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Traveling is one of the best ways to gain new perspective, refresh your point of
view and just generally get inspired. To help you make the most of your days in
Atlanta we've put together a handy guide to help you find food, fun and entertainment.
We hope you'll use some of your spare time to explore Atlanta — MARTA
and readily available taxis make it easy to get around.
Note: This is by no means a comprehensive guide to Atlanta. There is so much to
see, visit, eat, drink and explore that you'll want to use your time wisely.
Art, Culture and Design
Shopping
Food & Drink
Southern Food & Drink
Fun Stuff
ART, CULTURE & DESIGN
AIGA Design Week
Atlanta-area designers are pulling together for Atlanta Design Week, set to coincide with the 2007 HOW Design Conference. Presented by the
Atlanta chapter of AIGA, the week features a pub crawl, picnic and historic cemetery tour, in-house lunch sessions, networking events and
more. Get the full scoop at atlantadesignweek.com.
Castleberry Hill
This is Atlanta's historic arts district, packed with galleries, studios, lofts
and converted warehouses. Located on the southwest edge of downtown, Castleberry
Hill is a walking neighborhood where it's easy to find a bite to eat or a cup of
coffee.
castleberryhill.org
Museum of Design Atlanta
The only museum of design in the southeast, MODA regularly features exhibitions
on architecture, industrial and product design, interiors and furniture, graphics
and fashion — and it's located right across the street from the
Conference hotel. As a boon to HOW Conference attendees, MODA is opening 11am -
8pm Monday, June 11, when most other galleries in town will be closed. They're even
staying open late (until 8pm) every other night of the Conference. Admission is
free, and if you show your badge in the museum gift shop, you'll save a cool 20%.
285 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis II Tower, Downtown · museumofdesign.org
 Woodruff Arts Center
Atlanta's home for the arts, Woodruff features a symphony theatre, playhouse, educational
center and the renowned High Museum. Special highlight: the High Museum is bringing
a taste of Paris to Atlanta through an unprecedented three-year partnership with
the Louvre. This is your chance to see famous European works without the leg-cramping
plane ride.
1280 Peachtree Street NE, Midtown · woodruffcenter.org, louvreatlanta.org
 SHOPPING
Atlantic Station
If you're looking for traditional mall-type stores in a one-stop-shop atmosphere,
Atlantic Station's got it. Restaurants, bars, shops and condos, all in one giant
live-work-play complex.
West of midtown, on 17th Street · atlanticstation.com
Beehive Co-Op
This boutique co-op offers the crème de la crème of Atlanta's arts and
design community, with merchandise organized into bazaar-like booths. Shop for hand-made
purses, jewelry, clothes and kid stuff, all crafted locally.
1831-A Peachtree Road, Midtown · beehiveco-op.com
 Junkman's Daughter
This Little 5 Points shop features new and vintage clothing and yes, a little bit
of junk. The store is warehouse-like, with an entire loft devoted to shoes. The
perfect place to find a tchotchke, a cocktail gown and next year's Halloween costume — all
in the same shop.
464 Moreland Ave NE, Little 5 Points · 404-577-3188
7 Mississippi
Sample-sale shoppers rejoice! This tiny joint features unworn runway and showroom
samples from Betsey Johnson, Marciano, French Connection and more, all priced at
under 50 bucks (excluding denim).
702 Cleburne Terrace NE, Poncey-Highlands · 404-892-1111
 Lenox Square
Situated in Buckhead, Lenox Square is the shopping center for Atlantans. Features
Kate Spade, Kiehl's, Louis Vuitton, BCBG as well as Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Neiman-Marcus.
Check out sister mall Phipps Plaza across the street for even more shopping.
3393 Peachtree Road NE, Buckhead
FOOD & DRINK
The Flying Biscuit
Bon Apetit considers The Flying Biscuit one of its favorite places in Atlanta, calling
the sunny Candler Park location "a real winner." Breakfast is served all day and
most entrees, including stoup — half soup, half stew — come
with the restaurant's signature namesake.
1655 McLendon Avenue, Candler Park · flyingbiscuit.com
1001 Piedmont Avenue, Midtown
 No Más Cantina
Located in an updated warehouse in Castleberry Hill, No Más Cantina might be
the only restaurant you've ever visited where everything is for sale, from the art
on the walls to the margarita glass in your hand. Most of the décor was handcrafted
by Mexican artisans and is available in the restaurant or the No Más showroom
next door.
180 Walker Street, Atlanta · nomascantina.com
One.Midtown Kitchen
Perched on the edge of Piedmont Park in a renovated urban warehouse, One features
a large 80-foot curved bar, extensive wine list and a hip, young atmosphere. Enormous
windows offer views of the Atlanta skyline. American cuisine is prepped with fresh,
seasonal ingredients.
559 Dutch Valley Road, Midtown · onemidtownkitchen.com
Peachtree Center Food Courts
From burritos to pizza to ice cream and turkey sandwiches, if you need to grab a
quick bite, you're bound to find something in one of the two food courts in Peachtree
Center. Adjoins the Hyatt Regency Atlanta; open daily Monday through Saturday.
Peachtree Center adjoining the Hyatt
 The Varsity
The world's largest drive-in, accommodating 600 cars and 800+ people inside. Be
sure to save room for a made-from-scratch dessert.
61 North Avenue, Downtown · thevarsity.com
Shout
Shout is known for a great view, great people-watching and unique décor. The
space is divided into a sushi lounge, with intimate booths and bars scattered throughout.
The menu is eclectic, but tapas, sushi and pizza are staples. Head up to the deck
for private cabanas and a great view of the city.
1197 Peachtree St NE, Midtown · 404-846-2000
SOUTHERN FOOD & DRINK
Agnes & Muriel's
Comfort food served in a converted brick bungalow inspired by Jane Jetson, June
Cleaver and Pee Wee Herman.
Contributed by Shari Margolin, Cartoon Network
1514 Monroe Drive · mominthekitchen.com
The Collonade
Authentic Southern specialties with no hint of fusion.
1879 Cheshire Bridge Rd. NE, Midtown · 404-874-5642
Daddy D'z BBQ
Old-fashioned barbecue to eat in or carry out.
264 Memorial Drive, Grant Park · daddydz.com
Fat Matt's Rib Shack
Southern-style barbecue and blues nightly.
Contributed by Gary Albright, Cartoon Network
1811 Piedmont Avenue NE, Ansley Park · fatmattsribshack.com
The Food Studio
"The atmosphere is sophisticated and service stellar. The food is southern influenced."
Contributed by Daniel Crowder, Monumental
887 West Marietta St. k-102m Atlanta · thefoodstudio.com
Mary Mac's Tea Room
"Soooo very Southern. Sweet tea to kill for."
Contributed by Hank Richardson, Portfolio Center
224 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Midtown · marymacs.com
Matthew's
Down-home Southern food, slightly outside Atlanta.
2299 Main Street, Tucker, GA · 770-491-9577
Six Feet Under
Award-winning catfish, seafood and jukebox, with a view of the Oakland Cemetery.
Contributed by Courtney Frohne, Unboundary
415 Memorial Drive, SE, Grant Park · sixfeetunderatlanta.com
Son's Place
Old-style Southern staples — fried chicken, mac 'n' cheese, hoecakes
and collard greens.
100 Hurt St NE, Inman Park · 404-581-0530
South City Kitchen
Contemporary renditions of fried green tomatoes, chicken & dumplings, sweet potato
pie and more. Contributed by Patti Bachelder, Michell Marketing
1144 Crescent Avenue, Midtown · southcitykitchen.com/midtown
Thelma's Kitchen
"A real Southern restaurant, within walking distance of the Hyatt."
Contributed by Sam Harrison, Ideas-Words-Actions
302 Auburn Avenue, Downtown · 404-688-5855
 FUN STUFF
Atlanta Braves
If you need a sports fix, the Braves are your best bet. Turner Field was one of
the early nostalgic-yet-state-of-the-art new stadiums, and was originally built
for the 1996 Olympics. Check the Braves' website to see if a June home stand coincides
with your trip to Atlanta.
755 Hank Aaron Drive SE, Atlanta · atlantabraves.com
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Often mentioned in country songs — it's just so darn fun to say — the
Chattahoochee River forms the basis of this National Recreation Area. More than
50 miles of trails, waterfalls, and prime fishing and boating spots crowd the riverbanks.
678-588-1200 · nps.gov/chat/
 Atlanta Botanical Garden
For a dose of green (and reds, pinks, blues, yellows and oranges), visit the Atlanta
Botanical Garden. The Garden has numerous themed plant collections, including the
largest collection of hydrangeas in the southeast — and all 160
hydrangea cultivars will be hitting their peak in June.
1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Midtown · atlantabotanicalgarden.org
City Segway Tour
Want to explore the city without dirtying those new shoes? Hop on a Segway and embark
on an intimate, guided tour of town. Choose from the ghosts and legends tour or
the general Atlanta tour. Advance reservations are recommended.
877-SEG-TOUR · citysegwaytours.com/atlanta
Cyclorama
A relic of an almost lost art form, Atlanta's cyclorama depicts the Battle of Atlanta
and was commissioned in the late 1800s. The cylindrical painting extends nearly
358' and is meant to be viewed in the round.
800 Cherokee Avenue SE, Grant Park · 404-658-7625
 Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium is the largest in the world, with eight million gallons of
fresh and marine water and more than 120,000 animals representing 500 species.
225 Baker Street, Downtown · georgiaaquarium.org
See Rock City
It's two hours out of town, but if you're hankering to see what the barns and birdhouses
have been talking about, it might be worth the trip, especially for those folks
driving through Chattanooga on their way home. Rock City has all the tourist-trap
trappings — actors in costume, photo ops, gift shops and dioramas,
but it's also got its fair share of natural beauty. Take a gentle hike through balanced
rocks and needle-eye passes, across swinging bridges and above waterfalls to reach
the Flag Court, where you can see seven states.
1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, GA · seerockcity.com
 Stone Mountain
For a little exercise in the fresh air, head to Stone Mountain, located just outside
of town. It's a 1.3 mile trek to the top of the mountain where you can see up to
60 miles on a clear day. If you want the sightseeing without the exertion, take
the skylift.
U.S. Highway 78 East, Exit 8, Stone Mountain · stonemountainpark.com
World of Coca-Cola
Explore the history of one of America's favorite soft drinks. Different galleries
feature Coke memorabilia; Club Coca-Cola offers samples of various international
Coke drinks, most of which aren't available in the U.S.
55 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Downtown · woccatlanta.com
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