2014 City Guide

A neighborhood guide to the city’s attractions, events, shops, and restaurants 2014 CITY GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS

ATLANTA AT A GLANCE 2

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 3

SHOPPING 5

RESTAURANTS 6

BARS, BREWERIES, & CLUBS 8

THINGS TO DO 10

TRAVEL INFORMATION 13

DIRECTIONS 14

WELLNESS, FITNESS, AND FUN 15

ATLANTA RESOURCES 16

1 ATLANTA INSTITUTE ATLANTA AT A GLANCE

Urgent Care Morningside Baptist Church GROCERY STORES 1700 Piedmont Avenue (404) 876-8225 Publix — The Plaza Midtown Concentra Urgent Care 950 West Peachtree Street NW 688 Spring Street (404) 253-3544 (404) 881-1155 JEWISH CONGREGATIONS 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. M-F 7:30 a.m.—8 p.m. Sat– Sun 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Ahavath Achim Synagogue Publix — Atlantic Station 600 Peachtree Battle Avenue NE Doctor’s Express Atlanta 1380 Atlantic Drive NW (404) 355-5222 (404) 873-5055 1800 Howell Mill Road NW Suite 130 (404) 355-8775 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Chabad Intown Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Take the Grocery Shuttle on Weekends 928 Ponce de Leon Avenue Sat-Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (404) 898-0434 Kroger 1715 Howell Mill Road PLACES OF WORSHIP Congregation Shearith Israel (404) 355-7889 1180 University Drive NE 24 hours CHRISTIAN CONGREGATIONS (404) 873-1743 Trader Joe’s All Saints Episcopal Church The Temple 931 Monroe Drive NE 634 W Peachtree Street NW 1589 Peachtree Street NE (404) 815-9210 (404) 881-0835 (404) 873-1731 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Atlanta First United Methodist Church Wal-Mart ISLAMIC CONGREGATIONS 360 Peachtree Street NE 1801 Howell Mill Road NW (404) 524-6614 (404) 352-5252 Al-Farooq Masjid of Atlanta 6 a.m. –12 a.m. 442 14th Street NW Cathedral of St. Philip (Anglican) (404) 874-7521 2744 Peachtree Road NW Whole Foods Market (404) 365-1000 650 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Masjid Al Mu’minun (404) 853-1681 1127 Hank Aaron Drive SW Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (404) 586-9562 48 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW (404) 521-1866 PHARMACIES OTHER TRADITIONS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints CVS 1450 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Atlanta Soto Zen Center 1943 Peachtree Road NE (404) 373-3698 1167 C/D Zonolite Place (404) 351-4932 (404) 532-0040 24 hours First Church Christ Scientist 1235 Peachtree Street NE Drepung Loseling Institute Walgreens (404) 892-7838 1781 Dresden Drive 595 Piedmont Avenue NE (404) 982-0051 (404) 685-9665 First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta 24 hours 1328 Peachtree Street NE First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta (404) 892-8461 470 Candler Park Drive NE (404) 378-5570 HEALTH SERVICES Big Bethel AME 220 Auburn Avenue NE International Society of Krishna Emory University Hospital Midtown (404) 827-9707 550 Peachtree Street NE Consciousness (404) 686-2435 (ER) 1287 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Ebenezer Baptist Church (404) 377-8680 (404) 778-2000 407 Auburn Avenue NE (404) 688-7300 Rameshori Buddhist Center 260 Howard Street #3 (404) 378-8599 2 2014 CITY GUIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Tech Trolley The Tech Trolley provides daily service between Technology Square, Grocery Shuttle the Midtown MARTA station, and On Saturdays and Sundays, there is a grocery main campus. Pick-up for the Tech shuttle that goes to the Publix located at Trolley is at the Campus Recreation Atlantic Station. Pick-up for the shuttle is at Center (CRC) and tends to run ever the 8th & Hemphill bus shelter 32 minutes 15-30 minutes Monday through after the hour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Friday 5:45 a.m. - 11:05 p.m., schedule for the buses is provided below. Saturday 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., and Sunday 3 - 9:40 p.m.

Use nextbus.com to track bus locations and see estimated arrival times.

Taxi Services Uber Lenox Taxi Budget Taxi Uber is a popular transportation (404) 872-2600 (404) 766-3030 application that connects you with a personal driver to access the city Zipcar of Atlanta. Look for the application www.zipcar.com on your smartphone. (404) 494-7227 3 ATLANTA INSTITUTE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

MARTA MARTA is Atlanta’s resident provider of public transportation, offering both buses and trains. Fare is available either on a Breeze Card or Breeze ticket.

Bus riders may drop exact cash (bills or coins) into the fare box near the driver or tap their Breeze Card or Ticket on the target on the fare box.

Single, one–way fare: $2.50

www.itsmarta.com (404) 848-5000

AIRPORT TRANSIT To get to the Atlanta airport via MARTA, take the Tech Trolley from the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) to the Midtown station (N4). Ride the rail to S7, which will drop you off inside the airport. The trip takes about an hour.

Rail Hours Frequency Monday–Friday 4:45 a.m. – 1 a.m. 4:45 a.m. – 7 p.m. every 15 minutes 6 a.m. – 1 a.m. every 20 minutes Weekends 6 a.m. – 1 a.m. every 20 minutes

Buses Hours Frequency Monday–Friday 5 a.m. – 1 a.m. Varies by route, call Weekends and Holidays 5 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. (404) 848-500 for info

4 2014 CITY GUIDE SHOPPING

Atlantic Station

Atlantic Station 2.3 miles Psycho Sisters 5.1 miles 171 17th Street (Midtown) 428 Moreland Avenue (Little Five Points) Atlantic Station is a shopping and entertainment A hip consignment shop in Little Five Points that destination with its own zip code. Shop for hip carries designer brands, groovy ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s Swedish imports at IKEA, watch a movie at the duds, and costume jewelry. massive Regal Cinemas, or go bowling at Ten Pin, www.psychosistersshops.com a ritzy bowling alley owned by Ashton Kutcher. (404) 255-5578 www.atlanticstation.com Phipps Plaza 8.7 miles The Lucky Exchange 2.4 miles 3500 Peachtree Road NE () 212 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE One of the hottest shopping destinations in the A vintage shop for both men and women where you Southeast, Phipps features hundreds of upscale can buy trendy threads or recycle your own shops, such as Tiffany & Co. and Barneys, a 14– wardrobe for cash or store credit. screen movie theater, and a wide variety of www.luckyexchange.com restaurants. (404) 817-7715 www.phippsplaza.com (404) 262-0992 Underground Atlanta 3.4 miles 50 Upper Alabama Street (Downtown) Lenox Square Mall 8.8 miles Located in the heart of Downtown, Underground 3393 Peachtree Road NE (Buckhead) Atlanta has caricature drawings and fortune Lenox features nearly 250 shops, including telling, homemade candy, souvenir shopping, and a Anthropologie, Macy’s, American Eagle, and Urban guided tour of historic Atlanta. After dark, enjoy Outfitters. clubs and restaurants in Kenny’s Alley. www.lenoxsquare.com www.underground-atlanta.com (404) 233-6767 (404) 523-2311 5 ATLANTA INSTITUTE RESTAURANTS

$ entrées less than $10 Six Feet Under 0.7 Miles $$ 685 11th Street (Midtown) $$ entrées $10–$20 Six Feet Under is an urban seafood pub with a rooftop patio, a friendly atmosphere, and a menu $$$ entrées more than $20 that ranges from classic (fried calamari) to crazy (alligator). www.sixfeetunder.com Rocky Mountain Pizza Co. WALKING DISTANCE $ (404) 810-0040 1005 Hemphill Avenue Both a bar and restaurant, Rocky Mountain is one of Taqueria del Sol 1.1 Miles $ the Atlanta Institute’s most popular hangout spots, 2165 Cheshire Bridge Road serving up signature pizzas by the slice or pie, as well Mexican cuisine inspired by cultures from around as wings, beer, burgers, and sandwiches. the world, Taqueria del Sol is a great fast–casual www.rockymountainpizza.com option for those with eclectic taste. (404) 876-8600 www.taqueriadelsol.com (404) 352-5811 Lucky Buddha WALKING DISTANCE $ 529 10th Street NW The Flying Biscuit Café 1.7 Miles $$ For quick and convenient Chinese, head to Lucky 1001 Piedmont Ave (Midtown) Buddha. Enjoy an eggs–ceptional meal at this famous (404) 885-1518 Atlanta location. The Flying Biscuit serves up thousands of biscuits every day. Napoletana 0.5 Miles $$ www.flyingbiscuit.com 1093 Hemphill Avenue NW (404) 874-8887 Authentic and no-frills Napoli pizza. Stays open until the dough runs out. BYOB. 1.8 Miles $ www.littleitalia.com 61 North Avenue (Midtown) (404) 724-2333 The world’s largest drive–in restaurant. The Varsity has been in service since 1928. www.thevarsity.com (404) 811-1706

Oceanaire Seafood Room 1.8 Miles $$$ 1100 Peachtree Street NE (Midtown) Classy cruise liner–style décor and a vast selection of fresh seafood make The Oceanaire a dining hotspot. www.theoceanaire.com (404) 475-2277 6 2014 CITY GUIDE RESTAURANTS

Chin Chin 2 Miles $$ 1715 Howell Mill Road Chinese done right. Drop in for a sit–down dinner or grab some take–out. Each meal comes with an expertly carved carrot. www.chinchinatlanta.com (404) 609-5618

Fellini’s Pizza 2.6 Miles $ 1991 Howell Mill Road NW Fellini’s serves up huge slices of hand-tossed Café Intermezzo 3 Miles $ pizza piled with fresh ingredients. Stop in, grab a 1065 Peachtree Street Suite 2 slice, and head out under one of the patio’s Café Intermezzo is a small shop packed with big umbrellas to soak up some of Atlanta’s beautiful taste. More than 100 different tarts, cheesecakes, summer weather. and pies, a full lunch and dinner menu, and www.fellinisatlanta.com hundreds of coffees and alcoholic beverages are (404) 352-0799 offered in this Atlanta dining staple. www.cafeintermezzo.com Loca Luna 2.9 Miles $ (404) 355-0411 550 Amsterdam Avenue NE With bamboo trees and waterfalls, Loca Luna is all The Vortex Bar and Grill 5.1 Miles $$ about tapas, desserts, and tropical drinks. 878 Peachtree Street NE (Midtown) www.loca-luna.com Political correctness has no place at the Vortex, (404) 875-4494 where a no–nonsense attitude is a requirement and the burger menu is world–renowned. If you The Sun Dial 2.9 Miles $$ think you can handle it, try the Double Coronary 210 Peachtree Street NE (Downtown) Bypass Burger, a double burger squished between Seventy–three stories above the city, The Sun Dial two grilled cheese sandwiches and topped with is Atlanta’s only rotating restaurant. With an two fried eggs, four slices of cheese, and five upscale atmosphere, a seasonal menu, and a 360– bacon strips. degree panorama of the city, The Sun Dial is worth www.thevortexbarandvgrill.com the splurge. (404) 875-1667 www.sundialrestaurant.com (404) 659-1400 Leon’s Full Service 8.8 Miles $$ 131 Ponce De Leon Avenue (Decatur) With rotating menu and pages of beer selections, you can’t go wrong with anything you order. www.leonsfullservice.com 7 (404) 687-0500 ATLANTA INSTITUTE BARS, BREWERIES, & CLUBS

MOTHER 1.3 Miles Park Tavern 2.3 Miles 447 Edgewood Avenue 500 10th Street NE (Midtown) A joint effort between the local Beep Beep Gallery A sushi bar and brewery, Park Tavern also hosts a and The Woods bar in NYC, there is always free concert series in Piedmont Park every Sunday. something entertaining going on at Mother. www.parktavern.com Karaoke is Thursdays, dance parties are Fridays (404) 249-0001 and Saturdays, and Tuesdays there is a $2 Tecaté and tequila shot special. MJQ Concourse 3.1 Miles www.facebook.com/mother447 736 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE (404) 524-4605 A (literally) underground nightclub, MJQ pulsates with the sounds of classic rock, pop, and R&B. Blake’s on the Park 1.8 Miles www.thedrunkenunicorn.net 227 10th Street NE (Midtown) (404) 870-0575 Blake’s is an Atlanta gay and lesbian landmark. This friendly neighborhood bar offers a full menu and seven drag shows each week. www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com (404) 892-5786

Monday Night Brewing 1.8 Miles 670 Trabert Avenue NW An up and coming Atlanta brewery with a great “tour” on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. $10 Blind Willie’s gets you a pint glass and 6 generous samples. www.mondaynightbrewing.com Noche 3.3 Miles (404) 352-7703 1000 Virginia Avenue NE (Virginia Highland) Drop in to this Virginia Highlands hotspot on Monday Churchill Grounds 1.9 Miles nights for $10 all you can eat tapas. 660 Peachtree Street NE www.heretoserverestaurants.com Churchill Grounds is Atlanta’s premiere jazz club. (404) 815-9155 www.churchillgrounds.com (404) 876-3030 Blind Willie’s 3.7 Miles 828 N Highland Avenue NE (Virginia Highland) Opera 1.9 Miles Blind Willie’s is a classic blues club featuring live 1150 Crescent Avenue NE (Midtown) music every night and a cheap cover. Open on Friday and Saturday nights, Opera sports www.blindwilliesblues.com a two–level lounge that transforms into an (404) 873-2583 exclusive nightclub. www.operaatlanta.com (404) 874-3006 8 2014 CITY GUIDE BARS, BREWERIES, & CLUBS

Dark Horse Tavern 5.6 Miles 816 N Highland Avenue (Virginia Highland) This is one of the most popular post–grad hotspots in the neighborhood. There is a large menu of classic bar food and cocktails to compliment them. www.darkhorseatlanta.com (404) 873-3607

The Peachtree Tavern 5.7 Miles Sweetwater 3179 Peachtree Road NE (Buckhead) What “Peachtree Tav” lacks in décor, it makes up Hand in Hand 3.8 Miles for in excitement. (In)famous for its “Welfare 752 N Highland Avenue NE (Virginia Highland) Wednesdays”, this dive offers free Busch Light and Hand in Hand is is a great go–to if you are looking an engaging band. for a friendly environment and a neighborhood feel. www.peachtreetavern.com The weekly specials are on point. (404) 842-1700 www.handinhandatl.com (404) 872-1001 Prohibition 6 Miles 56 E Andrews Drive NW (Buckhead) Sweetwater Brewing Co. 5 Miles Prohibition goes all out in providing you with the 195 Ottley Drive NE speakeasy experience. You will need to get the “Don’t float the mainstream” is the motto of phone number from another bar in the area and Atlanta’s most popular beer. Free tours are offered then dial it in at the red phone booth to gain Wednesday–Sunday. $10 gets you a pint glass 6 entrance. opportunities to fill it. www.prohibitionatl.com www.sweetwaterbrew.com (404) 691-2537 Brick Store Pub 7.3 Miles 125 E Court Square (Decatur) Stagecoach 5.5 Miles Located in a beautiful historic building, pints are 34 Irby Avenue (Buckhead) served properly at the Brick Store. This pub This Buckhead saloon always attracts a large dominates the Decatur scene. crowd. Take a seat at the saddle bar or go dance to www.brickstorepub.com some of your favorite country tunes, (404) 687-0990 www.facebook.com/stagecoachatl (404) 550-4169

9 Brick Store ATLANTA INSTITUTE THINGS TO DO

$ admission less than $10

$$ admission $10–$20

$$$ admission more than $20

Georgia Aquarium 1.8 Miles $$$ 225 Baker Street NW observe whale sharks, belugas, and thousands of other sea creatures at the world’s largest aquarium. www.georgiaaquarium.org Piedmont Park 2 Miles FREE (404) 581-4151 1320 Monroe Drive NE Sunday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This 189–acre park has a rich history and an almost Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. infinite list of activities. www.piedmontpark.org Movies in the Park–Atlantic Station 2 Miles FREE 261 19th Street NW CNN Center 2.1 Miles $$ Come belt out the song “Let it Go” from Frozen and try 1 CNN Center not to scream as Jurassic Park terrorizes the town. A Tour one of the world’s most trusted news sources at variety of flicks are screened sure to please any movie the CNN Center in . fan. www.cnn.com/tour/atlanta (404) 347-9894 (404) 827-2300 Thursdays at dusk Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 16 2 Miles $$ High Museum of Art 2.2 Miles $$ 261 19th Street NW 1280 Peachtree Street NE This state–of–the–art movie theatre has stadium There are more than 11,000 works of art in the High seating, with each row elevated to remove obstruction. Museum’s permanent collection. A jazz night is held Free parking is available in the underground parking every third Friday of the month, and tickets are half– deck. price every Thursday from 4–6 p.m. (404) 347-9894 www.high.org (404) 733-4400 World of Coca–Cola 2 Miles $$ Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 121 Baker Street NW Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. At the World of Coca–Cola, you can take a stroll Sunday 12 – 5 p.m. through a mini museum of Coke merchandise and sample every Coca–Cola beverage around the world. www..worldofcoca-cola.com (404) 676-5151 10 Daily 10 a.m. – Varied closing (see online) 2014 CITY GUIDE THINGS TO DO

Atlanta Botanical Garden 2.7 Miles $$ 1345 Piedmont Avenue NE Walk amidst thousands of beautiful blooming flowers at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org (404) 876-5859 Tuesday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

4th of July Celebration 3.4 Miles FREE Centennial Olympic Park Dad’s Garage 4.4 Miles $$ Arts and crafts, face painting, inflatable games, live music, and a fireworks extravaganza will 1105 Euclid Avenue NE Dad’s garage puts on improv and theater productions characterize this year’s 4th of July at Centennial every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Olympic Park. www.dadsgarage.com www.centennialpark.com (404) 523-3141 Begins at 2 p.m., fireworks are after 8:30 p.m.

Midtown Bowl The King Center 3.5 Miles FREE 4.5 Miles $$-$$$ 450 Auburn Avenue NE 1936 Piedmont Circle NE Located at the heart of Atlanta, this bowling alley has Visit the official memorial of Dr. Martin Luther 32 lanes, food service, and a fully–stocked bar. King Jr., dedicated to advancing his legacy. www.midtownbowl.com www.thekingcenter.org (404) 874-5703 (404) 331-5190 Daily 9 a.m. – 3 a.m.

Turner Field 5.2 Miles $$ 755 Hand Aaron Drive SE An Atlanta landmark, the Home of the Braves is perfect for relaxing on summer nights. www.braves.com/ (404) 522-7630

Zoo Atlanta 6.2 Miles $$ 800 Cherokee Avenue SE Located in historic Grant Park, Zoo Atlanta is one of Georgia’s most loved institutions. Be sure to visit Xi Lan, the zoo’s adorable baby panda. www.zooatlanta.org (404) 624-5600 Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 11 Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ATLANTA INSTITUTE THINGS TO DO

Fernbank Museum 6.7 Miles $$ 767 Clifton Road NE Be sure to catch Fernbank’s summer long dinosaur exhibit and one of the museum’s numerous IMAX films. www.fernbankmuseum.org The Masquerade (404) 929-6300 Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday noon – 5 p.m. TOP CONCERT VENUES

DeKalb Farmer’s Market 15.7 Miles $-$$$ 1. The Masquerade 3000 E Ponce de Leon Avenue 695 North Avenue NE A former wool mill, the Masquerade offers three A popular destination for serious home cooks, this floors of music and an outdoor stage. friendly farmers’ market and gourmet grocery www.masq.com store combines variety, high quality, and reasonable prices. 2. The Variety Playhouse www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com 695 North Avenue NE (404) 377-6600 A former wool mill, the Masquerade offers three Daily 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. floors of music and an outdoor stage. www.variety–playhouse.com Six Flags Over Georgia 17.1 Miles $$$ 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell GA 3. The Tabernacle Satisfy your thrill–seeking needs at Six Flags this 152 Luckie Street The Tabernacle, which began as a church and summer. The park opens daily at 10:30 a.m. and had a momentary stint as home to the House of boasts a wide array of roller coasters and a water Blues, hosts both popular bands and lesser park. known artists. www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia www.tabernacleatl.com Hours vary 4. CW Midtown Complex Stone Mountain Park 21 Miles $$$ 1374 W Peachtree Street NW 1000 Robert E Lee Boulevard Stone Mountain, Home to three separate venues (Vinyl, Center GA Stage, and the Loft), the CW Midtown Music Located on acres and acres of natural beauty, Complex has it all. Stone Mountain features a wide variety of fun www.theloftatl.com family activities and things to do. There is a laser show every night at 9:30 p.m. www.stonemountainpark.com Daily 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

12 2014 CITY GUIDE TRAVEL INFORMATION AIRPORT

Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport 6000 N Terminal Parkway www.atlanta–airport.com To get to the Atlanta airport via MARTA, take the Tech Trolley from the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) to the Midtown station (N4). Ride the rail to S7, which will drop you off inside the airport. Georgian Terrace The trip takes about an hour. The Westin Peachtree Plaza 210 Peachtree Street HOTELS (404) 659-1400

Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center Embassy Suites 800 Spring Street 267 Marietta Street (800) 706-BUZZ (2899) (404) 223-2300

Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown Georgian Terrace 35 14th Street 659 Peachtree Street (404) 876-8888 (404) 897-1991 (800) 651-2316 Western Granada Suites 1302 W Peachtree Street Holiday Inn Express (404) 876-6100 244 North Avenue NW (404) 881-0881 InterContinental Buckhead Hotel 3315 Peachtree Road NE Hotel Indigo – Atlanta Midtown (404) 946-9000 638 Peachtree Street NE Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference (404) 874-9200 Center Shuttle Courtyard Atlanta Midtown 1132 Techwood Drive (404) 607-1112

Regency Suites Midtown 975 W Peachtree Street, at 10th Street (404) 876-5003

Renaissance Atlanta Downtown Hotel 590 W Peachtree Street NW (404) 881-6000 13 ATLANTA INSTITUTE DIRECTIONS

From Eighth Street and Crecine Apartments

Wal-Mart Office Depot 1801 Howell Mill Road NW 859 Spring Street NW (404) 352-5252 (404) 253-3544 1. Drive east on 8th Street NW towards 1. Drive east on 8th Street NW towards Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles 2. Turn left on Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles 2. Turn left on Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles 3. Turn left on 10th Street NW 0.4 miles 3. Turn right on 10th Street NW 0.9 miles 4. Turn right on Howell Mill Road NW 0.2 miles 4. Turn right on Spring Street NW 0.2 miles 5. Arrive at Wal-Mart on the right 5. Arrive at Office Depot on the left 0.9 miles – 5 minutes 1.5 miles – 6 minutes

Publix Wells Fargo Bank 950 W Peachtree Street NW 645 State Street NW (404) 253-3544 (404) 853-1960 1. Drive east on 8th Street NW towards 1. Drive east on 8th Street NW towards Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles 2. Turn left on Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles 2. Turn right on Hemphill Avenue NW 0.1 miles 3. Turn right on 10th Street NW 0.9 miles 3. Turn right on Ferst Drive NW 0.3 miles 4. Turn right on Spring Street NW 0.2 miles 4. Turn left on Tech Parkway NW 233 feet 5. Arrive at Publix on the left 5. Turn right on State Street NW 0.2 miles 1.3 miles – 5 minutes 6. Arrive at Wells Fargo on the left 1.5 miles – 6 minutes

Atlantic Station–Mall Complex The School Box 1380 Atlantic Drive, Suite 14250 1801 Howell Mill Road NW (404) 733-1221 (404) 853-1960 1. Drive east on 8th Street NW towards 1. Drive east on 8th Street NW towards Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles 2. Turn left on Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles 2. Turn left on Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles 3. Turn right on 10th Street NW 0.3 miles 3. Turn left on 10th Street NW 0.4 miles 4. Turn left on State Street NW 0.7 miles 4. Turn right on Howell Mill Road NW 0.2 miles 1.3 miles – 5 minutes 5. Arrive at The School Box on the right 1.5 miles – 6 minutes

14 2014 CITY GUIDE WELLNESS, FITNESS, AND FUN FITNESS OUTDOORS

Chattahoochee Outfitters 203 Azalea Drive Roswell, GA Jump in a raft, canoe, kayak, or tube and take a fun and relaxing trip down the Chattahoochee River. Chattahoochee Outfitters is just a half–hour away from Atlanta. www.shootthehooch.com (770) 650-1008 Atlanta Rocks! Stone Mountain Park Piedmont Park Conservatory 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive Stone Mountain, GA 1071 Piedmont Avenue Mini gold, paddlewheel riverboats and pedal boats, “Love You Healthy Series” cable car rides to see the Confederate Memorial Lose weight, increase energy, and gain balance Carving more than 825 feet above ground, with Love You Healthy Fitness. You can choose hiking,and biking. It’s all waiting for you at between five great workouts – California style Georgia’s number one attraction. Just 15 minutes fitness, LYH SPOGA, Lunch Crunch, Swimmin’ & from Downtown, this natural wonderland offers Slimmin’, and PPC Walking Club. All Fitness 3,200 acres of excitement. Levels Welcome! www.stonemountainpark.com www.piedmontpark.org/programs/fitness (770) 650-1008 (404) 931-5651 NAIL SALONS Atlanta Rocks! Indoor Rock Climbing 1019 Collier Road NW, Suite A Sugarcoat Atlanta Rocks! is the most popular indoor rock 1062 Street Charles Avenue NE climbing gym in the Southeast, featuring more This nail and beauty bar offers every service than 12,000 square feet of professionally– imaginable for the stressed person; manicures, designed, seamless climbing surface. pedicures, waxing, massages, and spray tans Appropriate for climbers of all skill levels. included. www.atlantarocks.com/ www.sugarcoatbeauty.com (404) 351-3009 (404) 249-0013

Stillwater Yoga Studio 9310 Monroe Drive This yoga studio teaches B.K.S. Iyengar yoga, and offers a variety of classes for all skill levels. www.stillyoga.com (404) 607-9090

15 Stone Mountain ATLANTA INSTITUTE ATLANTA RESOURCES NEWSPAPERS RADIO STATIONS BOOKSTORES

Atlanta Journal Constitution Rap/Hip–Hop Barnes &Noble Georgia Tech Better known as the AJC, Atlanta’s 95.5 FM, 103.3 FM, 104.1 FM, Bookstore major daily newspaper 107.9 FM 48 5th Street NW Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Atlanta Daily World Talk Sunday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. The oldest Atlanta–based newspaper 640 AM, 750 AM for the African American community. Barnes & Noble Booksellers The paper is now published once a Pop 2900 Peachtree Road, Suite 310 week. 94.1 FM, 100.5 FM Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. accessAtlanta Country Borders A free tabloid–sized entertainment 101.5 FM, 106.5 FM, 94.9 FM 1745 Peachtree Street NE journal published by the infamous (404) 810-9004 Atlanta Journal Constitution features Rock Monday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. upcoming events happening in 92.9 FM, 96.1 FM, 97.1 FM, 97.9 Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Atlanta. FM BOOKSTORES Atlanta Jewish Times Christian Atlanta’s leading weekly newspaper 93.3 FM, 104.7 FM Bank of America ATM dedicated to the Jewish community in West Side Market the metro Atlanta area. Spanish Across from Eighth Street South 105.3 FM, 105.7 FM Apartments Creative Loafing Atlanta An alternative publication, nationally Sports Bank of America known for their coverage of news, 680 AM, 790 AM 600 Peachtree Street NE culture, contemporary music, and the arts. POSTAL AND Wells Fargo ATM Georgia Tech Student Center Southern Voice COPIER 350 Ferst Drive Southern Voice is a notable weekly Civic Center Station newspaper for Atlanta’s gay and Wells Fargo (Branch) 570 Piedmont Road lesbian community. Tech Parkway Offices (404) 874-8718 645 State Street NW Vida Latina The UPS Store Free monthly Spanish–language 541 10th Street NW SCHOOL SUPPLIES entertainment newspaper distributed (404) 733-6797 throughout Georgia and both of the The School Box Carolinas. FedEx Kinko’s Office and Print 1801 Howell Mill Road, Suite 440 100 Peachtree Street NW (404) 351-3466 (404) 221-0000 16