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Things to do with friends in Atlanta, GA

What are fun things to do with friends in Atlanta?

We checked 56 real places in Atlanta, GA from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.

Last updated 2026-10-14

We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Atlanta, from OpenStreetMap map data.

Three ready-made day plans

Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.

Plan A

High Museum of Art to Hop City Bar

Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit High Museum of Art

    1280 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Springdale Park

    Druid Hills, Atlanta, Georgia

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Maggiano's Little Italy

    3368 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Frankie Allen Fields

    Old Decatur Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30305

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Grant Park Farmers Market

    700 Cherokee Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30312

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 16

    261 19th Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30363

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Talkin' Tacos

    2625 Piedmont Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30324

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Hop City Bar

    99 Krog Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan B

National Center for Civil and Human Rights to Bantam Pub

A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit National Center for Civil and Human Rights

    100 Ivan Allen Junior Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30313

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Tom Aliberti Park

    Druid Hills, Atlanta, Georgia

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Taquiera Del Sol

    2165 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at The Villages at Carver YMCA

    Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30315

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Morningside Farmers Market

    1393 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at AMC

    Woodward Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30316

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Sushi Kiku

    2770 Lenox Road, Atlanta, GA 30324

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Bantam Pub

    723 Ralph McGill Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30308

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan C

Robert C. Williams Paper Museum to Madeira Park

High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Robert C. Williams Paper Museum

    Hemphill Avenue Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30332

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Tanyard Creek Park

    Atlanta, Georgia

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Rain Thai and Sushi Bar

    2345 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Atlanta Kick

    764 Miami Circle Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30324

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Midtown Promenade

    Virginia Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Catch a show at Plaza Theatre

    1049 Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Le Petit Marche

    1984 Hosea L Williams Drive Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30317

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Madeira Park

    640 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306

    $12–30 (estimate)

Family friendly things to do in Atlanta

Real places in Atlanta for a day out with kids.

  1. Visit Children's Museum of Atlanta

    A good first stop for a family day. Check the hours before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)275 Baker Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30313
  2. Visit Freedom Park

    Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.

    FreeAtlanta, GA 30312
  3. Eat at Maggiano's Little Italy

    A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.

    $12–20 (estimate)3368 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326
  4. Go to AMC Dine-In

    Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.

    $15–30 (estimate)3340 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326
  5. Snack stop at Caribou Coffee

    A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.

    $8–18 (estimate)Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326

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Date night ideas in Atlanta

Real places in Atlanta for two people, with a rough cost per person.

  1. Coffee at Perc

    Short, cheap, and easy to make longer if it goes well.

    $8–18 (estimate)2380 Hosea L Williams Drive Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30317
  2. Walk through Daniel Johnson Nature Preserve

    Free, and easy to talk while you walk side by side.

    FreeAtlanta, GA 30306
  3. Look around Atlanta Monetary Museum

    Something to look at together, so there is always something to talk about.

    Free to $25 (estimate)1000 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309
  4. Dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy

    Pick a table where you can talk, and share a few dishes if you both like that.

    $20–40 (estimate)3368 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326
  5. Drinks at Old Fourth (21+)

    One drink, then decide together if the night keeps going.

    $12–30 (estimate)487 Edgewood Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Things to do with a large group in Atlanta

Real places in Atlanta for a group of 10 or more people.

  1. Play at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema

    Ask about group rates and book ahead before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)931 Monroe Circle Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30308
  2. Park time at Wildwood Park

    Bring a ball, a frisbee or lawn games. Free, and easy to split into smaller groups.

    FreeAtlanta, GA 30324
  3. Dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy

    Book ahead for a big table, and ask if they can seat your group together.

    $20–40 (estimate)3368 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326
  4. Drinks at Neighbor's (21+)

    Only for groups where everyone is 21+. Ask about a reserved table for a big party.

    $12–30 (estimate)752 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306

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Weekend in Atlanta with friends

A two-day plan of real places in Atlanta, from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.

  1. Saturday morning: Herndon Home Museum

    Start the day with a museum, gallery or other sight. Check opening days before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)587 University Place Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30314
  2. Saturday lunch: Maggiano's Little Italy

    Sit down together for lunch. Book ahead if the group is big.

    $12–20 (estimate)3368 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326
  3. Saturday afternoon: Ellsworth Park

    Free, and easy to split up and meet again. Good for a walk between stops.

    FreeAtlanta, Georgia
  4. Saturday night: The Independent (21+)

    A drink or two to end the day. Everyone needs to be 21 or older.

    $12–30 (estimate)931 Monroe Circle Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30308
  5. Sunday morning: coffee at Caribou Coffee

    A slow start for the last day. Quick, cheap, and easy to fit a group in.

    $8–18 (estimate)Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326
  6. Sunday afternoon: Tara Movie Theater

    Bowling, an arcade or a movie. Something to do together before heading home.

    $15–30 (estimate)2345 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324

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Birthday ideas for adults in Atlanta

Real places in Atlanta for a birthday the whole group will show up for.

  1. Birthday dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy

    Book a table for the whole group and let the birthday person order first.

    $20–40 (estimate)3368 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326
  2. Play at Tara Cinemas

    Something to do together beats only sitting and talking. Book ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)2345 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324
  3. Drinks at Felix's (21+)

    Finish the night with a round on the group for the birthday person.

    $12–30 (estimate)1510-G Atlanta Beltline Northeast Trail, Atlanta, GA 30361
  4. Visit William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum

    A low-key daytime start before dinner, good for a smaller group.

    Free to $25 (estimate)1440 Spring Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30309
  5. Picnic at Arts District Plaza - Southwest

    Bring a cake and some snacks. Free, and nobody has to shout over music.

    FreeAtlanta, GA 30361

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Things to do with friends under 21 in Atlanta

Real places in Atlanta for a group where some friends are under 21.

  1. See a movie at IPIC Theaters

    Check showtimes first, and pick a film the whole group can agree on.

    $15–30 (estimate)1197 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309
  2. Get active at Village Skatepark ATL

    Play, swim or work out together. Some places need a pass or booking, so call first.

    $10–25 (estimate)1060 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318
  3. Coffee or a snack at Caribou Coffee

    A cheap place to sit and hang out. Order something small and stay a while.

    $8–18 (estimate)Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326
  4. Eat at Maggiano's Little Italy

    Order a few dishes to share to keep the bill down. Check the menu online first.

    $12–20 (estimate)3368 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326
  5. Hang out at Springdale Park

    Free to visit. Bring a ball or a frisbee if you want to play.

    FreeDruid Hills, Atlanta, Georgia

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Places in Atlanta

Places to eat

Bars and nightlife (21+)

Sights

Parks and outdoor spots

Game spots

Sports venues

Places to shop

How much does a day out with friends cost in Atlanta?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Atlanta costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What can a group do in Atlanta for free?

Free places on our list include Springdale Park, Freedom Park and Tom Aliberti Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.

Where can friends eat in Atlanta?

Good places to start are Maggiano's Little Italy, Caribou Coffee and Talkin' Tacos. The day plans above include food stops from this list.

What is there to see in Atlanta?

Sights on our list include High Museum of Art, Atlanta Monetary Museum and National Center for Civil and Human Rights. The full list is in the places section below.

What are good things to do with kids in Atlanta?

Try visit Children's Museum of Atlanta, visit Freedom Park and eat at Maggiano's Little Italy. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good date night ideas in Atlanta?

Try coffee at Perc, walk through Daniel Johnson Nature Preserve and look around Atlanta Monetary Museum. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.

What are good things to do with a large group in Atlanta?

Try play at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema, park time at Wildwood Park and dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.

What can friends do on a weekend in Atlanta?

Try saturday morning: Herndon Home Museum, saturday lunch: Maggiano's Little Italy and saturday afternoon: Ellsworth Park. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good birthday ideas for adults in Atlanta?

Try birthday dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy, play at Tara Cinemas and drinks at Felix's (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What can friends under 21 do together in Atlanta?

Try see a movie at IPIC Theaters, get active at Village Skatepark ATL and coffee or a snack at Caribou Coffee. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.

Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Atlanta?

Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.

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