Many people may think of Atlanta as a big celebrity playground because of the youthful energy in its music and entertainment scene. So you may be wondering what can adults do in Atlanta.

Atlanta does cater to a lot of kids, but don’t get it twisted: Atlanta is for grown folks.

Best Things To Do For Adults In Atlanta

This article is going to list some of the best things to do for adults in Atlanta.

Ponce City Market

675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

Ponce City Market at night -best things to do in Atlanta at night
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One of the greatest food halls in America, Ponce City Market is a feast for the senses for food lovers. Numerous shops catering to coffee, candy, wines, beer, and more are all here. Go to the rooftop to take in more of the city’s skyline while enjoying the taps at the two restaurants situated up there.

The Beltline After Dark

Atlanta Beltline at night: Things to do

The Atlanta Beltline on the Eastside Trail comes alive at night, but not on the trail itself. You can find various restaurants that are bustling with people, things to do and things to eat…

2 Urban Licks

820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

best date night restaurants in Atlanta

2 Urban Licks is a great date night restaurant for a number of reasons: It’s a chi chi spot, the drinks are amazing and it’s a people-watching place.

Here is what one Google reviewer says about 2 Urban Licks: “It was a great casual place to celebrate our anniversary! Food was great! Beware though, the quantities are large! We decided to share 3 apps and an entree…even that was too much food.”

Coalition Food & Beverage

Coalition Food & Beverage - Best date night restaurants in Atlanta

Coalition Food and Beverage is spread across 3,331-square-feet of space and seats approximately 150 diners, including a bar, outdoor dining and private dining.

While not as stiff and contemporary-looking as many of the restaurants you’d see in Midtown, Coalition at 50 Canton Street in Alpharetta strives for a more urban aesthetic and community feel.

Grand Lux Cafe

First look: Cheesecake Factory's Grand Lux Cafe in Phipps Plaza - all the new Atlanta restaurants opening in 2019
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One of Buckhead’s best-kept secrets opened in August 2018 in Phipps Plaza. Grand Lux Cafe is from the same people that brought us the Cheesecake Factory.
The funky decor and bold menu has been a strong selling point for Buckhead’s wealthy crowds looking to find something new to eat. The eatery clearly caters to the upwardly mobile and affluent, something that was clearly evident in the day AtlantaFi sampled a few items on the menu.

White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails

270 Peachtree St NW, 100, Atlanta, GA 30303  (404) 524-7200

Best date night restaurants in Atlanta

Here’s what one Google reviewer says about White Oak Kitchen: “I was staying in a hotel adjacent to this restaurant and went in for a late night bite and drink with my wife. We just wanted an appetizer and drinks but, what a creative selection, it was hard to choose just a few things. We got some wine and a couple of cocktails and the charred broccoli and carrots.”

Explore Atlanta At Your Own Pace

First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!

Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit to a craft brewery in the city. 

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