Nightlife
The heat makes for a lethargic day, but the night air opens the
bright doors of Atlanta's night owl hotspots. This flashy city can
get downright gritty but in both cosmopolitan bars and street side
clubs it is best to come dressed to impress.
Buckhead is a good place to start. The area has a festive night
scene with a line of hopping nightclubs and rowdy bars. Here are
dance clubs, pubs and a bit of something for everyone, although
venues close at 3am. Downtown has some chic lounges and cocktail
bars, especially in the large hotels. For a bit of trendy Atlanta
nightlife, the Virginia Highlands regularly packs a young
professional crowd into stylish clubs.
Smaller venues scattered around the city are perfect to revel in a
bit of southern baritone blues. Others prefer one of four huge
concert venues, part of any major band's American tour. Of course,
Atlanta hip-hop features many clubs with line-ups of rising and
returning stars.
