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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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).
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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. $$
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(2756 S Main St, Kennesaw. Tel. 678-594-7735)
capersonmain.com
This foodie-friendly addition to the Kennesaw restaurant scene specializes in Southern- Continental fusion dishes. Start with the brie baked with apples in phyllo dough and spring mix in honey-lime vinaigrette. $$
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(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. $$
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(180 Walker St SW. Tel. 404-574-5678)
nomascantina.com
This expansive cantina serves Mexican-inspired steakhouse fare, as well as traditional tacos and enchiladas. Its over-the-top décor—think lighted onyx tabletops and blown-glass barware— is from the adjoining home accessories store and is all for sale. Try the delectable grilled chicken stuffed with cheese and poblano peppers and drizzled with salsa verde. $$$
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(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. $$$
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(490 E Paces Ferry Rd. Tel. 404-233-7673)
aria-atl.com
Owner and chef Gerry Klaskala’s delectable dishes, such as zinfandel-braised short ribs, have made this one of Atlanta’s most critically acclaimed restaurants for 10 years. $$$$
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(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).
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.”