It's the perfect season for candied apples, fudge, caramel and fruit covered in all things delish! EAT: In the lovely Ponce City Market - a revitalized area in Atlanta known as the Old Forth Ward - houses. It's the Collier…
SEE: A must-see Atlanta in the (fairly new) National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Visitors can explore the fundamental rights of all human beings through engaging exhibits that educate and memorialize. Their lunch counter exhibit is profound to experience.…
DO: This weekend, get yourself to Augusta for their annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta festival. You'll be able to spend an entire day or the weekend shopping for handmade arts and fine crafts, delicious food and shows by…
Who doesn't love breakfast or brunch? Today, we're sharing some of our Georgia favorites to breakfast and brunch around our great state. EAT: In Covington, Lithonia and Social Circle, you can find Mamie's Kitchen Biscuits. It's hard to drive by…
DO: Have you been to the Georgia National Fair yet? From October 3-13 in Perry, just a little bit south of Macon. If you're a teacher or school administrator in a school, you and your students and allotted chaperones can…
DO: In Thomasville, you may want to visit the Jack Hadley Black History Museum. Founded in 1994, the city's first Black History Museum was established with African-American historian, James “Jack” Hadley who preserved over 4,669 pieces of African American artifacts.…
SEE: Heard of the Atlanta Beltline yet? In 1999, Georgia Tech student Ryan Gravel had an idea that he presented in his master’s thesis. He proposed something that would become a grassroots campaign:…
EAT: One mile inside the infamous Interstate-285; you can visit David's Produce, a family-owned, long-standing, small, produce stand. Monday through Saturday you can get fruits and vegetables, cookies and cakes (baked by small-time bakers!), vintage sodas (strawberry cream pop anyone?)…
SEE: Tiny Doors? In Atlanta? Yes. Throughout Atlanta and surrounding the city are Tiny Doors, just waiting to be seen by you. Tiny Doors ATL has installed tiny doors throughout the city. You could walk past our doors for months…
DO: While we've focused on northern Georgia, we did not share Anna Ruby Falls and the beautiful hike you can find while visiting. At Unicoi State Park, you'll find the falls through a 1/2 mile paved trail to two viewing…
EAT: Blue Willow Inn showcases Southern food, and here is their Facebook page. In the historic area of Social Circle is the internationally acclaimed Blue Willow Inn Restaurant in a Greek Revival mansion. EAT: Right off the Highway while coming…
It's all about adventure on today's Unofficial Guide! As with anything adventurous, proceed safely with caution! DO: Go kart riding sounds great, right? Visit a VERY LARGE kart racing track, right here in Georgia. AMP Kart Racing is located at…
DO: In Cartersville, north of Atlanta and south of Calhoun in the Northeast area of the state you'll find the Booth Western Art Museum (pictured above) which is the "world's largest permanent exhibition space for Western art," and we are surprised!…
In light of yesterday's holiday and all of the events around Georgia, we want to help you get you ready for Labor Day. We're giving you information on five events, but one covers the state of Georgia, so no matter…
EAT: If you're driving to Atlanta to visit or through Atlanta and pass near the airport, you can find the Atlanta State Farmer's Market. On 150 acres, it's considered one of the largest of its kind in the world. It…
SEE: Heard about Rock Eagle Mound? It's a stone shaped bird built by Native Americans. The mound is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public free of charge from dawn to dusk. rockeagle4h.org.…
EAT: 11th and Bay Southern Table in Columbus touts southern hospitality and quality ingredients and the use of local farmers and purveyors for the best product. That sounds good, right? Well, if that all sounds good, you should taste their…
SEE: Looking for something to do on the beautiful Georgia coast? Of course, St. Simon Island has a lot to do, and this is just one thing... but for fun, visit Neptune Park to relax, for the playground or the…
EAT: Biscuits anyone? You know one of the things we do in Georgia is keep an eye out for a yummy biscuit and they are yummy for different reasons. Stilesboro Biscuits is the place to go this weekend if you're…
DO: The Market at Rutland Farms is the place to go year round, but here's their summer schedule of fruit picking and pulling. While you're there, feel free to pick up some yummy jams and jellies and such! EAT: Steffen's…
Photo credits: above, the Jamwich website and below Walkin' Dead website -------------------------------- DO: Surely you know about the hit show Walking Dead, right? Even if you're not a big fan, the tours out there are pretty impressive. The most casual…
EAT: Say you're on the way to Florida by way of I-75 South or I-75 North toward Atlanta and you come across Tifton. If so, you'll want to stop at Pit Stop B-B-Q & Grill. Their BBQ is pretty special…
SHOP: If you're into Vinyl (records, of course), and in Atlanta or making a trip to or through Atlanta, you might want to stop by Sunbrimmer Records in Avondale Estates. It's just a bit away from the Capitol near Decatur,…
EAT: If you're near Athens you may want to eat at Food for the Soul on Broad St. You guessed it, it's soul food. We especially remember the mac and cheese and fried chicken. We can't find a website or a Facebook…
DO: Rock City's Southern Blooms, May 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2019. We know that Rock City is connected to Chattanooga, but we get to claim is as ours because it address is Lookout Mountain. If you haven't been, it's…
EAT: A little bit East and a tad north of I20 in Rutledge, GA; you'll find The Caboose - a place for deli sandwiches, ice cream and other treats and - you guessed it - all in a caboose. Here's…
DO: Graveyards your thing? There's a cool historical cemetery in Augusta that is a good stop for you. Here's a map to the cemetery with categories mapped out. EAT: If sausage is something you're a connoisseur about, visit Striplings in Cordele…
Enjoy the beginning of our weekly share of places to eat, things to do and see, shopping destinations, services, and products from our great state, and where to visit in Georgia! EAT: Atlanta and Georgia - Recently spotted in Duluth,…
Sign up to get our free news roundup, Georgia Trend Daily, in your inbox
Sign up to receive the free monthly digital edition of Georgia Trend in your inbox
