Shopping Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine
Ponce City Market
A place to shop in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
The 1926 Sears building on the BeltLine, now a food hall, shops and a rooftop with skyline views.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail, 0.4 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Shopping
- Neighborhood
- Old Fourth Ward
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
Paved former rail corridor lined with murals and patios, linking Reynoldstown, Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward and Piedmont Park.
Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line - 2Highland Bakery
Neighborhood bakery and brunch spot known for sweet-potato pancakes, biscuits and big breakfasts.
Food · 0.8 mi straight-line - 3Mary Mac's Tea Room
Midtown Southern dining room open since 1945, known for fried chicken, collards, pot likker and cinnamon rolls.
Food · Downtown & Midtown Atlanta · 0.8 mi straight-line - 4Jackson Street Bridge
Overpass above Freedom Parkway with the most photographed view of the downtown skyline, a short walk from Old Fourth Ward.
Sight · Downtown & Midtown Atlanta · 1.0 mi straight-line - 5Piedmont Park
Midtown's big park, with Lake Clara Meer, the Active Oval and wide views of the Midtown towers.
Outdoors · 1.0 mi straight-line - 6Krog Street Market
Food hall in a 1920s warehouse beside the Krog Street Tunnel, with counters for ramen, tacos, barbecue and ice cream.
Food · 1.1 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Ponce City Market is a stop on our Atlanta New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine
Ponce City Market is our only shopping pick in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Downtown & Midtown Atlanta
Our climate figures for Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine come from nearby Downtown & Midtown Atlanta. Average daily highs in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta run from 50°F in January to 90°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Ponce City Market itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Downtown & Midtown Atlanta from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Downtown & Midtown Atlanta weather by month (covers Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 33.77290, -84.36570
- Destination
- Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine, Georgia
- Website
- poncecitymarket.com
Ponce City Market: quick answers
How much time do you need at Ponce City Market?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Ponce City Market. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Ponce City Market?
Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Holiday hours vary on Jan 1; the Central Food Hall usually opens by late morning.
Which TripsCircle routes include Ponce City Market?
Ponce City Market appears on Atlanta New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Ponce City Market to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine.
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