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Insider Tips for the Atlanta Area
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Winter
December 19
Peach Drop
- Month: December
- Location: Woodruff Park
- Distance from the hotel: 7.6 miles
- Description: Put a Georgia spin on the Big Apple’s favorite New Year’s Eve tradition.
Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl- Month: December/January
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Distance from the hotel: 8.0 miles
- Description: One of college football’s vaunted New Year’s Six bowl games, the Peach Bowl regularly features the nation’s top programs.
Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase- Month: January
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Distance from the hotel: 8.0 miles
- Description: Witness the finest marching bands in the country battle for supremacy on Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s turf.
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival- Month: February
- Location: Multiple venues in Atlanta and its suburbs
- Distance from the hotel: ~8.8 miles
- Description: Contemporary and classic Jewish film share the silver screen at Atlanta’s largest film festival.
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Spring
December 19
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Month: March
- Location: Peachtree Street, Midtown
- Distance from the hotel: 5.2 miles
- Description: Tracing its roots back to 1858, Atlanta’s longest-running event draws thousands of spectators to Peachtree Street each year.
Atlanta Film Festival- Month: April
- Location: Multiple venues in Downtown Atlanta
- Distance from the hotel: ~7.6 miles
- Description: Preview the next cinematic sensation before it enthralls the country at this Academy Award-qualifying exhibition.
Sweetwater 420 Fest- Month: April
- Location: Centennial Olympic Park
- Distance from the hotel: 8.3 miles
- Description: Live music, a festive 5k, and craft beer, all brought together in celebration of Earth Day.
Shaky Knees Music Festival- Month: May
- Location: Central Park
- Distance from the hotel: 7.4 miles
- Description: Bringing together global acts and regional bands, this three-day gig celebrates indie music in the heart of Downtown Atlanta.
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Summer
December 19
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
- Month: May/June
- Location: Midtown
- Distance from the hotel: 5.0 miles
- Description: Learn to appreciate Southern cuisine with dozens of classes, hundreds of tastings, and endless possibilities for fun.
Virginia Highland Summerfest- Month: June
- Location: Virginia Highland, Atlanta
- Distance from the hotel: 5.2 miles
- Description: Purchase local artwork, relax to live music, rally your friends for a 5k, and explore one of Intown Atlanta’s neighborhoods.
Peachtree Road Race- Month: July
- Location: Lenox Square Mall
- Distance from the hotel: 0.5 miles
- Description: Race for time — or for fun — at the world’s largest 10-kilometer race.
Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival- Month: August
- Location: Harmony Park
- Distance from the hotel: 9.8 miles
- Description: Pie your plate high with some of Georgia’s finest barbecue, and let the sounds of original music provide a soundtrack for your day.
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Fall
December 19
Music Midtown
- Month: September
- Location: Piedmont Park
- Distance from the hotel: 4.4 miles
- Description: Party with superstars from the worlds of rock, pop, and rap, in the heart of Downtown Atlanta.
A3C Hip Hop Festival- Month: October
- Location: Georgia Freight Depot
- Distance from the hotel: 8.4 miles
- Description: Part concert, part conference, this five-day gathering serves to further rap culture through performance and discussion.
Atlanta Pride Festival & Parade- Month: October
- Location: Piedmont Park
- Distance from the hotel: 4.4 miles
- Description: March in solidarity, party with loved ones, and celebrate diversity at the largest pride festival in the Southeast.
Cabbagetown Chomp & Stomp- Month: November
- Location: Cabbagetown, Atlanta
- Distance from the hotel: 9.0 miles
- Description: Gather your team of chefs, perfect your secret recipe, and take the honors at this benefit chili cook-off, concert, and 5k.