Shopping

Atlanta is the shopping capital of the Southeast. With everything from trendy boutiques to major retail stores to top-notch flea markets, you’ll find everything you could possible want near your Atlanta short term housing.

There are several shopping districts in Atlanta for short term housing residents to visit. These include:

• Buckhead: This area has a mix of many types of shopping. Major malls (Phipps Plaza and Lennox Square), fashion shops and antique stores.
• Bennett Street: A great place for antiques, art and home décor, Bennett Street is located on the outskirts of Buckhead.
• Chamblee’s Antique Row: Short term housing residents in Atlanta can find a wide array of antiques in this historic area. Antique Row has everything from old jewelry to rare memorabilia.
• Virginia Highlands: This neighborhood has several boutiques and galleries for corporate apartment residents to enjoy. In the span of a mile and a half, you can find three distinct shopping areas – not a bad walk on a nice day!
• The Westside: This booming shopping district is home to retail stores, art galleries, boutiques and delicious restaurants. Previously flanked by old warehouses, The Westside has seen much rejuvenation over the past years.
• Little Five Points: A unique and funky shopping area, Little Five Points has an eclectic mix of shops for laid back shopping.
• Stone Mountain Village: Located near Stone Mountain Park, the Village has been a retail center since the 1800s. Here you can pick up crafts and collectibles while enjoying the quaint atmosphere.

Dining

One of the best things about short term housing in Atlanta is the delicious southern cooking! Whether you’re in the mood for a down-home meal or for a new wave fusion dish, you’ll be able to find it all in Atlanta.

For traditional southern meals, city favorites include The Colonnade, Thelma’s Kitchen and Mary Mac’s Tearoom. Cooking extraordinaires have also flocked to Atlanta, creating a whole new dining scene for the city. Great restaurants include Bone’s (steakhouse), Sotto Sotto (Italian cuisine), Bannchanalia (contemporary American) or Atlanta Fish Market (seafood).

And if you have a sweet tooth, you’ll be able to indulge while in your Atlanta short term housing. Top places for desserts include Sweet Auburn Bread Company (try the sweet potato cheesecake), Café Intermezzo and Paolo’s Gelato.

Nightlife

When you’re looking for a fun night on the town, the city has plenty to offer during your stay in your short term housing in Atlanta. Popular nighttime destinations include Downtown Atlanta (tourists and business travelers), Little Five Points (eclectic mix of patrons), Buckhead (20-somethings) and Virginia-Highlands (a slightly older crowd). Here, short term housing residents will find a mix of bars and clubs to suit your tastes. So whether you prefer to dance the night away or throw back a few at a local sports bar, you’ll be able to enjoy Atlanta’s nightlife.

Popular venues include the Buckhead Saloon, Eleven50, Blind Willie’s and the Leopard Lounge. For a weekly look of what’s going on near your short term housing in Atlanta, check out the “Weekend Preview” section of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution or local alternative newspaper, Creative Loafing.

Looking for more to do in Atlanta during your stay in your furnished apartment? Read on to find even more to do while in your temporary housing from sports games to places to worship to shopping adventures?