Atlanta
Some people refer to Atlanta as the Next Great International City, but we think its time has clearly arrived. Don’t be fooled by Old South stereotypes—Atlanta is called Hot-lanta for a reason. It’s a fun city that has it all: big business, a sophisticated art scene, world-class museums, top-end dining, vibrant fairs and provocative theaters, each with a hint of the Southern charm for which the city is known. The only problem will be selecting which things you want to do. So sit back and relax as Hyatt opens the door to one of the most exciting cities in the world and says, “Please, after you.”
ARTS/CULTURE
Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring Street NW
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 873 3391
“Fine art” and “puppetry” may not seem like an obvious pair, but this center somehow makes the two fit together perfectly.
Dad’s Garage 280 Elizabeth Street
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 523 3141
Whether you like to chortle, chuckle, gaffaw or just plain crack up, this improv theater delivers the laughs you need.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History 767 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 929 6300
Fernbank understands the coolest part of dinosaurs—prey-versus-predator battles—so their best exhibit is frozen in survival mode. On Friday nights, the museum also understands that a martini goes well with IMAX.
Fox Theater 660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 881 2100
The opulent Moorish décor leaves an indelible impression, while the venue’s history and live shows make the Fox Theater inextricably Atlanta.
High Museum of Art Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 733 5000
International acclaim isn’t easy to attain, but after a 2005 expansion by designer Renzo Piano, this museum made it look like a piece of cake.
Laughing Skull Lounge 878 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA
+1 877 523 3288
At this place, it’s not the size of the club that matters, but the size of the laughs.
Museum of Design Atlanta Peachtree Center, Marquis Two, 285 Peachtree Center Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 979 6455
The only place in the South dedicated to design, this small museum doesn’t need a lot of space to make a big impression.
The New American Shakespeare Tavern 499 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 874 5299
This theater presents traditional Shakespearean plays and other classics in the perfect environment: a tavern.
Theater in the Square 11 Whitlock Avenue
Marietta, GA
+1 707 422 8369
This controversial theater is housed in a building that used to be a cotton factory, but the works they produce are anything but fluff.
Variety Playhouse 1099 Euclid Avenue
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 524 7354
Built in 1930 in the now edgy Little Five Points neighborhood, this concert venue with nightclub tendencies is a casual place to see a show or blow off some steam.
PLACES
Quilt Plaza at Centennial Olympic Park 265 Park Avenue ,West NW
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 223 4412
Meant to celebrate the spirit of the 1996 Olympics, the Quilt Plaza has five, 60-foot-by-60-foot monuments that have become the spirit of Atlanta.
The Georgia Explorer at the Georgia Aquarium 225 Baker Street NW
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 581 4000
Get to know the different critters living off Georgia’s coast, if only because you want to know something about what you’re eating later.
Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum 18 Whitlock Avenue
Marietta, GA
+1 770 794 5576
The only thing this museum doesn’t tell you about
Gone with The Wind is how to make a dress from green velvet drapes.
Rhodes Hall 1516 Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 885 7800
Constructed from Stone Mountain granite, this home is one of the few remaining mansions from Atlanta’s days of down-home opulence.
Sky Hike at Stone Mountain 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive
Stone Mountain, GA
+1 770 498 5690
At this adventure course, a hike means being suspended above the treetops, leaving you wondering why you didn’t know you were scared of heights.
The World of Coca-Cola 121 Baker Street NW
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 676 5151
With commercials from around the world and art influenced by a popular fizzy drink, this is the place to go for a comprehensive “pop” culture education.
EAT/DRINK/PLAY
Quinones at Bacchanalia 1198 Howell Road
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 365 0410
You’ll eat what they give you, mostly because this restaurant serves a prix-fixe menu. You won’t mind either, because the specialty is Southern cuisine using local ingredients.
264 Memorial Drive
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 222 0206
You may be lured here by the sloppy, savory barbecue, but the locals know the sides, like fried okra and cornbread, are the real bait.
Bone’s Restaurant 3130 Piedmont Road NE
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 237 2663
With legendarily thick lamb chops and a juicy porterhouse, you’d expect the primary clientele at this restaurant to be Vikings, not businessmen.
Brick Store Pub 125 East Court Square
Decatur, GA
+1 404 687 0990
The pub grub is good to go, but the litany of beers has beer geeks in a state of frenzy.
Canoe 4199 Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA
+1 770 432 2663
With pebbled walkways and a plush landscape surrounding the restaurant, the fresh-baked bread and summer corn soup aren’t the only attractions here.
Holeman and Finch 2277 Peachtree Road, Suite B
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 948 1175
This tavern prepares only 24 gourmet burgers every night and promptly serves them on a first-come-first-served basis starting at 10 p.m. We recommend getting there early.
Lunacy Black Market 231 Mitchell Street NW
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 736 6164
People come here to experience the eccentricities of Chef Paul Luna—talking on a cell phone is verboten—as well as the perfectly prepared small plates.
Mary Mac’s Tea Room 224 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 876 1800
With good old-fashioned offerings like mint juleps, fried green tomatoes and Georgia peach cobbler, it’s no wonder this restaurant has been around since 1945.
Ormsby’s 1170 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 968 2033
The food and drink are just fine, but the indoor bocce ball court and old-fashioned darts make this bar a fun experience more than simply a place to go.
Rosebud 1397 Highland Avenue
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 347 9747
Boasting menu selections like a peanut butter and bacon patty melt, this Inman Square restaurant serves up Southern comfort food with a side of creativity.
SHOPPING
The Bilthouse 511 E. Ferry Paces Road NE
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 816 7702
Everything is for sale, including the folk art on the walls, at this truly unique shop. That means every purchase is a one-of-a-kind.
Chamblee Antique Row 3519 Broad Street
Chamblee, GA
+1 770 458 6316
People come here for the pristine antiques and collectibles, but stay for the mid-17th century homes, churches and stores from which the dealers operate.
fab’rik 1114 W. Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 381 1178
Specializing in designer denim and boasting other sharp duds, this shop caters to the shop-a-holic searching for style without ruining your credit rating.
Drew Lewis 845 Spring Street
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 881 5359
In addition to pieces that will transform your wardrobe, this shop is dog friendly, allowing every man to go shopping with his best friend.
Meringue Boutique 1393 North Highland Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 724 0960
Shopping here keeps you fashionable and out of the whole “no-way-she’s-wearing-the-exact-same-dress-as-me” situation.
Twelve 1000 Piedmont Avenue Suite D
Atlanta, GA
+1 404 541 2357
If you’re searching for a gift or that perfect accent piece, this boutique specializes in sophisticated wares that help you see a piece of art in the everyday.
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