Southwest Atlanta is a short drive away from the city’s international airport as well as its downtown, which makes one of its neighborhoods — Cascade — it 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
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
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
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
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.
Here Are The Best Atlanta Restaurants In Cascade
Some of the top restaurants over there include:
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.
From soul food to the very best Mediterranean fare can be yours in the city.
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