Fernbank Museum of Natural History: Natural History Museum & Science Center
Phipps Plaza: High End Luxury Shopping Mall
Lenox Square: Atlanta's Mega Shopping Mall
ZooAtlanta: Natural Habitat Zoo
Atlanta History Center: Historical Overview of Atlanta
Atlanta Botanical Gardens: Exquisite Gardens and Conservatory
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Live Performing Music
Alliance Theatre: Live Performing Plays
Margaret Mitchell House: Author of 'Gone With The Wind'
High Museum of Art: Permanent and Temporary Art Exhibits
Theater: There are 11 live performing theatres within 10 blocks of Shellmont including the fabulous Fox Theatre. Inquire from the Innkeeper about advance ticket purchases.
Music Festivals/Concerts: Concerts are held year round in Atlanta. Whether it be open air at Chastain Park, the Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park, or the Classical Symphony Orchestra, we have what you want!
Cinema: The Midtown 8 Mini-Theatre is a nine block walk east of Shellmont. Regional theatres are located in Lenox Square, Phipps Plaza & Tower Place only 10 min. by car or rapid rail.
ACTIVITIES
Tennis: Two multi-court tennis facilities are located nearby. Both are public courts. Piedmont Park courts are @ 6 blocks north and McGill Park courts are @ 1/2 mile south of Shellmont.
Biking: Bike & Roller Blade rentals are available at Skate Escape across from Piedmont Park 6 blocks north of Shellmont. Piedmont Park is Atlanta's largest public park.
Fine Dining: Some of Atlanta's finest restaurants are located just a short stroll from Shellmont. Whether formal or casual, regional or ethnic, we have a great recommendation for you.
Shopping: Neighborhood boutique shopping only 4 blocks away. Regional Megamalls @10 minutes north by car or public rapid rail service. Rail stations @ 6 blocks nearby.
Antique Shopping: A wide variety of antiquing opportunities abound in Atlanta. Two closest to Shellmont are Bennett St.(21/2 mi. north), Miami Circle (3mi. north) and Chamblee Antiques Row (8 mi.)
Sight-seeing: Historical walking tours nearby, curb side TourBus pick-up available at Shellmont. Local attractions include Fox Theatre, Margaret Mitchell House, Botanical Gardens and others.