Things To Do
Atlanta Civil Rights Tour
Civil Rights Tours Atlanta launches from in front of the grave of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the King Center, and proceeds on a comfortable video equipped bus — displaying a city where every step throughout the last century was significant in changing the face of America. You will hear from and see Civil Rights icons Andrew Young, John Lewis and Julian Bond – giving their first hand eyewitness account of historic places and how events shaped the evolution of this city “Too Busy to Hate.” On stops you will view up close the house Dr. King lived at the time of his assassination and Coretta raised her four children. You will witness the birth house of Dr. King, the Ebenezer Baptist church he co-pastored with his father and the Old 4th Ward where he grew up. You will see the old Paschal’s Restaurant where in the front dining room the morning politicos elected Atlanta first black mayor Maynard Jackson. Tickets are $65 per person, mention the Buchanan/Thomas wedding for a discount!
Atlanta City Pass
Looking to pack in the most bang for your buck for your weekend in Atlanta? Atlanta CityPASS includes admission to Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and CNN Studio Tours. For your last two attractions, you get choices. Visit Zoo Atlanta or the Center for Civil and Human Rights , and choose between Fernbank Museum of Natural History and the College Football Hall of Fame. Customize your package based on what you are most interested in! These all inclusive tickets are $76 for adults and $62 for kids under 12
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
Ready to Explore? Check out Atlanta's Beltline Trail. A combination of multi-use trail and linear greenspace, the Eastside Trail was the first finished section of the Atlanta BeltLine trail in the old rail corridor that will eventually connect the entire city. The Eastside Trail, which was funded by a combination of public and private philanthropic sources, runs from the tip of Piedmont Park to the Reynoldstown neighborhood. There are a multitude of great bars and restaurants along the trail to enjoy as you take in the scenery.
Ponce City Market
PONCE CITY MARKET breathes new life into the historic Sears, Roebuck & Co. building in Atlanta. The classic structure, which is the area’s largest adaptive reuse project, has been reinvented as a vibrant community hub housing the Central Food Hall, various shops, flats and offices, all while pointing back to the roots of its inception. The market infuses vigor and excitement into this historically-significant structure, located in one of Atlanta’s most cherished neighborhoods. One of our favorite date night spots!
Jack's Pizza & Wings
Our favorite dive bar in the city. A diverse crowd washes down pizza, wings & sandwiches with beer & liquor in a hip dive bar setting.
The Whelan
Our favorite bar for Karaoke on Saturday nights! Good food and lots of pool tables here too :-)
Joystick Gamebar
So we are both kind of nerds and what could be better than drinking and playing nostalgic arcade games like Mortal Kombat? Not only is it a bar with games, it is an incubator to help develop and launch local food start ups. Their current partnership with Illegal Food cooks up quality late-night comfort eats—packed with locally sourced ingredients when possible. A nerdy dive bar with classic arcade games, tabletop gaming, yummy bites, and booze aplenty.
Sweetwater Creek State Park
We went here on one of our first dates. We hiked to the top of the second trail, and then it started pouring down rain! Hiking down a mountain in the middle of a monsoon definitely bonded us as a couple lol. Great views of the city and a moderate hike for beginners, not to mention only a 20 minute drive out of the city.
Municipal Market of Atlanta
Located in the historic Sweet Auburn neighborhood, the Municipal Market opened the doors to its new building in 1924. Referred to as the Curb Market by locals, it houses thirty local businesses, including produce, butchers, seafood, a full service bakery, a cooking school, and ten of the most popular eateries in the city. Great place to grab a variety of foods including fresh and cooked seafood, desserts, and there is even a bookstore! Come experience the market and see for yourself.