Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in East Cobb

"Just a mile or so from the downtown area, this is a popular location amongst those looking to relax and enjoy some recreation particularly in the warmer weather. The park also offers a lakeside pool, which offers the perfect way to kick back and cool down when the weather is warm. This is an attractive park where you can enjoy hanging out with friends and family, look forward to a stroll around the beautiful grounds, and enjoy a host of recreational activities."

"Sturkie: “If you want a classic Atlanta spot, go to Piedmont Park. Depending on your photographer, you can go really any route with Piedmont — traditional, documentary, or something in-between. It just offers a gorgeous backdrop and a fun place to be no matter what your style."

"National Historical Site honors one of the great leaders in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. Covering 35 acres, this National Parks Service site offers much to see and learn. Among the many stops, you can pay your respects at his burial place, tour his boyhood home, or visit Ebenezer Baptist Church where he often spoke."

"Much like the great leader who inspired it, this national monument has a big impact. Located in the historic Sweet Auburn District downtown, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park goes on and on."

"The Center for Civil and Human Rights is a powerful, moving museum that ties the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s with the today's global Human Rights movement. Visitors can tour a number of permanent and temporary exhibits, including the Morehouse College collection of MLK memorabilia, an interactive gallery of the Civil Rights Movement and a human rights exhibit that encourages onlookers to identify with modern-day activists around the globe who are being persecuted in their own countries. Expect to see emotionally raw images and portrayals at this new Atlanta attraction, watching, seeing, hearing and interacting with history in an intimate and modern setting."

"While the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis gets a lot of love I was very impressed with the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. The first exhibits when you enter are somber so be prepared but I visited with my 4 and 6 year old and they learned a lot so don’t feel like you can’t visit with younger kids. The museum doesn’t just talk about the past, with an entire exhibit dedicated to current Civil and Human Rights issues."

"Located on the southern edge of Midtown and towering to a height of 1,024 feet, the Bank of America building is the tallest in Georgia, the 6th tallest in the country, and 9th tallest in the world. It was completed in 1992 after only 14 months of construction. The open-lattice structure supporting the spire illuminates at night, and if that wasn't impressive enough, the spire is covered in 23-karat gold leaf."

"At 55 stories and 1,023 feet tall, the Bank of America Plaza has been the city's tallest building since its construction in 1982. Recognizable by both its postmodern Art Deco style, reminiscent of the Empire State Building, and its gold-leaf covered, 90-foot spire, the structure was designed by the same Connecticut-based firm responsible for New York's Central Park Zoo."

"Bank of America Plaza stands at 1,023 feet above the ground making it the tallest building in Atlanta city since its completion in 1992. It ranks as the 11th tallest building in the US. The building has 55 floors above the ground, 24 elevators, and 1251 parking spaces."

"Walk it off by picking up the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail just outside the Krog Street Market and headed north toward Inman Park. Look out for towering art sculptures, like William Massey III’s “The Art of Reconciliation,” and murals of street art underneath the overpass near the Old Fourth Ward skate park."

"On this tour, learn about the city’s history and architecture with a stop at the beautiful 1928 Swan House and a visit to either the Margaret Mitchell House, the governor’s mansion, or the Rhodes Hall. Details of the tour depend on the day of the week and other details, but with three historic homes and two famous neighborhoods, you will learn more about Atlanta than on any other city tour."

"This Romanesque-style home is a rare surviving example of the mansions that once lined Atlanta’s fashionable Peachtree Street. The house was built for furniture man Amos Giles Rhodes in 1902-1904, its distinctive design inspired by the castles Rhodes saw on a visit to Germany’s Rhineland. The house is now occupied by the Georgia Trust, which offers tours of the historic property."

"Hi-Lo Press on Charles Allen Drive functions as a printmaking studio and art gallery in Atlanta. This new addition to the area is worth a visit. You can check out their letterpress works as well as the artwork of up-and-coming talent."

"Dawn Kinney Martin has received continuous acclaim for her expressive oil paintings at art shows and competitions. The focuses of her artwork are land, sea, and plein air. After teaching in SCAD Atlanta and The Atlanta College of the Arts, Dawn now offers classes for the public."

"Don't miss this contemporary gallery located in Armour Junction near Sweetwater Brewing Company, one of the city's best breweries. With three large exhibition spaces, Mason Fine Art rotates works from regional, national, and international artists as well as students at nearby Savannah College of Art and Design, Spelman and Morehouse Colleges, and the University of Georgia. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m."

"Located north of Atlanta, PATH400 runs along Georgia State Route 400 and has become a favorite among walkers, joggers and cyclists. The 5.2-mile multi-use greenway winds through the heart of Buckhead and eventually will join with the Atlanta BeltLine to the south and a trail system to the north in Sandy Springs."

"The PATH400 Greenway is a multi-use paved trail that follows GA400 through Buckhead. The project is part of an initiative to create more parks and greenspace throughout Buckhead, known as the Buckhead Collection."

"Owned by Spelman College alum Catheryn Greene, this Ohio-based ice cream sandwich shop offers 14 ice cream flavors, including key lime and banana pudding, sandwiched between seven from-scratch cookies, like ginger molasses, snickerdoodle, and peanut butter. Customers build sandwiches by choosing a cookie and ice cream, then add toppings such as fruity pebbles or caramel or chocolate sauce. A location opens soon at the Interlock on Howell Mill Road."

"You'll find gourmet ice cream sandwiches at this treasure, where you begin by choosing your cookies (there are 7 types to choose among), your ice cream (16 flavors that range from standard to exotic), and a topping, which your sandwich is rolled in. While it's not cheap—a cookie sandwich will run you a solid $10—each custom concoction is deliciously indulgent. The Cherry On Top: Want to try your hand at making a gourmet ice cream sandwich at home?"

"This sweet shop is a converted train caboose with a walk-up window serving Greenwood’s ice cream—Atlanta’s answer to Mayfield’s on a smaller scale and with wilder flavors. With a private and plentiful parking lot between the caboose and the real train track (another plus for your little train aficionados), you can either enjoy your ice cream tailgate style, or stroll the streets of downtown Chamblee as you eat. The Cherry On Top: Can't get enough of Greenwood Ice Cream?"

"Housed in a converted train caboose near antiques row in historic downtown Chamblee, Frosty Caboose is where to head for old school ice cream cones and sundaes with lots of toppings. Order at the walk-up window and find a seat in the shade."

"The “train-watching capital of Atlanta” in Chamblee boasts 36 flavors, including sugar- and gluten-free options. Kid favorites: Superman, birthday cake, cookies and cream. Adults: mint chocolate chip, chunky salted caramel."

"This cocktail bar and lounge located on the rooftop of Bazati along the Eastside Beltline trail channels Miami in its vibe. Estrella features a bright and airy indoor bar which opens an open-air bar overlooking the Beltline and sweeping views of the city skyline. Head here for champagne and cocktails like the Hemingway daiquiri, pisco sour, and gin and tonic served table side and light and shareable small plates like ceviche, pulled pork spring rolls, and venison herb tacos."

"Located on top of the Parisian-styled market Bazati, set along the east-side Beltline, Estrella Rooftop brings a large slice of Latin-American vibes to Atlanta. Up here you can indulge in food from the Yucatán Peninsula, with tasty tapas-style dishes served nightly, but also as weekend rooftop brunch. The rooftop bar offers latin brews, sangria and refreshing coctails, all served in a fun and upbeat atmosphere."

"There’s nothing like capturing the cityscape while taking in a delightful meal at the same time. Estrella’s rooftop gives you a picturesque view of downtown Atlanta and its surroundings."

"A native of the Amalfi Coast of Southern Italy, Antonio Noviello has owned and operated Nino’s since 1982. In that time, he’s earned a lot of recognition from local diners and celebrities (and publications) for his authentic Italian classics, many of which are original recipes brought from Italy. Standouts include carefully executed pasta dishes like the fettuccine alla Michela with fresh sautéed shrimp and scallops in a lightly spiced saffron cream sauce, and the spaghetti al peperoncino eva, featuring delicious red pepper-infused pasta tossed with fresh shrimp and artichokes in a garlic and olive oil sauce."

"Look no further than Nino's, the city's longest operating Italian restaurant. Amalfi coast native Antonio Noviello opened this Atlanta institution in 1982, and since then, celebrities and locals alike have packed the house for the warm hospitality, made from scratch ravioli and gnocchi and standout Old World recipes like the baked clams oreganata: fresh-shucked, baked, and presented on the half-shell with a heaping seasoning of oregano. Continue to 5 of 9 below."

"Located on Cheshire Bridge Road, Nino’s is a classic red sauce restaurant that’s been serving pasta dishes in Atlanta for over 50 years now. Keep it simple with spaghetti and meatballs or lasagna or order the fettuccine with shrimp and scallops tossed in Pernod and saffron cream sauce. There’s also the classic veal parmesan."

"The Havana Club is one of the mainstay nightclubs in Atlanta and Buckhead. Inside the place, they have a trio of DJs spinning anything from house music to Latin fusion in the Gallery and Main Room. One Google reviewer says: “House music/edm in one room(kinda empty) Latin music room (packed) and remixed hits of rap, pop, and hip hop main part of the club (lots of people but theres plenty of space)."

"This upscale Buckhead venue boasts 15,000 square feet of space and with three distinct rooms, each with its own unique ambiance, each trying to capture the essence of Havana. The largest room, Stage, features a bevy of music varieties and VIP cabanas. If it is a taste of Havana you seek, visit Studio, which features salsa and Mergegue tunes sure to get your feet tapping."

"Havana Club and Opera Nightclub are two you shouldn’t miss. Many restaurants in Atlanta also offer free live music with your dinner: Old Vinings Inn will give you a taste of the city’s history, and Venkman’s is sure to give you a show any night of the week."