Such a cool venue! And even cooler that it serves as a free coworking space when it's not booked…read moreout. It also includes a little cafe and a shop featuring different artists' works so I would definitely recommend checking it out!

This is such a special event venue! Very well run. There are several rooms/stages to choose from…read more I chose the Black Box stage for my story-telling event. The vibe is artsy boho, which was perfect for my branding.

The staff here was exceptional which was much appreciated. The young lady at the front desk…read more"Cassandra" was a real peach. She was always smiling and friendly and she attentive to all our needs. The bartender "Izzy" made me a couple of good and stiff drinks. He was a very pleasant young man with a good head on his shoulders. The manager "Justine" took care of a couple of requests for us immediately and sufficiently. She was very pleasant to talk to and she made us feel warm and appreciated. Two other female employees went above and beyond for us but I didn't get their names unfortunately. I hope this staff stays in-tacked because we will be returning here on our next visit

We absolutely loved our stay at this hotel…read more The front desk staff was extremely friendly and smiled and waved every time we walked by making for a welcoming experience. The morning breakfast was what you expect but still delicious and they kept everything CLEAN and FULLY STOCKED all morning which was nice. The entire lobby was beautiful, comfortable, and clean. Our room was also very nice. The bed was comfortable, plenty of towels, toiletries, etc. This hotel is also SUPER conveniently located in the heart of downtown Decatur, walking distance from a plethora of coffee shops, boutique stores, restaurants, and bars.

I had my wedding here on a Monday few years ago and while it was a bit of a work around to get all…read morethe things we needed as they are very particular and so much so the vendors where even harder to pick we still managed and it was great.

This was an interesting museum to check out last month. For smaller exhibits, there is actually a…read morelot to read and absorb here. My clients and I parked in the courthouse parking deck, which was about $6, I believe, and we took a short walk over. The bathrooms were clean, and we were basically the only ones in the museum besides workers on a weekday. We checked out the Flat Rock exhibit first. This is what drew me to the museum in the first place as I have been wanting to check out the actual Flat Rock Archives for a long time but just haven't had the chance to. This exhibit and all the exhibits on-site here were free. This was a fairly small exhibit, but like the others here, there was quite a bit of info to digest, so I recommend taking your time to read through everything or whatever catches your eye. After the Flat Rock exhibit, we checked out the Decorative Arts exhibit, showcasing some interesting old pieces in the museum's permanent collection. Then, we made our way to the Dekalb County history exhibit, showcasing the past 200 years of Dekalb County. This was probably my favorite exhibit on display, just because there was so much info on different places and people that as a transplant I hear a lot about but don't really know all the ins and outs about. It was all very interesting and informative. Lots of civil rights history and even info on places like Buford Highway and its history - a stretch I travel daily but didn't know much about. We ended the self-guided tour with a walk through the Avondale Estates exhibit, displaying the area's controversial history. I had heard some of the history of that area on the news a while back, but had no clue that it was similar to Forsyth County (and a lot of areas historically I'm sure) in that they basically did everything they could to keep non-whites out as long as they could. There was more history on the people of that area and how things have improved. Once again, there is a lot to digest, but definitely worth a walk through and some time spent. I would highly recommend this museum and all the current exhibits if you're a history buff or just want to learn more about the community, whether a transplant like me or visitor. I would definitely return to see other exhibits in the future, and apparently, this is a very popular wedding venue also, so there's that! Check it out if you haven't yet.

I still have no idea where I was, but this place was nice…read more I attended a Zumbathon here this past week. Yeah, that's three straight hours of Zumba. It was in what I would expect to be the main room, which was very open, clean, and welcoming. There's a stage up front and the rest of the room is clear hardwood floors: perfect for a dance class but it'd work for a multitude of events. The entire center seems new, and I was definitely impressed by the grounds, complete with basketball courts and a soccer field. While Clarkston may have never been on my radar before this event, they're certainly lucky to have a community center like this one. #yelp365 24/365

This place is gorgeous! I had an event here recently and the staff is amazing. The room was…read morebeautiful and grounds were very well maintained. There was also plenty of parking for all the guest. I could not be more pleased with the Clarkston Community Center. I highly recommend checking this place out.

Little Tree Studios is a secret hidden in the Rail Arts District in Avondale Estates. They are an…read moreexcellent space to rent out for shows for bands and other groups. They're extremely affordable and have different packages from basic lighting to a full blown professional sound system with interactive lights and effects. I highly recommend this space for someone that wants a lot of bang for their buck! They also have rehersal spaces for rent in the back, but there's a waiting list to get in these amazing climate controled spaces. Plenty of Parking, lots of awesome art galleries on either side and everyone there is very accomidating!

Little Tree Studios is absolutely wonderful. I hosted a private birthday party there last month…read moreand everything was top notch. I rented out their event space and had a band play on the stage. I was surprised at how good the sound system sounded for a rental space. Best of all is that it was really affordable too. This place gets 5 stars from me!

Where do I begin? My husband and I just tied the knot last Friday and we could not have been more…read morehappy with choosing The Solarium to one of the best celebrations of our lives! This is a smaller venue and for the budget we had, it worked perfectly for us. I stumbled upon this venue on Yelp and after reading the reviews, we both knew this was the place for us. I love that they allow you to bring in your own food, alcohol, decorations, and don't force any "preferred" vendors down your throat. This truly helped us stay within our budget. The space itself is just beautiful and charming. High ceilings, lovely hardwood floors, plenty of greenery space surrounding the building to take pictures, and plenty of parking for our guests. They had all the tables and chairs we needed so we didn't have to rent anything and the facility manager was on site during our event so if there was an issue, she was able to assist. We just loved how helpful Cindy and Beth were. From the time we decided to use the space, to the day of our wedding, they were always quick to respond to any questions we had and were just overall helpful. The venue has space that is quite versatile and they setup the area to your needs. It was the charm of the exterior that really helped us make the decision as we knew we would have our celebration during the summer. They have a brick area out front (with lovely string lights that just make it soooo much cuter in the evening) where we ended up having a small ceremony and also used the space as just an area where our guests could come outside, sit, and mingle during our reception. They have a bridal suite, a pretty big kitchen for vendors to use during the event, and a good amount of restrooms for your guests. My husband and I couldn't have picked a more lovely place to have our wedding and am so happy that we went with our gut and stuck with our decision to utilize the Solarium. There are some moments where you just don't have the words to express how gracious you feel but I must say we loved everything about The Solarium and would reccomend this anyone!

The Solarium is a wonderful place to have and event like a small wedding. The maximum capacity is…read morearound 90 or 100, especially if you're having the ceremony inside. It's got great natural light and a pretty color palate. I only had two issues with their event service. 1. I wish they recycled. My wedding was three years ago, so maybe they do now. I had to ask a couple of friends to help me with recycling so that all of the glass and plastic wouldn't go into the garbage. 2. I wish they would clean up the bride's room a little. This is the main room for the bride to get ready, and it's usually a mess. They call it the "art room" and wouldn't really help to de-clutter it for photos. Still, even with these issues, it's a great value for an in-town location and it's a beautiful part of Decatur's history. I love to shoot there, too!

I attended a free dance class night for a Yelp review event. The teacher didn't really instruct and…read morejust started dancing. The class was really full and it was hard to see what she was doing and it was very hard to follow. A few songs she would just walk off mid dance. I am a beginner level dancer so it could have been my lack of knowledge but it was very confusing and I left feeling like I didn't know any more about the dance than when I started. It's possible it was challenging because there were so many people there and that paid classes are much better since this was a free event.

This studio has an amazing amount of space to host classes. It's well kept and clean and in the…read moreheart of downtown Decatur right off the square. I have been here for a number of classes and events and the issue I have has always been the same. PARKING!!! OMG!!!!! Parking at this studio is atrocious. They literally have 7 spots in the back of the building IF you can find it. Those spots are so tight that it also depends on the type of vehicle you drive....whether or not you will get a coveted spot. I adore this business, but PARKING......is horrible. If you come to an event after hours you will be able to park somewhere on the street for free; after 6 p.m. on weekdays. Other than that you may have to pay for parking and walk to the studio. Just prepare yourself and leave early enough to find a parking spot or take MARTA. You'll enjoy the classes you take here, you won't enjoy spending a lot of time looking for somewhere to park.

So far, one of the best Courtyards I have stayed in! It's fairly large, very new looking (re done…read morein 2018), and a legit gym for a courtyard. The room was a reasonable size. New flooring; new furniture. I loved the location. I rarely get rental cars when I travel anymore, and when I can walk to restaurants and shops, I am one happy girl! It's walkable to legit 25 restaurants and almost all have great reviews. I felt very safe walking around too. I rarely review hotels, but this one deserves an A in my book!

I stayed at this location for over a week. The staff at this location are friendly, courteous, and…read moreextremely helpful. The hotel was very clean. The amenities, pool, gym, and laundry room, were an added bonus. Those areas were very clean as well. The only downside to my stay was the housekeeping. When ever I've stayed at a hotel, housekeeping has always cleaned the rooms each day. The towels were replaced, the floors swept or vacuumed, the beds made up, and the bed linens were changed at least a couple of times during my weeklong stays. Unfortunately this location was different. I was out of my room the entire day after I checked in the day prior. When I returned the room hadn't been taken care of. I contacted the desk and they told me that housekeeping only cleans every other day. I had never experienced that before. I had to go back to the desk to get fresh towels. I was told that housekeeping would be there the following day. Housekeeping arrived the following day while I was still in my room. The housekeeper cleaned the room and replaced all of the towels. She did a great job. The following day I picked up new towels when I returned because I knew that housekeeping wouldn't be in until the following day. The desk clerk assured me that housekeeping would be in the next day to clean. When I returned the next afternoon around 5:00 pm I saw that the room hadn't been touched. I called the desk and they stated that housekeeping hadn't cleaned the room. The clerk stated that the housekeepers were still working. I left shortly afterward and when I returned later that night, the room hadn't been cleaned. I called the desk and the clerk apologized for the mishap. The clerk was kind enough to have another employee bring up some fresh towels. The clerk apologized and said that they would make sure that housekeeping would take care of the room the following day. Guess what? No house keepers and no clean room the next day. I spoke to a couple of other guests at the hotel who stated that they were having the same problem. Some of the guests were leaving heir dirty towels in the hallway because they were having the same issues with housekeeping. I had to use an old towel to clean the floor in my room because of the debris that easily gets tracked in. I could feel the dust/dirt when I walked barefoot in the room. I emptied all of the trash cans in the room each day not knowing if housekeeping would show up. No guest should have to stop by the desk every day to pick up fresh towels, hand soap, or toilet paper for their room. Housekeeping is part of the cost you pay for the rooms when you stay there. I would leave $10.00 on the desk with a thank you note for the housekeeper once I found out when they were supposed to clean. The only time the housekeeper got a tip was the only time I saw her. I didn't see her once during the rest of my stay. I would see the housekeeping cart in the hallway periodically, but nothing ever seemed to get clean. The last time I saw any housekeeper is when I was leaving my room to check out of the hotel. The housekeeper stopped me to ask me if I was checking out and which room I was in so that she could clean it. I have never experienced anything like this before. If anyone has to take care of their own rooms, then maybe the hotel should drop the price of the room for every day that the guests do the cleaning.

Today I visited The Upper Room with an event. I was very pleased to see a lot of the of vendors was…read moreBlack Owned Businesses. You had a chose of signature clothing, jewelry, candles/oils and spices. The customer services was amazing. They had a DJ that kept everyone entertained. The vibe was a retro hip hop feel. The Upper Room also has a full bar. OMG, one os their specialty cocktail is "The Falling" was some good. Also! They have a signature cocktail for the week, which is the Smoked Fig Manhattan. I was told it is a must try. All in all the space is beautiful and I'm you will walk away with something if not many items.

This spot is on the 2nd floor of Ponce City Market in the center of the vendors. We went on a…read moreSaturday afternoon. Got two iced lattes, one pistachio and one sweet potato. They were both phenomenal. It's hard to decide which is better. They were both that good. The two ladies working the counter were also very nice. It has a very chill vibe. The drinks didn't take long at all. We sat and chatted while we waited and the baristas answered our questions about the syrups, etc. I'd recommend this place for sure.

What a wonderful place to host a small wedding. With their serene, picturesque back patio area and…read moregood-sized dining hall, they can accommodate parties of several dozen or more. One significant negative is their small restrooms - once person at a time. There is no dedicated parking and street parking just up the road is resident-only, but there are plenty of street spaces nearby, such as along Ponce a short walk away. Recommended if you're gettin' hitched.

We chose this historic home, in our favorite locale of Decatur, for our wedding on May 8. It's a…read moregreat place for an intimate event for 60 guests. The patio served as the setting for our ceremony, while the caterers set up the tables inside for our sit down dinner. The grounds are lovely, the staff is friendly and their rates are reasonable. Everyone loved the home and once my creative friends unleashed their magic on the decorative touches, it came together nicely. A few slight limitations (amplified sound) kept the party in check but the evening was wonderful for dancing inside and socializing on the patio. The home is very photogenic. I can't wait to see the pictures. If you are looking for a small sweet place for your special event, I highly recommend the Mary Gay House.