Atlanta.
I have to say, Atlanta is one of those cities that has slowly grown on me. There is so much culture and so much to do. Anything you can find in "big cities" you can also find here. Each pocket has a different vibe and so much to offer. And there are so many gorgeous trees (bad if you have allergies, but truly lovely to look at).
10 spots
Rreal Tacos
Decatur
Belen Bistro
Decatur · Bar / Restaurant
Cherokee Rose
MustStone Mountain
This is seriously one of the best restaurants, dare I say, in the world. Maybe I'm biased because I live in the area, but the owner is seriously incredible, and you can tell how much he cares. The interior is absolutely beautiful; they have a solid standing menu, but I typically go for the specials, which are freaking Michelin-worthy.
Chicken Salad Chick
MustSnellville · Cafe
Y'all. I swear to you I never knew I needed a fast-food chicken salad place until I moved here. Not only is this still one place you can get an affordable meal, the chicken salad just hits so differently. I've tried replicating it and failed miserably. I wish they had one of these closer to the city center, but it's definitely worth a trip.
Gilly Brew Bar
Stone Mountain · Cafe
This is such a cool coffee shop. It's inside of a historic home, which used to be home to the mayor. Their coffee is so good (my go-to is a Lavender Latte with oat milk), but their pastries and food are also phenomenal. Highly recommend taking a trip over to this place.
Haven Bodega
Lilburn
Live Oak
Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain Park is not ATL proper. Have to say that so the haters don't try to fight me. This park may be one of the most underrated attractions in the State of Georgia. While admittedly they have some work to do, there are so many trails around the mountain, and hiking up the mountain alone is a great activity. You can also Kayak, Zipline, and there's a host of events they hold throughout the year. I stay away from the "Pigeon Forge" side of the park, AKA where all the attractions are, and stick to the active stuff. It's truly a spectacular sight to see; it's one big freaking piece of granite.
Wellhaus Club
MustBuckhead
This is my wellness clinic. I am obsessed. The staff is amazing, and I genuinely have never felt better. I do the Fire & Ice 3-4 times a week (this is a cold plunge and sauna). They have much more at the clinic you can do and will definitely be trying more stuff.
Little Bear
Summerhill · Bar / Restaurant
Their food was definitely unique. It's a relatively small place; there aren't a lot of tables. I thought their drinks were good, so I'd come back here for those, but don't know if I'd visit again for the food. It was also also really expensive.