Atlanta, Georgia, is not just known as the City Too Busy to Hate. It’s also a major sports town. That’s why the NBA chose Georgia’s largest city to host the prestigious All Star Game.
The event will be Atlanta’s first major sports event since the COVID-19 pandemic started. If you want to know anything about the game adn the city, this is your ultimate guide!
Everything You Can Do In Atlanta For All Star Weekend 2021
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms has called this year’s NBA All-Star game is a made-for-TV event only, but that’s not how the multi-billion-dollar NBA is built — and we get that.
We’re going to tell you about all of the best things happening around Atlanta for All Star Weekend 2021. Ready to play?
In This Article:
- When Will The 2021 NBA All Star Game Be Held?
- How Can I Watch The NBA All-Star Game?
- Where Can I Eat In Atlanta?
- Where Can I Party In Atlanta?
- Who’s Playing In The All Star Game?
When Will The 2021 NBA All-Star Game Be Held?
The players and the league had to get on the same page regarding a date and city that was mutually acceptable to both parties. As a result, they settled on the NBA All-Star game date of Sunday, March 7, 2021 in downtown Atlanta’s Philips Arena.
Who’s Playing In The All Star Game?
When it comes to the All Star game, you may be wondering who’s playing in the game. The All Star game is filled with the best players in the league. Here are All Star game’s starters.
West Starters
- Steph Curry
- Luka Doncic
- Lebron James
- Nicola Jokic
- Kahwi Leonard
East Starters
- Kyrie Irving
- Bradley Beal
- Kevin Durant
- Joel Imbiid
- Giannas Antetokounmpo
Best Bets: Your Weekend Itinerary For Atlanta
You’re in Atlanta for the day, what are some things to do? We want to get into some things, but not spend too much money. In fact, we want to do cheap things to do in Atlanta.
First off, you may want to ride a scooter to get from Point A to B in downtown Atlanta. Your main options are Bird scooters and a new option, Spin. Let’s get started at 6 a.m. and see what we can do:
Ride MARTA
Find a MARTA station and get on the train. If you’re downtown, you can take the train to either 5 Points or Peachtree Center. Here’s a MARTA map to help you see where you are.
Once you get off the train, time to go to one of the most recognizable places in Atlanta…
Go To Waffle House In Atlanta (Any Waffle House)
Waffle House is the unofficial start of the day for thousands of people around metro Atlanta. Here’s how many Waffle Houses are in Atlanta.
Once you get something Scattered, Covered and Chunked, you should be ready to tackle Atlanta with confidence.
You’re going to want to walk off some of those grits and eggs. Why don’t you go to Woodruff Park.
Visit Woodruff Park
If the greenery at Woodruff Park doesn’t do it for you, the daily chess game will. You can be a spectator of a wonderful chess game between strangers and the regulars that show up at the park.
Ride The Peachtree Trolley
Take a ride on the Peachtree Trolley in downtown Atlanta. The trolley will take you around the downtown district for 90 minutes and give you stories for all the monuments and landmarks. Book a tour here.
Tickets are $31 for an adult and $16 for a child.
After the tour, you’re going to be hungry. Now, it’s time to eat…
Lunchtime in Atlanta
A lot of factors are at play when it comes to where to eat in Atlanta for lunchtime. For instance, if a restaurant is jam-packed at noon, then it’s not going to work: You’re on the clock.
You need a place that can get you in and out, and that place changes everyday, actually every hour. Here are some options:
- Best hot chicken restaurants in Atlanta
- Best fried chicken in Atlanta
- Best seafood restaurants in Atlanta
- Best Caribbean restaurants in Atlanta
You could opt to check out one of the spots in Peachtree Center or along the corridor behind the Healey Building.
Once you enjoy your meal, you’ll want to slow it down a bit. Rest up in a stationery place to catch your breath, so to speak. Time for a matinee.
Go To The Park
Now, it’s time to get active again: Atlanta is full of accessible green spaces close to public transportation and the main corridors of Midtown and downtown. Here are some of the BEST Atlanta parks.
Visit The MLK Center
Visit Krog Street Market
Walk through Atlantic Station
Go to Kilwins
Walk the Atlanta Beltline
Walking the Beltline has become one of the city’s most fun activities. It offers so much access to the most beautiful things about the city, cool buildings, greenspaces and elite dining and more.
Where To Party In Atlanta This Weekend
Party Feat. Mulatto
Trey Songz Rootop Party In Atlanta
Weekend ATL 2021: Gucci Mane, Boosie And More
This weekend, don’t miss rappers Gucci Mane, Jeezy, Mulatto, Pooh Shiesty, Boosie and more at the official Welcome to Atlanta Shindig. Learn more.
If you go out this weekend, please be safe and observe public health guidelines. In other words, party responsibly.
Atlanta’s clubs will be on 10 this weekend. See the hottest ATL nightclubs this week and what’s going on.
Final Words
Atlanta is a great place to come and have fun, but you must do so safely and responsibly. There is so much going on this weekend in Atlanta, you may forget that there’s a pandemic. Remember to mask up everywhere you go.
If you don’t have any masks or face coverings, here’s where to buy them in Atlanta.
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