by Janice McDonald

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  1. The Best of Atlanta
  2. Getting In, Getting Around Atlanta
  3. Atlanta Special Events & Attractions
  1. Atlanta Arts & Culture
  2. Atlanta Architecture & Landmarks
  3. Atlanta Shopping
  4. See more »
    1. Atlanta Nightlife & Entertainment
    2. Relaxing & Unwinding in Atlanta
    3. Atlanta Organized Tours Overview
    4. Atlanta Hotels Guide
    5. Atlanta Restaurants Guide
    6. Suggested Itineraries for Visiting Atlanta
    7. Lots More Information About Atlanta
    8. See all City Guides articles
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Relaxing & Unwinding in Atlanta

As bustling as Atlanta can be, you also can relax and unwind. Thanks in part to so much green space, it provides myriad places to take a load off and soak up the atmosphere.

Day spas are almost a requirement for anyone dealing regularly with Atlanta's traffic and fast pace. You can also lose yourself on the various golf courses or tennis courts dotting the landscape.

Insider's Guide: The Best of Relaxing & Unwinding in Atlanta

Again, Atlanta's varied neighborhoods offer a wide range of relaxation possibilities. Find a nice seat at a cafe in Virginia Highlands (Moe's and Joe's, 1033 N. Highland; Murphy's, 997 Virginia) or in the Decatur neighborhood (Sage, 121 Sycamore S; Java Monkey, 205 Ponce de Leon Ave) and just pass the time people-watching. Two other great people-watching locations are Centennial Park Downtown and the Courthouse Square in Decatur. There is a constant flow of passers-by in both spots, and the fountains in Centennial Park are a big draw for seeing kids chase the dancing waters.

Centennial Park provides one of Atlanta's most tranquil settings.
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If you're looking for a peaceful way to while away the hours,
stake claim to a patch of grass at Centennial Park.

If you enjoy tennis, Atlanta has 180 public tennis courts at 55 parks. The largest is the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center at Atlanta Memorial Park (2125 Northside Dr), which includes 13 soft courts and 10 hard courts that are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Another option is the centrally located Piedmont Tennis Center, which has 12 clay courts in the heart of Piedmont Park (400 Park Dr NE).

To melt away your aches and pains, try one of the spas in Atlanta. Two suggestions are Spa Sydell and Natural Body -- you can't go wrong with either spa.

For those who want a little more direction when sightseeing in Atlanta, see the next page to find out about organized tours.

Inside this Article

  1. The Best of Atlanta
  2. Getting In, Getting Around Atlanta
  3. Atlanta Special Events & Attractions
  4. Atlanta Arts & Culture
  5. Atlanta Architecture & Landmarks
  6. Atlanta Shopping
  7. Atlanta Nightlife & Entertainment
  1. Relaxing & Unwinding in Atlanta
  2. Atlanta Organized Tours Overview
  3. Atlanta Hotels Guide
  4. Atlanta Restaurants Guide
  5. Suggested Itineraries for Visiting Atlanta
  6. Lots More Information About Atlanta
  7. See all City Guides articles

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