Chris Watkins
Chris Watkins is an Atlanta-based writer and photographer and serves as the voice of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (@DiscoverAtlanta) on social media. You can follow him on Instagram @christopherbw.
Posted May 7, 2024
Get Your Game On at These Atlanta Restaurants and Bars
Boredom is not allowed at these bars and restaurants where fun and games are on the menu.
Posted May 4, 2023
Best Atlanta Street Art by Neighborhood
Eye-popping colors and powerful messages adorn Atlanta’s art-forward neighborhoods.
Posted April 17, 2023
Neighborhood Guide To Atlanta’s Awe-Inspiring Art Galleries and Event Spaces
From bright galleries to moody industrial event spaces, Atlanta neighborhoods display inspired works for every visual appetite.
Posted October 19, 2022
10 Live Theaters in Atlanta that Steal the Show
From Shakespearean romances to puppet shows and improv comedy, discover the best places in Atlanta for live theater performances, along with ideas for what to do after a show.
Posted September 23, 2022
Best Cocktail Bars in Atlanta: Drink it In
Discover the best cocktail bars in Atlanta where you can rub elbows with locals over signature sips and the conversation and libations flow with ease.
Posted October 15, 2021
10 Atlanta Food Festivals That Won’t Leave You Hungry
From showcasing the South’s finest flavors to celebrating every cuisine under the sun, these 10+ Atlanta food festivals are downright drool-worthy.
Posted September 17, 2020
Meet the Artists
Atlanta influences everything, especially when it comes to music, and these artists have put the city's unique sound on the map with bass-heavy beats, soulful sounds, and thoughtful lyrics.
Posted November 30, 2019
9 Awesome Atlanta Parades You Must Experience
From glowing lanterns on the BeltLine to city streets occupied by superheroes, you should definitely add these nine awesome Atlanta parades to your 2020 bucket list.
Posted November 25, 2019
Don’t Miss A Beat at these 7 Music Festivals
Whether you prefer banging your head to rock or bobbing it to hip-hop, here are seven music festivals in Atlanta to check out in 2020.
Posted September 18, 2019
Where to Hear Trap, Rap and Hip-Hop Music in Atlanta
Whether it's hip-hop, crunk, trap or rap, find bold beats and lyrics galore at these ATL destinations.
Posted February 26, 2019
Bite Into The Best Burgers In Atlanta
If you didn’t know, ATL is a burger town and these are some of the best bites between two buns around.
Posted January 15, 2019
Visit the Most Iconic Public Art Spaces in Atlanta
Atlanta's most iconic public art is on full display for the world to see (for free).
Posted November 11, 2018
Off the Wall Interview with Graffiti Artist Dr. Dax
Take a journey into the hip-hop and color-filled world of Dax Rudnak, also known as renowned graffiti and mural artist, Dr. Dax.
Posted September 26, 2018
Expect the Unexpected: ATL Stops Off the Beaten Path
Atlanta is more than just city views and sprawling skylines. From unassuming art and performance spaces to treasures of the past and eerie trails, explore these hidden gems that are off the beaten path.
Posted August 30, 2018
Dig Into Atlanta’s Diverse DJ Scene
No matter your musical moxie, find the best beats at these ATL clubs, events and happenings where DJs run the show.
Posted August 13, 2018
Experience Endless Nightlife on Atlanta’s Edgewood Avenue
Iconic bars, intense nightlife and inspired art – Edgewood Avenue is essential ATL.
Posted July 6, 2018
Up-and-Coming Atlanta Music Artists and the Venues Where You Can See Them
Who are Atlanta's next up-and-coming music artists? Discover Atlanta’s new guard of masterful musicians coming at you live and direct from some of our favorite live music venues.
Posted June 15, 2018
Cool, Funky Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village
From window-shaking live music venues and retro shops to emblazoned street art and worldly cuisine, East Atlanta Village is just “different” – and that’s the way we like it.
Posted April 25, 2018
7 Cool Ways to Experience the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
From Prince and Star Wars to a symphony under the stars, feel the triumphant emotion of classical music with an ATL twist at these awe-inspiring Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performances throughout the year.
Posted January 8, 2018
Fahamu Pecou’s Top Picks for Civil Rights Landmarks in Atlanta
Atlanta’s civil rights story is one told through a wide variety of mediums, art being one of them.
Posted November 28, 2017
5 of the Best Places to Hear Live Music: Little 5 Points Edition
From basement dives to rockin’ record shops, Little Five Points' sound is unmistakable.
Posted July 20, 2017
10 Atlanta Ice Cream Shops You’ll Scream For
Whether in a cup, cone or doughnut, these ATL ice cream shops are an ice-cold blast.
Posted April 27, 2016
7 Atlanta Instagram Spots To Visit Right Now
Check out these must-visit Instagram spots in Atlanta under our #DiscoverATL hashtag that should be on your selfie bucket list.