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Connecting midtown Atlanta and Piedmont Park to Inman Park and Reynoldstown, the Eastside Trail of the Atlanta Beltline is a mixed use, paved trail that extends over 3 miles. You are free to run, walk or bike on the trail
The Eastside trail of the Atlanta Beltline connects many Atlanta parks and other paved trails like the Freedom Park Trail.
In this post, we will explore the best attractions, parks, bars, breweries and restaurants along or near the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail
Eastside Trail Map
About the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail
The Eastside Trail is one section, about 3 miles in length, of the planned total 22 mile Atlanta Beltline. The Atlanta Beltline is under construction, but the Eastside trail is one of the competed sections.
This trail, is one of the best paved bike trails in Atlanta!
Why, you ask?
While this section is only 3 miles long, there are plenty of things to see and do.
The redevelopment along the trail is apparent. You will see many new restaurants, bars and breweries overlooking the trail.
It also interconnects many other trails, so the option to extend the length is available to you.
Not to mention, along the trail you will find some interesting and fun artwork.
What To Expect
The trail is 10 to 14 feet wide in some sections. While this may seem wide, each time my family visited the trail, there were a lot of people using this trail.
If safety is a concern, there is plenty of lighting along the trail. There are also video camera’s with integration to Atlanta’s Police Department video integration center.
Definitely bring sunscreen. Depending on the time of day you visit, the trail might have some shade. However, during peak sunshine hours you should expect full sun.
Things To Do Along The Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail
Many of you reading this will probably just want to visit the trail for exercise.
That is great!
However, there are many things to see and do within a few blocks of the trail. Here are a few ideas if you are just visiting Atlanta and want to see some attractions, landmarks and cultural sites in Atlanta.
- Illuminarium Atlanta is an exhibit of sorts that has projected images of landscapes & wildlife. The images surround the room. They have exhibits for kids and some that are 21 and over.
- Hotel Clermont is a landmark hotel in the historic downtown Atlanta district of Poncey-Highlands. This hotel was built in 1924 and refurbished in 2018.
- Piedmont Park is a large park in Midtown Atlanta. The Atlanta Botanical Garden is located adjacent to the park
- The Freedom Park Trail is a paved trail the extends from the Virginia Highlands to past the Carter Center.
- Old Fourth Ward Skate Park is one of the best skateparks in Atlanta and is visible from the Eastside Beltline Trail.
- Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum is a research facility and a museum. It holds millions of pages of White house materials, photos, memo’s, film and audio tape of when President Carter was in office.
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is just steps from the location where he was born and raised on Auburn Ave. There are many buildings to tour and things to see while you are there.
- The Krog Street Tunnel is a tunnel that runs under DeKalb Ave. This is really unique landmark in Atlanta. The tunnel is open to pedestrians and cars. Every inch of the tunnel has graffiti and urban street art.
Restaurants, Breweries and Bars near the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail
- New Realm Brewing is a restaurant and brewery that borders the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail. There is a nice rooftop deck overlooking the trail.
- Woody’s Cheesesteaks has been serving up their cheese steaks for decades after the opening in 1975. They offer one of the best philly cheesesteaks in Atlanta.
- Bully Boy is a Kaiseki style restaurant with plenty of fresh oysters, sushi and Japanese style entrees.
- Brew Dog is a bar, restaurant and small brewpub right next to the trail.
- The Krog Street Market is a landmark market in Inman Park. There are many international food vendors that make up the market.