Old Fourth Distillery is the first of its kind in town after the Prohibition - in fact, it's the first legal still to be opened in Atlanta in over a century. It is the collaborative effort of brothers Craig and Jeff Moore, and their friends Gabe Pilato, Justin Gray and Andy Duvall. This vodka still will also produce gin and whiskey at a later stage. Spread across 2500 square feet (232.26 square meters), you can go on a tour of the facilities to learn how Old Fourth distills cane sugar into vodka, and even sample some of Old Fourth's product.
Paranoia Quest - Escape the Room involves being locked in a room with a group and unlocking codes, solving puzzles, finding hidden caches and racking your brains to find a way to escape. Choose between the easier Zombie Apocalypse or the much harder Inception if you consider yourself a pro. You can also opt for the Escape the Room with a Zombie. The live escape games played in real time at Escape the Room are sure to delight the adventurous soul in you.
Just steps from Centennial Olympic Park and downtown hotels, this former Baptist church isn't much to behold from the street, but the interior is a marvel of architectural restoration. Constructed in 1910, the building features three levels of seating facing the stage, plus numerous lounges, billiards areas, bars and secluded alcoves. The facility hosts a full schedule of top-flight entertainment throughout the year and is a spectacular place to enjoy a concert. A more intimate venue is located below in the aptly named Cellar, where smaller acts are booked.
Variety Playhouse features live music seven nights a week, although the musical genre on any given night is anybody's guess. Alternative rock groups, jazz artists and folk singers are regularly showcased, with the club's bookings featuring upstart regional bands and big national names in about equal number. High-profile guests have included piano-based pop groups too. Renowned names like Natasha Bedingfield, Jakob Dylan, Alejandro Escovedo, Carrie Rodriguez and others have graced this stage with their lively performances. A full bar with an enviable selection of local microbrews is also on hand.
Located in the lush green Chastain Park, this open-air theater is more of a socializing joint than a concert venue. People come to the park with candelabras, tablecloths, blankets, and four-course meals for a leisurely picnic. For music lovers, the amphitheater has set tables around the stage that can seat up to six each. Moody Blues, Kenny Loggins, Rick Springfield, and James Taylor are some of the famous musicians who have enthralled audiences with their lively performances.
The Woodruff Arts Center is indeed a center for culture in Atlanta. From a trip to the symphony to a visit to see some Picassos, you can soak up some real culture and art here. The center encompasses many major venues including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, High Museum of Art and the Alliance Theatre. Visit the website to see a calendar of events at the center.