Access Atlanta’s Best of Atlanta: Your guide to celebrating spring in the city

Spring has sprung in Atlanta, and it’s time to get out and smell the roses! To help you navigate the season, Access Atlanta has hand-picked the crème de la crème of the city’s springtime offerings based on input from more than 10,000 locals. Our guide is your ticket to experiencing the very best of Atlanta, with everything from outdoor activities to scenic spots and more.

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Compiled from the reader-voted best-of-2022 list, our guide is perfect for both longtime residents and first-time visitors who want to indulge in the city’s top springtime attractions. Check out bestof.accessatlanta.com for a complete rundown of all 250 winners and 500 finalists across all 250 categories, while our Best of Atlanta directory features the winner and two finalists in each category. Plus, stay tuned for the 2023 awards voting later this year at vote.accessatlanta.com, and the results announcement at the beginning of 2024.

So, get ready to soak up Atlanta’s springtime vibes with Access Atlanta’s Best of Atlanta guide, where we spill the tea on the top spots to celebrate the season in style, from blooming gardens to festive events. Let’s do this!

Atlanta’s best spring festivals

If you’re in the mood for some festival fun, we’ve got you covered! After asking our readers what is the best beer festival in Atlanta, the resounding winner was SweetWater 420 Fest, with the Inman Park Festival coming in as a close runner-up.

The Beltline, voted as the best free thing to do in Atlanta by our readers, is a winner for its repurposing of 22 miles of unused railroad corridors into a network of parks and trails encircling the city’s in-town neighborhoods. Access Atlanta offers a helpful guide to activities on the Beltline, making it an ideal location for walking, biking, or running.

Additionally, our readers selected the best public parks, bicycle shops, bike trails, views of the Atlanta skyline, and the top spots to reconnect with nature in Atlanta.

Best places to take the kids

Are you a parent looking for family-friendly activities in Atlanta? Look no further than our readers’ top picks! For a tasty meal that both you and your little ones will enjoy, head to Marlow’s Tavern, voted the best family-friendly restaurant in the city. And when the weather warms up, check out the best splash pads, public parks and playgrounds in Atlanta for endless fun.

Don’t forget about your furry friend! Our readers also voted Fetch as the Best Dog Park in Atlanta, so bring your pup along for a day of adventure.

It’s never too early to start planning for summer, and our readers have you covered with the best summer camps in town. Twin Lakes, Safari Camp at Zoo Atlanta, and Alliance Theatre Drama Camps are all highly recommended.

Atlanta’s best garden centers and farmers markets

Atlanta garden enthusiasts, rejoice! Our readers have spoken and crowned Pike Nurseries, Garden Hood, and Grower’s Outlet as the city’s best garden centers. But if you’re not quite ready to get your hands dirty, fear not! Check out Atlanta’s finest farmers markets, including Your DeKalb Farmers Market, Buford Highway Farmers Market, and Marietta Square Farmers Market, where you can feast on fresh produce without breaking a sweat.

And while we didn’t ask our readers about it, we’re pretty confident that Access Atlanta is the ultimate destination for all things fun and entertaining in the city. Don’t miss out on the latest happenings — bookmark our site, and sign up for our newsletter to get weekly updates. Plus, follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for even more exciting content. Get ready to explore Atlanta like never before!