AROUND TOWN
AROUND TOWN
Atlanta offers plenty of things to do around town. This page will show you some of the best restaurants, events, entertainment, and even things for family. Don't forget to check out our personal picks which include a few extra options.
Restaurants
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This restaurant is a Black-Owned business and has some of the best vegan food, is always packed with great customers! The restaurant's theme is excellent and the flavor of the vegan choices will make you come back for more.
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According to the website, Lucian is “Located at Modera Buckhead, and specializes in titles centered around art, design, food, and culture and carries nearly 400 wines by the bottle and 15 wines by the glass, curated by Smelt.” Come down and try the amazing wine and delicious food.
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Takorea is a Korean fusion spot mixing Korean cuisine with Mexican staples like the taco and burrito the food speaks for its self and so does the amount of customers. Try this place if you’re looking for something unique and delicious.
Entertainment
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Sandbox offers a futuristic, immersive VR experience for groups of up to six. Here, participants can see and physically interact with each other inside a game world, just as they would in the real world."
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Your third spot is an arcade/dining experience like no other. It combines over 80 with a menu polished by their chefs experience and a bar with a variety of mixed drink options.
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This ranch has horseback riding ,outdoor laser tag and ATV riding. If you want to experience fun outdoor activities this ranch will be a nice breath of fresh air
For the Whole Family
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LEGOLAND Discovery Centers provide a hands-on and imaginative experience that celebrates the creativity and fun of LEGO bricks in an indoor, climate-controlled environment, making them ideal for family outings and group adventures.
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Andretti’s appeal lies in indoor go-karting with various games, ranging from basic arcade games to immersive VR experiences. It is an exciting experience for the whole family. Safety is also a priority for them to insure no accidents happen. "Andretti Karting and Games places a strong emphasis on safety, providing various pieces of safety equipment."es.
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Spo-cha is a multi-entertainment facility offering Bowling, Arcade Games, Billiards, Karaoke, Ping Pong, Darts, and another entertainment-like activities in an indoor facility complex.
Personal Picks
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Sugar Factory ATL has made itself one of the staples in Atlanta in such a short time. Its atmosphere and great menu options keep people coming back for more!
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Take a weekend off and stay at St. Regis Atlanta, home to the beautiful Remède Spa. You will come out relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to take on the following week with a fresh new aura.
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Circa is a coffee house located 30 minutes outside of Atlanta in Tyrone GA .It has a variety of good pastries with one of the best S’mores cookie ever made.
2025 UPCOMING EVENTS
2025 UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebrate fall at the Pumpkin Festival with daytime family-friendly attractions and live entertainment featuring beloved storybook characters. At night, experience Glow by Night, a spectacular lighted celebration including the Glow-a-Long Party Parade, the World’s Largest Pumpkin Drone & Light Show, and other glowing, not-so-spooky adventures for all ages.
An arts exhibition tied to the National Black Arts Festival (NBAF), showcasing visual artists, installations, and curated works exploring themes of Black identity, creativity, and community. Open throughout October.
Held in Olmsted Linear Park, Festival on Ponce is an artisan arts & crafts festival in East Atlanta Village. Over the weekend, visitors can stroll through more than 125 fine art booths, enjoy folk and outsider art, engage in children’s activity spaces, and sample local food & drinks. The event offers a relaxed but energized atmosphere, ideal for families, art enthusiasts, and anyone wanting to soak in the creative pulse of the local community.
A two-day celebration of African & Black Diaspora food, culture, and entrepreneurship. Local Black-owned restaurants and vendors serve dishes from across the continent. Expect live performances, cultural showcases, and a marketplace of artisans.
Regarded as the Southeast’s largest urban progressive music festival, ONE Musicfest returns to Piedmont Park with an expansive lineup spanning hip hop, R&B, soul, house, and more. With over 50,000 expected attendees, the festival features multiple stages, a food truck village (35+ vendors), a visual artist village (20+ artists), immersive activation zones, and a vendor marketplace. This year’s headliners include Future, Ludacris (celebrating 25 years), Mary J. Blige, a Dungeon Family reunion, and many others. It’s as much a cultural homecoming and celebration of Atlanta’s music legacy as it is a concert.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – Sunday, November 2, 2025 2:00 PM – 11:59 PM (Friday – Sunday)
Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 12, 2025 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Sunday, October 26, 2025
Wednesday, October 1 – Friday, October 31, 2025 (Daily) 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 18, 2025 – Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM