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Places we love

Some of the places we love in and around Chamblee

Article by Tana Poncsak

Photography by Janet Howard/The City of Chamblee

Originally published in Chamblee City Lifestyle

Some of the many things we love about Chamblee are the number of places to go and the fun things to do in and around the city. Chamblee is centrally located and that makes it easy to navigate different areas of the city and places nearby. Here are just a few of the many places that make Chamblee a great and fun place to live.

Chamblee has The Frosty Caboose. Stop by for a sweet treat or visit frostycaboose.com.

Urban Art Collective is open every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and they have a number of events throughout the year. Support your local artists and visit urbanartcollective5655.com for more information. 

Visit The Alden for a special occasion or fun night out to try the Chef’s Tasting Menu. For a sample menu and more information, visit thealdenrestaurant.com.

Chamblee has its very own Rail Trail. Take a stroll and stop to play a tune on Max, the piano, recently installed by Play Me Again Pianos.

Take in one of the many events at the Distillery of Modern Art. For events and information, visit distilleryofmodernart.com.

Sign up for a workshop or shop the boutique at AR Workshop Chamblee. Visit arworkshop.com for information and to register for an upcoming workshop.

Chamblee’s Downtown Entertainment District has many restaurants and shops. Enjoy a walk and stop by your favorite spots like Atlanta Golf & Social, Zen Tea, Hopstix, and more.

Do you aspire to be a dancer? Try some dance classes at Aatma Dance Studio. Visit aatmadance.com for a schedule of classes and costs.

Get out for some fresh air and exercise. Stop by Arrow Creek Park for a game of Pickleball or visit one of the many other parks around the city. For a list of parks, visit chambleega.com

And if you don’t mind a short drive, check out these other fun things to do near Chamblee.

Try out your culinary skills in a class at Le Cordon Green, the Big Green Egg Culinary Center. For classes and other events, visit biggreenegg.com.

Test your rock climbing skills at Stone Summit Climbing. For information and hours, visit ssclimbing.com.

Feel like dinner and a show? Enjoy the French cuisine with a side of Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem at Petite Violette. For show dates, menus, and more, visit petitevioletterestaurant.com.

Support your local businesses and Love Local!

  • The Frosty Caboose
  • Urban Art Collective
  • The Alden
  • The Rail Trail
  • Distillery of Modern Art
  • AR Workshop
  • Chamblee's Downtown Entertainment District
  • Petite Violette Restaurant
  • Stone Summit Climbing and Fitness Center
  • Big Green Egg Culinary Center
  • Aatma Dance Studio
  • Arrow Creek Park and other parks around Chamblee
  • The iconic Chamblee sign