Atlanta georgia gay scene

When Queer Eye rebooted inAtlanta popped up on the gay travel radar once again. As a culturally diverse capitalthe city has all the charm of a southern city with all the amenities of a big metropolis. Rather than the two divergent themes clashing, it all comes together in Atlanta to make it an equal-parts interesting, entertaining, and vibrant city.

One with a lot of love and life. The home to major corporations and the busiest airport where anything could happen! The city played an important role in American history, especially during the Civil Rights Movement of the s. The scene was built for atlanta Olympics and the main entrance is marked by the iconic five interlocking gay.

But the georgia and sites around the park offer some of the best experiences in Atlanta. Nearby, another brand found around the world which originated in Atlanta, Coca-Cola, has a museum. The Aquarium also participates in important conservation effort around the world; they are the only aquarium in North America to house rescued whale sharks.

The city where Martin Luther King, Jr. The museum documents the civil rights movement with important historical artifacts, letters, photographs, and videos. Of course there are a lot of other things to see and do in Atlanta. As the unofficial cultural capital of the south, Atlanta has some great BBQ restaurants—too many to recommend!

Sweet Auburn BBQ taking its name from the historic Sweet Auburn neighborhood of Atlanta serves traditional BBQ such as brisket and pulled pork, but also features less-traditional menu options like a Korean steak salad. Visit on Thursday evenings when they offer happy hour specials on their extensive Bourbon menu.

At night, the corner of Piedmont Ave and 10 th Street is the hottest place to be. Just east of Downtown Atlanta, Edgewood Avenue is home to a handful of trendy and fun bars and restaurants that are especially popular on nights and weekends.

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It feels a lot like a living room—but much more kitschy—and attracts a pretty queer crowd thanks to its irreverence. The American Hotel is an important historical site in Atlanta. The lobby of the hotel is dotted with historical photographs and memorabilia including copies of letters from its opening.

The American Hotel was designed to reflect its place in history with mid-century modern design aesthetics—everything from the Airstream trailer by the pool to the houndstooth carpeting in the rooms and hallways. Funky design elements, including classic s board games like Battleship and Connect Four are available for use in the spacious lobby.

Walking distance to the main tourist sites around Centennial Park, The American Hotel is both convenient and cool. Note: My trip to Atlanta was sponsored and supported by Hiltons of Atlanta. All opinions here, as always, are my own. Thank you Caroline!! And thanks for the great weekend visit!