When there’s a lot of rain in the forecast, sometimes it’s tempting to just curl up at home with a good movie without even looking outside.
However, there are plenty of places around Atlanta where you can watch the rain yet stay comfortably warm and dry.
Dancing Goats Coffee Bar: With plenty of chairs and ceiling-to-floor windows, it's easy to recline, sip some coffee, and watch the rain fall. It's right by Ponce City Market, so if you're waiting out the weather, you can also get some shopping done.
650 North Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-874-0370,
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Superica: This Tex-Mex restaurant in Buckhead gives you a Texas feel, but sitting beneath their covered patio, you can enjoy Atlanta views and watch the rain.
3850 Roswell Road, Atlanta. 678-705-1235,
Treehouse Pub: This cozy restaurant in Buckhead delivers a treehouse, almost jungle atmosphere with plenty of plants and flowers to surround you while you eat. You'll be close enough to touch the rain while still enjoying your food.
7 Kings Circle NE, Atlanta. 404-266-2732,
Rooftop restaurants: Around the city, you can also find tons of restaurants offering great views of the Atlanta skyline rain or shine. Check out Polaris, Nikolai's Roof and The Sun Dial for fine dining and a beautiful view that's pretty no matter the weather.
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Octane Coffee: With four Atlanta locations, Octane Coffee (and bar) provides plenty of windows that give the coffeehouse an airy feel. When it's storming, your rainy day atmosphere is complete with a hot beverage and a perfect view of the weather.
1280 Peachtree St, Atlanta, and three other locations. 404-994-3896,
Park Tavern: Located in Piedmont Park, this restaurant offers a great covered patio where you can eat, drink, and be merry rain or shine. In the middle of a storm, watch the grass get greener as you order the next round of drinks. And when it rains, they pour: $1 drafts.
500 10th St NE, Atlanta. 404-249-0001,
