The Atlanta Traveler

Imagine being high up on a giant mountain. The air is nippy, but you don’t mind the chill. A huge wooden cross is there to remind you while you are there.  Then you see the glow of the sun rising and pouring color into the sky like orange lava. All is well. That’s Easter in Atlanta.

The Atlanta Easter sunrise service at Stone Mountain National Park is a tradition. The park gates open at 4 a.m., and two non-denominational services, one at the top of the mountain, the other at the base of the mountain will begin simultaneously at 6:15 a.m.

It’s free to walk up the mountain, but if you are like me and would rather take the skyride that early in the morning, you can pay $9 for the lift up. Children, 3-11, can ride the skyride for $7. Parking is $8 for a day-pass.

Easter Services at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Atlanta

The church is located at 4465 Northside Drive in Atlanta.

Good Friday — March 21
Life South Blood Drive
10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. — McDonough Hall
Seven Last Words
12:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. — Church
Confessions will be heard throughout
Stations of the Cross
2:30 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. — Church

Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
8:00 p.m. — Church

Holy Saturday — March 22
Easter Egg Hunt
11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. — Church grounds

Holy Saturday — March 22
Easter Vigil Mass
8:00 p.m. — Church

Easter Sunday — March 23
Mass Schedule
6:30 a.m. Sunrise — St. Francis & St. Anthony Outdoor Chapel
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., & 12:00 p.m. — Church

Atlanta Easter Brunch

• Two Urban Licks, will serve Easter brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to entertain the children who are searching for Easter eggs. Two Urban Licks is located at 820 Ralph McGill Boulevard in Atlanta. Call 404-522-4622 for reservations.

• Have your Easter Brunch high in the sky at the Sundial Restaurant on top of the Westin Peachtree Hotel at 210 Peachtree Street. Brunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Easter Sunday. The menu is available on the Sundial Restaurant site. Click on the March 23rd date on the calendar. Call 404-589-7506 for reservations.

• Eat a la carte. VII fifty Restaurant and Lounge at 1570 Holcombe Bridge Road in Roswell will have an a la carte brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 678-206-0850.

• Enjoy an Atlanta favorite. The Vinings Inn at 3011 Paces Mill Road will serve brunch from 10:30 to 5 p.m. Brunch is $39.95 for adults and $19.95 for children under 12. Call 770-438-2282 for reservations.

• Choose from more than 100 dishes at the Ritz Carlton, 3434 Peachtree Road,  in Buckhead. Old favorites as well as exotic new dishes, carving tables, and dessert presentations that will knock your socks off are available for brunch. Call 404-237-2700 for reservations.

Where are you going to worship or have brunch for Easter? Let us know! Send a comment. I’d love to hear from you. I would like to wish you all a wonderfully happy and blessed Easter in Atlanta, and keep the true meaning of the holiday in mind.

Photo Credit: Stone Mountain National Park, Used with Permission

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