For our out of town guests, we've compiled a list of our favorite places to grab a bite or spend an hour or two and our advice on getting to the venues.
Getting to the Venues
DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE ATLANTA TRAFFIC.
We know our event start times coincide with rush hour, please assume it will take 30 minutes minimum to reach each venue in the evening.
When using GPS, the closer it gets to 3:30pm, the times can jump significantly in a second. When using a maps app to determine your timings, keep in mind that it can start out saying 12 minutes to arrive, and by the time you get in your car it will be 40 minutes to arrive.
Your maps apps might direct you to the HIGHWAY, DO NOT USE THE HIGHWAY.
Leave early, give yourself time to sit at red lights. But if you do find yourself running late, don't worry. We promise, you won't miss the good parts and there's plenty of good food, drink, and party time waiting for you when you do arrive!
The Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St NE, Parking Information
The Westside Warehouse, 996 Huff Road NW, free parking is available on site.
Places to eat
Pizza
Anitco Pizza Napoleatana (West Midtown) 1093 Hemphill Ave NW
Mellow Mushroom (multiple locations) try 931 Monroe Dr NE (Midtown) or 1770 Peachtree St NW (Buckhead)
Atwood's Pizza Cafe Cameron's Favorite 817 W Peachtree St NW
Fritti Amee's Favorite Gluten-Free Pizza Option 309 N Highland Ave
Vegan and Allergy Friendly
Flower Child (Multiple locations) try 1170 Howell Mill Rd (West Midtown)
True Food (Located at the nearest mall, Lenox mall) 3393 Peachtree Rd NE
La Semilla (Vegan Latin/Cuban, Reservations Recommended - Open for Lunch) 780 Memorial Drive SE
Slutty Vegan (Vegan Burgers) 476 Edgewood Ave. Parking is hard here, we recommend ordering delivery
Marlow's Tavern (General American) 950 West Peachtree NW
Walkable (most have vegetarian and allergy-friendly options)
Farm Burger Our favorite local burger chain 22 14th St NW
ERamen+ A Fantastic Ramen Place, but vegetarian options are limited. Offers Gluten-free noodles. 1110 West Peachtree Street NW
Einstein Bros. Bagels Well-known bagel chain. No Gluten-free options 17 14th Street NE
Colony Square ( Midtown's large upscale food hall) 1197 Peachtree St NE
Nearest Grocery Stores
Wanna Take A Walk?
Piedmont Park - Once an old horse and cart racing track. This is Atlanta's oldest and largest park. Only two blocks away.
Marta (Atlanta's Public Transport System)
You will be staying a block away from the MARTA Arts station. While we do hope you explore and have fun in the city, Marta is nice but doesn't take you anywhere you want to go...unless that place is the airport.