Atlanta 101
By Citysearch Editors, Atlanta
Ready, set, go: Check out Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthplace, top-tier restaurants, Stone Mountain and other must-see Atlanta attractions.
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The Varsity
61 North Ave NW, Atlanta, GA
North Avenue landmark serves up throwback fast food and neon-drenched, old-Atlanta nostalgia. -
Rolling Bones BBQ
377 Edgewood Ave, Atlanta, GA
Shiny, happy diner expertly covers the barbecue basics on the edge of downtown. -
Mary Mac's Tea Room
224 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta's beloved tea room drifts into its twilight years. -
The Colonnade
1879 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Old-school Midtown restaurant specializes in Southern food.
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Blind Willie's
828 W Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA
A diverse group of fans flocks here for Atlanta's best live blues. -
The Vortex
438 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta favorite delivers killer burgers, a serious bar scene and raucous decor. -
Andrews Upstairs
56 E Andrews Drive NW #13, Atlanta, GA
Ultrahip live-music venue attracts Buckhead's bold and beautiful singles. -
Manuel's Tavern
602 N Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA
Home to politicos and plumbers, this friendly half-century-old tavern is an Atlanta institution.
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The Georgian Terrace Hotel
659 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA
If you don't stay at the 1911 landmark, at least stroll by for a look at its gorgeous architecture.
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Intercontinental Buckhead
3315 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
New luxury hotel in Buckhead offers plush accommodations including a day spa. -
W Atlanta
111 Perimeter Ctr W, Atlanta, GA
Minimalist chic rules at the urban professional's dream hotel.
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Jurlique Day Spa
3315 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Aromatherapy and naturally pure products are the foundation for this chichi Buckhead spa's superior treatments. -
Renew Day Spa
4347 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA
Loads of luxurious extras and polished services keep loyal clientele flocking back to this East Cobb day spa. -
Spa Sydell - Buckhead
3060 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta's signature spa chain offers convenience and an array of services.
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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
The civil-rights movement took its first steps at these sites. -
CNN Studio Tour
1 CNN Ctr NW, Atlanta, GA
Go behind the scenes at the world headquarters of one of the most-watched news channels. -
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Whether you're a plant lover or not, this place has the power to transport you. -
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA
The museum unveils its newly expanded galleries and collection to the public. -
The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
Tour the stunning backdrop for Atlanta's best musicals, concerts and plays. -
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
441 Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA
A detailed look at Georgia's greatest citizen and his path from peanut farmer to president to Nobel Peace Prize winner. -
Stone Mountain Park
Hwy 78 E (Exit 8), Stone Mountain, GA
Walk through original Georgian plantation houses, and get a spectacular view of Atlanta. -
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St, Atlanta, GA
The world's largest aquarium makes a splash in downtown Atlanta.
