atlanta?

[emchy]

so looks like i am headed to atlanta solo as rooster is too sick to fly. she's on the anti-biotics but they haven't worked enough of their magic for her to go yet. boooo. so i am renting a car and gonna be flying solo during some daytimes while my awesome host nerak_g is at the day job.

i've never been to atlanta before. so... what should i not miss? neighborhoods i should see? what say you my world traveller peoples?

Comments

[gordonzola.livejournal.com]

oh no!

[nerak-g.livejournal.com]

Ohboo, I was really looking forward to meeting rooster, too.

(I guess this just means I will have to come out there).

Here's where I'm going to direct you:
The MLK Center
Oakhurst Cemetary (great view of the city-skyline), which is right next to Six Feet Under & Ria's Bluebird Cafe (great eats)
Little Five Points (coffee, hipsterwear, indie books & food, parks)
East Atlanta (same as above, but smaller scale)
Candler Park and around (Donna Van Gogh art boutique, Gato Bisco, Flying Biscuit)
Decatur, the square & around.

Get ready to eat fantastic breakfast food & Get the Southern on.
bring sunscreen and very light clothes.
This town has big parks in every neighborhood.

[0ntological.livejournal.com]

I second the Flying Biscuit. I am really happy to hear it is still there. I ate there when I went to ATL in 2000. It is DELICIOUS!

[qthebrave.livejournal.com]

east atlanta is hipster now? yowza!

[nerak-g.livejournal.com]

There are a few chic-y boutiquis there now.Gentrification afoot :-(
But The EARL, Marys, Flat-Iron and 13 Roses Tattoo keep holding it down.

[qthebrave.livejournal.com]

Gay country western dancing every night of the week! It's been a while, so i hope it's still there: Hoedowns.

(I grew up there, but I haven't been back in 5 years or so.)

Flying biscuit for sure. Owned (or once was?) by Amy Ray, of course.

Lots of good live music to be had, but I imagine you've got that covered.

Iced tea! Available everywhere. Sweet or unsweet.

You'll gain a new appreciation for air conditioning.

[borggrrl.livejournal.com]

Aww. I'm so sorry, monkey. *hug*

[geishaghost.livejournal.com]

don't miss the people... :) just getting to know some of these wonderful folks is the most beautiful thing. and if you can meet them over shrimp and grits, all the better. :)