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Best Places to Visit in GA
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items As a GA native, these are my top spots for food, fun, relaxation, and adventure all across GA.
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Pampering
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Restaurants
Dine & Drink Favorites in GA - from hole in the walls to fine dining. This list has all of my favorite restaurants!
ROSWELL, GA - This one is gonna set you back a few bucks $$$ but it is sooo worth it! My favorites: Expresso Martini, Carpaccio, Tomato Burrata Salad or Buttermilk Blue Salad, ANY OF THE STEAKS (!), Seafood Mac and Cheese, Sautéed Mushrooms. But hone...
Bask Steakhouse
CHAMBLEE, GA - Literally the BEST PHO! I have tried every Pho place up and down Buford Highway and this is by far the best. Pho Tai…YUM
Phở Bắc Restaurant
Buford Highway - If you love Vietnamese food, this restaurant is a must try! I have been going there for over 15 years! I can't help myself and get the same thing every time. Make your own rolls - thit nuong! SOOO GOOD! Make sure and get all the sauces too. I have also had the shaken beef (also delicious)! I always order a Café Sua Da as well!
Nam Phuong restaurant Vietnamese cuisine
ATLANTA, GA - No comparison - Best Pizza. It is the closest thing to real, authentic, Italian pizza we have. It is soooo good! There is a location at The Battery as well, and it is good, but the original location here is superior.
Antico Pizza Napoletana
CARTERSVILLE, GA - Moore's is just off the beaten path. Great outdoor spot to enjoy the weather or meet up with friends. Watch out for the Mules! They will getcha, but are so good! Also very good Brunch spot as well!
Moores Gourmet Market
CARTERSVILLE, GA - Love this little gem in Downtown Cartersville. All the food is fabulous, especially the steak and seafood options! Yum!
Appalachian Grill Cartersville, GA
DOUGLASVILLE, GA - No words, this place is heaven. Tastes just like New Orleans! You will need your patience because this place is always packed, but soo sooo worth it! Tip: Get there 15-30 mins before it opens!
Gumbeauxs
MARIETTA, GA - Yes, this is a chain, however it needs to be on the list. It is a solid Tex Mex type restaurant. Their tortillas are made in house, the portions are enormous! I have not had a bad meal there! YUM! Also IYKYK - Closest thing to Rio Bravo I have found!
Pappasito’s Cantina
Cutest little hidden secret right on the Chattahoochee River. Very peaceful, great place to meet a friend, have a coffee date or just enjoy the scenery
Chattahoochee Coffee Company - Riverside
Pampering
Some of my favorite spas and pampering experiences across Georgia — perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or a treat-yourself day
Doraville, GA - There are several locations, my favorite is the Doraville location. It does not seem like much from the outside, but it is an hour of pure bliss. Perfect relaxation and pampering! I have been going here for over 15 years! Book it!!
Treat Your Feet Doraville
Acworth, GA - My absolute favorite small town Spa. Variety of services but the massages are amazing! It may depend on who you get, I am not sure, but every massage I have had here has been outstanding!
Pearl's Spa
Activities
Activities and fun options while visiting or exploring GA.
Great place to Kayak. There are tube rentals as well, but I wouldn't tube here b/c it is super slow. Kayak is the way to go. Very peaceful easy ride. We do this at least 2xs a year with a group!
Euharlee Creek Outfitters
WHITE, GA - Don't want to travel all the way to Blue Ridge for a fun winery? Big Door Winery is perfect! We went for a friends birthday and it was so fun! There was live music, great “snacks/menu” and wines were good too! If you are doing a date nigh...
Big Door Vineyards
ACWORTH, GA - Great spot to sit outside on a nice day and listen to live music (only on certain dates). I love their slushies!
Qualusi Vineyards
Cartersville, GA - Full of exhibits, great for the kids! Has a planetarium and hands on experiments!
CARTERSVILLE, GA - Tellus Science Museum
Lake Allatoona (Acworth) Offers Campround and boat rentals! Paddleboard and Kayak rentals as well!
LAKE ALLATOONA - Allatoona Landing Marina & Resort, Georgia | A Suntex Experience
Blue Ridge Mountains
Blue Ridge is such a great place to explore. You can easily do a weekend trip from most locations in GA. All of the paces to eat and things to do in Blue Ridge
MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN BLUE RIDGE! Even if I am just passing through, I plan around being able to eat lunch at Harvest on Main! The Salmon BLT is living rent free in my head at all times.
Harvest On Main
Another Favorite of ours! Usually after tubing we stop here on the way home. Great views and location on the river. I always HAVE to get Blackened Trout when I eat here although the other menu items are good too!
Toccoa Riverside Restaurant
A four-hour, 26-mile roundtrip journey along the Toccoa River through the North Georgia countryside! Best Time to go is Mid October - Mid November to see all the fall leaves!!
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