Throughout the city of Atlanta, there are multiple ways to get within the holiday season.
Although it does not snow often, there are great ways to make this the best holiday season yet through festivals, holiday lights, and much more.
The Famous Garden Lights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Each year, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens at Piedmont Park provides a mesmerizing light display called the Garden Lights. In the evening hours of the day, there are holiday lights, music, and activities. These light displays include a tunnel of lights, light shows and sculptures, and hanging lights from the trees. You can check out their website to get tickets to the gardens! Make sure to get them early as they do sell out!
Visit The Christkindl Market
Get a change of scenery by attending the traditional German open-air market at the Christkindl
Market. Located in Buckhead Village, the Christkindl Market has over 50 vendors that have
items ranging from hand-made household goods to delicious warm cooked meals. There is also
a beautiful Christmas tree and other decorations that can get you in the holiday spirit.
Holiday Restaurants and Local Bars
Throughout the city, there are multiple holiday pop-up bars and restaurants that contain decorations and holiday food and drinks. Here are a few examples of restaurants and bars that you can attend:
● Amore e Amore
● The Blind Elf
● Biltong Bar
● Pachengos Neighborhood Taqueria
● Urban Tree Cider’s Rockin Around the Urban Tree
Ice Skating Rinks Everywhere!
Grab and strap on your skates as there are ice skating rinks all throughout the city! These locations include:
● Park Tavern’s The Rink
● Atlantic Station’s Skate the Station
● Ponce City Roof Skate the Sky
● Avalon on Ice
These are just a few activities that capture the holiday season in Atlanta. You can find more
holiday activities by checking local Atlanta social media sites. Atlanta is a great place to be
during the holiday season and one you definitely do not want to miss!
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