Atlanta is to the South what New York is to the East Coast, “the city that never sleeps.” There’s plenty of fun family activities in Atlanta, like The World of Coca-Cola or The Atlanta Zoo, but there’s also great weekend date ideas. If you are looking for unique weekend getaway ideas for Atlanta, GA, here’s some can’t miss suggestions.
We visited Atlanta on a media tour.
Unique Weekend Getaway Ideas For Atlanta, GA
1.Ponce City Market is not the usual array of shops. Located in the Old Fourth Ward, Ponce City Market was once the Old Sear’s Roebuck building. Reopened in 2014, this historic area has been revamped into a wonderful array of green spaces, shops and restaurants. Stop by the Central Food Hall for tempting taste treats created by artisan chefs and local purveyors. One of our favorites, Collier Candy Company, is a small space packed with vintage and hard to find candies, along with locally made small batch chocolates.
Once you’ve finished exploring the Market, ride the elevator up to Skyline Park, an old fashioned Carnival style park. You can enjoy carnival games, mini-golf, the Heege Tower, and my favorite, the Skyline Slide. If you’re thirsty, you can stop for a drink at Nine Mile Station, an elevated beer garden that allows spectacular views of the Atlanta city landscape. Admission is $5 for adults.
2. The Atlanta Beltline Eastside trail is located beside Ponce City Market. This multiuse trail boasts permanent art exhibits, linear green spaces and delicious restaurants. It’s easy to spend hours wandering along the trail, stopping to see the sites and exhibits. If you prefer a guided tour, which gives a sense of the history behind the Beltline, bus tours, walking tours and bike tours are available.
Reservations are required.
Where to Eat along the Eastside Trail:
If you are feeling hungry along the trail, stop by Two Urban Licks, which features signature cocktails and wood-fired cuisine. The atmosphere is modern, there’s great Skyline views and live blues music, along with a unique 26 foot wine on tap barrel wall that is the first in the country.
If you’re looking for a romantic meal, stop by Kevin Rathbun Steak. Kevin is the winner of both Chopped and Cutthroat Kitchen! Described as “one of the best steakhouses in the country” by Details magazine, this is a special occasion restaurant. Start your meal with their Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, the American version of Kobe Beef. You won’t be disappointed.
If you are looking for somewhere to stay in the heart of the action, the W hotel has three locations, Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead. The Buckhead location is located next door to Lenox Square Mall, an upscale shopping destination, and features contemporary decor and a welcoming staff.
Where are your favorite destinations to visit in Atlanta, Georgia?
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I do like to visit Atlanta. My favorites are the outlet shops. Always great deals to be found!
This is where I live! It’s really hard to sum it up in one short post but you did a great job! There’s so much to do and see here.
I have a friend who lives there and she absolutely loves it. I’ve never gotten to actually spend time there but I’ve passed through a few times. It sounds like I need to stop and experience it one of these times!
We have never been to Atlanta, Georgia before.
I like the looks of it from your mini guide you present here.
My husband and I were just talking about mini vacations to take.
I will save this post for sure.
Thank you for these suggestions! I think I need to plan for a weekend in Atlanta!
I have been hoping to get to Atlanta this year. This would be a fantastic weekend getaway.
Spending some time in the Skyline Park would be so fun! I really like Atlanta so planning another trip there would be great!
I’m bookmarking this. We’ve been trying to get a trip to Atlanta all scheduled. I’ve heard it’s a hopping city. I mean, if Nelly is from there…
These are all great options. We live in an Atlanta suburb, and we love to get out and explore the city. It’s so gorgeous.