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I do feel like I know the least about Nashville when it comes to "what to do" from the perspective of a real local who knows what's up. Any of the Nashville folks out there have suggestions?
Thanks for all the ATL recommendations 10goldbees! We're heading there next week.
Anyone have recommendations for Charlotte?
No problem man! Definitely reach out if I you have any other ATL questions.
My coworkers are from Charlotte, actually. They recommend the Uptown area. It's got good nightlife, restaurants, and breweries and it's walkable. If you want attractions they say either the White Water Center or the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
I do feel like I know the least about Nashville when it comes to "what to do" from the perspective of a real local who knows what's up. Any of the Nashville folks out there have suggestions?
Well, how much time do you have? I'd say first take a drive by the Parthenon. It's pretty damn impressive. Exact replica of the original, and ours is still standing. Nice park too. And across the street is Hog Heaven. A dump with amazing bar-b-que with white sauce. If it's nice, grab some food and eat in the park.
Then drive on to downtown. Park in some god awful expensive parking garage, and walk around. Don't rent a scooter or I will be forced to hunt you down and mow your ass over. Walk by the Ryman. See a show there if you get a chance and have the time.
The Frist Museum is also downtown on Broadway with some great exhibits in a beautiful art deco building. The Flying Saucer is across from the Frist in the Union Station and offers great beer and snacks.
Broadway is like Times Square. You need to see it to believe it, but don't buy anything or eat there. Go in Tootsies Orchid lounge and grab a beer. If you must eat on Broadway, go to Acme Feed & Seed. Good food in a historic building. Locals actually eat there. And dear god try not to get run over by a freakin pedal wagon.
Also fun if you are in Nashville over a weekend is the Farmers Market down from the Capital. Everything is local and delicious. They have a wine tasting bar. It's shit, but who cares after a few glasses. And The Picnic Tap serves local beers. They usually have a food truck outside too.
East Nashville is fun. Supposedly the best burgers are at The Pharmacy and right across the street are the some of the best tacos at Mas Tacos. Just try not to get shot (someone did two months ago).
(The real best tacos are at a place right down from my house but you have to be able to speak Spanish to order them.)
Five points is another hot spot close to downtown. Lots of fun bars and the food scene is great.
Places to see some good live music are Exit/In, Basement East, The Cannery, or Marathon Music Works. All independently owned. If you need advice about where to eat or park if you see a show at one of them, hit me up. I know the best spots around them all.
We are now planning on making this road trip for the 4th of July weekend. I know it's not ideal for weather reasons, but it's the earliest we could do it with her work schedule, and I really don't want to have to wait until like October for better weather.
So tentative plan is drive to Atlanta on Wed, July 3rd. Stay in ATL for the 4th. Drive to my brother's house outside Greenville, SC for Fri the 5th. Asheville first thing on Sat the 6th, probably go to the Biltmore and then do downtown Asheville that night. Stay in Asheville for the weekend and hit up some outdoor adventures after brunch on Sunday. Drive to Nashville on Mon the 8th and stay either 1 or 2 nights. Come home on either Tues the 9th or Wed the 10th.
So what's the absolute coolest things to do in Atlanta for the 4th?
We are now planning on making this road trip for the 4th of July weekend. I know it's not ideal for weather reasons, but it's the earliest we could do it with her work schedule, and I really don't want to have to wait until like October for better weather.
So tentative plan is drive to Atlanta on Wed, July 3rd. Stay in ATL for the 4th. Drive to my brother's house outside Greenville, SC for Fri the 5th. Asheville first thing on Sat the 6th, probably go to the Biltmore and then do downtown Asheville that night. Stay in Asheville for the weekend and hit up some outdoor adventures after brunch on Sunday. Drive to Nashville on Mon the 8th and stay either 1 or 2 nights. Come home on either Tues the 9th or Wed the 10th.
So what's the absolute coolest things to do in Atlanta for the 4th?
You should run the Peachtree! It's a 10k down Peachtree Street right through the heart of the city. It's Atlanta's 4th of July tradition and it's in its 50th year. Registration is open now. Or, you know, just tailgate for it. There's always a ton of parties along the course.
Other than that... you're looking at just a regular fireworks show. The big ones are Centennial Olympic Park, Lenox Square, and the Braves game. I usually prefer smaller ones like Decatur though. If you want to keep partying you could show up early to New Realm Brewing on the Beltline, grab a spot on the rail, and watch the Old Fourth Ward fireworks.
If you want something a little more unique... head somewhere in the Northwest Suburbs, set up on a hill, and watch the Lenox and Centennial shows at the same time. I did that once in college and it was pretty awesome.
We are now planning on making this road trip for the 4th of July weekend. I know it's not ideal for weather reasons, but it's the earliest we could do it with her work schedule, and I really don't want to have to wait until like October for better weather.
So tentative plan is drive to Atlanta on Wed, July 3rd. Stay in ATL for the 4th. Drive to my brother's house outside Greenville, SC for Fri the 5th. Asheville first thing on Sat the 6th, probably go to the Biltmore and then do downtown Asheville that night. Stay in Asheville for the weekend and hit up some outdoor adventures after brunch on Sunday. Drive to Nashville on Mon the 8th and stay either 1 or 2 nights. Come home on either Tues the 9th or Wed the 10th.
So what's the absolute coolest things to do in Atlanta for the 4th?
Maybe a Braves game? ELO is in ATL in the 5th. Tedeschi-Trucks/ Shovels And Rope are in Simpsonville(near Greenville) on the 6th.
Asheville first thing on Sat the 6th, probably go to the Biltmore and then do downtown Asheville that night. Stay in Asheville for the weekend and hit up some outdoor adventures after brunch on Sunday.
I would reserve a time at the Biltmore asap, and if you're looking to stay downtown - I would not wait on booking. Every weekend here is heavy on tourists - holiday weekends can be crazy busy. And everybody from out of town wants to see Biltmore and go downtown.
Shoot me a message if you want any recommendations regarding Asheville.
Asheville first thing on Sat the 6th, probably go to the Biltmore and then do downtown Asheville that night. Stay in Asheville for the weekend and hit up some outdoor adventures after brunch on Sunday.
I would reserve a time at the Biltmore asap, and if you're looking to stay downtown - I would not wait on booking. Every weekend here is heavy on tourists - holiday weekends can be crazy busy. And everybody from out of town wants to see Biltmore and go downtown.
Shoot me a message if you want any recommendations regarding Asheville.
I guess I didn't think about that the 6th and 7th of July is technically a holiday weekend type weekend for tourists. Is it so bad with tourists that we should start thinking of another weekend entirely?
I would reserve a time at the Biltmore asap, and if you're looking to stay downtown - I would not wait on booking. Every weekend here is heavy on tourists - holiday weekends can be crazy busy. And everybody from out of town wants to see Biltmore and go downtown.
Shoot me a message if you want any recommendations regarding Asheville.
I guess I didn't think about that the 6th and 7th of July is technically a holiday weekend type weekend for tourists. Is it so bad with tourists that we should start thinking of another weekend entirely?
I mean any weekend May through the start of November is heavy on tourists, so I’m not sure how much it would make a difference. Good thing with the Biltmore is you can reserve a time - makes it easier for planning purposes. With that, I would just recommend going early. Takes some time to catch the shuttle to the house and get checked in.
Post by potentpotables on Mar 21, 2019 6:35:19 GMT -5
My wife and I just booked flights to Paris for Thanksgiving. It's been 21 years since I've been to Paris, and while we will hit up all of the normal things, I need recommendations for food, activities, and where to stay. I think I want to stay in the Latin Quarter, but, again, it's been 21 years since I've been there.
Post by NothingButFlowers on Apr 24, 2019 13:19:26 GMT -5
Looks like I’m going to San Antonio for a week in September. I’m sure we’ll check out the Alamo, and we’re staying on the Riverwalk. Anything I shouldn’t miss?
Looks like I’m going to San Antonio for a week in September. I’m sure we’ll check out the Alamo, and we’re staying on the Riverwalk. Anything I shouldn’t miss?
We went down there six years ago, so I'll have to look up the names of specific spots. But, some of the favorite things we did while down there were:
- the Japanese tea Garden built into an old rock quarry - rodeo - underground caverns - Gruene (sp.), an old town up near New Braunfels
Looks like I’m going to San Antonio for a week in September. I’m sure we’ll check out the Alamo, and we’re staying on the Riverwalk. Anything I shouldn’t miss?
I’m flying into Bob Hope on Friday night, by the time I get the rental car it will be around 10:30-11pm. My Airbnb is in Montecito Heights. Where should I grab late night dinner? Also recommendations for a dispensary that will be open then would be great too.
Hope I'm not too late BBQ: Slaps, Joe's, Q39, Jack Stacks Fancier dinner: Extra Virgin, BLVD Tavern, Anton's Brunch: Cafe Sebastienne, The Farmhouse, Ibis Bakery, Beignet Mexican: Jarocho, anywhere on 7th Street in KCK Breweries: Brewery Emperial, Double Shift, Torn Label, Stockyards, Boulevard Beer Hall Things to do: Nelson Atkins Art museum, the WWI museum (mostly the plaza on top overlooking downtown), City Market if it's Saturday, Chicken and Pickle
Hope I'm not too late BBQ: Slaps, Joe's, Q39, Jack Stacks Fancier dinner: Extra Virgin, BLVD Tavern, Anton's Brunch: Cafe Sebastienne, The Farmhouse, Ibis Bakery, Beignet Mexican: Jarocho, anywhere on 7th Street in KCK Breweries: Brewery Emperial, Double Shift, Torn Label, Stockyards, Boulevard Beer Hall Things to do: Nelson Atkins Art museum, the WWI museum (mostly the plaza on top overlooking downtown), City Market if it's Saturday, Chicken and Pickle
I just got back from there on Tuesday. Didn't get to do as much out there as I had hoped, so may do another few days there on the way back from whatever next west coast trip I do.
I did hit up Boulevard and Free State. Plus the zoo and a couple historical things out in Independence. And the jazz club/restaurant on State Line Rd.
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Wifey and I are heading to Denver in two weeks for three days midweek. We already have Rockies tickets, anything else we should do?
My favorite things were the art museum, the graffiti tour, and the botanical gardens. The Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art was surprisingly cool, as was the Molly Brown House. We did the Mile High Culture Pass, which included admission to all of those except for the graffiti tour.
Wifey and I are heading to Denver in two weeks for three days midweek. We already have Rockies tickets, anything else we should do?
My favorite things were the art museum, the graffiti tour, and the botanical gardens. The Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art was surprisingly cool, as was the Molly Brown House. We did the Mile High Culture Pass, which included admission to all of those except for the graffiti tour.
Walk around the Five Points neighborhood before or after the game, which is just northeast of the stadium. Walk up Larimer Street to see lots of good street art. I highly recommend Denver Central Market for food and Our Mutual Friend for beers, both on Larimer.
Wifey and I are heading to Denver in two weeks for three days midweek. We already have Rockies tickets, anything else we should do?
I always enjoyed Wynkoop brewery, close to the stadium. Anywhere in RiNo just northeast of the stadium: Epic brewery, Stem Ciders, Crooked Stave, Black Shirt brewery.
My favorite things were the art museum, the graffiti tour, and the botanical gardens. The Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art was surprisingly cool, as was the Molly Brown House. We did the Mile High Culture Pass, which included admission to all of those except for the graffiti tour.
Walk around the Five Points neighborhood before or after the game, which is just northeast of the stadium. Walk up Larimer Street to see lots of good street art. I highly recommend Denver Central Market for food and Our Mutual Friend for beers, both on Larimer.
We didn’t go, but I’m pretty sure my cousin used to frequent Our Mutual Friend.
Also, we had a chocolate queen from the bakery in the Denver Central Market, and my husband says that alone is reason to go back to dinner.
