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We are headed to NYC for vacation Nov 18-21. Likely this has been covered in this thread, but if anyone has any recommendations for food or things to do I'd love to hear them.
Food-wise we are generally more interested in quick-service type places, not anything super fancy. So not necessarily "budget" eats, but for example I'd rather eat a big bowl of ramen than a small fancy piece of fish at Le Bernardin.
Here is a rough list of potential things to do/places to eat we've put together. Let me know if any of these are must-dos or mustn't-dos:
Sleep No More UCB Comedy Cellar 30 Rock Tour and/or Top Of The Rock Met Katz Deli (i've been before but wife hasn't, so pastrami from Katz is a must-do) MOMA Broadway show 9/11 memorial and/or museum (will likely at least do the memorial since we are probably staying in Tribeca) Xi'an Famous Foods Totto Ramen Absolute Bagels Milk Bar
Definitely Sleep No More! It's a bit expensive, but it's one of the best things I've seen. I'd personally go that over a Broadway show if I had to choose one.
In terms of sightseeings, I'd suggest walking to Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan, and then walk to Brooklyn Bridge Park & Promenade. It has amazing views of downtown Manhattan. You can also wander around DUMBO, there is a great coffee shop there if you like some good coffee (Brooklyn Roasting Company).
Not well known, so it's still relatively tourist-free, I'd go to Governors Island. It's only $2/5 min ferry ride from south tip of Manhattan, and it's amazing.
In terms of food: Artichoke's Pizza (it's a must!!!, also quick-service/cheap/yummy). Fresco Gelateria in Lower East Side (near 8th street). IT'S THE BEST ICE CREAM I'VE EVER HAD. You already had Absolute Bagels, it's in Upper West Side, but you should definitely make the trip there. Finally, if you like sushi, there's an all-you-can-eat sushi place in Upper East Side, called Yuka. It's bomb - and a very good deal.
It's just the stuff that are on top of my head. Please DM me if you have further questions. I'm sure I'll remember more - I've tried to exploit NYC as much as possible during my 5 years there.
Wife and I are flying into Boston later next month with the kids. We plan on driving up to Arcadia National Park. Any suggestions on things to do/see in Boston/Massachusetts/New Hampshire/Maine?
How much time do you have in New England? And how much of that are you dedicating to Acadia?
I never been to Acadia, but it's at least a few hours from Boston. I know it's about two from Boston to Portland, not sure how much from there.
We are headed to NYC for vacation Nov 18-21. Likely this has been covered in this thread, but if anyone has any recommendations for food or things to do I'd love to hear them.
Food-wise we are generally more interested in quick-service type places, not anything super fancy. So not necessarily "budget" eats, but for example I'd rather eat a big bowl of ramen than a small fancy piece of fish at Le Bernardin.
Here is a rough list of potential things to do/places to eat we've put together. Let me know if any of these are must-dos or mustn't-dos:
Sleep No More UCB Comedy Cellar 30 Rock Tour and/or Top Of The Rock Met Katz Deli (i've been before but wife hasn't, so pastrami from Katz is a must-do) MOMA Broadway show 9/11 memorial and/or museum (will likely at least do the memorial since we are probably staying in Tribeca) Xi'an Famous Foods Totto Ramen Absolute Bagels Milk Bar
Joe’s Pizza on Carmine Street, no brainer
Katz’s Deli, no brainer
But besides that, NYC has such an abundance of amazing restaurants that you really should figure out what neighborhoods you’re going to first. For example, you can probably find an amazing Ramen place in most neighborhoods in Manhattan. Same goes for burgers (Corner Bistro, JG Mellon, PG Clarke’s, etc).
In terms of activities, I’d suggest finding a show if possible. There are usually artists in town that you’ve heard of. So many good venues. Brooklyn Steel is a favorite.
Not sure what tourists do for sight seeing tho. I typically just drink with friends on the weekend in various locations depending on the weather.
Wife and I are flying into Boston later next month with the kids. We plan on driving up to Arcadia National Park. Any suggestions on things to do/see in Boston/Massachusetts/New Hampshire/Maine?
How much time do you have in New England? And how much of that are you dedicating to Acadia?
I never been to Acadia, but it's at least a few hours from Boston. I know it's about two from Boston to Portland, not sure how much from there.
The whole trip will be 5 days. We haven’t decided yet how we want to divide that time up. Acadia will probably be one day. It’s about a 4.5 hr drive from Boston. Probably 2-3 days in Boston and 2-3 days for everything else.
We are headed to NYC for vacation Nov 18-21. Likely this has been covered in this thread, but if anyone has any recommendations for food or things to do I'd love to hear them.
Food-wise we are generally more interested in quick-service type places, not anything super fancy. So not necessarily "budget" eats, but for example I'd rather eat a big bowl of ramen than a small fancy piece of fish at Le Bernardin.
Here is a rough list of potential things to do/places to eat we've put together. Let me know if any of these are must-dos or mustn't-dos:
Sleep No More UCB Comedy Cellar 30 Rock Tour and/or Top Of The Rock Met Katz Deli (i've been before but wife hasn't, so pastrami from Katz is a must-do) MOMA Broadway show 9/11 memorial and/or museum (will likely at least do the memorial since we are probably staying in Tribeca) Xi'an Famous Foods Totto Ramen Absolute Bagels Milk Bar
If you end up doing Sleep No More (which is great) there’s a speakeasy style bar attached to the venue that has a great band on Saturday nights.
How much time do you have in New England? And how much of that are you dedicating to Acadia?
I never been to Acadia, but it's at least a few hours from Boston. I know it's about two from Boston to Portland, not sure how much from there.
The whole trip will be 5 days. We haven’t decided yet how we want to divide that time up. Acadia will probably be one day. It’s about a 4.5 hr drive from Boston. Probably 2-3 days in Boston and 2-3 days for everything else.
What kind of things do you like to do? And how old are the kids?
For Boston, the obvious is historical stuff like the Freedom Trail, hits a number of sites along the way. USS Constitution in Charlestown. Quincy Market is an overrated food court and shopping area. If you like baseball, I'd check out Fenway though it is expensive if you go to a game. Foxboro is about 25 miles away to the southwest.
Portland has a great food and beer scene. If the lady is into shopping, NH has no sales tax and Kittery ME has a bunch of outlet malls.
Most of the well visited spots in New Hampshire are 2-3 hours north of Boston and out of the way from the direction of Maine.
Newport RI is about two hours south of Boston. Can check out the mansions, the little shops on Thames St and wharf area. Fort Adams, home of the folk and jazz fest, has tours.
The whole trip will be 5 days. We haven’t decided yet how we want to divide that time up. Acadia will probably be one day. It’s about a 4.5 hr drive from Boston. Probably 2-3 days in Boston and 2-3 days for everything else.
What kind of things do you like to do? And how old are the kids?
For Boston, the obvious is historical stuff like the Freedom Trail, hits a number of sites along the way. USS Constitution in Charlestown. Quincy Market is an overrated food court and shopping area. If you like baseball, I'd check out Fenway though it is expensive if you go to a game. Foxboro is about 25 miles away to the southwest.
Portland has a great food and beer scene. If the lady is into shopping, NH has no sales tax and Kittery ME has a bunch of outlet malls.
Most of the well visited spots in New Hampshire are 2-3 hours north of Boston and out of the way from the direction of Maine.
Newport RI is about two hours south of Boston. Can check out the mansions, the little shops on Thames St and wharf area. Fort Adams, home of the folk and jazz fest, has tours.
We like to take in the sights, eat good local food, and enjoy the outdoors. The historical stuff in Boston will definitely be done. One of the biggest reasons for the trip is to hopefully take in some of the beautiful Fall colors, though we realize we might be a little early, and to enjoy some great lobster rolls/seafood spots along the coast on the way up to Acadia. We were thinking of stopping at Salem, Ma. As well. The kids are 6 and 2.
One of my favorite ways to plan a trip is to create a google map of all the stuff that we want to potentially see and do. I created one for San Diego earlier this summer, wish I still had it, and it worked amazing. It takes away the need for a laid out itinerary and allows you to just make it up as you go along, but still get the most out of your time. Here is the one I have put together for our Boston/Maine trip.
What kind of things do you like to do? And how old are the kids?
For Boston, the obvious is historical stuff like the Freedom Trail, hits a number of sites along the way. USS Constitution in Charlestown. Quincy Market is an overrated food court and shopping area. If you like baseball, I'd check out Fenway though it is expensive if you go to a game. Foxboro is about 25 miles away to the southwest.
Portland has a great food and beer scene. If the lady is into shopping, NH has no sales tax and Kittery ME has a bunch of outlet malls.
Most of the well visited spots in New Hampshire are 2-3 hours north of Boston and out of the way from the direction of Maine.
Newport RI is about two hours south of Boston. Can check out the mansions, the little shops on Thames St and wharf area. Fort Adams, home of the folk and jazz fest, has tours.
We like to take in the sights, eat good local food, and enjoy the outdoors. The historical stuff in Boston will definitely be done. One of the biggest reasons for the trip is to hopefully take in some of the beautiful Fall colors, though we realize we might be a little early, and to enjoy some great lobster rolls/seafood spots along the coast on the way up to Acadia. We were thinking of stopping at Salem, Ma. As well. The kids are 6 and 2.
The fall colors usually don't happen until October. Mid October is best in the northern areas, late October to the south.
Salem is nice, but I haven't done much up there.
I'm trying to think of stuff that you could do out here that would also be family friendly. I got a couple of nieces (6 and 1). My gf has thought about taking them (and one of her cousin's kids) to this place called Edaville Railroad in Carver MA. Have been on family trips to the zoo, Southwick's in Mendon MA and Roger Williams Park in Providence. Would suggest New England Aquarium and the Science Museum in Boston.
If you're coming early enough in September and feeling like the beach - I'd say Hampton Beach NH or Old Orchard Beach ME. Both are popular for northern New England and those coming south from Quebec.
If you're coming in mid-late September, there's the Big E in West Springfield MA. It's like a state fair, but for all of New England. It's about an hour and 45 minutes west of Boston. There's a Six Flags nearby too.
I also asked on Facebook for recommendations. This is what I've gotten so far, not repeating stuff I posted above:
Mass: - Legoland Discovery (Boston) - Children's Museum (Boston)
NH: - Water Country (Portsmouth) - Lake Winnipesaukee - White Mountain Nat'l Forest / Kancamagus Highway (Route 112) / Lower Falls - Clark's Trading Post (good for the little one) - Storyland (and this) ^ most of the above are in central/northern NH, 1.5 to 3 hours from of Boston
Maine: - York (small zoo, couple beaches, town parks/playgrounds) - There's a candy store somewhere with a life sized chocolate moose
One of my favorite ways to plan a trip is to create a google map of all the stuff that we want to potentially see and do. I created one for San Diego earlier this summer, wish I still had it, and it worked amazing. It takes away the need for a laid out itinerary and allows you to just make it up as you go along, but still get the most out of your time. Here is the one I have put together for our Boston/Maine trip.
I had been typing out my previous post between my morning break and lunch, and had not seen this yet
If you're anywhere in the area of Raymond NH (about 20-30 minutes west of Hampton, on Route 101) - there's a steakhouse called Tuckaway Tavern that's amazing. Been on Food Network a few times. Someone also tried giving Ted Cruz an exorcism there once.
We like to take in the sights, eat good local food, and enjoy the outdoors. The historical stuff in Boston will definitely be done. One of the biggest reasons for the trip is to hopefully take in some of the beautiful Fall colors, though we realize we might be a little early, and to enjoy some great lobster rolls/seafood spots along the coast on the way up to Acadia. We were thinking of stopping at Salem, Ma. As well. The kids are 6 and 2.
The fall colors usually don't happen until October. Mid October is best in the northern areas, late October to the south.
Salem is nice, but I haven't done much up there.
I'm trying to think of stuff that you could do out here that would also be family friendly. I got a couple of nieces (6 and 1). My gf has thought about taking them (and one of her cousin's kids) to this place called Edaville Railroad in Carver MA. Have been on family trips to the zoo, Southwick's in Mendon MA and Roger Williams Park in Providence. Would suggest New England Aquarium and the Science Museum in Boston.
If you're coming early enough in September and feeling like the beach - I'd say Hampton Beach NH or Old Orchard Beach ME. Both are popular for northern New England and those coming south from Quebec.
If you're coming in mid-late September, there's the Big E in West Springfield MA. It's like a state fair, but for all of New England. It's about an hour and 45 minutes west of Boston. There's a Six Flags nearby too.
I also asked on Facebook for recommendations. This is what I've gotten so far, not repeating stuff I posted above:
Mass: - Legoland Discovery (Boston) - Children's Museum (Boston)
NH: - Water Country (Portsmouth) - Lake Winnipesaukee - White Mountain Nat'l Forest / Kancamagus Highway (Route 112) / Lower Falls - Clark's Trading Post (good for the little one) - Storyland (and this) ^ most of the above are in central/northern NH, 1.5 to 3 hours from of Boston
Maine: - York (small zoo, couple beaches, town parks/playgrounds) - There's a candy store somewhere with a life sized chocolate moose
We like to take in the sights, eat good local food, and enjoy the outdoors. The historical stuff in Boston will definitely be done. One of the biggest reasons for the trip is to hopefully take in some of the beautiful Fall colors, though we realize we might be a little early, and to enjoy some great lobster rolls/seafood spots along the coast on the way up to Acadia. We were thinking of stopping at Salem, Ma. As well. The kids are 6 and 2.
The fall colors usually don't happen until October. Mid October is best in the northern areas, late October to the south.
Salem is nice, but I haven't done much up there.
I'm trying to think of stuff that you could do out here that would also be family friendly. I got a couple of nieces (6 and 1). My gf has thought about taking them (and one of her cousin's kids) to this place called Edaville Railroad in Carver MA. Have been on family trips to the zoo, Southwick's in Mendon MA and Roger Williams Park in Providence. Would suggest New England Aquarium and the Science Museum in Boston.
If you're coming early enough in September and feeling like the beach - I'd say Hampton Beach NH or Old Orchard Beach ME. Both are popular for northern New England and those coming south from Quebec.
If you're coming in mid-late September, there's the Big E in West Springfield MA. It's like a state fair, but for all of New England. It's about an hour and 45 minutes west of Boston. There's a Six Flags nearby too.
I also asked on Facebook for recommendations. This is what I've gotten so far, not repeating stuff I posted above:
Mass: - Legoland Discovery (Boston) - Children's Museum (Boston)
NH: - Water Country (Portsmouth) - Lake Winnipesaukee - White Mountain Nat'l Forest / Kancamagus Highway (Route 112) / Lower Falls - Clark's Trading Post (good for the little one) - Storyland (and this) ^ most of the above are in central/northern NH, 1.5 to 3 hours from of Boston
Maine: - York (small zoo, couple beaches, town parks/playgrounds) - There's a candy store somewhere with a life sized chocolate moose
Awesome! Thanks for the advice. I will be adding these.
One of my favorite ways to plan a trip is to create a google map of all the stuff that we want to potentially see and do. I created one for San Diego earlier this summer, wish I still had it, and it worked amazing. It takes away the need for a laid out itinerary and allows you to just make it up as you go along, but still get the most out of your time. Here is the one I have put together for our Boston/Maine trip.
I had been typing out my previous post between my morning break and lunch, and had not seen this yet
If you're anywhere in the area of Raymond NH (about 20-30 minutes west of Hampton, on Route 101) - there's a steakhouse called Tuckaway Tavern that's amazing. Been on Food Network a few times. Someone also tried giving Ted Cruz an exorcism there once.
Post by 3post1jack1 on Nov 16, 2018 9:56:19 GMT -5
We leave for our NYC trip tomorrow, thanks again for everyone who made recommendations. I have a bunch on the itinerary, but in trying to decide what to do our last night in NYC (this tuesday) I learned that Mike Birbiglia just opened his new show, "The New One", on broadway. I watched his latest Netflix special "Thank God For Jokes" a few nights ago, which was brilliant, and immediately bought 3rd row seats to the Tuesday performance of the new show. Super excited, probably the thing I'm most excited about for the trip.
We will also be going to Sleep No More on Monday, for Sunday decided to do fancy dinner at Nobu instead of a show. Saturday is open because we might be tired from travelling, but we might do comedy at a smaller club somewhere or hit up UCB.
We'll do MOMA and The Met, of course, go shopping in Soho, walk across the brooklyn bridge and bum around dumbo, and spend some time in central park. I have 50 million places to eat on our list, not sure where all we will hit up. I saved them all to google maps and when we get hungry I'll just pull it up and pick a place nearby.
Post by thepeppers on Jan 11, 2019 11:20:57 GMT -5
The wife and I are looking into the possibility of going to California for our anniversary in April. We would like to rent an airbnb on one of the beaches while being close enough for a day-trip into one of the major cities. I have found some great airbnbs on the beach in Pacifica - which is only 15-20 miles out of San Francisco. My concern though is weather. For us, it wouldn't make much sense to rent a nice beach house if we can't expect it to reach mid 70s on most days.
Thoughts or recommendations for beaches in Cali during early April? I've also looked into San Diego - but from the sites I have seen, it didn't show San Diego being that much warmer than San Francisco for our time frame - which seems off. It sucks the Padres wouldn't be in town for the dates we are looking at (the Giants will be). Be great to make a day-trip into one of the cities and possibly catch an MLB game, check-out one of the concert venues, and do some sight-seeing while having the beach experience on the other days.
I went to SF for OSL a couple years ago. Even in August it was only in the 60s in the city. But in Oakland and immediate East Bay it was near 80, and about 30 miles inland it was in the 90s.
If you're getting a beach house that time of year - it's probably for the view and not the weather. I don't know California that well, but I do believe it's usually colder along the coast.
That’s right. It’s cold water current dominant off the US West Coast. Current maps are weird, but I don’t think that except for a couple spots in the Aleutian Islands that you see any warm currents near land until you get to the Baja.
If we can pull it off, we are going to go see the ex m-i-l in Buffalo in July. What we want to do is drive up to Toronto, Montreal (maybe Quebec City), then hook down to Portland and then f around a couple days in VT/NH before heading back down south. I’m definitely going to lean on some of you New Englanders and eastern Canadians for outdoors shit to do/see while we are there. I won’t know if I can pull it off until April, so I’ll beg then if we are going to do it.
That’s right. It’s cold water current dominant off the US West Coast. Current maps are weird, but I don’t think that except for a couple spots in the Aleutian Islands that you see any warm currents near land until you get to the Baja.
If we can pull it off, we are going to go see the ex m-i-l in Buffalo in July. What we want to do is drive up to Toronto, Montreal (maybe Quebec City), then hook down to Portland and then f around a couple days in VT/NH before heading back down south. I’m definitely going to lean on some of you New Englanders and eastern Canadians for outdoors shit to do/see while we are there. I won’t know if I can pull it off until April, so I’ll beg then if we are going to do it.
Thanks. I love Buffalo. She actually lives in the southern tier (Friendship/Cuba/Nile) which is about 80/85 minutes south. So I don’t know if we will be in town other than to cross Peace Bridge and see Niagra Falls again along the way. Ideally we’d hit 6 Flags Darien Lake again and maybe see a jam show at Ironworks if we were going to be there any nights. I’d like to eat pizza from Bocci Club again, and I know there is a ton of good ass off the radar food up there. And that’s coming from a New Orleanian, so even though you know, people probably underestimate the food scene up there.
Finally narrowed down the days in Miami. Reservations booked to a few eateries but still looking for stuff to do/see. It's a quick jaunt as it's for a festival but we get to stretch our legs and enjoy the days there before the cruise. If anyone has any recommendations, it's greatly appreciated.
We leave in 11 days and I have never been so unprepared for a trip in my life.
My GF and I are planning a road trip taking us from home (New Orleans) to Atlanta, Asheville, and Nashville. We will probably stay in each city for roughly two nights, and potentially Asheville 3 nights. I went to Asheville for a day last year and absolutely loved it (went to the biltmore and downtown).
I'm looking for any and all suggestions for food, drinks, adventures, and fun in each city. I've been to all three before but not extensively as an adult. I'm not sure she's been to any of them, at least not recently either.
Hit me up here or private message me. I'm into mainstream spots or hidden gems; whatever places are your favorites. In the city or outdoors. Thank y'all in advance and any advice is greatly appreciated.
My GF and I are planning a road trip taking us from home (New Orleans) to Atlanta, Asheville, and Nashville. We will probably stay in each city for roughly two nights, and potentially Asheville 3 nights. I went to Asheville for a day last year and absolutely loved it (went to the biltmore and downtown).
I'm looking for any and all suggestions for food, drinks, adventures, and fun in each city. I've been to all three before but not extensively as an adult. I'm not sure she's been to any of them, at least not recently either.
Hit me up here or private message me. I'm into mainstream spots or hidden gems; whatever places are your favorites. In the city or outdoors. Thank y'all in advance and any advice is greatly appreciated.
My GF and I are planning a road trip taking us from home (New Orleans) to Atlanta, Asheville, and Nashville. We will probably stay in each city for roughly two nights, and potentially Asheville 3 nights. I went to Asheville for a day last year and absolutely loved it (went to the biltmore and downtown).
I'm looking for any and all suggestions for food, drinks, adventures, and fun in each city. I've been to all three before but not extensively as an adult. I'm not sure she's been to any of them, at least not recently either.
Hit me up here or private message me. I'm into mainstream spots or hidden gems; whatever places are your favorites. In the city or outdoors. Thank y'all in advance and any advice is greatly appreciated.
Usually when I have people visiting Atlanta I take them out on the Beltline. Bike from Piedmont Park to Cabbagetown and check out all the art along the way. Stop in to shop at Paris on Ponce and get a King of Pops while you're out and about. Lunch at Krog Street. From there you'd be really close to Oakland Cemetery and the zoo which are both fun to walk around.
I concur with the aquarium suggestion but definitely skip the World of Coke unless you have kids. The Center for Civil & Human Rights and the Center for Puppetry Arts are probably the most unique tourist attractions we have and they're both totally worth your time. The High is cool but it's not on the same level as, say, the MOMA. The Atlanta History Center is cool but it's in Buckhead which doesn't have much other cool stuff. Skip the Carter Center unless there's a lecture you want to see there.
My favorite fancy restaurant in town is Miller Union. Good, slightly more affordable restaurants include 8arm, Ticonderoga Club, Bon Ton, Wrecking Bar, and Sun In My Belly. Breakfast at Home Grown, Ria's, Emerald City Bagels, Little Tart, or Momonoki.
Our most unique bar, by far, is The Clermont Lounge. You should go out in Poncey Highland to places like Nine Mile Station, the roof of the Clermont, Bookhouse, The Local, then end at The Clermont Lounge. Then late night at MJQ. Edgewood Ave is another good late night strip. You could start at Joystick, stop in at Church, and end at Sound Table.
I think our best value, unique hotels are The Highland Inn and Hotel Clermont. Otherwise grab an Airbnb or try to stay somewhere in Midtown. You could also stay at the Decatur Allpaca Bed & Breakfast which looks awesome.
You can feel free to message me with any ATL questions. I literally do this for a living and I've lived in town my whole life.
Now for stuff I'm not qualified to talk about... in Asheville you should go out in the South Slope area. It's where all the breweries are. My favorite is Burial but they're all good. The Funkatorium has really good beers but try to go at an off-peak time. Buxton Hall BBQ is really good but there's great food all over the city. I usually get an Airbnb in West Asheville but you've got plenty of options there. You should absolutely get out in the Blue Ridge Mountains when you're there though. Hit the Blue Ridge Parkway and head up to Mount Mitchell or Craggy Gardens or Black Balsam or Max Patch or literally anywhere else around there.
Nashville... I really liked Patterson House for drinks and Grimey's for spending all of my money on records. Third Man Records was fun to check out but Grimey's has an incredible selection on hand. That whole city is covered in good food but just do some prep work to make sure you don't get caught in a long brunch line or something.
We've got tons of NOLA experts on here so I defer to them but the place I want to try the most there is Turkey & The Wolf.
My GF and I are planning a road trip taking us from home (New Orleans) to Atlanta, Asheville, and Nashville. We will probably stay in each city for roughly two nights, and potentially Asheville 3 nights. I went to Asheville for a day last year and absolutely loved it (went to the biltmore and downtown).
I'm looking for any and all suggestions for food, drinks, adventures, and fun in each city. I've been to all three before but not extensively as an adult. I'm not sure she's been to any of them, at least not recently either.
Hit me up here or private message me. I'm into mainstream spots or hidden gems; whatever places are your favorites. In the city or outdoors. Thank y'all in advance and any advice is greatly appreciated.
Usually when I have people visiting Atlanta I take them out on the Beltline. Bike from Piedmont Park to Cabbagetown and check out all the art along the way. Stop in to shop at Paris on Ponce and get a King of Pops while you're out and about. Lunch at Krog Street. From there you'd be really close to Oakland Cemetery and the zoo which are both fun to walk around.
I concur with the aquarium suggestion but definitely skip the World of Coke unless you have kids. The Center for Civil & Human Rights and the Center for Puppetry Arts are probably the most unique tourist attractions we have and they're both totally worth your time. The High is cool but it's not on the same level as, say, the MOMA. The Atlanta History Center is cool but it's in Buckhead which doesn't have much other cool stuff. Skip the Carter Center unless there's a lecture you want to see there.
My favorite fancy restaurant in town is Miller Union. Good, slightly more affordable restaurants include 8arm, Ticonderoga Club, Bon Ton, Wrecking Bar, and Sun In My Belly. Breakfast at Home Grown, Ria's, Emerald City Bagels, Little Tart, or Momonoki.
Our most unique bar, by far, is The Clermont Lounge. You should go out in Poncey Highland to places like Nine Mile Station, the roof of the Clermont, Bookhouse, The Local, then end at The Clermont Lounge. Then late night at MJQ. Edgewood Ave is another good late night strip. You could start at Joystick, stop in at Church, and end at Sound Table.
I think our best value, unique hotels are The Highland Inn and Hotel Clermont. Otherwise grab an Airbnb or try to stay somewhere in Midtown. You could also stay at the Decatur Allpaca Bed & Breakfast which looks awesome.
You can feel free to message me with any ATL questions. I literally do this for a living and I've lived in town my whole life.
Now for stuff I'm not qualified to talk about... in Asheville you should go out in the South Slope area. It's where all the breweries are. My favorite is Burial but they're all good. The Funkatorium has really good beers but try to go at an off-peak time. Buxton Hall BBQ is really good but there's great food all over the city. I usually get an Airbnb in West Asheville but you've got plenty of options there. You should absolutely get out in the Blue Ridge Mountains when you're there though. Hit the Blue Ridge Parkway and head up to Mount Mitchell or Craggy Gardens or Black Balsam or Max Patch or literally anywhere else around there.
Nashville... I really liked Patterson House for drinks and Grimey's for spending all of my money on records. Third Man Records was fun to check out but Grimey's has an incredible selection on hand. That whole city is covered in good food but just do some prep work to make sure you don't get caught in a long brunch line or something.
We've got tons of NOLA experts on here so I defer to them but the place I want to try the most there is Turkey & The Wolf.
You have no idea how helpful this post is. Thanks so much! I feel like my trip is planned already now..
In regards to New Orleans, I was saying that's where we are leaving from because we live here.
Usually when I have people visiting Atlanta I take them out on the Beltline. Bike from Piedmont Park to Cabbagetown and check out all the art along the way. Stop in to shop at Paris on Ponce and get a King of Pops while you're out and about. Lunch at Krog Street. From there you'd be really close to Oakland Cemetery and the zoo which are both fun to walk around.
I concur with the aquarium suggestion but definitely skip the World of Coke unless you have kids. The Center for Civil & Human Rights and the Center for Puppetry Arts are probably the most unique tourist attractions we have and they're both totally worth your time. The High is cool but it's not on the same level as, say, the MOMA. The Atlanta History Center is cool but it's in Buckhead which doesn't have much other cool stuff. Skip the Carter Center unless there's a lecture you want to see there.
My favorite fancy restaurant in town is Miller Union. Good, slightly more affordable restaurants include 8arm, Ticonderoga Club, Bon Ton, Wrecking Bar, and Sun In My Belly. Breakfast at Home Grown, Ria's, Emerald City Bagels, Little Tart, or Momonoki.
Our most unique bar, by far, is The Clermont Lounge. You should go out in Poncey Highland to places like Nine Mile Station, the roof of the Clermont, Bookhouse, The Local, then end at The Clermont Lounge. Then late night at MJQ. Edgewood Ave is another good late night strip. You could start at Joystick, stop in at Church, and end at Sound Table.
I think our best value, unique hotels are The Highland Inn and Hotel Clermont. Otherwise grab an Airbnb or try to stay somewhere in Midtown. You could also stay at the Decatur Allpaca Bed & Breakfast which looks awesome.
You can feel free to message me with any ATL questions. I literally do this for a living and I've lived in town my whole life.
Now for stuff I'm not qualified to talk about... in Asheville you should go out in the South Slope area. It's where all the breweries are. My favorite is Burial but they're all good. The Funkatorium has really good beers but try to go at an off-peak time. Buxton Hall BBQ is really good but there's great food all over the city. I usually get an Airbnb in West Asheville but you've got plenty of options there. You should absolutely get out in the Blue Ridge Mountains when you're there though. Hit the Blue Ridge Parkway and head up to Mount Mitchell or Craggy Gardens or Black Balsam or Max Patch or literally anywhere else around there.
Nashville... I really liked Patterson House for drinks and Grimey's for spending all of my money on records. Third Man Records was fun to check out but Grimey's has an incredible selection on hand. That whole city is covered in good food but just do some prep work to make sure you don't get caught in a long brunch line or something.
We've got tons of NOLA experts on here so I defer to them but the place I want to try the most there is Turkey & The Wolf.
You have no idea how helpful this post is. Thanks so much! I feel like my trip is planned already now..
In regards to New Orleans, I was saying that's where we are leaving from because we live here.
Ha! Oh yea. Well in that case, please bring me a Turkey & Wolf sandwich.
And seriously, fire away with any questions. I love Atlanta and love helping people have a good time here.
