The ATL

Since 1928 — chili dogs, onion rings, and 'What'll ya have?' curb service.

Sears-warehouse-turned-market with H&F Burger, Botiwalla, and Hop's Chicken.

Chef's-tasting menu inside a stable-turned-restaurant in Old Fourth Ward.

One of the world's largest aquariums — whale sharks and beluga whales.

3-D theater, bottling line, and tasting room of 100+ sodas from around the world.

Regional theme park with wooden coaster Twisted Cyclone and 12 more coasters.

1929 Moorish-Egyptian movie palace still hosting Broadway and Elton John.

Dr. King's birthplace, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and the King Center tomb.

200-foot observation wheel next to Centennial Olympic Park.

Decatur oyster-and-cocktail bar in a restored 1890 train depot.

Underground Ponce nightclub — locals' favorite dance floor since 1994.

3-mile linear park on a former rail corridor packed with murals and breweries.

185-acre park with skyline lawn, dog park, and Saturday farmers market.

1,683-foot granite dome with a summit trail and laser show.

Richard Meier and Renzo Piano campus of American and modern art.

Emory University museum with ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artifacts.

Home to Jim Henson's Kermit and 500+ puppets — performances daily.

Farm-driven Southern tasting menus in a converted warehouse.

Texas-style smoked meats at the legendary DeKalb Ave smokehouse.

AAA Five Diamond fine dining institution.

Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, communal tables.

Historic soul food since 1947, home of the fried chicken.

Old-school Buckhead steakhouse — power lunches since '79.

Sichuan dumplings and chili wontons at Krog Street Market.

Themed escape rooms inside The Collection at 200 Peachtree.

Free public skate park in Historic Fourth Ward Park.

Boutique bowling, bocce, and arcade — 21+ evenings.

Board-game and video-game bar in Sandy Springs.

Electric karting, laser tag, and arcade.

Tech-enabled mini golf and cocktails.

Fountains, lawn, and legacy of the 1996 Games.

The postcard skyline shot made famous by The Walking Dead.

Victorian-era garden cemetery with Bobby Jones' grave.

Airline history + a walk-through 747, near ATL airport.

Historic 19th-century square with shops and restaurants.

Once the wealthiest African-American street in America.

Rooftop cocktails and skyline views.

22nd-floor rooftop bar looking straight at the stadium.

Beloved dive-bar blues joint, cash only.

Kitschy karaoke and ping-pong bar in O4W.

No-frills neighborhood bar and late-night hang on Ponce.

Rooftop pool bar at the W Atlanta – Buckhead.

Decatur's neighborhood dive with strong pours.

Popular riverside walking loop in Sandy Springs.

Historic park next to Zoo Atlanta.

Paved trail winding through Alpharetta.

Rotating shows from Georgia's living artists.

Tony-winning regional theatre at the Woodruff Arts Center.

Home of the Grammy-winning Atlanta Symphony.

Housed in an 1907 post office on Marietta Square.

Community galleries and workshops in downtown Alpharetta.

African-American fine art in a Victorian home.

Beloved neighborhood restaurant + speakeasy in downtown Smyrna.

Historic 1830s village with boutiques and casual dining along the river.

61-mile rail-trail begins here — perfect for a morning bike ride.

Sister to the Virginia-Highland original, patio + Sunday brunch.

Walkable village green with restaurants, library, and outdoor concerts.

Riverside fine dining institution on the Chattahoochee.

Tabletop KBBQ standard-bearer on the Duluth Korean corridor.

Anchor of the Korean corridor — market, food court, bakeries.

Specialty roaster's café in downtown Duluth — iced Americanos and pour-overs.

Fountain, amphitheater, and Friday-night concerts in warm months.

20K-seat arena hosting Gladiators hockey, concerts, and family shows.

Cult-favorite Asian bakery — pineapple buns and matcha drinks.

Waterfall trail through 1830s mill ruins on the Chattahoochee.

Historic downtown Roswell strip — antiques, galleries, patios.

Southern seasonal cooking in a 1920s Craftsman on Canton Street.

1839 Greek Revival, childhood home of Theodore Roosevelt's mother.

127-acre riverfront preserve with boardwalks and wildlife rescue.

Roswell's flagship craft brewery with a big taproom patio.

Restored 1885 courthouse anchors a walkable square of shops and cafes.

Award-winning regional theatre on the square.

Home of the Gwinnett Stripers — Braves Triple-A affiliate.

1930s farm restored inside a wooded 134-acre county park.

Neighborhood beer bar with a huge covered patio.

Farm-to-table gastropub on the square.

Antique shops and cafés in the pre-Civil-War village at the mountain's base.

Longtime schnitzel-and-stein spot on Main Street.

Contemporary arts center in a 1934 trolley barn.

1.3-mile granite trail to a summit with skyline views.

The original 1946 Chick-fil-A — dine-in only, still open.

Atlanta juice institution — flagship on the East Point line.

Walkable historic homes and murals along the rail line.

Neighborhood tavern and patio near the airport.

Test-track drives and museum next to Hartsfield-Jackson.

Wings, patio, big TVs — a South-side game-day staple.

Home of the Civil War locomotive The General — a Smithsonian affiliate.

Civil War battlefield with 22 miles of trails and a rewarding summit.

Locals-favorite Georgia-style smokehouse and brisket destination.

Restored 1908 depot, farmers market, and Friday concerts.

Restored 1870s railroad town — brick streets, boutiques, patios.

Cozy neighborhood tavern in the old downtown.

Family-style Italian institution on the square.

Downtown green with a gazebo and Thursday summer concerts.

Cuban classic on BuHi since 1976 — the Cuban is the move.

Old-school Vietnamese pho and bún bò huế on BuHi.

Hand-pulled noodles, lamb skewers, and dumplings — a BuHi essential.

Late-night al pastor and Mexico City-style tacos in Doraville.

Sprawling international grocery and food stalls — the corridor anchor.

Cantonese classics and dim sum lunch on BuHi.

Latin-American mall + food hall — heart of the BuHi Latino community.