Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Marietta Area

"Ponce City Market is a former Sears, Roebuck & Co. retail store and regional headquarters that features shops, restaurants and offices. Make sure to go to the roof for great views, food and Skyline Park, with an 18-hole mini-golf course, Heege Tower and three-story slide. Location: 675 Ponce de Leon Ave."

"Take your Instagram fan base to new heights with pictures from Ponce City Market!. Fuel your creativity with a meal in the Central Food Hall, then take a ride on the elevator up to the rooftop. This is the only spot in Atlanta that offers views of the Midtown, Downtown, and Buckhead skylines!"

"Rated as a top shopping center with many visitors, Ponce City Market is a beloved Atlanta favorite. With many shops, expansive parking, and occasional events, it’s easily a top choice. You can find free WiFi, and stores like Anthropologie, HoneySuckle Gelato, J Crew, and many others."

"The National Center for Civil and Human Rights offers another experience that you can only get in Atlanta. While any museum can display texts and artifacts from the Civil Rights era, this one is actually located at the heart of the movement, and you can feel the weight of its history with every step. Popular features include an interactive tour about segregation and a collection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s papers and personal effects."

"Located near Georgia Tech University in West Midtown, this contemporary gallery was initially founded as a grassroots artists’ co-op and is dedicated to both emerging and established visual artists. One of the only local organizations to commission new works—particularly from newer artists in the Southeast—the Center hosts six to 10 exhibits annually. The space, which is open six days a week (it's closed Monday), has free parking and admission as well as artist workspaces, children's programming, and educational talks."

"Though by no means a secret, Atlanta Contemporary is considered a bit alternative, and therefore more lightly trafficked than the High Museum. Admission is also free, which may make it an attractive alternative spot to take in some culture. It's a nonprofit, non-collecting institution, so it may rotate through several contemporary shows by local, national, and international artists at any one time."

"The Municipal Market in Sweet Auburn has been trading in this evocative, warehouse-like building since 1924. The market holds 30 local businesses, from produce vendors to amenities like a bookshop and bakery, to some of Atlanta’s most prized small eateries. The name, Curb Market is used locally, and a holdover from segregation when black vendors weren’t allowed to trade inside and had to sell their wares on the kerb."

"The Municipal Market opened in 1924 and was known as the Sweet Auburn Curb Market. While Blacks were permitted to shop inside, Black vendors were force to locate alongside the curb. Today this fantastic food market is home to 28 independently owned businesses, many of them minority-owned, that include eateries, retail shops and food markets."

"Why not do your food shopping and have lunch all at the same place?. The Sweet Auburn Curb Market, steeped in history, features tons of fresh vegetables, seafood, and all kinds of cuts of meats. Need chicken feet or pigs’ ears?"

"Commemorate with a casual and fun engagement session at Truist Park. Bring your photographer to catch the game with you or explore the park or The Battery during the day for a romantic sporty session."

"Offering year-round outdoor pool, Omni Hotel at the Battery Atlanta is situated in Atlanta, 1 mile from Cobb Energy Centre, located within Truist Park. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant."

"It’s about 30 minutes to your next stop: Ponce City Market, another mixed-use retail/food space from the developers behind New York City's Chelsea Market. Here’s where you house a second lunch (fried catfish tacos at Sean Brock’s Minero, Indian street food at Meherwan Irani’s Botiwalla, or just settle in for a latte at Hugh Acheson’s Spiller Park Coffee. PCM is home to numerous well-heeled brands (West Elm, Anthropologie, Williams-Sonoma), which makes Citizen Supply stand out all the more. The sprawling multi-vendor marketplace sells small-batch merchandise from dozens of artisan makers, including Teysha, an ethical boot company from Austin, TX, and Billiam Jeans, a selvedge specialist from Greenville, South Carolina. Back on the BeltLine, continue north toward Paris On Ponce, an antiques emporium with 30-plus vendors under one roof."

"Located 15 miles from Downtown Atlanta, in the heart of Chamblee, Ga., is a little antique oasis and the perfect photo location for couples with old souls. If you love the idea of old signs and quaint, quiet buildings, this may be a good spot for you. If it’s a hot and sunny day, visit the Frosty Caboose for a sweet treat and even sweeter photos."

"With everything from rum cake to lemon squares and chocolate brownies to decorated cookies, Lucy’s Market comes to the rescue of hostesses in a pinch time and time again. Their assortment of pre-made desserts is tough to beat both in variety and in flavor; plus their prime location and helpful staff make shopping a breeze. Besides being a stress-free destination for overloaded cooks, Lucy’s is also perfect for those of us who might not be preparing the entire meal."

"The Buckhead market includes fresh produce, prepared foods, wine, flowers, and other household goods. Some items can even be purchased online for curbside pick-up. Lucy’s now offers sandwiches, breads, and baked goods from marketplace Butterly ATL, part of Hopkins and Company."

"Let’s be honest, when you think of brunch, a barbecue restaurant isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But the sweet, smokey, spicy sauce is perfect with the dishes you will find at Bone Lick BBQ. A favorite is the Cajun croque with house-cured tasso ham and melted Swiss with remoulade sauce, topped with a fried egg and sandwiched between garlic toast. Smoked beef hash is a perfectly formed cylinder of potatoes, brisket, and a paprika cream sauce."

"The Koo Koo Room is in the Midtown bar district on Crescent Avenue and a newer hotspot in the city. This is a nightclub that draws a young and sexy crowd with exclusive bottle service and a high fashion atmosphere. This is a fun place to host a birthday party or private event because of the intimate spaces and personalized offerings."

"Over 35 acres just east of Downtown Atlanta, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is dotted with places tied to Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement in Atlanta. By the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change you can pay your respects at the tomb of MLK and his wife Coretta Scott King, which sits at the centre of a reflecting pool, with an eternal flame burning close by."

"You can’t talk about Atlanta without mentioning its significance to the Civil Rights Movement, and Martin Luther King Jr. played a major role in that. His “park” celebrates his legacy with museums, monuments, archives, resource centers and other important and informative places of interest regarding his life and his cause. The centerpiece of the park is the tomb of Dr. King and his wife."

"Spreading over 35 acres, this revered historic park includes the birthplaces of the hallowed civil rights leader, the Ebenezer Baptist Church where he preached and the gravesite of Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a must-see site for anyone visiting Atlanta. 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta | 404.331.5190 | Distance from Hotel: 9.1 miles"

"Start Your Trip at the Centennial Olympic Park Open from 7Am till 11PM, the Centennial Olympic Park, home of the Olympic Games of 1996, is now Atlanta’s main hub for art festivals, live entertainment, and various activities for children. Moreover, it is surrounded by many of Atlanta’s most famous landmarks, such as the College Football Hall of Fame, the Georgia World Congress Center, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Georgia Aquarium, and many others."

"This seven-acre public conservation park doubles as a community garden and boasts walking trails, a spring-fed creek, a frog pond and more. It is located mere miles from downtown Atlanta and is managed by residents of the neighborhood."

"The Atlanta History Center is one of the city’s most popular attractions. The 33-acre site, located in Atlanta’s northwestern Buckhead district, has a museum and research center, beautiful grounds and gardens, the 1928 Swan House, a historic cyclorama painting of the Battle of Atlanta, and a recreation of the working antebellum Smith Family Farm. Adults $21.50, seniors/students (13+) $18, children (4-12) $9."

"Set on 32 acres of gardens, wildlife trails, and forest, the Atlanta History Center brings history to life with exhibitions on the Civil War, Southern folk art, and the 1996 Olympic Games, among much more. Don’t miss the Smith Family Farm, where costumed characters—and sheep!. —teach kids hands-on homesteading skills."