Superfans of the Netflix hit show Stranger Things should know that November 6 is ‘Stranger Things Day’, a day for lovers of the sci-fi drama to show their love for the series. Lucky for us ATLiens, Stranger Things uses locations across our city to film the series, so there’s plenty of things to do to celebrate this TV-buff holiday, including the highly anticipated Stranger Thing Experience that’s taken over our historic Pullman Yards for a limited time only.
1. Visit Stranger Things: The Experience
The gates to the Upside Down have officially opened at Atlanta’s Pullman Yards, with Stranger Things: The Experience finally open for all of Atlanta’s ST stans to discover & explore. There’s even extra special surprises on offer if you visit on Stranger Things Day (November 6), with exclusive goodies, giveaways, and costumes encouraged! It’s the perfect thing to do to celebrate this unique holiday devoted to the Netflix smash!
2. Check out these Stranger Things filming locations
As mentioned above, Netflix uses Atlanta as its limitless canvas when it comes to Stranger Things. The series has been spotted filming in locations across the city and state, with stars of the show frequently spotted in A-Town. Check out our recent round-up of Stranger Things filming locations in Atlanta and see if you recognize any!
3. Play iconic arcade games at ‘My Parents Basement’
My Parents Basement is one of the many arcade bars in Atlanta, where all your nerdy dreams can become a reeling reality. With an incredible selection of games on offer, it’s never game over at this Avondale gem. There’s even Stranger Things and Ghostbusters pinball machines to play with! Not to mention that this hotspot is perfect for comic-book lovers, as there’s an awesome collection for y’all to peruse and delve into. Click the link below for more information!
Nerd out at this beloved arcade bar and comic-book-safe-haven in Avondale!
4. Enjoy a thrilling bike ride at Atlanta’s biking hotspots!
We recently rounded up Atlanta’s favorite bike rides across the city, and since the bike is such a symbol of Stranger Things, getting on your bike is a great way to not only honor Stranger Things Day, but honor your body and health! Check out our entire round-up of enjoyable biking spots in Atlanta, here.
5. Go to enjoy an Ice Cream in Atlanta a la Scoops Ahoy!
Atlanta is home to so many awesome ice cream spots that you could spend a lifetime on your quest to find the best in A-Town (believe us, we’ve tried). From gorgeously delicious galeto to the freshest ice cream in Atlanta, don’t miss our epic ATL ice cream guide if you’ve yet to read it! However, you can actually enjoy some scoops from Stranger Things’ ‘Scoops Ahoy’, at Stranger Things: The Experience. Click the link below to get your tickets!