Best Things to Do in Atlanta's Westside: A Local's Guide

Atlanta's Westside keeps evolving, and that's part of its draw. From lively neighborhoods to historic landmarks, it offers a wide range of experiences for locals and visitors alike. These are the places that define it.

1. Chattahoochee Food Works

Chefs Under One Roof

Chattahoochee Food Works is, in our view, Atlanta's premier food hall, with top chefs and restaurateurs showing the best of Atlanta's food scene. Spacious outdoor seating makes it an easy place to linger over a meal.

2. Goat Farm Arts Center

Art in a Converted Factory

The Goat Farm Arts Center sits within the Westside in a converted 19th-century factory, hosting arts and performance events throughout the year. For anyone drawn to Atlanta's arts scene, it's a natural first stop.

3. The Interlock

Dine, Shop, Stay

The Interlock brings dining, shopping, and entertainment together in a mixed-use development in Atlanta's Westside. Stay the night at the cozy Bellyard Hotel. Start the morning with pastries at Saint Germain French Bakery & Café. Humble Pie may become your new lunchtime favorite for its wood-fired pizzas. As the sun sets, Rooftop LOA offers panoramic views of the city skyline and handcrafted cocktails.

4. Terminal West

Where Music Comes Alive

Terminal West brings top national acts to a historic venue with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. Rock, electronic, or indie, the nights here are made for dancing.

5. Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail

Art Along the Trail

The Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail runs through some of Atlanta's oldest and most historic neighborhoods, with colorful street art along the way. Lace up and take it at your own pace.

6. Westside Provisions District

Where Artisans and Foodies Thrive

The Westside Provisions District gathers local artisans and creatives, with handcrafted pieces from furniture to jewelry. After shopping, settle into a game of bocce or shuffleboard at Ormsby's. For date night or an evening with friends, there's Ford Fry's Little Sparrow, followed by late-night Jeni's Ice Cream. If roasted strawberry is on the menu, order it.

7. Atlantic Station

Shopping, Dining and a Night Out

Atlantic Station pairs outdoor shopping with all sorts of dining. Catch a movie or fit in some gym time at LAFitness. Its open-air plaza brings it all together.

8. Westside Reservoir Park

Nature's Playground

Westside Reservoir Park is Atlanta's largest green space, with tranquil spots for picnics and a playground. Its views of the Atlanta skyline make it an easy escape from urban life. The Proctor Creek Greenway Trail connects it to West Highlands, one of the Westside's growing neighborhoods.

9. Westside Paper

Where Work and Dining Meet

Westside Paper, in West Midtown, brings work and dining together. Sleek, modern meeting rooms and spacious open-air dining areas set the stage for productive workdays and leisurely lunches alike. Near the Atlanta BeltLine, it draws a diverse workforce, with spots like El Santo Gallo, Pancake Social, Bar Diver, Elsewhere Brewing, and more.

10. Westside Market

Your Home Design Destination

Westside Market is a destination for homeowners, interior designers, and curious shoppers alike, with more than 500 design-forward vendors. Furniture, art, lighting, rugs, and the one eclectic piece a room has been missing are all here. With no supply chain issues, you can see it, touch it, buy it, and take it home today.

Whether you've lived here for years or are visiting for the first time, the Westside always has something new to discover. If you're thinking about buying or selling here, call or text our team at NRG Nguyen Realty Group.