Here are some quick tips for vintage and retro roadmap worthy places in Atlanta GA – we wish we could’ve spent more time with ‘em – but check them out for us next time you’re in the area!
The Majestic Diner
The interior of the Majestic has been recently re-done and the food was standard, but no one can deny the allure of their wonderful vintage neon signage and chasing lightbulbs.
The Majestic “diner” has been serving “Food That Pleases” since 1929, and is open 24 hours a day, every day, ‘cept for closing on Christmas eve. They reopen the day after Xmas at 6am.
Majestic Diner
1031 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 875-0276
Starlight Six Drive-In Movie Theatre
The Starlight Six is Atlanta’s only remaining drive in movie theatre and I’m grateful to the folks at Drive-Ins.com for providing the background on The Starlight.
If it weren’t for them we would not know that the Starlight opened in 1949 as a single screen DI and stayed that way ’til the 80′s when it went to a 4, then a 6 screen outdoor cinema. As you can read on the marquee they have flea markets during the weekend days.
Starlight Six Drive In Movie Theatre
2000 Moreland Avenue Southeast
Atlanta, GA 30316-3250
(404) 635-1087
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
The Fox Theatre is in the heart of Atlanta and on the Register of Historic Places.
Built in the pre-crash 1920′s the 4000+ seat Fox has managed to survive in part because of the citizens of Atlanta who rallied to save it from demolition in the 1970′s.
I encourage you to read the interesting history of this classic venue here on their website or on the Fox Theatre’s Wikipedia page. Even if you don’t read a word of it, do yourself a favor and check out the Fox’s schedule if you’re ever in the area and see a show at this grand old theatre.
The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree Street Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 881-2100
Just because we didn’t get to spend enough time in Vintage Atlanta doesn’t mean you can’t – now that we’ve given you a head start you can plan your fun around these great old time places! And of course we’ve added them to the RetroRoadmap to make it easy peasy to find ‘em next time you’re in ‘lanta.
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Next time you’re in Atlanta, try Matthews Cafeteria in Tucker. It’s been there since the fifties (at least) and it’s simply a must.
oooh, thanks for the tip Allen! I do love southern cafeteria food – and am always looking forward to visiting Atlanta!
The Majestic Diner has not been the same since old man Papadopoulos died, and now his son (maybe grandson) runs it. Yeah, the remodel it, got rid of the blue haired ladies that had worked there for YEARS and hired a much of young hipsters. Which lost points in my book.
But if you were to go; the only alure would be to pay a visit at around 3:30 in the morning Saturday or Sunday after the nerby bars and clubs have closed. FREAK SCENE at its best.
James- I hear you on the fact that they remodeled and got rid of some of the old folks and things, that’s a bummer. I’m glad they kept the sign though! And I bet it’s quite interesting when all the late night folks invade! Thanks for letting the other Retro Roadmap readers know what they might expect when they visit.
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