The very best things to do in the local Atlanta area. Some are day adventures, while others make for great weekend trips.
Are you looking for a white water rafting adventure near Atlanta? Good, white water rafting is exhilarating! It really does not matter whether you are self guiding your families raft down gentle rapids or have an accomplished guide providing instructions as your raft down pulse pounding rapids. The experience of rafting is a highlight for … Read more
Blueberry picking in Atlanta is always a hot endeavor. Usually the berries are producing by early July, just in time for the weather to really heat up for summer time. The official blueberry season near Atlanta typically runs from mid June through August, depending on the location around Atlanta and weather conditions. We usually go … Read more
One of the things my kids love to do every summer is explore one of the local farms and go blueberry picking near Atlanta. Since we live in the northern suburbs of Atlanta, Berry Patch Farms is not very far away. We have been to this farm before for their pumpkin patch in October, but … Read more
If you are a lover of history or architecture, you will definitely enjoy a visit to the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum. This was my first visit, and granted, I did not know much about the life of Jimmy Carter as I was 1 year old when he left office. However, I left with a … Read more
There are amazing golf resorts near Atlanta if you know where to look. It’s no wonder. Georgia is definitely a golfers state. It is home to multiple major golf tournaments. Every year Atlanta hosts the Fedex Cup Championship at East Lake and of course there is the Masters in Augusta. Plus many professional golfers call … Read more
Unfortunately, Atlanta does not have a large Chinatown like other major US cities like New York or San Francisco. However, Atlanta does have a large Chinatown Mall and food court that features many authentic style restaurants and shops. The other thing to note, the Atlanta Chinatown Mall is not located in the city center of … Read more
Atlanta is a sprawling city. That doesn’t mean it is vertically challenged. Yes, there are some tall hotels in Atlanta, but do you know which one is the tallest? The answer is below. There are some amazing high rise hotels, and one of them is the 5th tallest skyscraper in Atlanta. Let’s take a look … Read more
If you love live music, Atlanta has some amazing concert venues to explore. Some of them are indoor, with amazing acoustics. While others are outdoor amphitheaters, great for when the weather is nice. Either way, you will enjoy seeing your favorite bands or comedians at these concert venues near Atlanta. While it is impossible to … Read more
The Eastern is a concert venue that is part of a mixed-used development project in the Reynoldstown neighborhood of Atlanta. The Eastern was built during COVID, and was opened in late 2021. It is great venue to see due to its size. The Atlanta concert venue feels intimate and no matter which ticket you hold, … Read more
Visiting the Zoo Atlanta is one of our favorite attractions in Atlanta for kids and families. It is also a favorite thing to do when we have out of town grandparents visiting. Everyone gets a little exercise and usually everyone has a blast. For two years running we had season passes to Zoo Atlanta. Yes, … Read more