I thought I’d share my Atlanta favorites, especially if you have out-of-town guests visiting this weekend. But even if you don’t, save these recommendations for when you do or just go enjoy the city this holiday weekend with no guests in tow.

Georgia Aquarium jellyfish
For sightseeing: the Georgia Aquarium. It’s perfect for kids and adults. Everyone is amazed by everything the aquarium has to offer.
For cocktails: The St. Regis. It’s absolutely beautiful and The Wine Room and The St. Regis Bar offer two distinctively different atmospheres. It might even be nice enough to sit outside and enjoy the patio this weekend.
For shopping: Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza. You can’t bet this shopping combo, especially if your guests are coming from a small town.
For breakfast: OK Café. It’s an Atlanta landmark and they serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday until 2:00 p.m., so even if you were out late the night before you can still count on a choice of a late breakfast or lunch.

Watershed Restaurant
For lunch: Watershed. It has a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, plus the Southern food is sure to please any out-of-town guest, no matter where they’re from.
For dinner: this depends. Casual and inexpensive: Six Feet Under Atlanta, 11th Street location, has a great bar food and one of the more impressive views of midtown, downtown, and Kennesaw Mountain. Moderately priced/neighborhood restaurant/gourmet: Serpas, Shaun’s or Miller Union. More expensive/gourmet: Dogwood Restaurant.
For the sports fan: the Atlanta Braves at the Braves Stadium. Unfortunately, the Braves are on the road this weekend and returning to their home game schedule Thursday, September 9 – Wednesday, September 15.

Cowboy Mouth
For music: from Jazz to Southern Rock. Glenn Gordon’s jazzy blues at the Aquarium’s Jazz Journey to Cowboy Mouth’s Southern Rock at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park, both on Friday, September 3.
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