Candler Park Area
On any given weekend, you're as likely to see jogging strollers as musicians on the sidewalks and bike paths connecting the many parks here. Start in artsy Little Five Points along Moreland Avenue, and browse the casual restaurants and cool shops. (Tweens will dig the edgy Junkman's Daughter.) Cute bungalows that have been renovated by young families lie east along McLendon Avenue. A couple of blocks farther are Candler Park's excellent playground, climbing trees, tennis courts, and picnic areas. You'll also find a couple of the largest dinosaurs in the world at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, just to the northeast.
RESTAURANTS
Fritti
Try the artisan pizza and the grilled Georgia white prawns with salmoriglio sauce.
309 North Highland Avenue NE, (404) 880-9559
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Famous for its tall biscuits and apple butter, the vegetarian-leaning (it does have turkey bacon) café serves breakfast all day. 1655 McLendon Avenue NE, (404) 687-8888
Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party
It's a coffee-and-tea shop, ice cream parlor, and used bookstore all in one—with proceeds benefitting local children and animals. 1645 McLendon Avenue NE,
(404) 474-1402
STORES
Abbadabbas
Find classic sneakers for adults and kids in every color imaginable. 421-B Moreland Avenue NE,
(404) 588-9577
Donna van Gogh's
Buy mobiles, sculptures, and other pieces made by local artists.
1651 McLendon Avenue NE,
(404) 370-1003
ACTIVITIES
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
See a flock of 21 pterosaurs and the 47-foot-long giganotosaurus in the Great Hall. Also check out the constellations in the Star Gallery.
767 Clifton Road NE, (404) 929-6300
Candler Park
Its recently renovated playground has options for all ages.
1500 McLendon Drive NE
PATH Bike Path
This paved path is the place to ride, wander, or roll. Jump off the path to explore the sculptures that adorn the grassy fields along the way.
Between Freedom Park and Candler Park, 404-875-7284
