-380-1111; Fax: 678-3805555; accessgroupatl@gmail.com www.atlaccessgroup. com Fifteen years of experience providing limo transportation in Atlanta. Action Limousines, 4350 North Henry Boulevard, Stockbridge, GA 30281; 770-507-1727; Fax: 770-506-2041; info@ actionlimousines.com www.actionlimousines.com TAKE ACTION Limousines in Atlanta - we exceed expectations. AlliedPRA Atlanta, 3525 Piedmont Road, Five Piedmont Center, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-760-4230; Fax: 404-264-1956; amy.johnson@alliedpra.com www.alliedpra. com/atlanta Destination management company providing program execution. Atlanta Airport Executive Limo Inc., 3401 Norman Berry Drive, Suite 259, Atlanta, GA 30344; 678-409-9355; Fax: 404-761-5759; sales@atlantaairportexecutivelimo.com www.atlantaairportexecutivelimo.com Provides professional transportation services comfortably and safely. Atlanta VIP Ride, Inc., 3401 Norman Berry Drive, Suite 259, Atlanta, GA 30344; 404-429-5750; Fax: 1-886-4776420; sales@atvipride.com www.atvipride.com Manages all transportation needs from planning to implementation.

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Atlantic Limousine & Transportation, 2450 Pleasantdale Road, Atlanta, GA 30340; 770-751-7078; Fax: 770-5697757; 888-751-7078 ben@atlanticlimo-ga.com www.atlanticlimo-ga.com Provides total ground transportation services with a fleet of 60+ vehicles.

Olympus Worldwide Chauffeured Services, 5825 Glenridge Drive NE, Building 3 Suite 290, Atlanta, GA 30328; 404-524-8000; Fax: 404-879-0210; 877-OLYMPUS sales@1olympus.com www.1olympus.com Provides innovative & professional ground transportation.

Bison Chauffeur Transportation and Travel, 5425 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092; 888242-5737; Fax: 678-894-4676; 888-242-5737 info@bisontransportation.com www.bisontransportation.com

Paqs Party Company, 7447 Douglas Blvd, Suite 106, Douglasville, GA 30135; 770-807-9323; Fax: 770-9473362; paqsent@procommllc.net www.paqspartybus.com Our Limo Party Buses are customized to create the best memories!

Bison Transportation is a premier luxury chauffeured transportation company serving the Atlanta metro area. We deliver the best customer experience for our clients.

Carey Atlanta Executive Limousine & Transportation, 245 University Avenue, S.W., Atlanta, GA 30315; 404-2232000; Fax: 404-681-3992; 800-241-3943 www.careyatlanta. com Car service: VIP Discount: Careyatlanta.hudsonltd.net Cooper Global Chauffeured Transportation, 2711 Peachtree Square, Atlanta, GA 30360; 770-455-9600; Fax: 770-454-7976; 866-723-5466 info@cooper-global.com www.cooperglobal.com Premier transportation provider in the luxury & business travel industry. Destination South Meetings & Events - a DMC Network Company, 155 10th Street NE Suite 988, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-815-3010; Fax: 404-815-3011; www.destinationsouth.com Services include airport greeting & convention shuttles. E.S. Destinations, 2308 Rolling Acres Drive, Conyers, GA 30094; 770-760-0364; Fax: 770-922-4808; cida@esdestinations.com www.esdestinations.com Provides airport meet & greet, transfers, transportation, tours & more. EGAN TLC - Transportation Logistics Consultants, 3050 Five Forks Trickum Road, Suite D-423, Lilburn, GA 30047; 678-691-4890; kevin.egan@egantlc.com www.egantlc. com Highly personalized, full-service, ground transportation experts. ELW Motorcoach, LLC, 210 Etowah Trace, Fayetteville, GA 30214; 404-472-3377; Fax: 770-716-5553; info@elwmotorcoach.com www.elwmotorcoach.com A full service ground transportation company that provides services for tours, charters, meetings and conventions. Event Transportation Systems, P.O. Box E, Fairfax, VA 22031; 703-503-5100; Fax: 703-503-5152; www.eventtrans. com Destination transportation company providing transportation planning. Georgia Trolley Services, 655 Buford Drive NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30046; 770-652-3453; thetrolleyguy@msn. com www.georgiatrolleyservice.com Trolleys provide distinctive transportation for all occasions. Gray’s Limousine Service, 1468 Livingston Drive, Marietta, GA 30064; 770-687-8993; dlgray2000@yahoo.com www. grayslimos.com The premier luxury transportation service in Atlanta. 7706878993 Greene Worldwide Transportation, 1359-B Ellsworth Industrial Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-875-3866; Fax: 404875-0076; 888-425-5466 larryg@gcllimo.com www.greeneclassiclimousine.com We provide luxury transportation for all needs and occasions. Harmon Brothers Charter, Inc., 5094 Westbrook Rd, Union City, GA 30291; 770-969-0180; Fax: 770-969-9725; 877-230-4788 www.harmonbros.com We offer prompt, dependable, courteous service locally & long distance. Hennessy Transportation, 3080 Northfield Place, Suite 111, Roswell, GA 30076; 770-667-8788; Fax: 404-9469935; 888-330-0789 atlanta-cvb@hennessytransportation. com www.hennessytransportation.com Skilled transportation company provides airport service, shuttles & more. Juice Studios, 1447 Peachtree Street, Suite 560, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-817-9369; Fax: 404-817-9398; Atlanta@thejuicestudios.com www.thejuicestudios.com DMC specializing in the production of meetings, events & transportation. Kushner & Associates, 24003A Ventura Blvd. Suite 100, Calabasas, CA 91302; 310-274-8819; Fax: 310-273-9535; s.kushner@kushnershuttles.com www.KushnerShuttles.com Shuttles, VIP transportation, park & ride, transfers & more.

MTI Limo & Shuttle Services, 2581 Sullivan Road, Atlanta, GA 30337; 404-669-0900; Fax: 404-669-0950; sales@mtilimos.com www.mtilimos.com Dedicated to excellence to meet your transportation needs. North Point Transportation Group, Inc., 2638 Woodwin Rd, Atlanta, GA 30360; 678-935-5000; Fax: 678-935-5001; 800-865-3252 info@nplimo.com www.nplimo.com Limousine service to show that special someone how much you care.

Presenting Atlanta, LLC, 3216 Paces Ferry Place, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30305-1309; 404-231-0200; Fax: 404-2660308; Richard@presentingatlanta.com www.presentingatlanta.com Provides groups with everything from meet & greets to breathtaking events. Production Transport, Inc., 21 S. Clyde Ave., Suite 4, Kissimmee, FL 34741; 407-931-3030; Fax: 407-931-3013; cgannon@prodtrans.com www.prodtrans.com Provides shuttle buses for city-wide conventions & trade shows. Robinson Transportation Group, 1226 Royal Dr. SW, Conyers, GA 30094; 770-277-5507; Fax: 678-563-6061; info@robinsontg.com www.robinsontg.com Your one call service for sedans, SUV’s, vans, shuttle buses, and motor coach transportation. S&D Executive Chauffeur, 5317 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Guardian Business Center, Chamblee, GA 30341; 800-6870890; Fax: 770-559-5971; 800-687-0890 wstewart@sdlimoatlanta.com www.sdlimoatlanta.com S&D is the premier choice in luxury ground transportation. Scout Local Events and Transportation, 2107 N. Decatur Road #408, Decatur, GA 30033; 404-428-7770; elizabeth@ scoutlocal.co www.scoutlocal.co Destination management company specializing in events & transportation. Speedy Wiz Transport, Inc, 3166 Cherokee Street, Suite 102, Kennesaw, GA 30144; 770-928-4550; Fax: 888-4514811; www.speedywiztransport.com Provides transportation and shuttle services for parties, events and meetings. TMS - Transportation Management Services, 17810 Meeting House Road, Suite 200, Sandy Springs, MD 20860; 301-260-2070; Fax: 301-260-1124; 800-437-7629 info@ tms.com www.tms.com Specializes in effective shuttle & parking management services. Total Transportation Solutions, Inc., 7380 Fulcrum Avenue, Orlando, FL 32812; 407-582-0330; Fax: 404-582-0331; www.ttsorlando.com Acts as a transportation management pioneer for visitors/events. Uber Atlanta, 201 17th Street NW, Suite 440, Atlanta, GA 30363; 904-502-6689; mcassidy@uber.com www.uber.com/ atlanta An affordable and convenient app that connects riders to drivers on demand. Work Hard Play Hard Transportainment, LLC, 3906 Floyd Road, Suite 300-259, Austell, GA 30106; 678-3046484; Fax: 678-304-6487; 855-WHPH-ATL info@workhardplayhardatl.com www.workhardplayhardatl.com Affordable luxury transportation for your next corporate or leisure event.

Public & Special Needs Transportation Cobb Community Transit (CCT), 463 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 114, Marietta, GA 30060; 770-427-4444; Cobb County public bus system with service to Buckhead, Midtown & Downtown. MARTA, 2424 Piedmont Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 303243330; 404-848-5000; Fax: 404-848-5098; www.itsmarta. com Call (404) 848-5000 for bus & train information or visit www.itsmarta.com. Perq Soleil, 100 Hartsfield Centre Parkway, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30354; 202-573-7705; contact@perqsoleil.com www.perqsoleil.com VIP airport concierge at Atlanta’s International Airport.

Taxicabs Checker Cab Company, 563 Trabert Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-351-1111; Fax: 404-351-1937; 800-TAXICAB rickhewatt@atlantacheckercab.com www.atlantacheckercab.com 24 hours a day. Cabs feature G.P.S., wheelchair assist and security cameras.

Transportation Management Companies AlliedPRA Atlanta, 3525 Piedmont Road, Five Piedmont Center, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-760-4230; Fax: 404-264-1956; amy.johnson@alliedpra.com www.alliedpra. com/atlanta Destination management company providing program execution.

VISITOR SERVICES Atlanta Airport Executive Limo Inc., 3401 Norman Berry Drive, Suite 259, Atlanta, GA 30344; 678-409-9355; Fax: 404-761-5759; sales@atlantaairportexecutivelimo.com www.atlantaairportexecutivelimo.com Provides professional transportation services comfortably and safely. Atlanta VIP Ride, Inc., 3401 Norman Berry Drive, Suite 259, Atlanta, GA 30344; 404-429-5750; Fax: 1-886-4776420; sales@atvipride.com www.atvipride.com Manages all transportation needs from planning to implementation.

SuperShuttle Atlanta, LLC, 5036 Clark Howell Highway, Atlanta, GA 30349; 404-410-1290; atlsales@supershuttle. com www.supershuttle.com/Locations/ATLAirportShuttleAtlanta.aspx Provides easy & cost-effective airport shuttle service.

Visitor Services Banks and Financial Services

Frazier & Deeter, LLC, 1230 Peachtree Street, Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-253-7500; Fax: 404-253-7501; ruth. bartlett@frazierdeeter.com www.frazierdeeter.com Provides services across a range of tax, audit, accounting & advisory needs.

Callaway Transportation, 7564 Main Street, FL2, Sykesville, MD 21784; 410-795-8300; Fax: 410-510-1719; info@ callawaytransportation.com www.callawaytransportation. com CTI provides transportation management for conventions, trade shows and special events.

SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, P.O. Box 4418, MC 041, Atlanta, GA 30302; 404-588-8250; Fax: 404-230-5550; www.suntrust.com Provides support to assist in planning & managing finances.

Carey Atlanta Executive Limousine & Transportation, 245 University Avenue, S.W., Atlanta, GA 30315; 404-2232000; Fax: 404-681-3992; 800-241-3943 www.careyatlanta. com Car service: VIP Discount: Careyatlanta.hudsonltd.net Cooper Global Chauffeured Transportation, 2711 Peachtree Square, Atlanta, GA 30360; 770-455-9600; Fax: 770-454-7976; 866-723-5466 info@cooper-global.com www.cooperglobal.com Premier transportation provider in the luxury & business travel industry. Destination South Meetings & Events-a DMC Network Company, 155 10th Street Suite 988, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-815-3010; Fax: 404-815-3011; www.destinationsouth. com Services include airport greeting & convention shuttles. EGAN TLC - Transportation Logistics Consultants, 3050 Five Forks Trickum Road, Suite D-423, Lilburn, GA 30047; 678-691-4890; kevin.egan@egantlc.com www.egantlc. com Highly personalized, full-service, ground transportation experts. Event Transportation/Atlanta, P.O. Box 29553, Atlanta, GA 30359; 404-320-0380; Fax: 404-315-7418; jeff@etadmc.com www.eta-dmc.com Transportation management company offers meet & greets, tours & shuttles. Greene Worldwide Transportation, 1359-B Ellsworth Industrial Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-875-3866; Fax: 404875-0076; 888-425-5466 larryg@gcllimo.com www.greeneclassiclimousine.com We provide luxury transportation for all needs and occasions. Juice Studios, 1447 Peachtree Street, Suite 560, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-817-9369; Fax: 404-817-9398; Atlanta@thejuicestudios.com www.thejuicestudios.com DMC specializing in the production of meetings, events & transportation. Kushner & Associates, 24003A Ventura Blvd. Suite 100, Calabasas, CA 91302; 310-274-8819; Fax: 310-273-9535; s.kushner@kushnershuttles.com www.KushnerShuttles.com Shuttles, VIP transportation, park & ride, transfers & more. MARTA, 2424 Piedmont Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 303243330; 404-848-5000; Fax: 404-848-5098; www.itsmarta. com Call (404) 848-5000 for bus & train information or visit www.itsmarta.com. MTI Limo & Shuttle Services, 2581 Sullivan Road, Atlanta, GA 30337; 404-669-0900; Fax: 404-669-0950; sales@mtilimos.com www.mtilimos.com Dedicated to excellence to meet your transportation needs. MV Global Transport and Logistics, 5910 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1145, Dallas, TX 75206; 214-265-3409; corey.peters@mvtransit.com www.mvtransit.com/globaltransport Shuttles, park and ride operations, ADA accessible vehicles available. North Point Transportation Group, Inc., 2638 Woodwin Rd, Atlanta, GA 30360; 678-935-5000; Fax: 678-935-5001; 800-865-3252 info@nplimo.com www.nplimo.com Limousine service to show that special someone how much you care. Olympus Worldwide Chauffeured Services, 5825 Glenridge Drive NE, Building 3 Suite 290, Atlanta, GA 30328; 404-524-8000; Fax: 404-879-0210; 877-OLYMPUS sales@1olympus.com www.1olympus.com Provides innovative & professional ground transportation.

Destination South Meetings & Events - a DMC Network Company, 155 10th Street NE Suite 988, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-815-3010; Fax: 404-815-3011; www.destinationsouth.com Services include airport greeting & convention shuttles. Presenting Atlanta, LLC, 3216 Paces Ferry Place, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30305-1309; 404-231-0200; Fax: 404-2660308; Richard@presentingatlanta.com www.presentingatlanta.com Provides groups with everything from meet & greets to breathtaking events. Scout Local Events and Transportation, 2107 N. Decatur Road #408, Decatur, GA 30033; 404-428-7770; elizabeth@ scoutlocal.co www.scoutlocal.co Destination management company specializing in events & transportation.

Tour Operators

Courier & Delivery Services

Checker Cab Company, 563 Trabert Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-351-1111; Fax: 404-351-1937; 800-TAXICAB rickhewatt@atlantacheckercab.com www.atlantacheckercab.com 24 hours a day. Cabs feature G.P.S., wheelchair assist and security cameras.

Publishers, Periodicals & Guidebooks

ATCOMM Publishing Company, 3384 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 900, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-249-1750; Fax: 404-2491759; www.atlanta.net Provides newsletters, directories & programs for convention publishing. Atlanta Business Chronicle, 3384 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 900, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-249-1000; Fax: 404-2491048; jpowell@bizjournals.com www.atlanta.bizjournals. com Serves as Atlanta’s best business news source in print & online. Atlanta CityPASS, Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta, GA 30313; 888-330-5008; Fax: 208-787-4306; 888-330-5008 info@ citypass.com http://www.citypass.com/atlanta Save 43% and skip most lines at Atlanta’s five top attractions. Georgia Voice, LLC, The, PO Box 77401, Atlanta, GA 30357; 404-815-6941; Fax: 404-815-6942; tboyd@thegavoice.com www.thegavoice.com The media outlet of choice for LGBT Atlanta and the state of Georgia. Market America, P.O. Box 7069, Gadsden, AL 35906; 256-413-7067; Fax: 256-413-0057; www.travelcoupons. com Provides a motel discount guide, free at visitor centers in GA.

Sign Language & Translation Services International Language Solutions, 1647 Briarcliff Rd. Ne, Apt. 5, Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-513-3177; Fax: 404-6361131; www.international-language-solutions.com Simultaneous and consecutive interpretation services. Purple Communications, 4 Concourse Parkway NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30028; 770-730-0251; Fax: 770-730-0248; purpleatlanta@purple.us www.purple.us/atlanta Provides ASL interpreting (VRS, VRI and community needs) and cart. Red & Blue International, 1300 I Street NW, Suite 400E, Washington, DC 20005; 678-883-5888; Fax: 617-845-9088; 866-990-7224 services@redblueint.com www.redblueint. com Interpretation & equipment & localization in 100 languages Sign Language Interpreting Specialists, 3292 Thompson Bridge Road, #333, Gainesville, GA 30506; 770-531-0700; slisinc@charter.net www.slisinc.com Provides high-quality sign language interpreting services.

Television & Radio Stations Atlanta Channel, The, 235 Peachtree Street NE, Suite C-26, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-688-7138; Fax: 866-6518609; bruce.brown@tripsmarter.com www.tripsmarter. com/atlanta/video/live-tv/atlanta-channel-live-atlanta-ga Broadcasts award-winning editorial, restaurant reviews and attractions.

Atlanta Food Walks, 180 Northside Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 1-800-736-6343; info@atlantafoodwalks.com www. atlantafoodwalks.com Acclaimed food tour with 15 tastings and guided historical walk. Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton, GA 30228; 770-707-7904; Fax: 770-946-7904; afillmore@ atlantamotorspeedway.com www.atlantamotorspeedway. com Bring the whole family for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at one of the fastest and most historic venues on the NASCAR circuit. Atlanta Movie Tours, 327 Nelson Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30313; 855-255-3456; Fax: 678-668-7497; 855-255-3456 info@atlantamovietours.com www.atlantamovietours.com Offers customized tours of TV & movie locations for teambuilding & more. Atlanta Preservation Center, 327 St. Paul Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30312-3129; 404-688-3353; Fax: 404-688-3357; www.preserveatlanta.com Offers guided walking tours of Atlanta’s historic neighborhoods & sites. Atlanta Royal Tours, PO Box 451061, Atlanta, GA 31145; atlantaroyaltours@gmail.com www.atlantaroyaltours.com Tour Atlanta on our double decker sightseeing bus. ATL-Cruzers Electric Car & Segway Tours, 160 Ted Turner Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-492-7009; info@ atlcruzers.com www.atlcruzers.com City and Segway tours offering historical and culinary insight. Bicycle Tours of Atlanta, 659 Auburn Avenue, Unit G19, Studioplex Lofts in the Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-273-2558; Fax: 404-607-1947; robyn@biketoursatl.com www.biketoursatl.com Discover Atlanta’s neighborhoods on a 3-hour, 10-mile historic tour. Civil Rights Tours, 320 Martin Luther King Junior Drive SE, #Loft 13, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-386-0992; tom@civilrightstour.com www.civilrightstour.com Civil Rights Tours guides you where history was made. DTours, 170 Boulevard SE, Unit H417, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-971-7763; dan@dtour.me www.dtour.me DTours offers personalized ATL walking tours - Tour Like a Local E.S. Destinations, 2308 Rolling Acres Drive, Conyers, GA 30094; 770-760-0364; Fax: 770-922-4808; cida@esdestinations.com www.esdestinations.com Provides airport meet & greet, transfers, transportation, tours & more. Food Tours Atlanta, 807 Ashland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-822-3884; explore@foodtoursatlanta.com www. foodtoursatlanta.com Experience Atlanta and eat like a local at renowned restaurants!

WXIA-TV 11 ALIVE, One Monroe Place NE, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-892-1611; Fax: 404-885-7639; www.11alive. com Provides news that holds the powerful accountable.

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Scout Local Events and Transportation, 2107 N. Decatur Road #408, Decatur, GA 30033; 404-428-7770; elizabeth@ scoutlocal.co www.scoutlocal.co Destination management company specializing in events & transportation.

Civil Rights Tours, 320 Martin Luther King Junior Drive SE, #Loft 13, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-386-0992; tom@civilrightstour.com www.civilrightstour.com Civil Rights Tours guides you where history was made.

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INFORMATION VIP Southern Tours, 5058 Helen Hwy, Suite A, Sautee, GA 30528; 706-348-8747; vipsoutherntours@gmail.com www. vipsoutherntours.com Deluxe Wine Tours just an hour north of Atlanta

Information Resources Chambers of Commerce Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, The Phillip Rush Center, 1530 DeKalb Ave, Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30307; 404-377-4258; Fax: 770-934-1246; admin@atlantagaychamber.org www.atlantagaychamber.org Promotes growth & advancement of LGBT & allied business members. Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, P.O. Box 93411, Atlanta, GA 30377; 404-880-1551; Fax: 404-880-1555; info@bacc-ga.com www.bacc-ga.com Fosters trade & investment between Brazil & the Southeastern U.S.

Convention & Visitor Bureaus Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau, 178 S. Main Street, Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA 30009; 678-297-2811; Fax: 678-297-9197; 877-202-5961 janet@awesomealpharetta. com www.awesomealpharetta.com Alpharetta is the perfect blend of hometown charm & big city sophistication. Alpine Helen-White County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 726 Bruckenstrasse, Helen, GA 30545; 706-8782181; Fax: 706-878-4032; 800-858-8027 info@helenga.org www.helenga.org Helen is a re-creation of an Alpine village with shopping, cabins, recreation & more. ATL Airport District Destination Marketing Organization, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337; 404-334-7503; moxford@ATLdistrict.com www. ATLdistrict.com College Park offers big city amenities & conveniences with small town charm. Clayton County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 104 N. Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236; 770-478-4800; Fax: 770-478-1888; info@atlantastruesouth.com www.atlantastruesouth.com History, culture & outdoor activities await 15 miles south of Atlanta. Cobb Travel & Tourism, One Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339; 678-303-2622; Fax: 678-303-2625; 800-451-3480 info@travelcobb.org www.travelcobb.org Cobb County has the warmth of a favorite neighborhood with culture & charm.

Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 99 West Paces Ferry, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-929-9998; Fax: 404-929-9190; jlindsey@ghcc.org www.ghcc.org Promotes Hispanic/Latino leadership development & advocacy.

Decatur Visitors Center, 113 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030; 678-615-0915; Fax: 404-371-1593; Sherry.Jackman@ decaturga.com www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com Decatur has 200 boutiques, galleries, services & restaurants in four miles.

Metro Atlanta Chamber, 235 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-880-9000; Fax: 404-5868469; www.metroatlantachamber.com Provides a unique forum for members to connect & make contacts.

DeKalb Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1957 Lakeside Pkwy, Ste 510, Tucker, GA 30084; 770-492-5011; jamest@ dcvb.org www.visitatlantasdekalbcounty.com We have worldclass museums, music venues, neighborhoods & unique shops.

Midtown Alliance, 999 Peachtree Street, Suite 730, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-892-0050; Fax: 404-892-0050; www. MidtownATL.com Coalition of business & community leaders united in a Midtown commitment.

Douglas County Tourism, 6754 Broad Street, Douglasville, GA 30134; 678-449-3939; www.visitdouglascountyga.com Only 20 miles west of downtown Atlanta visit museums, historic sites, Sweetwater Creek State Park and more!

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INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS Stations with free daily parking Stations with long-term and free daily parking MARTA RideStore & Reduced Fare Program Locations: LENOX STATION RideStore only

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Explore Gwinnett (Gwinnett County Tourism), 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 200, Duluth, GA 30097; 770-8146056; Fax: 770-623-1667; 888-GWINNETT anne@exploregwinnett.org www.exploregwinnett.org Find shopping, golf & family fun with easy access to Atlanta. Georgia Department of Economic Development, 75 Fifth Street, NW, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-9624000; Fax: 404-962-4009; www.Georgia.org Georgia boasts rich, unparalleled experiences & something for everyone. Macon-Bibb County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 450 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Macon, GA 31201; 478-7431074; Fax: 478-745-2022; 800-768-3401 maconcvb@visitmacon.org www.VisitMacon.org Macon is just south on I-75 with historic mansions, antiques & festivals. Peachtree City CVB, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City, GA 30269; 678-216-0282; info@visitpeachtreecity.com www.visitpeachtreecity.com Our green lifestyle offers a unique setting for outdoor recreation, leisure activities and much more. Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism, 5920 Roswell Road, Suite A-118, Sandy Springs, GA 30328; 770-2061447; Fax: 770-206-1439; 866-511-7742 hospitality@sandyspringsga.org www.visitsandysprings.org Sandy Springs is everything you love about Greater Atlanta!

Information Resources Atlanta Business League, 931 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30314; 404-584-8126; Fax: 404-584-0445; ldavenport@atlantabusinessleague.org www.atlantabusinessleague.org Provides economic empowerment and business development opportunities for minorities in metroAtlanta. Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, 233 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30303-1507; 404-5216600; Fax: 404-589-5729; info@atlanta.net www.atlanta. net Diverse dining, cultural arts, shopping & sports make Atlanta ide Atlanta Sports Council, 235 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-586-8510; Fax: 404-5868508; www.atlantasportscouncil.com Facilitates metro Atlanta sports as an event recruiter. Atlanta Track Club, 3097 East Shadowlawn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-231-9064; Fax: 404-364-0708; rkenah@ atlantatrackclub.org www.atlantatrackclub.org Established to inspire and engage the community to achieve health and fitness through running Buckhead Coalition, Inc., Tower Place, Building 100, 3340 Peachtree Rd. NE Suite 560, Atlanta, GA 30326-1059; 404233-2228; Fax: 404-812-8222; 800-935-2228 Nurtures quality of life & coordinates orderly growth in Buckhead. David Justice Financial Services, Inc., 5880 Live Oak Parkway, Suite 230, Norcross, GA 30093; 770-441-2712; Fax: 678-819-4088; mailbox@davidjusticefinancial.com www.aalarocco.com Insurance brokerage firm with customized plans for business & individuals. Georgia Restaurant Association, 3520 Piedmont Road Suite 360, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-467-9000; Fax: 404-4672206; 866-467-2201 info@garestaurants.org www.garestaurants.org Serves as the voice for Georgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurants in advocacy & education. MoZeus Worldwide, 955 Commercial Street NE, Conyers, GA 30012; 770-335-2120; www.mozeus.com Integrate customized mobile technology at all your live events. Office of Cultural Affairs, City of Atlanta, 233 Peachtree St.NE, Suite 1700, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-546-6819; ocaatlanta.com Established in 1974 to encourage and support Atlantaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural resources. PKF Consulting, 3475 Lenox Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-842-1150; Fax: 404-842-1165; A global network of firms bound by a quality, integrity & the creation of clarity. Valor Hospitality Partners, 2100 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-231-5440; www.valorhospitality.com Valor Hospitality is a hotel management company. Additional services include transportation and reception tour operator arrangements.

Visitor Centers Atlanta CVB - Visitor Center, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, 5000 North Terminal PRW West Crossover, Atlanta, GA 30320; 404-305-8426; bettynpierce@ comcast.net Provides travelers with information about the city of Atlanta. Atlanta CVB - Visitor Center, Underground Atlanta, 65 Upper Alabama Street, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-577-2148; mhearn@atlanta.net Open: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

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Did you enjoy your stay in Atlanta? Then come back to visit us this holiday season and experience some of our Atlanta-only holiday traditions. From glittering lights to favorite holiday shows, Atlanta will be full of the spirit of the season. BY LAURA SCHOLZ

Holiday In The Park

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steven bridges

Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker

Garden Nights, Holiday Lights

Stone Mountain Christmas

The Pink Pig

captures the spirit of the holidays

Oct. 31-Jan. 3 Macy’s Lenox Square

and is sure to delight children

This beloved Atlanta tradition started at Rich’s downtown department store more than 50 years ago and continues as new generations discover the magic of the Pink Pig train ride at Macy’s at Lenox.

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Over two million lights, nightly

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights

and adults.

Stone Mountain Christmas Nov. 12 - Jan. 1 (select dates) Stone Mountain Park parades, live performances such as “A Christmas Carol” and “Holly Jolly

November-January Atlanta Botanical Garden

Cabaret,” the singalong train, and

Back for its sixth year, this annual electrical extravaganza features spectacular light displays throughout the Garden, including the massive Tunnel of Light along with favorites such as the Orchestral Orbs, Glittering Galaxy, Radiant Rainforest, and model trains that circle the grounds.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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of Christmas trees set the stage at

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Six Flags, where guests can enjoy

visits from favorite characters, like and Santa Claus make this a must-visit holiday attraction. www.stonemountainpark.com

Holiday in the Park Nov. 19-Jan. 1 Six Flags Over Georgia One million LED lights and dozens

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

“A Christmas Carol” Nov. 25-Dec. 24 Alliance Theatre

The Alliance Theatre’s adaptation of the beloved Dickens classic features live music, an all-star Atlanta cast, and all the magic of the season. www.alliancetheatre.org

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Dec. 1-23

The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse A handful of actors bring Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the Ghosts of Past, Present and Future to life in an enchanting storytelling experience for all ages. www.shakespearetavern.com

Children’s Christmas Parade Dec. 3 Midtown Atlanta

Nov. 8-Dec. 31 Center for Puppetry Arts

Pole Express and other seasonal

Based on the classic television special, this puppet-only production

1910 Riverview Carousel.

The largest holiday parade in the Southeast, this annual tradition includes floats, giant helium-filled balloons, marching bands and of course--Santa.

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www.choa.org/parade

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shows, culinary treats, the North holiday rides, including the historic

“Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker” Dec. 9-24 The Fox Theatre

Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, dancing snowflakes and candy canes and all of the magnificence of this holiday tradition are even more magical under the (indoor) stars at the historic Fox Theatre in Midtown. www.atlantaballet.com

A Very Merry Holiday POPS!

Dec. 16-17 Atlanta Symphony Hall A musical experience for the whole family, complete with full orchestra, chorus, favorite songs and carols, and a visit from Santa and his reindeer. www.atlantasymphony.org

FIND OUT MORE Get the scoop on lots more current and upcoming events and attractions when you visit Atlanta.net/events

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