LGBTQ+ Guide to Atlanta
Even though it’s located in the South, Atlanta is definitely an LGBTQ+ hotspot. During our trip to The ATL we visited so many queer owned restaurants, bars, businesses, and just got to explore the city as a whole. It’s definitely a progressive city for the southern United States and we had a great time seeing everything the city has to offer. We definitely think you only need a few days in Atlanta to see the whole city, so we are going to tell you what spots you cannot miss during your trip!
Where to Stay in Atlanta
We stayed at 2 different Hilton properties in Atlanta — first we stayed at the Waldorf Astoria in Buckhead which is an upscale neighborhood with tons of shopping, but it’s a little far from downtown. The Waldorf property in Buckhead is beautiful and even has a spa & a pool. We got to experience both first hand and it was the most relaxing experience!
The second Hilton we stayed at was the Canopy by Hilton in Midtown, which was in walking distance to a lot of the sights we wanted to see. The Midtown area of Atlanta is known as the LGBTQ+ area so if you want to stay close that neighborhood, we recommend staying at the Canopy!
Find other Atlanta accommodations here!
How to Get Around Atlanta
Atlanta is one of those cities where it’s really hard to walk to & from the different neighborhoods. If you are staying in one specific area, you can definitely explore that part by foot, but if you want to get around to different areas you’re going to need to take Uber/Lyft or bike. The Ubers/Lyfts were affordable but we had to take them everywhere so just keep that in mind when you are visiting.
Best Things to Do in Atlanta
Visit World of Coca-Cola - a museum dedicated entirely to the company since it was founded in Atlanta! We absolutely loved this & you even got to sample some different sodas at the end
Explore Centennial Olympic Park where the Olympic Rings are located from the 1996 Summer Olympics
Walk or bike through the Krog Street Tunnel - a tunnel known for it’s urban street art
Bike the BeltLine - a former railroad that is now a bike path
Snap a shot of the iconic Atlanta skyline at the Jackson Street Bridge
Learn some history you may not have been taught in school at the National Center for Civil & Human Rights
Make a visit to the Georgia Aquarium — it’s the largest aquarium in the United States
Book other Atlanta tours & activities here!
Where to Eat & Drink in Atlanta
The Flying Biscuit
Slutty Vegan
Flower Child
Slutty Vegan
The Flying Biscuit
Antico
Zocalo
Ventanas
HUGE X BRASH Coffee
LGBTQ+ Things To Do in Atlanta
Rainbow Crosswalks in Midtown
Joe’s on Juniper
Walk the Rainbow Crosswalks on 10th & Piedmont
Explore the Midtown area of Atlanta, here you will see tons of Pride flags & LGBTQ+ friendly businesses
Go to some of the local queer bars like Joe’s on Juniper or Blake’s on the Park
Support the only lesbian bar in Atlanta, My Sister’s Room (MSR)
Atlanta’s Pride Festival is typically held in the fall every year, so make sure you check the dates if you want to visit for Pride!
If you want to see more of what we did in Atlanta, make sure you check out our Atlanta vlog on YouTube for all of our tips! You can watch it below.
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