Top Things to Do on the Eastside Trail

Start your walk at the southern end of Piedmont Park where the trail connects. The transition from park to trail is seamless, and you get some of the best skyline views right at the beginning.

• Food vendors and buskers usually set up near the entry point
• Start early on weekend mornings (before 9am) to beat the crowds
• Great photo op with the Midtown skyline behind you

The massive mixed-use development in the old Sears building is the biggest attraction on the trail. Ponce City Market has something for everyone.

• Central Food Hall has dozens of vendors (skip the sit-down restaurants, graze the stalls instead)
• The Roof on top has carnival games and skyline views
• Shops are worth browsing, especially the local Atlanta brands

This award-winning park sits right on the trail between Ponce City Market and the Inman Park section. It's a perfect mid-walk breather.

• Splash pad is perfect for kids in summer
• Walking loop around the stormwater pond is a nice detour from the main trail
• Bring a blanket and sit on the hill overlooking the pond

Art on the Atlanta BeltLine is a curated public art program that commissions temporary and permanent installations along the trail. You'll see new stuff every few months.

• Murals, sculptures, and interactive pieces change regularly
• Download the BeltLine app to get info on current installations
• Some of the interactive pieces are easy to walk right past, so keep your eyes open

The famous graffiti tunnel that passes under railroad tracks near the southern end of the Eastside Trail. Krog Street Tunnel is a constantly evolving gallery of street art, tags, and murals. Loud, colorful, and distinctly Atlanta.

The art changes weekly. If you see something you love, photograph it because it might be painted over by next weekend.

A food hall in a converted warehouse at the southern end of the Eastside Trail. Smaller and more intimate than Ponce City Market. The quality-to-crowd ratio is better here.

• Gu's Dumplings (don't skip these)
• Fred's Meat & Bread for sandwiches
• Jeni's Ice Creams for dessert
• Back patio connects directly to the trail

A massive brewery with a rooftop patio directly on the BeltLine. New Realm has solid beers and a food menu that's more extensive than most breweries.

• Rooftop views of the Eastside Trail are great for watching the sunset
• The rooftop fills up fast on weekends, so head up there first to grab a table
• Good option for a mid-walk beer break

Multiple bike and scooter rental stations sit along the trail. Riding the trail is a completely different experience than walking it.

• Relay Bike Share has docking stations at several points
• Bird/Lime scooters are scattered throughout
• Rent a bike over a scooter. The trail has some narrow sections where scooters at full speed can be a hazard for pedestrians.

The southern terminus of the Eastside Trail puts you right in Inman Park, one of Atlanta's most beautiful neighborhoods.

• Walk the tree-lined streets to see incredible Victorian architecture
• Elizabeth Street has some of the best Victorian homes in Atlanta
• The Inman Park Festival in April is one of the city's best events

Even if you're just passing through, detour down a few side streets. It's worth it.

A massive vintage and antique store on North Highland Avenue, a short walk from the trail. Paris on Ponce is 50,000 square feet of curated chaos.

• Old signs, furniture, art, oddities, and one-of-a-kind finds
• Even if you don't buy anything, it's worth the browse
• Allow more time than you think. You can easily spend an hour wandering through the different rooms.