Buckhead has even more to do than shopping! The history and architecture of the area are an attraction in and of themselves. See below for our recommendations of other activities in Buckhead. Helicopter Tour of Buckhead and Downtown Atlanta Lanier Heliport
5175 Performance Drive
Cumming, GA 30040 $180 per person (all ages) 7:00 am – 7:00 pm You’ll have to drive out to Cumming, GA (about a 35-40 minute drive), but it is worth it! See beautiful Buckhead, and Downtown Atlanta from a perfect vantage point – up in a helicopter. See the Georgia Dome, Centennial Olympic Park, and more. Atlanta History Center 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30305-1366
404-814-4000 Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm Sunday - 12:00 pm - 5:30pm Visit the historic Swan House, a shining example of wealthy Atlanta living in the 1930s. House tours are included in the price of admission to the History Center, and are available Monday – Saturday, 11 am – 4 pm, and Sunday from 1 pm – 4 pm. Also visit the Tullie Smith Farm, a 1840s that later survived the burning of Atlanta (it was out of city limits, and was moved to its current location in 1969). Experience living history, and get a taste of life in the 1840s as costumed reenactors demonstrate common everyday happenings, from candlemaking to weaving. Lagerquist Gallery 3235 Paces Ferry Pl NW
Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 261-8273 Check out this fantastic gallery in the West Village. Ever since it’s opening in 1970, Lagerquist has hosted some amazing exhibitions. You’ll see impressionism, expressionism, and even some realism – but by living artists, not old masters. That doesn’t mean the skill is any less impressive though. Stop by, and the artist in you will thank you. Buckhead AMC Backlot Cinema and Grill 3340 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 467-0862 If you need to rest your weary legs from trekking all over Buckhead, but you’re hungry and want to chill, why not stop at Buckhead Backlot Cinema and Grill? The food is good and there’s a bar, you’ve got comfy chairs to settle into to watch the movie, and you can kick back and enjoy a few hours of cinematic entertainment. Popular with the college-age crowd. (Note: the address says Peachtree, but it is easier to find from Piedmont, across from Kroger.) Roxy Theater 3110 Roswell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 233-7699. If you happen to be in town when there your favorite band is playing at the Roxy, don’t pass up the opportunity. The Roxy was built in 1927, and this art-deco theater turned music venue has a respectable 1,200 person capacity. Plan to walk or take public transportation, unless you are prepared to spend a lot of money on parking. Special thanks to Atlanta CitySearch, Yelp.com, the Lagerquist Gallery, and Wikipedia. |
