If you’re headed to Midtown Atlanta, one place you should always stop by is Ponce City Market.
We’re going to tell you some things you can do in the winter at Ponce City Market, the crown jewel of Ponce de Leon Avenue.
What To Do At Ponce City Market This Winter
Ponce City Market was built in xxx. Since then it’s become a destination for the residents and visitors alike. And what’s not to like?
Aside from the people watching, the short walk to the Beltine and vast variety of food, you can enjoy yourself at Skyline Park, a rooftop amusement park, which we’ll tell you all about.
Do You Have To Pay To Get Into Ponce City Market?
Entry into Ponce City Market is free. The place combines the aspects of a food hall, mall and flea market all in one. It also has business suites for some high-profile companies, including Twitter.
How Much Is Parking At Ponce City Market?
Now, you do have to pay for parking at Ponce City Market. Here are the latest rates:
- $1 for the first 30 minutes.
- $1 for each 30 minutes after that.
- $10 for 4-8 hours
- $15 for 24 hours.
Now that that is out of the way, here are some great things to do in Ponce City Market this winter.
1. Check Out The Rooftop
Ponce City Market’s rooftop is an exclusive place for those who want to see Midtown’s awesome skyline and take part in some old fashioned fun and games for the whole family.
You’ll find:
- A big slide for the kids.
- A good game of putt putt golf
- Games that give you a chance to win prizes and toys and more
There’s also a great restaurant — 9 Mile Station — atop the building, which happens to be one of the best in Midtown.
How Much Does It Cost To Go To The Roof Of Ponce City Market?
The cost of admission to access the rooftop of Ponce City Market varies depending on your age.
- Free – Kids under 3
- $7 – Kids (12 and under)
- $15 – Adults (over 12)
To pay, you need to enter the glass ticket booth on the ground floor.
2. Skate The Sky Igloos
At Skate the Sky, you can skate to your heart’s content around a real ice rink. And did we mention? There are igloos!!
The rink spans 3,500-square-feet, where guests can enter either as a walk-in from Skyline Park or from Nine Mile Station nearby.
Here’s what you need to know before you go.
3. Grab A Drink At Bar Vegan
Bar Vegan, part of the Slutty Vegan empire from entrepreneur Pinky Cole, is a must-visit when you’re in Ponce City Market.
As for food, Bar Vegan has a limited menu provided by Dinkies, an imprint that specializes in vegan phillys and tater tots.
Here’s what to know about Bar Vegan before you go.
4. Grab A Burger At H&F Burger
You may have had a good burger in your time, but an H&F Burger is one of the best in the Southeast. Try the Veggie Burger if you’re vegan. It’s excellent.
People rave about the ketchup at H&F as well, if that tells you anything. Seriously. Give this burger a try. They also have a trivia night also every Monday evening.
Here are the best burger joints in Atlanta.
What Are Some Good Places To Eat At Ponce City Market?
5. Go Shopping
Ponce City Market has some great retailers that sell everything from clothes to furniture to cosmetics. Here are some of our favorite stores at Ponce City Market.
- Allbirds — Apparel made of renewable materials
- Bombshel — Contemporary West African clothing
- Chubbies — Throwback shorts, shirts and trucks
- JJ’s Flower Shop — Build your own bouquet
- Rejuvenation — Lighting and home goods store
- Warby Parket — glasses and shades
- West Elm — Top-line clothier
Final Word
As you can see, there’s a lot to do at Ponce City Market.
When it comes to COVID-19 protocols, Ponce City Market continues to stick to health and safety guidelines, including requiring guests to wear facemasks in the Central Food Hall; requiring property staff to wear face coverings at all times; providing social distancing signage and hand sanitizer throughout the property; and cleaning and sanitizing the property regularly.
What Is There To Do In Midtown?
Midtown Atlanta is the crown jewel of the city’s housing, entertainment and food happenings.
If you’re looking for something to do in Midtown, no matter whether it’s cheap or exclusive, it’s all here.
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