Legendary Atlanta

Updated: June 23, 2006

From haunted places to the inspiration for "Gone With the Wind," our editors recommend the most legendary spots in Atlanta.

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Legendary Atlanta

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Alfredo's Italian Restaurant
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    1989 Cheshire Bridge, Atlanta, GA 30324 (map)

    Old school wheeling and dealing is innate to this Atlanta institution, where mob types have been rumored to be spotted.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Clermont Lounge
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    789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 (map)

    Infamous lounge on Ponce de Leon is celebrated for its hilariously seedy strippers.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Oakland Cemetery
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    248 Oakland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30312 (map)

    Legend has it that a supernatural voice calls out the forgotten names of the soldiers who died during Sherman's March.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Legendary Land of Gone With the Wind
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    Jonesboro Depot/Welcome Center 104 N Main St, Jonesboro, GA 30236 (map)

    Fans of the epic novel visit Jonesboro in search of Tara and the inspiration for Scarlett's picturesque home.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Manuel's Tavern
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    602 N Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30307 (map)

    Half-century old tavern is an Atlanta landmark where political deals and media leaks have gone down.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Anthony's Restaurant
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    3109 Piedmont Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305 (map)

    A 200-year-old plantation house is said to have a ghostly presence with flying dishes, strange voices and glowing orbs.

  7. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Fox Theatre Atlanta
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    660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 (map)

    The opulent theatre features Mighty Mo, a colossal organ with four keyboards, 3,622 pipes, 376 stops and 42 ranks.

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  1. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Roxy Theatre
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    3110 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305 (map)

  2. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Six Feet Under Pub & Fishhouse
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    415 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 (map)