Rinks
Cascade Skating. A staple in Southwest Atlanta, this Black-owned roller-skating center seamlessly combines pop culture, music and family-friendly skating under one roof with glittering disco balls. Its party-on-wheels vibe and popularity have led to celebrity sightings here over the years, including Usher and super-producer and Atlanta resident Jermaine Dupri. Visitors can pick from a lineup of weekly sessions including family-only skating and an adults-only sip and skate. Also eye the calendar for special events that pop up such as the National Skating Marathon on June 20. Additionally, private groups can reserve the VIP room or party room; guests can visit the pro shop, which offers skates and related gear; and anyone in need of a cool-down break can swing by the ice cream shop. For happy hour and dinner, head upstairs to Marquis Restaurant and Lounge. Skating rink admission is $10-$20; skates rental, $5. 3335 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta. 678-255-8994, cascadeskating.com
Golden Glide Skating Rink. When it’s time to roll, this rink features more than 15,000 square feet of maple hardwood flooring for skating, accompanied by bright lights and a DJ spinning popular tunes. Most sessions are for families; Friday nights are for adults only. A concession stand is available during select hours and offers quick bites such as pizza, hotdogs, popcorn and nachos. Admission is $5-$12; skates rental, $5. 2750 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur. 404-288-7773, goldenglide.com
Stone Mountain Skates. Skaters of all levels can swirl and twirl around the rink under colorful lights to music specially selected by rotating DJs. This skating complex hosts sessions for families, teens and adults — for the latter group, the special hours are called Sk8 Late Night. In addition to offering rental roller skates and in-line skates for those who know how to skate or want to attempt to on their own, one-hour group…
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