Atlanta line dancing enthusiasts, you're in luck. Whether you're a nervous novice or a near-pro, an urbanite or suburbanite, Atlanta has a line dancing club for you. With its large line dancing scene, the city is full of country western bars and clubs where you can show off your skills, or just enjoy a night out with friends.
Every Wednesday is line dance night at this suburban venue, which bills itself as "America's largest country dance club and concert hall." Entry is reserved for those 18 years or older. Group line dancing lessons begin at 7:30 p.m., and freestyle line dancing goes from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The dress code is casual but not sloppy.
Wild Bill's
2075 Market St.
Duluth, GA 30096-4714
678-473-1000
wildbillsatlanta.com
The crowded dance floor of this Kennesaw country bar is populated by a mix of line dancers, two-steppers and the occasional group of college students grinding. If you'd like line dancing lessons, be sure to go on a Thursday night. The dress is definitively country yet pulled together.
Cowboy's Atlanta
1750 North Roberts Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144
770-426-5006
cowboysatl.com
3 Legged Cowboy is technically a gay bar, but the country-themed hot spot welcomes patrons of all sexual orientations and genders. Line dancing classes are held at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, but there's line dancing in the middle of the dance floor every night. Best of all, there is no cover charge and parking's free.
3 Legged Cowboy
931 Monroe Drive
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-876-0001
3leggedcowboy.net
This Athens hidden treasure offers both square dancing and line dancing. The crowd at this bustling local hangout ranges greatly in age, but is united by a common love for country music and dancing. Open at 8:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, the Country Rock Cafe is about an hour outside of downtown Atlanta.
Country Rock Cafe
1720 Commerce Road
Athens, GA 30607
706-369-7625