Looking for a culinary road trip highlighting Georgia wines and spirits? Then the new Georgia Grown Trail 37 is the one for you! I recently had the pleasure of checking out Trail 37 through Georgia’s Scenic Southwest region for myself, and I must say that it’s like driving through a little slice of...
Atlanta is known for its amazing food scene, but some of its best-kept secrets are just outside of the city. Travel a little north, and you will find several Atlanta suburbs famous for international cuisine. Locals know that these small cities offer access to several hidden Atlanta food gems — and...
Get closeup views of bald eagles — the national bird and some of the largest raptors in North America — online and at these Georgia nature centers. An eagle family raising their chicks. Photo courtesy Berry College Eagles Facebook Berry College Perhaps Georgia’s most well-known eagles live in Rome...
With the addition of the Atlanta Streetcar as a transportation option for locals and tourists. Atlanta’s part in America’s black history is more accessible than ever. The Streetcar has several pick-up points throughout Downtown Atlanta, the Old Fourth Ward and Sweet Auburn districts of the city...
With options such as exploring the city’s parks and trails to browsing the downtown shops, you don’t have to break the budget to have an awesome time in Alpharetta, Georgia! Attend one of Alpharetta's countless free events Alpharetta may be known for its new foodie game, but the events in the city...
The Restaurant: Lee’s Bakery The Order: Banh Mi (sandwich) This traditional Vietnamese sandwich—pâté and/or various kinds of pork and deli meat comingle alongside pickled veggies (think jalapenos, daikon, carrots and cucumbers) and fresh herbs (usually coriander or cilantro) in between a crusty...
A few years ago, our family stayed overnight at a different one of Georgia State Parks each month and visited multiple parks in between overnight adventures. While I highly recommend such an adventure, it isn’t for everyone. Don’t let this discourage you from exploring the parks, though! Here are...
Despite the plethora of amazing lodging options in Atlanta, few hotels boast restaurants that are worth a visit if you’re not actually staying there. That's changing, though, as hotels seek to create exceptional experiences for guests. These four area hotels are great places to stay for foodies, and...
Serenbe is a place I’d heard a lot about, but no words could prepare me for the whimsy and wonder I found on my trip to the extraordinary community. Serenbe was created in 2004 by husband-and-wife team Steve and Marie Nygren (both of whom come from foodie backgrounds — Steve started the Pleasant...
Walking food tours are the perfect opportunity to see downtown Atlanta and intown neighborhoods and learn about the city’s history ALL while eating your way through some of the best restaurants the city has to offer! Atlanta Food Walks: Grant Park Past & Future This 2.5-hour long food walk features...