raised in metro atl, living in north ga - here are my faves (all of which require a drive)
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athens
atlanta
the metro
way out there
athens
don't sleep on the georgia museum of art in athens. it's FREE and it's on the UGA campus, which also means it's not a terrible walk to the downtown area.
Georgia Museum of Art
bookstore meets trinkets with kind workers in a fun and kitschy location in athens
G H O S T (@ghost.athens) · Athens, GA
perfect place to hang out with friends over a wine, spritz, or an NAB
Bar Bruno
the newest book shop in town and the coolest workers
Rec Room Books (@recroombooks) · Athens, GA
There's always something happening here, and this bar attracts such a diverse and eclectic crowd. My favorite place to ring in the New Year too
Little King's Shuffle Club
the coolest best bake shop in town
Independent Baking Co
atlanta
never got to try their food but i loved their matcha and cocktails!
Lucky Star
kinda creepy, but very cool. great place to hang out and walk with friends
Atlanta's Doll's Head Trail Is an Eerily Cool Trailside Attraction
will forever miss the emu that lived here but such a beautiful little oasis in the perimeter
Lake Claire Community Land Trust
biased bc i used to work here but the best cold brew in the city
Banjo Coffee
jersey approved bagels and excellent brunch
The General Muir
Really cool place. I got my graduation photos done here!
The Goat Farm Arts Center
the metro
small but curated book selection and there's a cafe inside!
The Book Cellar
luvvvv them so much
Thai in the Box
my hometown thai restaurant that i love
Thai Palace & Sushi Bar
of the atlanta h-marts: this one has the best food court
H Mart Doraville
GORGEOUS walking trail in lithonia. charge your phone and follow the paths; i know many people who have gotten lost here and had a TIME trying to get back to their car.
Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
Asian food galore ✨ every block is stuffed with different cultural cuisine.
Where to Eat on Atlanta's Buford Highway
The cutest. Miss living in this part of town so much.
Avondale Estates, GA | Official Website
way out there
Cleveland is on the way to Helen, and the hospital is free 🩷 Terrifying to visit as a kid, really fun for the kids at heart
BabyLand General Hospital
Admittedly I have not gone to the Ren Faire since middle school, but it always looks like a lot of fun.
Georgia Renaissance Festival
when i was in college and living at home, my mom would force the family to hike this on new years. i am terrified of heights. you can only imagine.
Tallulah Gorge State Park | Department Of Natural Resources Division
It's a Bavarian-themed town, and it's kind of uhh. An acquired taste that is always busy for some godforsaken reason, but it's beautiful in North GA.
