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• ATLANTA BEACH read more ›
  (3145 Peachtree Rd NE. Tel. 404-239-0612)
  atlantabeach.com
  Get ready for summer vacation at this bikini boutique. It offers a huge collection of designer swimwear from labels such as Beach Bunny, Sunset Separates and Vix.
• AVIARY read more ›
  (659 Auburn Ave, Studio 125. Tel. 404-577-2460)
  aviarybeauty.com
  In the increasingly hip Old Fourth Ward, this “organic beauty collective” offers holistic treatments for skin, hair and body using organic ingredients. Try the Juice Detox facial, a 60-minute deep cleanse and exfoliation.
• BEDDOWN read more ›
  (1853 Piedmont Rd. Tel. 404-872-3696)
  beddown.com
  Recently relocated because it outgrew its previous location, this store specializes in outof- the-ordinary furniture, including some made from reclaimed Brazilian Peroba wood.
• FOXTALE BOOK SHOPPE read more ›
  (105 E Main St, Woodstock. Tel. 770-516-9989)
  foxtalebookshoppe.com
  This old-fashioned bookstore offers a mix of new and used books on big, dark wood shelves, folksy jewelry and appearances by authors such as Mary Kay Andrews.
• HIGHLAND CIGAR CO. read more ›
  (245 N Highland Ave. Tel. 404-477-2415)
  highlandcigar.com
  This Inman Park shop sells private-label cigars as well as premium-brand stogies, including Cohiba and Montecristo. State-of-the-art ventilation encourages shoppers to savor their purchases on-site.
• LEXIE + JANE read more ›
  (516 East Paces Ferry Rd. Tel. 404-343-3194)
  lexieandjane.com
  This Buckhead boutique features fresh fashions inspired by Owner Rebecca McWaters’ time in the Big Apple. (The store name comes from Lexington Avenue and Jane Street.) Shop for skinny jeans, ultra soft T-shirts and chunky jewelry.

• SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL read more ›
  (At Grant Park. Tel. 404-521-0938)
  www.summershade.org
  festival celebrates Atlanta’s oldest public park with a weekend of live music, food and crafts. Compete in a 5K run, then wash down Atlanta’s favorite dishes with local wines and craft ales at the popular Corks & Forks event. Aug. 28-29.
• THE ATLANTA BRAVES read more ›
  (At Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Dr SE. Tel. 800-326-4000)
  www.atlantabraves.com
  With only two months until the playoffs, the Braves are seeking to fi nish strong for retiring longtime skipper Bobby Cox as they face the Mets (Aug. 2-4 and 30-31), Giants (Aug. 5-8), Dodgers (Aug. 13-16), Nationals (Aug. 17-19) and Marlins (Aug. 27-29).
• ATLANTA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL read more ›
  (Multiple venues. )
  auff.org
  This seventh annual festival celebrates edgy and experimental fi lmmaking in genres ranging from animation and comedy to documentaries, foreign fi lms and horror. Aug. 27-29.
• DALÍ: THE LATE WORK read more ›
  (At High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree St NE. Tel. 404-733-4400)
  high.org
  This exhibition (featuring more than 40 paintings and related drawings) will be the fi rst to focus on the Spanish surrealist’s work after 1940, which explored his interests in science, optical effects and illusions. Begins Aug. 7.
• MONSTER MINI GOLF read more ›
  (2505 Chastain Meadows Pkwy, Marietta. Tel. 770-423-2212)
  monsterminigolf.com
  If you opened an 18-hole mini-golf course in a haunted house, the results might look a lot like this frighteningly fun attraction, which also has video games and spooky private party rooms.
• STONE MOUNTAIN PARK read more ›
  (Hwy 78, Stone Mountain. Tel. 770-498-5690)
  www.stonemountainpark.com
  This legendary attraction is the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful summer day: It features an antebellum plantation, a paddlewheel riverboat, skyride to the top of the mountain, scenic railroad and laser show.

• BABY TOMMY’S TASTE OF NEW YORK read more ›
  (365 14th St NW. Tel. 404-874-4445)
  babytommys.com
  This pizza shop brings chewy New Yorkstyle pies to the Home Park neighborhood. Unique toppings include Buffalo chicken and eggplant. $$
• CAPERS ON MAIN STREET read more ›
  (2756 S Main St, Kennesaw. Tel. 678-594-7735)
  capersonmain.com
  This foodie-friendly addition to the Kennesaw restaurant scene specializes in Southern- Continental fusion dishes. Start with the brie baked with apples in phyllo dough and spring mix in honey-lime vinaigrette. $$
• DIVAN RESTAURANT & HOOKA LOUNGE read more ›
  (3125 Piedmont Rd. Tel. 404-467-4297)
  divanatlanta.com
  This Mediterranean restaurant attracts Buckhead’s party set with trendy hookah service and delectable dishes like crab risotto croquettes and duck leg confit. $$
• NO MAS! CANTINA read more ›
  (180 Walker St SW. Tel. 404-574-5678)
  nomascantina.com
  This expansive cantina serves Mexican-inspired steakhouse fare, as well as traditional tacos and enchiladas. Its over-the-top décor—think lighted onyx tabletops and blown-glass barware— is from the adjoining home accessories store and is all for sale. Try the delectable grilled chicken stuffed with cheese and poblano peppers and drizzled with salsa verde. $$$
• HIRO’S TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR read more ›
  (3920 Canton Rd, Marietta. Tel. 770-928-9386)
  hirostokyojapanese.com
  In addition to tasty sushi, this restaurant offers hibachi meals cooked by gregarious chefs, making it perfect for groups with non-sushi eaters. $$$
• ARIA read more ›
  (490 E Paces Ferry Rd. Tel. 404-233-7673)
  aria-atl.com
  Owner and chef Gerry Klaskala’s delectable dishes, such as zinfandel-braised short ribs, have made this one of Atlanta’s most critically acclaimed restaurants for 10 years. $$$$

• BAR ELEVEN read more ›
  (1065 Peachtree St. Tel. 404-745-5000)
  loewshotels.com/atlanta
  Inside the brand-new Midtown Loews, this stylish bar features live music, cozy living room-style seating and 19 signature cocktails, including the lavender drop (muddled lavender leaves with vodka and lemon juice).
• CATCH 23 read more ›
  (488 Flat Shoals Ave. Tel. 404-522-3950)
  badearl.com
  Billed as “Atlanta’s Friendliest Comedy Death Match,” this monthly event attracts the city’s best improv teams from such theaters as Dad’s Garage Theatre and JaCKPie to compete for laughs and glory.
• HOBNOB NEIGHBORHOOD TAVERN read more ›
  (1551 Piedmont Ave NE. Tel. 404-968-2288)
  hobnobatlanta.com
  This watering hole encourages guests to linger on a patio overlooking the intersection of Piedmont and Monroe with house-infused martinis, comfort food and a lively jukebox.
• ORMSBY’S read more ›
  (1170 Howell Mill Rd. Tel. 404-968-2033)
  ormsbysatlanta.com
  This classic neighborhood tavern has become a favorite hipster hangout on the city’s burgeoning Westside, thanks to a tasty pubstyle menu, extensive craft beer selection, darts, bocce and shuffleboard.
• THREE SHEETS read more ›
  (6017 Sandy Springs Cir. Tel. 404-303-8423)
  threesheetsatlanta.com
  This swanky, cheekily named bar boasts signature cocktails (like the Rain, with ginger and elderflower liqueurs, vodka, honey and lemon), fancy snacks (grape leaf-wrapped “duck confit cigars”), live music, an impressive humidor and an upstairs patio with hookahs.

• NOAH’S ARK read more ›
  (NOAH’S ARK 37 miles southeast of Atlanta 712 LG Griffi n Rd, Locust Grove. Tel. 770-957-0888)
  noahs-ark.org
  Like the Biblical hero after whom it was named, this nonprofi t animal park is dedicated to saving animals. A rescued zebra named Evidence is the star attraction, but there’s also an exhibit featuring a cohabitating lion, tiger and bear.

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Fun Fact!
Atlanta has more than 100 streets that include the word “Peachtree.”