Guidebook for Tucker
Parks & Nature
Henderson park contains a community vegetable garden that you are welcome to visit. I have a garden plot here and would be happy to share my organic home-grown vegetables with my guests. I am currently growing broccoli, collards, and cabbage which will not be available for harvesting until @ November. Do inquire if interested. When visiting the garden, please do not pick the vegetables. Henderson park has everything; walking trails, lakes, waterfalls, serenity - all within walking distance.
14 locals recommend
Henderson Park
4000 Henderson Park RdHenderson park contains a community vegetable garden that you are welcome to visit. I have a garden plot here and would be happy to share my organic home-grown vegetables with my guests. I am currently growing broccoli, collards, and cabbage which will not be available for harvesting until @ November. Do inquire if interested. When visiting the garden, please do not pick the vegetables. Henderson park has everything; walking trails, lakes, waterfalls, serenity - all within walking distance.
"Lullwater Preserve offers many scenic walking and running trail loops nestled within Emory University’s North Decatur campus near Atlanta. The Lullwater Trail passes the Lullwater House mansion, skirts Candler Lake and crosses a span bridge to explore mill beside a tumbling spillway waterfall in a beautiful, wildlife-rich forest."
14 locals recommend
Lullwater Park
Lullwater Park Trail"Lullwater Preserve offers many scenic walking and running trail loops nestled within Emory University’s North Decatur campus near Atlanta. The Lullwater Trail passes the Lullwater House mansion, skirts Candler Lake and crosses a span bridge to explore mill beside a tumbling spillway waterfall in a beautiful, wildlife-rich forest."
Food Scene
This location is close to Atlanta’s Buford Highway, known as the International Corridor. There are restaurants and farmer's markets with foods from more than 20 international communities, but the area is best known for it's array of delicious Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese restaurants.
Quality Beer Selection/Wings/Burgers/Live Sports/Daily dinner specials.
6 locals recommend
Brockett Pub House & Grill
4522 E Ponce de Leon AveQuality Beer Selection/Wings/Burgers/Live Sports/Daily dinner specials.
Vietnamese soup restaurant. Their Pho is delicious and is perfect for chilly weather and for combating colds. They have unique chicken wing flavor not found anywhere else in town.
20 locals recommend
I Luv Pho
4500 Satellite BlvdVietnamese soup restaurant. Their Pho is delicious and is perfect for chilly weather and for combating colds. They have unique chicken wing flavor not found anywhere else in town.
The place to go for important celebrations of significant life events. Always excellent steakhouse/lobster bar every, single, visit. Steak house is upstairs, lobster bar is downstairs. Top-notch service. Top notch bartenders. I refuse to recommend any other top Atlanta restaurant out of my own personal loyalty to and respect for this place.
72 locals recommend
Chops & Lobster Bar
70 W Paces Ferry Rd NWThe place to go for important celebrations of significant life events. Always excellent steakhouse/lobster bar every, single, visit. Steak house is upstairs, lobster bar is downstairs. Top-notch service. Top notch bartenders. I refuse to recommend any other top Atlanta restaurant out of my own personal loyalty to and respect for this place.
Goldbergs Fine Foods - Toco Hills
3003 N Druid Hills Rd"Bagel specialists"
-the lox cream cheese, the chive cream cheese.
Tucker Brewing Company
2003 S Bibb DrNew local brewery.
Starbucks
4294 Lawrenceville HwyMcDonald's
3893 N Druid Hills RdClosest McDonalds.
Desta Ethiopian Kitchen
3086 Briarcliff Rd NEDelicious!
Dunkin'
4760 Memorial DrArts & Culture
"The Atlanta History Center was founded on the big ideas and relentless fascination of 14 Atlantans who were emphatic about our city’s historical relevance in society. In a sense, our organization was created by Atlanta’s biggest fans, and we love that detail. In 1926, these founding members introduced the Atlanta Historical Society into the world with one mission: to help preserve Atlanta’s history. In 1990, after decades of collecting, researching, publishing and celebrating the early stories of our great Southern community, the Atlanta Historical Society and all of its holdings officially became the Atlanta History Center."
250 locals recommend
Atlanta History Center
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW"The Atlanta History Center was founded on the big ideas and relentless fascination of 14 Atlantans who were emphatic about our city’s historical relevance in society. In a sense, our organization was created by Atlanta’s biggest fans, and we love that detail. In 1926, these founding members introduced the Atlanta Historical Society into the world with one mission: to help preserve Atlanta’s history. In 1990, after decades of collecting, researching, publishing and celebrating the early stories of our great Southern community, the Atlanta Historical Society and all of its holdings officially became the Atlanta History Center."
The David J. Sencer CDC Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, uses award-winning exhibits and innovative programing to educate visitors about the value of public health, and presents the rich heritage and vast accomplishments of the CDC.
Reservations are not required for self-guided groups of 10 or less. All visitors must show government-issued picture IDs. Students under 18 years do not need to show IDs as long as they are accompanied by adults with IDs.
Non-US citizens must present a valid passport for entry. Non-US citizens must plan for a visit several weeks in advance. Let me know if interested.
David J. Sencer CDC Museum
1600 Clifton RdThe David J. Sencer CDC Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, uses award-winning exhibits and innovative programing to educate visitors about the value of public health, and presents the rich heritage and vast accomplishments of the CDC.
Reservations are not required for self-guided groups of 10 or less. All visitors must show government-issued picture IDs. Students under 18 years do not need to show IDs as long as they are accompanied by adults with IDs.
Non-US citizens must present a valid passport for entry. Non-US citizens must plan for a visit several weeks in advance. Let me know if interested.
Sheffield Gym has a salt-water pool.
There is a fee for non-university students.
Mercer University Atlanta Campus
3001 Mercer University DrSheffield Gym has a salt-water pool.
There is a fee for non-university students.
Home to the Flora Glenn Candler Concert Series, The Donna and Marvin Schwartz Center for Performing Arts is a place where teaching, learning, and performance merge to create a vital arts presence for the entire community.
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts
1700 N Decatur RdHome to the Flora Glenn Candler Concert Series, The Donna and Marvin Schwartz Center for Performing Arts is a place where teaching, learning, and performance merge to create a vital arts presence for the entire community.
"The Center for Civil and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta is an engaging cultural attraction that connects the American Civil Rights Movement to today’s struggle for Global Human Rights.
Our purpose is to create a safe space for visitors to explore the fundamental rights of all human beings so that they leave inspired and empowered to join the ongoing dialogue about human rights in their communities."
565 locals recommend
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW"The Center for Civil and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta is an engaging cultural attraction that connects the American Civil Rights Movement to today’s struggle for Global Human Rights.
Our purpose is to create a safe space for visitors to explore the fundamental rights of all human beings so that they leave inspired and empowered to join the ongoing dialogue about human rights in their communities."
The Carlos Museum is now one of the Southeast's premier ancient art museums with major collections of art objects from ancient Egypt, Nubia, Near East, Greece, Rome, ancient Americas, Africa, and Asia, as well as a collection of works on paper from the Renaissance to the present.
48 locals recommend
Michael C. Carlos Museum
571 South Kilgo Cir NEThe Carlos Museum is now one of the Southeast's premier ancient art museums with major collections of art objects from ancient Egypt, Nubia, Near East, Greece, Rome, ancient Americas, Africa, and Asia, as well as a collection of works on paper from the Renaissance to the present.
Essentials
Recently remodeled and expanded. Everything you need to get started on the road. Best gas prices, if you don't have time for Sam's or Costco. Diesel fuel is available. Open 24 hours.
26 locals recommend
QuikTrip
2805 Chamblee Tucker RdRecently remodeled and expanded. Everything you need to get started on the road. Best gas prices, if you don't have time for Sam's or Costco. Diesel fuel is available. Open 24 hours.
Better bakery than Kroger's. My friend says Kroger's is cheaper.
Publix offers No fee ATM. Great place to order cakes. Closes at 10:00 pm.
8 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Briarcliff Village Shopping Center
2162 Henderson Mill RdBetter bakery than Kroger's. My friend says Kroger's is cheaper.
Publix offers No fee ATM. Great place to order cakes. Closes at 10:00 pm.
Walgreens
5201 Lavista RdPharmacy, and for any forgotten items.
Extensive hot food bar with lots of salad and vegetable options.
23 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
5001 Peachtree BlvdExtensive hot food bar with lots of salad and vegetable options.
The place in town to buy fresh wholesome foods, meats, fresh whole fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, baked goods, etc.
Be careful of hot foods bar. We've had upset stomachs from there more than a few times..
Large quality wine selection with great prices. 10% discount off cases of wine.
**Do not go on Saturday mornings or afternoons!**
-Too crowded, will not be a good first experience, unless you are ok with battling crowds for the best picks of the day.
234 locals recommend
Your Dekalb Farmers Market
3000 E Ponce de Leon AveThe place in town to buy fresh wholesome foods, meats, fresh whole fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, baked goods, etc.
Be careful of hot foods bar. We've had upset stomachs from there more than a few times..
Large quality wine selection with great prices. 10% discount off cases of wine.
**Do not go on Saturday mornings or afternoons!**
-Too crowded, will not be a good first experience, unless you are ok with battling crowds for the best picks of the day.
Peachtree Immediate Care - Brookhaven
4400 Peachtree Rd NEIt's where we go for non-emergency after hours medical visits.
Training hospital. Will likely be seen by med students, fyi.
Emory University Hospital Emergency Room
1364 Clifton RdTraining hospital. Will likely be seen by med students, fyi.
Northside Hospital Atlanta
1000 Johnson Ferry Rd NEMost popular hospital in town, for maternity services.
Grady Memorial Hospital Emergency Room
80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE#1 ER in the nation for *trauma* care.
Whole Foods alternative with good prices, but nowhere near the hot bar/salad bar selection of the Whole Foods Chamblee location, which is twice as large. Closes at 10:00 pm.
71 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3805 Dallas HwyWhole Foods alternative with good prices, but nowhere near the hot bar/salad bar selection of the Whole Foods Chamblee location, which is twice as large. Closes at 10:00 pm.
Kroger
4498 Chamblee Dunwoody RdGrocery store open 24 hours.
The Apple Cake.
Interestingly, this market has an Eastern European bakery.
62 locals recommend
Buford Highway Farmers Market
5600 Buford Hwy NEThe Apple Cake.
Interestingly, this market has an Eastern European bakery.
Entertainment & Activities
CinéBistro is a luxury dinner-and-a-movie theatre with reserved seating, chef prepared cuisine, fine wines, cocktails and full in-theatre service. You must arrive 30 minutes before showtime to enjoy in-theatre service.
47 locals recommend
CinéBistro
Town BoulevardCinéBistro is a luxury dinner-and-a-movie theatre with reserved seating, chef prepared cuisine, fine wines, cocktails and full in-theatre service. You must arrive 30 minutes before showtime to enjoy in-theatre service.
Stone Mountain Golf Club is located in one of the most popular attractions in Georgia, Stone Mountain Park. Stone Mountain Golf Club, featuring two championship golf courses, offers scenic views of historic Stone Mountain and Stone Mountain Lake.
10 locals recommend
Stone Mountain Golf Club
1145 Stonewall Jackson DrStone Mountain Golf Club is located in one of the most popular attractions in Georgia, Stone Mountain Park. Stone Mountain Golf Club, featuring two championship golf courses, offers scenic views of historic Stone Mountain and Stone Mountain Lake.
Clean. Pool, fitness/yoga classes, free weights, racquetball, basketball courts, kickboxing bags.
91 locals recommend
LA Fitness
3232 Peachtree St NEClean. Pool, fitness/yoga classes, free weights, racquetball, basketball courts, kickboxing bags.
Regal Hollywood @ North I-85
3265 Northeast Expressway24 screens, largest movie theater nearby.
Less expensive than upscale CineBistro.
"We encourage you to arrive 45 minutes prior to your movie show time. This allows you time to select your seats and decide which chef-inspired appetizer, entree or dessert you would like to enjoy during your movie. You also have the option of relaxing and eating in our premium bar. We carry a wide selection of your favorite in-cinema treats such as fresh popcorn, candies and more."
19 locals recommend
Movie Tavern Tucker
4043 Lavista RdLess expensive than upscale CineBistro.
"We encourage you to arrive 45 minutes prior to your movie show time. This allows you time to select your seats and decide which chef-inspired appetizer, entree or dessert you would like to enjoy during your movie. You also have the option of relaxing and eating in our premium bar. We carry a wide selection of your favorite in-cinema treats such as fresh popcorn, candies and more."
Shopping
Costco Wholesale
2900 Cumberland MallHas gas station.
Sam's Club
3383 Buford DrHas gas station
Target
1275 Caroline St NE Open until 11:00 pm. Has groceries.
Walmart Supercenter
1825 Rockbridge Rd SWOpen until Midnight. Has groceries
Getting Around
Suggest MARTA/Lyft/Uber when attending events downtown.
Companies contracted by The City of Atlanta are notorious for booting cars and then demanding exorbitant cash fees upfront for removal. -Last I heard, boot removal fees were $75 cash. Downtown hotels charge at least $40 a day for parking.
Chamblee MARTA Station
Suggest MARTA/Lyft/Uber when attending events downtown.
Companies contracted by The City of Atlanta are notorious for booting cars and then demanding exorbitant cash fees upfront for removal. -Last I heard, boot removal fees were $75 cash. Downtown hotels charge at least $40 a day for parking.