Things to do in Atlanta this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Atlanta this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Atlanta
Stone Mountain
FamilyDeKalb County
Granite dome with hiking trails and summer laser shows.
Atlanta BeltLine
OutdoorsInman Park / Old Fourth Ward
22-mile loop of trails, public art and breweries on an old rail corridor.
Piedmont Park
OutdoorsMidtown
Skyline-backed lawns, dog parks and weekend farmers market.
Center for Civil and Human Rights
CultureDowntown
Powerful museum on the civil rights movement and global human rights.
Edgewood Avenue
NightlifeOld Fourth Ward
Live-music strip with dive bars, hip-hop venues and late-night kitchens.
Ponce City Market
Food & DrinkOld Fourth Ward
Sears warehouse turned food hall, roof rides and shops.
Where to eat
Antico Pizza
$$Pizza · Westside
Naples-style pies at communal tables — order at the kitchen pass.
Bacchanalia
$$$$Contemporary American · West Midtown
Atlanta's longest-running tasting menu, garden-driven.
Busy Bee Café
$$Soul food · Vine City
Fried chicken and collards since 1947 — bring cash.
Heirloom Market BBQ
$$Korean BBQ · Cumberland
Texas brisket meets gochujang — a strip-mall cult favorite.
Staplehouse
$$$$New American tasting · Old Fourth Ward
Beard-winning chef's counter, ever-changing menu.
Live & on stage
Music Midtown
Piedmont Park · Sep 19–20 · Festival
ONE MusicFest
Piedmont Park · Oct 24–25 · Hip-hop / R&B
Shaky Knees
Central Park · May 1–3 · Indie / Rock
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Atlanta BeltLine, Piedmont Park, Center for Civil and Human Rights. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.