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Atlanta, United States
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East Atlanta is the trendiest area in Atlanta. It includes Inman Park, the popular dining and nightlife neighborhoods of Little Five Points, Virginia-Highland, and Poncey-Highland. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and one of the top U.S. research universities, Emory University, are in this area.
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Special features include displays of Argentinosaurus, the largest dinosaur ever unearthed, and Giganotosaurus, the largest meat-eater ever discovered, and an IMAX theater. The museum also offers Martinis & IMAX, one of Atlanta's most popular "after five" events available every Friday, January through November.
Official museum for the Center for Disease Control. The only part of the CDC open to the public. Check website for the security checkpoint requirements. Must have photo ID.
One of ten presidential libraries administered by the National Archives & Records Administration and the only one in the Southeast, includes photographs, historical memorabilia from his presidency, an exact replica of the Oval Office, a permanent exhibit of significant events during Carter’s life and political career and the permanent home of the former president’s Nobel Peace Price awarded in late 2002.
Get a haircut or color at the internationally renowned Van Michael Salon.
Established in 1904
European-style pizza next to its sister restaurant, Sotto Sotto.
Basic pasta served in a sophisticated, simple setting is the trademark of this local favorite Italian restaurant.
Known for its great breakfast options, the line is often out the door. Check the house rules before going!
Hipsters and local families fill this casual Mexican restaurant.
Classic Highlands bistro serves reliable American cuisine and is packed to capacity for its weekend brunches.
Quaint Italian restaurant in the heart of the highlands.
European bakery and market is a prime destination for locals and offers gourmet sandwiches, freshly baked breads, artisan cheeses, beautiful desserts and baked goods, and gourmet prepared foods.
Extremely cute and charming gelateria where an Italian native makes homemade gelato, marzipan, and other goodies. A must-stop for gelato lovers.
Founded in 1992 by three siblings, the Vortex serves some of the best burgers in a pseudo biker-bar setting where rock and alternative music blasts and patrons enter through the facade of a giant human skull. (Note: must be 18 or older to enter due to smoking laws.)
Cheap pizza in a setting with wall mural art. Next to Criminal Records and Junkman's Daughter.
Ultra-trendy Inman Park restaurant filled with fashionistas. Southwestern-inspired and meat-friendly American cuisine.
Extremely popular restaurant tucked away in Inman Park serves contemporary continental fare.
Simple yet sleek Thai restaurant on the Southwest side of GA tech offers up flavorful Thai basics.
A small but sizzling live music venue that features a songwriter showcase on Monday nights and performances by up-and-coming national acts.
Sing Karaoke with a live rock band backing you up.
Easily the comfiest coffeehouse in Atlanta. It sports a mix of hipster and modern decor, free internet, and late hours. If you want a quieter place for an intimate conversation or some great me-time to read your favorite book, come here.
Where post-punk locals gather for a good beer and burger and live indie music. Excellent Sunday menu deemed "Dunch".
A gay-friendly neighborhood bar in East Atlanta.
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Excellent beer selection and quality bar-style food. Large, partially covered patio in front with two bocce courts behind the pub. Table games and arcade machines. Smoking is allowed, so Midway Pub is 18+.
A neighborhood dive with nothing but Elvis and rock n’ roll with three full-time bars and live alternative country and hard rock music.
Laid back restaurant and bar with pool and darts.
is Atlanta's oldest continuously licensed tavern and showcases a Creole influenced menu.
An established blues club featuring live blues of local and national acts, and a selection of Chicago, Memphis, and New Orleans-style food.
A popular, three-tiered club spot with an antique bar and live music.
Traditional New Orleans style vibe with a cozy atmosphere for good conversation.
Known for its cozy feel as a neighborhood bar and grill and it’s famous for its prime rib.
Features sing-alongs from Wednesday to Saturday, local folk musicians on Sundays and open mike nights on Tuesdays.
An Atlanta Democratic Party institution where you're likely to find campaign staffers and off-duty cops knocking back stiff drinks under a portrait of JFK.
Plays house, U.K. garage, hip hop and drum n’ bass.
College bar crammed with Emory and Georgia Tech undergrads.
A popular sports hangout with 13 beers on tap and 15 bottled ales.
Great jukebox and one of the best veggie burgers in town. Arrive early as seating fills up quickly.
A conference center hotel in East Atlanta. 32,000 square feet of meeting & event space. Online reservation forms. List of amenities.
The Woodruff House
Marking the revitalization of a legendary Southern landmark, Hotel Clermont reopened in the colorful and central Poncey-Highland neighborhood in June 2018 as a 94-room boutique hotel drenched in local history and culture. Three suites, 76 standard rooms and 15 bunk rooms - which house four guests per room and exist as an ode to the hotel’s storied revolving door of notable, musical guests - make up the hotel’s dynamic accommodation offerings, designed to appeal to all types of travelers.
Hip clothing boutique.
Funky vintage clothing, new items from other stores that overstock, and second-hand goods.
A warehouse full of quirky gifts and funky fashions.
Large and varied selection of CDs, records, used CDs, comics, toys, posters and magazines.
MARTA Rail East-West Blue Line stops in King Memorial (E2), Inman Park/Reynoldstown (E3), Edgewood/Candler Park (E4), and East Lake Station (E5). Parking is available at all these stations except King Memorial.
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