Shopping & Dining
Eat, Drink, Go Shopping
Whether the Beltline is your destination or a means to an end, step off the trails and discover some of the great shopping and dining spots along the way!
A Vibrant, Walkable Restaurant and Shopping Scene
Some 6,000 businesses are set up within a half mile of the Atlanta Beltline. Whether you're looking for a quick stop off the trail or you want a more authentic neighborhood experience within walking distance, there are a multitude of shops, restaurants, bars, and more to meet your fancy.
Atlanta's Original Food Halls
Eastside Trail
Ponce City Market
A showcase for repurposing a classic building for adaptive mixed-use, Ponce City Market in historic Old Fourth Ward offers plentiful dining, shopping, and entertainment options, as well as rooftop recreation with spectacular skyline views.
Southwest Trail
Lee + White
One of Atlanta’s most exciting mixed-use destinations is located in West End’s former “Warehouse Row.” Lee + White offers a mix of cutting edge breweries, restaurants, retailers, and a food hall with a variety of options. Situated along the Southwest Trail, it serves as a model of adaptive re-use development.
Southside Trail
The Beacon
Formerly a collection of six industrial buildings, this dynamic 110,000-square-foot project has since been reimagined into The Beacon, a diverse collection of shopping, dining, and entertainment positioned directly along the Southside Trail.
Eastside Trail
Krog Street Market
Located in Inman Park along the Eastside Trail, Krog Street Market invites visitors to discover its historic dining district, formerly the Atlanta Stove Works factory site. Its relaxed atmosphere features a communal dining hall and shopping space that can be easily accessed on foot, by bike, or by car.
SPX Alley faces the Eastside Trail, offering prime seating for Beltline watching and socializing outdoors. (Photo: The Sintoses)
There's Something for Everyone
Little Five Points (L5P)
A Quirky Place to Be Yourself
Little Five Points is Atlanta's off-beat, bohemian hub for culture and creativity. With over 100 independent businesses, it is among the most diverse, vibrant, and eclectic communities in the world.
Buckhead
An Iconic Upscale Enclave
Buckhead is situated just north of Midtown Atlanta and is known for its world-class shopping and entertainment, decadent dining, engaging art galleries, and more. It is also home to beautiful tree-lined streets and some of Atlanta’s oldest and grandest homes.
Northwest Atlanta
A Community Driven by Equity and Opportunity
Business opportunities abound in Northwest Atlanta, which is centered around the Grove Park neighborhood and Donald Lee Holloway Parkway. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are helping to bring racial equity and greater economic mobility to area residents.
Old Fourth Ward (O4W)
A Vibrant Food and Nightlife Scene
O4W is a community rich in diversity and a variety of entertainment and nightlife options. Edgewood Avenue and Ponce City Market are among the thriving business and entertainment districts that call O4W home.
PACC
A Hub of Entrepreneurship and Economic Equity
PACC is the first-ever business association serving the Pittsburgh, Adair Park, Capital View, and Capitol View Manor communities. This area along the Beltline’s Southside Trail is brimming with emerging business opportunities, anchored by the Pittsburgh Yard development on University Avenue.
Piedmont Heights
A Nexus for Entertainment and Connectivity
Multiple shopping districts and abundant dinner and nightlife options can be found in one of Atlanta’s oldest neighborhoods. The area is easily accessible from I-85 and will provide future links to PATH400 and MARTA heavy rail at Lindbergh.
Sweet Auburn
A District Steeped in History and New Opportunity
Home to an abundance of cultural attractions, including the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, the Sweet Auburn Historic District reflects the history, heritage, and achievements of Atlanta's African Americans. The Atlanta Streetcar services the commercial district at the heart of the neighborhood.
Upper Westside
Where Old and New Converge
Atlanta’s Upper Westside is where history and heritage are celebrated alongside design district shopping and dining in chic, reclaimed industrial spaces. Many of the city’s newest and trendiest retail and dining districts are woven in among some of Atlanta’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods. The result is an area with thriving nightlife that also celebrates its treasured past.
A Charming, Trendy, and Walkable District
Virginia Highland
Many of Atlanta's favorite legacy bars, streetside patios, and trendy shops can be found in Virginia Highland. The walkable main thoroughfare is lined with specialty boutiques and unique restaurants, Other notable events include Food Truck Fridays in the summer and annual events like Summerfest and Porchfest.
West End
A Celebration of Cultural Heritage
Atlanta’s West End is a vibrant community known for the diversity of its residents, with many different economic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. The spirit of the neighborhood is reflected in a strong sense of community and enthusiastic resident involvement. Lee + White sits on the Westside Trail and offers a host of food, dining, and retail options, and historic spots like Hammonds House and the Wren's Nest are close by.
The Flats at Westview
Support Local Minority-Owned Businesses
The commercial district in Westview is steps off the Westside Trail and offers a variety of retail and dining options. The area is rich with Black-owned independent businesses and a robust entrepreneurial spirit. Nearby Gordon White Park is a fun place to gather and enjoy Atlanta Beltline Art performances.
Atlanta Beltline Marketplace
Coming Soon! Slated to open in August 2024, you won't want to miss the small, local businesses of Atlanta Beltline Marketplace. With locations on the Eastside Trail under Freedom Parkway, the Southwest Trail at Allene Avenue, and soon the Container Courtyard at Pittsburgh Yards(R) , these sites feature homegrown entrepreneurs selling top-notch wares.
