We keep telling you that you don’t have to leave Southwest Atlanta to eat, drink and have a good time. One of S.W. Atlanta’s best neighborhoods — Cascade — is one of the most dynamic areas to visit in Georgia’s largest city.

The Cascade corridor is home to some of the most distinguished people in Atlanta, including celebrities, a teenage R&B group, the mayor (Guilford Forest) and hometown sports hero Hank Aaron. The area is also home to well-known megachurches and famous companies and businesses.

Here Are The Best Things To Do In Cascade

Here are some of the best things you can do in Cascade.

Go Practice Your Swing

 3520 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30331 | (470) 225-1313

Cascade Driving Range in Atlanta

If you’re a golfer, you can go the driving range to get your swing on. The Cascade Road Driving Range sits right off Interstate 285 and Cascade Road.

Enjoy A Nature Trail

2852 Cascade Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 |  (404) 546-6744

Cascade Springs Nature Preserve in Atlanta

One of the most beautiful nature reserves in Atlanta is at Cascade Springs Nature Preserve. This beautiful greenspace is full of lush leaves, earth-tone hues and even a waterfall.

Need to get away in the city? Bring the family, your significant other or just yourself to explore the natural beauty of Cascade Springs Nature Preserve.

Go Skating

3335 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 | (404) 996-0078

Cascade Family Skating rink in Atlanta

You can’t go skating in Atlanta without visiting Cascade Family Skating. This legendary spot has been the location of filming for a few movies, numerous music videos and a favorite weekend spot for decades.

It’s been a rite of passage for Atlanta teens to fall in love with the Cascade Family Skating. Why don’t you roll through?

Grab A Meal

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If you’re hungry, there’s almost no better place to be than in southwest Atlanta’s Cascade corridor, and it’s not just soul food spots.

Drink Coffee or Sip Wine

2315 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, Ga.

Cafe Bartique in Cascade is the best coffeee place.

Coffee and wine bar Cafe Bartique just opened at 2315 Cascade Road. Tantalizing cakes and good sips as well! Bonus: Live music on Fridays starting at 6:30 p.m.

The menu is an ode to Atlanta with names you’ll be quite familiar with.

Cafe Bartique menu

Here Are The Best Atlanta Restaurants In Cascade

Some of the top restaurants over there include:

Gocha’s Breakfast Bar

Atlanta Locations:

  • 695 Cascade Rd SW STE 440 Atlanta, GA 30331 | (678) 927-9166
  • 834 Glynn St S suite 244,248, Fayetteville, GA 30214 | (770) 629-7443
Gocha's Breakfast Bar -black-owned restaurants in Atlanta

Gocha Hawkins has a hit on her hands with Gocha’s Breakfast Bar in the Cascade area of Atlanta. There’s also another one in Fayetteville.

Here’s what one reviewer says about the brunch. “In town for the weekend and needed some breakfast and Gotcha’s was everything we needed to sum up our trip. We had the Grit cakes, pancakes, salmon, salmon croquettes and the shrimp skillet. Everythign was cooked to perfection and we will surely be back when we stop in town again ! Thanks Mija your service was impeccable, great menu recommendations and you were attentive and friendly !”

Final Word

If you know anything about southwest Atlanta, you know that the Cascade area is one of the most dynamic for new and native residents alike.

Slutty Vegan is one of the best black restaurants in Atlanta, and there are plenty others. If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.

As for eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following.

From soul food to the very best Mediterranean fare can be yours in the city.

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