I really enjoy the beltline! Great nature scenery and there are so many paths to explore!read more

Love, love, LOVE the ATL Beltline. I visit my son several times a year and we always make a plan…read moreto walk as much of the beltline as possible as often as possible. He has lived near Piedmont Park, Highlands, Decatur, and Ponce de Lyon and I adore and exalt ATL for their beautiful park system and linking things together in such a user friendly fashion. I abhor ATL traffic, but I praise their pedestrian-friendly options. We walk and talk, and then make a stop for a coffee, food, or to admire public artwork or plant specimens, and then we walk and talk some more. Several hours can pass in the blink of an eye. Being outdoors, walking/exercising, and sharing time with special people is fantastic for my mind, body, and spirit. I wish every city could replicate what ATL has initiated with their beltline trail project.

Funny and interesting mural that's a shoutout to popular fast food chain bojangles located in…read moredowntown Atlanta. Me and my buddies noticed this piece after leaving a nearby ice cream place. The rise above the meat message we all got a good chuckle out of. Overall a very colorful and fun piece that I'm sure is a popular photo op. We was all impressed by it.

Funny and cool mural that is located in Downtown ATL. Bojangles is a great FF place and i enjoy…read morechicken and I enjoyed this mural. It quirky and fun and worth checking out when you are walking around in ATL

Great urban eats within a few blocks. Just like a food court with lots of mom and pop placesread more

Quality/Quantity - What a cool neighborhood, no need to go…read moreto the "Mural Walk" a mile away. See other Yelp. So much art, murals, etc. See pictures. Plenty of good places to eat or drink also, see Yelp. Entertainment, events; see website. One event highlight is their Halloween Parade. BTW - I like these websites better: https://discoveratlanta.com/explore/neighborhoods/eastside/little-five-points/ https://discoveratlanta.com/search/?search=little+five+points#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=little%20five%20points&gsc.page=1 Parks, etc. We did not visit. After Little Five Points, we walked to Ponce Market; see other Yelp review. And came across a bamboo forest, see picture. Atmosphere - See above. We only encountered an aggressive panhandler. But it was my fault for walking into an abandoned parking lot to see the art in the VERY back. Be safe. We did also see two guys (from different) directions approach another couple when we were going to the local Starbucks. See other review. Again, be safe. Service - Self service. Price - Free, also depends on what you buy, eat, or drink. Owner Comment - What a cool neighborhood, thank you.

The BeltLine Tour is a FREE 3-hour bus tour of the BeltLine which I learned is a 22-mile loop of…read morehistoric rail lines that will eventually create parks, trails, transit, and new development for Atlanta. We took the tour last wknd, and enjoyed learning about the BeltLine project while driving through the Atlanta neighborhoods like Glenwood, Grant Park, Boulevard Crossing, Capital View, Peachtree Hills, etc. and some historic sites, too. Highlight of the tour was seeing the Bellwood Quarry which will be the centerpiece for the future Westside Reservoir Park - the largest park in Atlanta. I was amazed - not to the level like when I first saw the Grand Canyon - but almost, just b/c I never knew such a gem existed INSIDE Atlanta. In case you're wondering about the location, it's behind Marietta Blvd and right now it's fenced off to the public. They say the only way you can see it is taking this tour. Check out the photos - beautiful, right?! The BetlLine project is huge, and has the potential to transform Atlanta. They say it will ultimately connect 45 neighborhoods. I also learned that Atlanta is the one of the most underparked cities - we're at 3.8% whereas most cities are 10-15%. Check out the website to get more info on the project. The tour is a great way to spend your Friday or Saturday morning, and then grab some brunch afterwards :) They book fast and advanced reservations are required. Our tour guide was great and highly knowledgeable but she does talk non-stop. Three hrs is a long time and honestly, I did doze off a few times :) But seeing the Quarry was totally worth it, and I definitely learned a lot about Atlanta.

Yes, the tour is a whole 3 hours. But if you have any interest in Atlanta, mass transit, and/or…read moreurban design, you will quickly get immersed in the tidbits that the tour guide feeds your group and the time will fly by. This was my case during the FYLA event that I attended. The shuttle that we boarded was comfortable and air-conditioned (for those worried about suffering through Atlanta summer temperatures or having to weather a rough ride). Our guide, Shanté (or Shauntay maybe?), was a doll, knew a lot about the project and the city as a whole. She seemed to be seasoned, as she spoke clearly and timed everything she said just right, as she stood with her back to the front, to face our group. I learned a lot and saw neighborhoods that I had never seen or heard of. The architecture of Atlanta is something to admire, as it is unique. I enjoyed seeing the Bellwood Quarry Reservoir (look at our photos, it is gorgeous) and the Old Fourth Ward Park. Now I am hoping that I can convince my landscape architect-in-training sister to join me for this tour. I was told to wait a couple months before going again, to get some new information. Keep in mind that the tours book to capacity at least a month in advance, to plan wisely (though our guide said that if you are really interested, show up and see if some people who have reserved dropped out the last minute--she said this happens quite frequently). If you want, take along some snacks. Just make sure to empty your bladder and any other organs that may need to be voided before arriving to the start point of the tour. The closest bathroom before taking off from the Inman Park MARTA station is at Dough Bakery and the staff restrict bathroom use to patrons. Don't judge me for getting a grapefruit scone so that I could relieve myself. You will make a stop a little bit before the halfway point of the tour at a Kroger (is this murder Kroger? I'm unsure), where you can pick up nourishment and use the facilities. But it can be an uncomfortable first hour or so, if you are thinking you can just hold it. Okay, let's move past the bathroom thing... You should learn more about the A, its history, its neighborhoods, and the progress of the BeltLine. This tour will help you do all those things in a span of just 180 minutes, give or take.

This years Great Atlanta Beerfest at Turner Field was simply marvelous! I like to attend events…read moreearly for several reasons: good parking, time to network and of course first dibs on food. Unfortunately this is the last Beerfest to be held at Turner Field as the Atlanta Braves have a new home. With that being said they decided to celebrate this festival unlike any previous ones. This year we would party hard on the field! Wow. I have never actually been on the field before. The view was breathtaking. I received a blue commemorative cup and a listing of over 150+ breweries alongside with their location on the field. The big screen had college football on so everyone was at ease. The entire field was jam packed wall to wall. I cannot recall when I last saw so many people on the field. So many people but I had nothing but time. There was no possible way I was going to sample all 150+ beers and wines. Nor was I going to try. A few did catch my eye and I was most delighted. ABK had a beer/lemonade combination in which they called Rose. I was intrigued by the concept and decided to sample it. It was a light beer that was not overly sweet. I enjoyed it so much. It did have a rose-like flavor but did not have an overbearing taste. I savored every drop.  My next pick was a fruit ale by Jekyll Brewing titled Strawberry Bomb. And it was bursting with flavor. It was a light ale that encompassed a strawberry punch. This was a drink that made me appreciate them as an ale. Loved it!   The last but not least pick came from Monday Night and was named Drafty Cinnamon. This cinnamon scotch ale was a candy lover's dream. The taste was reminiscent of a cinnamon schnapps but very mellow. This one took the cake and stuck with me the rest of my time there. The food was sensational! Some of the food vendors included The Fry Guy, Tom & Chee and my new fave Roti Rolls. I got a veggie rice bowl that was a beautiful melody in my mouth. So much flavor! I love when eateries use fresh ingredients. It really does make a difference.    The Geeks entertained us with cover classics. I heard them cover Green Day, Cee Lo, Beastie Boys and countless others. Their energy was electric and they gave a stellar performance throughout the event. This years event was an astronomical success. There was literally something for everyone. If you weren't a big drinker but wanted to try drinks out of your comfort zone, you could. And if you were a seasoned drinker, you knew exactly what questions to ask. Despite all the negativity in the world, every person that I saw at Turner Field was having a great day.

I have attended events from this specific organizer in the past and they were all pretty decent…read more The last one was in Old Fourth Ward and was a lot of fun. This year..... was A MESS!!! I don't know what went wrong. Did they sell too many tickets? Did they not staff well enough? Who knows. The festival started at 1pm. Our group arrived around 1:20pm. We had to go to Will Call first to pick up tickets and were then directed to the line. Let's just say we had to walk 10 minutes to get just to the end of the line. So, our official wait started around 1:45pm. We finally entered the stadium at 3:55pm. That was a 2 HOUR 10 MINUTE wait. If I hadn't already paid $40 (plus the ridiculous $8+ for Ticketmaster), I was in it for nearly $50. Otherwise, I would have left after waiting and not moving for 30 minutes in the sun without anything to drink.... or a bathroom. When we finally made it inside, everyone was already irritated. Plus, then you stand in line AGAIN to get beers. To top it off, most of the beer was sub-par. it's a sad day, when the best beer served is Fat Tire, which I could've bought at any grocery store and then sat somewhere comfortable to drink. By the time I left, I had a total of 4 tastes of beer. $12.50 per taste. I will never attend another of their events again, sorry!

I guess in the movie Indecent Proposal, the reason why doing Robert Redford was so exciting for…read moreDemi, was because she'd never done him, whereas she'd already Dunwoody. This is a much sleepier Northern suburb of Atlanta than the nearby Doraville and Chamblee and Buford. There's a little less going on. Yet it has 5 times the population of CH and DO and four times as much as Buford. Suburban sprawl. This burb is bigger than most American cities. Dunwoody has half as many people as the City Of Buffalo, for example. Nearby highlights: In neighbouring Doraville, Sweet Hut Bakery where you can hang out late night and people watch and get fat, and Taco Veloz which is, well, not as speedy as the name suggests, but amphetamines are. In neighbouring Chamblee, go to the Chinatown Food Court, get Lamb Cumin with homemade noodles at Chongqing, and get Lamb Cumin sticks at Tsingtao brother in the same court. Further north, get a Brown Sugar Milk Tea at Snowflake. Full ATL food recs list: - Get a Gyro at Nick's Greek To Go. - Ghetto Burger from Ann's Snack Bar - Fish Tacos at El Rey Del Taco - Brown Butter Gelato from Honeysuckle in the market - Bakery treats from Sweet Hut - Brown Sugar Milk Tea from Snowflake - Chongqing in Chamblee for Cumin Lamb w/handmade noodle' - Tsingtao next to it for Lamb Cumin Sticks - Flavors of Chicago, Lucky Dog, Chicago Delights for Chi-dogs One of my good friends lived here for many years and I have great memories of the area. The YMCA is pretty nice and I like working out here. The city smells like trees and freshness, unless you're next to the 285 in which case, well, Allah help you.

Dunwoody has always been a great neighborhood with great public schools and far enough away from…read moreAtlanta to avoid some of the traffic congestion. Yet not too far that you can still enjoy the amenities of the city life. The city itself boasts of a little over 48,000 residents with a median income of about $107,000. The average home here is about $440,000. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Porche Cars North America both have their American corporate office in Dunwoody. This is of course Yelp. So I will spare you the boring statistic and tell you all the good places to eat...according to Yelp.... Season 52 (4 stars with 520 reviews) 90 Perimeter Center West E. 48th Street Market (4.5 stars with 156 reviews) 2462 Jett Ferry The Bird Rotisserie & Sports (4 stars with 51 reviews) 4719 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE Cafe Sababa (4.5 stars with 259 reviews) 4639-D N. Shallowford Rd. Farm Burger (4 stars with 411 reviews) 4514-B Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Novo Cucina (4 stars with 167 reviews) 5592 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Asian Cafe (4 stars with 87 reviews) 2462 Jett Ferry Rd Village Burger (4 stars with 181 reviews) 1426 Dunwoody Village Parkway The Capital Grille (4 stars with 181 reviews) 94 Perimeter Center West Hope you'll check it out....

Really nice setup for city services. Great inside with public parking underground and public…read morerestrooms too. We primarily come for concerts on the green. Perfect location with lots of food trucks. Bring your own chair for comfort. Great theater inside with many activities. You can tell Sandy Springs has $$$. Lots of restaurants within walking distance and Krogers down the street.

My friend and I came to City Springs to partake in the Juneteenth Festivities. There were food…read moretrucks, business vendors, and entertainment on the center stage. There is plenty of activities for the kids such as the splash pad and face painting. The Sandy Springs police were out and about securing the area so we could enjoy. We loved sitting in the rocking chairs and swings. It was such a beautiful event to see all diverse of African Americans and other races taking apart of this wonderful event.

This annual event is on my permanent calendar. It's the 2nd largest Highland Games in the USA, and…read moreusually happens in the 3rd weekend of October, when the weather is clear and crisp and very non-Scottish. Featured events are the Athletics (big dudes in kilts tossing telephone pole-sized cabers, heaving 50# stones, and throwing bales of hay over a 30' bar with a pitchfork), the Pipe Bands (200 bagpipes at once... a glorious assault on the ears...), and the Dance competition (young girls dancing over swords, 'nuff said...). There are usually a hundred or so exhibitors: English and Scottish foods (try the haggis!), pottery, and kilts in every tartan. If you are of Scottish descent, stroll through the Clan booths to find your distant relatives - there's a genealogy booth to help you do that. And when you find yours, stop in and learn more about where you came from. I'll be at the Gunn Clan booth, sharing a drop of the "water of life" with my brethren...

If you go one time - you'll be back every year. Even my friends of non Scottish heritage love it!…read moreThe Stone Mountain Highlands Games is a great way to experience the rich culture Scotland has to offer without the expensive plane ticket. It has row after row of stalls selling jewelry, weaponry, food, clothing, kilts... the list goes on. The meadow is set up for the Highland Games which are interesting to stop in and watch. And throughout the woods are little stands for all the different clans to display their tartans and info about their history. Throughout the day you can also stop in and watch the sheepdog and falconry demonstrations, highland dancing, and different music and dance stages. The best part about this festival is just the energy in the air. Seeing everyone walking around in their tartans and sense of pride they all have. Sunday is great because they have the Parade of Tartans.