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Explore the Best Things to Do in Atlanta’s Westside

Over the past decade, Atlanta’s Westside has really come into its own, reinventing itself from an industrial area to a hip, spacious and distinctly modern destination. From Westside Provisions District to Atlantic Station, old buildings and businesses in West Midtown are getting a makeover and new life.

Goat Farm Arts Center

Goat Farm Arts Center
There’s beauty in wreckage at The Goat Farm Arts Center.

Turning an unproductive 19th-century factory into one of Atlanta’s largest centers for arts and performance, Goat Farm Arts Center produces and presents more than 150 programs annually, specializing in experimental and innovative works. Utilizing non-traditional rustic auditoriums and outdoor venues, shows at Goat Farm leave lasting memories.

Terminal West

Terminal West
Find your vibe at Terminal West.

Dance, dance, dance with national touring acts at Terminal West, which has played host to all genres of live music with performances from The Killers, Imagine Dragons, Netsky, Zeds Dead, Leon Russell, Sturgill Simpson, Alessia Cara, Charlie Puth, The Disco Biscuits, T.I., Two Chainz, Disclosure and many more. Housed in King Plow Arts Center, Terminal West boasts hip crowds, high-tech lighting and sound, and an outdoor roof deck overlooking the historic train tracks of Westside.

Atlantic Station

Atlantic Station Central Park
Enjoy fresh air and fine retail at Atlantic Station.

Atlantic Station is an outdoor shopping and dining hot spot featuring a walkable streetscape-style setting with brick-paved streets surrounding Central Park. The compact plaza features boutiques, sidewalk cafes, hip restaurants and a boutique hotel, making it the perfect destination for visitors.

The central park hosts numerous popular events throughout the year – everything from the annual Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival in May to holiday performances, fireworks and the lighting of a Christmas tree in December. There’s never a bad time to visit Atlantic Station.

Herndon Home Museum

Herndon Home Museum
Colorful murals can be found along the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail.

Founded in the 1830s during the height of railway expansion, this community is no stranger to history. Fully restored period homes and Victorian cottages fill the district and paint a picture of a different time in Atlanta. Drive through Cascade Heights, and explore one of Atlanta’s most affluent communities. At The Herndon Home Museum, tour the house of Alonzo Franklin Herndon, a former slave who became Atlanta’s first-ever Black millionaire. The Herndon Home now serves as an educational and charitable hub for Atlanta and the greater communities of Georgia.

The Interlock

A one-stop-shop for all things eating and playing.

As the Westside’s hot mixed-use hub, The Interlock provides top-notch dining, shopping and entertainment. This one-stop-shop provides a day’s worth of activity with a range of options for every occasion. Stop by Saint Germain French Bakery & Cafe for a morning bite. Enjoy wood-fired pizzas for lunch at Humble Pie before kicking off the evening with tech-infused mini-golf at Puttshack. End your night with skyline views of the city and upscale drinks at Rooftop LOA where you can also chill poolside if you’re visiting in season. Looking for a place to stay? Check out the Bellyard Hotel. Not only is it located in the Interlock it’s also home to Drawbar, a popular rooftop bar with exquisite drinks and tasty bites

Westside Provisions District

Westside Provisions District
Westside Provisions District is a great place for families to shop and eat.

Westside Provisions District is a walkable environment with trendy restaurants, eateries and boutiques. Find everything from high-quality, handmade goods from Atlanta’s most talented artisans to the world’s largest selection of authentic modern furniture. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, take a seat at a fine dining restaurant or unwind at Ormsby’s with a game or two of bocce, shuffleboard or darts.

Chattahoochee Food Works

Indulge in the ultimate dining, shopping and entertainment experience.

Dive into the rich culinary scene of the Westside at one of Atlanta’s newest food halls, Chattahoochee Food Works. It features a wide range of cuisine in restaurant stalls and creative chef concepts from the industry’s top talent. Fill up on delicious bites and bevs before hanging out in the large outdoor spaces. 

Atlanta University Center

Walk in the steps of History at the Atlanta University Center.

The Westside is home to the Atlanta University Center — the world’s largest consortia of historically black colleges and universities. Clark Atlanta University Art Museum offers programs and exhibits focusing on African and African diaspora art. Spelman College Museum of Fine Art is the only museum in the nation emphasizing art by women of the African Diaspora.

Washington Park

Located at the tip of Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail, 20-acre Washington Park is home to one of only five city of Atlanta natatoriums, a state-of-the-art tennis center, baseball diamonds that host area adult leagues and two playgrounds for the kids.

Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail

Atlanta West End Mural
Colorful murals can be found along the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail.

Part of the much larger Atlanta BeltLine, the 3-mile Westside Trail and 2-mile West End Trail stitch together some of Atlanta’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods. As you walk or bike along the trails, check out the cool street art, including the first permanent mural along the BeltLine called “West End Remembers.” The very first segment of the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum was planted on the West End Trail, and it’s worth it to see how the native plants have grown to provide food and homes to our birds, bees and butterflies.

Westside Resevoir Park

Atlanta Westside Park with Atlanta Skyline
Enjoy a day walking around the scenic Westside Reservoir Park.

While on your Westside BeltLine Trail journey, you may come across the Westside Reservoir Park. This park is the largest green space in Atlanta containing a 350-feet deep reservoir that holds 2.4 billion gallons of emergency water reserves. Peek at the reservoir as you stroll on the many walking paths and grassy meadows before stopping to let the kids play on the playground. 

The Westside will feed all of your senses. It’s where artists come together to create a rich and diverse tapestry of experiential opportunities and where you can savor some of the best dining in the south. Explore this neighborhood, and you’ll discover a community deeply proud of its heritage, arts and cuisine, and happy to share it with the world.  

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