Buckhead--The stomping ground of well-to-do Atlantans, Buckhead is the ultimate shopping area, with two major malls and lots of little boutiques, antique shops, and galleries. If you're serious about shopping, this is the place to start. Even though the area has an upscale reputation, don't let that stop you. There's lots of variety, and the competition can mean excellent bargains.

The hot spot for the best of Buckhead is at the corner of Peachtree and Lenox roads, where two major malls--Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square--face off against each other (see section 2 of this chapter). If your time is limited, pick one of these malls and spend the morning.

If you have more time and are interested in art, antiques, or decorative accessories, head straight to Bennett Street, where you'll find a healthy concentration of stores in a 2-block strip. There are also many shops in Buckhead West Village, near the intersection of Peachtree and West Paces Ferry roads, and more establishments up and down Peachtree and scattered along smaller side streets.