General Information

Discover Atlanta's best spots for eating, drinking and more, organized by category and distance from The Courtland Grand Hotel. Below is a link to a google maps list that has all of the locations in this guide marked. There is also a few other helpful links for your stay.

Restaurants

Atlanta has a wide variety of restaurants, from fine dining options to casual eateries and all types of cuisines, there is something for everyone.

• Ray's in the City - 2 min walk
o Seafood/Steakhouse - Upscale dining 

• Meehan's Public House - 3 min walk
o Irish Pub/American - Casual dining, lunch & dinner daily 

• Amalfi Pizza - 5 min walk
o Italian/Pizza - Authentic Neapolitan pizza, lunch & dinner 

• Alma Cocina - 3 min walk
o Mexican - Contemporary Mexican cuisine 

• Der Biergarten - 3 min walk
o German - Traditional German food & beer 

• Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint - 3 min walk
o Southern/Live Music - Live music nightly

• Politan Row Foodhall
o Food Hall - Multiple cuisine options

• Ponce City Market
o Food Hall/Shopping - 30+ food vendors, connected to BeltLine, retail shops

• Vortex Midtown
o American/Burgers - Iconic Atlanta burger spot

• Ladybird
o American/Brunch - Popular BeltLine spot

Bars and Nightlife

Enjoy Atlanta after dark with speakeasies, rooftop views, and entertainment venues that showcase the city's vibrant nightlife.

• Red Phone Booth - 5 min walk
o Speakeasy - Password required (ask hotel concierge), upscale cocktails 

• Georgia Beer Garden - 10 min walk
o Beer Garden - Local craft beers, outdoor space 

• Underground Atlanta - 12 min walk
o Entertainment District 

• Park Bar - 15 min walk
o Bar - Traditional bar close to Centennial Olympic Park

• Monday Night Brewing
o Brewery - Local favorite with craft beers and a nice patio

• Smith’s Olde Bar
o Bar/Venue - Bar and small music venue with regular live music

• The Earl
o Bar/Venue - Dive bar with separate music venue

• Brewdog
o Brewery - Large brewpub with great selection of beers and food

• Ranger Station
o Cocktail Bar - Cozy cocktail bar with high quality drinks and food 

• Puttshack
o Entertainment/Bar - Indoor mini-golf with restaurant and bar 

• Fox Theater 
o Entertainment Venue - One of many venues, check schedule & group rates

Daytime Activities and Attractions

Explore world-famous museums, historic sites, and family-friendly attractions that make Atlanta a cultural hub of the South.

• World of Coca-Cola - 15 min walk Family Friendly
o Museum - History of Coca-Cola including taste testing room 

• Georgia Aquarium - 15 min walk Group Rates Family Friendly
o Attraction - Hundreds of species 

• Centennial Olympic Park - 15 min walk Family Friendly
o Park/Attraction - 22 acre park built for the 1996 Olympic Games 

• Georgia State Capitol - 10 min walk
o Historic Site - Free tours 

• AmericasMart - 7 min walk
o Shopping - Large multi-building market with various vendors 

• Fairlie-Poplar Historic District - 10 min walk
o Historic Area - Trendy neighborhood with art galleries and more 

• Rooftop of Ponce
o Rooftop - Carnival games, mini golf, and more; check for group rates 

• Children's Museum 
o Museum - Children’s museum with numerous fun exhibits 

• Center for Puppetry Arts 
o Entertainment - One of the few puppetry museums in the world 

• Atlanta Botanical Gardens 
o Garden - Located within Piedmont Park

• Atlanta BeltLine
o Urban Trail - Walking/biking trail with restaurants 

• Zoo Atlanta 
o Zoo - Home to giant pandas and over 1,000 animals

Visit Nature

Atlanta is home to multiple parks within the city, with scenic hikes and wildlife just outside the city.

• Woodruff Park - 5 min walk
o Urban Park - Urban park including numerous historic monuments

• Historic Fourth Ward Park
o Urban Park - Connected to BeltLine

• Piedmont Park
o Urban Park - Atlanta's largest park

• Westside Reservoir Park
o Urban Park - Scenic skyline views

• Grant Park
o Historic Park - Home to Zoo Atlanta 

• Sweetwater Creek State Park Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
o State Park - Historic mill ruins with multiple hikes 

• Arabia Mountain Top Difficulty: Moderate
o Hiking Trail - Unique granite outcrop 

• East Palisades Trail Difficulty: Moderate
o River Trail - Bamboo forest & river views 

• Chattahoochee River Recreation Area Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
o River Trail System - Multiple trail options 

• Kennesaw Mountain Difficulty: Moderate
o Mountain Trail - Civil War historic site 

• Roswell Mills Difficulty: Easy
o Historic Trail - Along Vickery Creek