Shopping · Atlanta · United States
Shopping in Atlanta
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Atlanta shopping splits between big malls in Buckhead, food-hall shops along the BeltLine and independent stores in Little Five Points and West Midtown. Best souvenirs: Coca-Cola merchandise, Georgia peach products and Civil rights books.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 4
- Markets
- 3
- Top souvenir
- Coca-Cola merchandise
Where to shop
Buckhead
Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza malls with luxury and department stores.
Little Five Points
Vintage clothing, record shops and alternative boutiques around Moreland and Euclid Avenues.
West Midtown
Design stores and boutiques in the Westside Provisions District.
Ponce City Market
Independent shops and local brands inside the former Sears building on the BeltLine.
Markets
Sweet Auburn Curb Market
Historic municipal market near the King sites, with butchers, produce and lunch counters.
Your DeKalb Farmers Market
A huge international grocery hall in Decatur with produce and foods from around the world.
Piedmont Park Green Market
Seasonal farmers' market in the park, usually on Saturday mornings.
What to buy
Coca-Cola merchandise
Bottles and memorabilia from the World of Coca-Cola shop.
Georgia peach products
Peach preserves, candies and pecans from markets and gift shops.
Civil rights books
Books and prints from the King Center and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights shops.
Local hip-hop and team gear
Hawks, Falcons and Braves merchandise and local streetwear brands.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Street · Old Fourth Ward
BeltLine Eastside Trail
The BeltLine turns a ring of old railway lines into trails and parks; its Eastside Trail runs about 5 km from Piedmont Park past Ponce City Market and Historic Fourth Ward Park to Krog Street Market and Inman Park.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Art
- Food
- Active
Market · Old Fourth Ward
Ponce City Market
The huge 1926 Sears, Roebuck & Co.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Shopping
- Views
- Rainy day
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Peach cobbler, Sweet tea and Boiled peanuts. Soul-food restaurants and meat-and-three counters; farmers' markets sell fresh peaches from about June to August. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown | $$ | Centennial Olympic Park, the big attractions and convention hotels |
| Buckhead | $$$$ | Luxury malls, mansions on tree-lined streets and polished steakhouses |
| Old Fourth Ward | $$$ | King's birthplace, Ponce City Market and the BeltLine's busiest stretch |
| Inman Park | $$$ | Victorian houses, Krog Street Market and restaurants on the BeltLine |
| Virginia-Highland | $$$ | 1920s bungalows and neighbourhood bars along North Highland Avenue |
| Decatur | $$ | Courthouse square, craft beer and a small-town feel at the end of the Blue Line |
| West Midtown | $$$ | Converted warehouses, design shops and a cluster of acclaimed restaurants |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in USD. Tip 18–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, $1–$2 per drink at a counter, 15–20% for taxis and ride-hailing, and a few dollars per bag for hotel porters.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in January–February; the busiest months are the peak holidays.
- April: Atlanta Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park (usually mid-April)
- April: Inman Park Festival — street festival and tour of homes (usually late April)
- May: Atlanta Jazz Festival — free concerts in Piedmont Park (usually Memorial Day weekend)
- October: Atlanta Pride — parade and festival in Midtown and Piedmont Park (usually October)
- October: Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade (usually October)
Staying near the shops
$$$$ · Best for luxury, shopping and couples
Buckhead
Luxury malls, mansions on tree-lined streets and polished steakhouses
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Atlanta?
Coca-Cola merchandise, Georgia peach products, Civil rights books and Local hip-hop and team gear.
+Where is the best shopping in Atlanta?
Buckhead: Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza malls with luxury and department stores.
+What are the best markets in Atlanta?
Sweet Auburn Curb Market, Your DeKalb Farmers Market and Piedmont Park Green Market.