Best Kept Secrets in Atlanta

Our readers had so many great suggestions for Best Kept Secrets. We narrowed them down to 10 favorites.

Sampling International foods on Buford Highway in Atlanta: Pick a restaurant along Atlanta “International Cuisine Highway” and you won’t be disappointed; don’t miss the Buford Highway Farmers Market. aofwc.com

Noah’s Ark in Locust Grove: Encounter plenty of critters up close in this animal sanctuary. noahs-ark.org

Ray’s Donuts in Marietta. A bagel and donut shop with a loyal following. Facebook.com/raysdonutsthebest

Starlight Drive-In in Atlanta: The largest of Georgia’s dwindling selection of drive-in theaters. starlightdrivein.com

Woodruff Arts Center: Every Sunday, families can enjoy free activities at the center including art-making workshops and music discovery. woodruffcenter.org

Yurt Camping at Sweetwater Creek State Park in Douglasville: Families get close to nature in surroundings much more comfortable than a tent and more manageable with young children. gastateparks.org/sweetwatercreek

Grant Park Farmer’s Market in Atlanta: Children find lots to explore at this seasonal market. If this one’s too far from home, check out a farmer’s market in your area – you’ll be surprised at how excited kids can get about vegetables! grantparkmarket.org

Living Walls: Enjoy the amazing street art in the Atlanta area. livingwallsatl.org

The Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University: Artful Stories and Children’s Workshops at the museum are a favorite with families. Where else can you learn to read and write Egyptian hieroglyphs? carlos.emory.edu

Chattahoochee Coffee Company on the Riverside: This location was so popular with families on weekends it created a parking problem, but a new location on the Westside handles the weekend crowds. chattahoocheecoffee.com

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