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50 Upper Alabama St. S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 523-2311
www.peachdrop.com
It’s the 24th annual Peach Drop and it’s a great day of entertainment, food and music for the whole family in downtown Atlanta. Underground Atlanta is the venue for live music performances and your best sight line to see the 800-pound peach as it drops just before midnight.
Various Venues
Atlanta, GA 30303
www.clubzone.com
Atlanta is one of the biggest cities for old fashioned pub crawls and the folks at PubCrawls.com are trying to break a record this New Year’s Eve. The earlier you book, the more money you save. Specific pub details will be released closer to the end of the year, but you can reserve your spot now.
210 Peachtree St. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 589-7506
www.sundialrestaurant.com
For around $100, one of the most exclusive restaurants in Atlanta, The Sundial, will offer a four-course meal and a midnight toast. There is no better night out than at Atlanta’s revolving restaurant on top of the Westin Peachtree. It’s a night you won’t forget.
2145 Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-9464
www.wildwingcafe.com
The Wild Wing Cafe always packs it in for New Year’s Eve. It has some of the best wings in town and great drink specials all night long. Add a performance by 80’s cover band Flux Capacitor and the party is sure to go way past midnight.
1065 Peachtree St. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 745-5745
www.loewshotels.com
Midtown’s eleven at the Loews Atlanta is more than fine dining, it’s an experience. Take advantage of two seatings this New Year’s Eve: a four-course offering at 6 p.m. and a five-course extravaganza at 9 p.m. You won’t find a better meal in Atlanta and the service is spot on. You may even want to spend the night at the Loews Atlanta Hotel. The dinner prices range from $75 to $90. Make your reservations today.
2860 Lavista Road
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 248-9700
www.sprigrestaurant.com
It’s southern comfort food at its best. Sprig has a great menu and it even ups the ante on New Year’s Eve with some special additions. This is a place for foodies and a great environment for ringing in 2013. Special and regular menus are available and live entertainment begins at 9 p.m.
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265 Peachtree St. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 577-1234
www.hyattregencyatlanta.com
Check out all the Hyatt Regency Atlanta has to offer while partying on New Year’s Eve. An open bar and great bands are on the agenda for December 31 and a massive balloon drop will occur at midnight. This party usually sells out, so check the hotel’s website for all the info. Ticket prices range from $100 to $200.
Outside on Head Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30303
www.clubzone.com
If you don’t want to battle the masses at the Peach Drop, head a little northeast in downtown Atlanta to The Possum Drop. Hosted by country music legend Rhubarb Jones, this is southern rock at its best on New Year’s Eve. The band Cotton Road will be performing, as will an Elvis impersonator. Don’t miss this unique event.