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Where to find Fun Stuff to do in Atlanta?

Anonymous — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:49:29 GMT

Hi Everyone!

I just moved to Atlanta from up north and I'm really excited about coming down south :). Where do you guys go to find stuff to do around here (besides ATL Insider of course!) ?

I just found the site www.mapyeti.com, which is great for shopping in the ATL area, but there's not much as far as up and coming events, etc.

Anyway, I'd love to hear any tips you guys can give!

Buy Fresh/Eat Local at Atlanta's Farmers Markets

saracheshire — Tue, 05 May 2009 03:28:00 GMT

Farmers markets are recently back in season, with East Atlanta's Thursday evening farmer's market the newest addition starting this week. I've been wanting to eat more fresh food, so the timing is perfect. A point was also made recently that to help combat the bad economy, we should do some local shopping and support the local businesses around us. Plus, it incredibly helps the environment by reducing the transport and energy costs of shipping in foods from other places.

Here are the main farmers markets in the city. I hope to investigate personally more of them to update this post. Please also provide your comments as well.

Piedmont Park Green Market. Saturdays 9am-1pm

Typically has some live music, chef demonstrations and more crafty things like bar soaps, organic plants/flowers than other markets. In the past has offered organic meat. Probably good for tourists with its central location and could be combined with sightseeing in the park.

Morningside Farmer's Market. Saturdays 7:30-11:30am

This is the market you need to get up early for. It usually holds the title as best market in the city and items will get picked through later in the day. It is also one of the oldest markets. Can't beat Alon's across the street for breakfast, pastries or coffee after you shop.

East Atlanta Village Market. Thursday 4pm to Dusk

Meat, veggies, pasta and a great time for non-morning people. I hope to check this out soon, but the great thing about this market is that those using food stamps can convert their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards into tokens that can be used to buy food at the market. The Village market also accepts WIC farmers market nutrition program vouchers. Wednesday, May 20, will be a farm to table dinner at the Graveyard Tavern. Plenty of shopping in the village to explore after you get your local fixin's as well.

Downtown Decatur Farmers Market. Wednesdays 4-7pm

Another evening time, the Decatur market is actually year-round, which is a rare. Winter hours are 3-6pm.

The AJC has an extended list of other markets with a map. The Natural Resources Defense Council also has this amazing interactive web page that lets you see what food is currently in season by state - can't think of a better way to eat fresh.

You can also sign up for Community Support Agriculture (CSA) where you pick up or are delievered a share of local food by paying a flat fee. This web site offers a list of CSAs in Atlanta, though I don't know how up to date the information is. It is a great thing to share with neighbors if you don't want to shoulder all the cost.

Vita Restaurant

Joseph Vella — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:19:36 GMT

I am excited to have such a great Italian and friendly restaurant in our area! The food and wine selections are always top notch. I brought one of my group of 65 guest and my client just raved about the food and wonderful service. I am an event planner and I highly recommend Vita Restaurant.

cutescholar71334-Snootie Foodie, Spa Indulger, Sports Fanatic, History Hound, Family Fun Doer, Fashionista, Comfort Foodie, Adrenaline Junkie, Shopaholic, Urban Hipster

cutescholar71334 — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:28:37 GMT

Six Flags
Aquarium
Three 13 Salon Spa Boutique
Turner Field
Decatur Square
Atlanta Braves
Restaurant Eugene
Atlanta Hawks
Spa At Stones Crest
Atlanta Falcons Football
Natural Body Spa and Shoppe
MLK Center
World of Coca-Cola
Fatt Matt's Rib Shack
Historic Roswell Antique Market
TWO. urban licks

My perfect ATL getaway: FRIENDS, FOOD, & FUN....5 spontaneous days(Braves baseball game, SixFlags, a shopping spree, MLK Center, etc) coupled w/ 4 chilled, relaxed nights (Restaurant Eugene, Natural Body Spa, Aquarium, etc) = a great vacation! I CANT WAIT!!

Five Courses, Five Wines - January 16, 2009

PeachTart — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:55:59 GMT

The Oceanaire Seafood Room has a special wine dinner scheduled for Jan. 16th..."Five Fantastic Courses... Five Fantastic Wines!"...Limited seating - 404-475-2277 ($65.00 per person)

ttdeem-History Hound, Family Fun Doer, Spa Indulger, Wine Connoisseur, Comfort Foodie, Theater Buff, Pub Crawler

ttdeem — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:11:01 GMT

Varsity
Six Flags
Zoo
Three 13 Salon Spa Boutique
Aquarium
The Makeup Bar Lounge
Four Seasons
Oakland Cemetery
Atlanta History Center
Margaret Mitchell House
Ritz-Carlton Buckhead
Blue Med Spa
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta
Natural Body Spa and Shoppe
Punchline Comedy Club

Atlanta is a world class city. I love its history and I enjoy the finer things in life. Atlanta has thousands of things to offer and there is never a boring day in Hotlanta! Given the daily grind of the working world, it is a relaxing joy to get away to a fine hotel, eat great food, get a little pampering and learning/enjoying finding out something that I didn't know before!

Murder Mystery Dinner Oct.13-Nov.24, 2008

PeachTart — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:50:59 GMT

Rhodes Hall Murder Mystery Dinner. Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 13 – Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m., at historic Rhodes Hall in midtown Atlanta. $75 per person. Price includes a three-course meal, wine, and an evening of live entertainment. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Call 404-885-7809

http://www.georgiatrust.org/historic_sites/rhodes_hall.htm

West Egg Cafe

Dgraz87 — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:54:00 GMT

West Egg Cafe

Dgraz87 — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:53:00 GMT

West Egg Cafe

Eddie's Attic

Dgraz87 — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:52:10 GMT

Eddie's Attic