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Finances often prohibit me from taking off on a weekend getaway to Italy, Hawaii or Spain…so I try to find what i call “simple” places to take a deep breath and relax. Here are a few of my current and past local places that I love to hang out at and unwind:
1) Flying Biscuit Cafe
Cool little eating place with two locations in Atlanta. Miriam and I love going to the one in Midtown. The place is almost always packed with a great mix of people. The food is great and the atmosphere is just what i like…laid back and homegrown. During the summer and spring they often open the windows and I love to sit there with my bride, eat some great food, feel the breeze and watch the people go by.
2) Franklin Street
Located in Chapel Hill, NC at the heart of UNC’s campus…Franklin St is a small strip of various coffee houses, stores and restaurants. It is made up of an eclectic mix of mom and pop eateries and locally owned shops that carry unique gifts etc. There is not one place on this street that I am pointing out because it the entire strip as a whole is what makes it special to me. If I am feeling a little overwhelmed or stressed…just give me Franklin St on a spring or fall day and I’m good.
3) Brick Store
Nothing much to look at on the inside…but the atmosphere is great. Located in the very cool downtown area of Decatur, GA. Great place to meet friends and conversate. Downtown Decatur as a whole has some really great restaurants and coffee shops. Occasionally they have festivals with booths, music and activities for kids. Highly recommend spending a Friday or Saturday night at the Brick Store!
4) Tallulah Gorge
Miriam and I discovered this beautiful place online one weekend and decided to make the trek up north to check it out. We were pleasantly surprised! Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Visitors can hike rim trails to several overlooks, or they can obtain a free permit to hike down to the gorge floor. A suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls. Not only is it georgeous but it is FREE to visit. All you have to pay is for a little gas and a cheap parking ticket. Breathtaking views+FREE= Excellent way to spend a Saturday!
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Dude, I smiled when I saw Franklin Street (even though I didn’t grow up in the Hill it’s still special). But the reason I wanted to comment is about Tallulah Gorge. I’ve been there several times and you’re right it’s absolutely amazing. I also wanted to let you know there’s a restaurant not too far in the little town of Dillard called appropriately enough “The Dillard House”. It’s absolutely amazing! It’s kind of expensive so it’s definitely a once a year kind of experience. It’s an all-you-can-eat place but it’s family style. They bring you like five different plates of meat and seven different vegetables. Stuff like fried chicken, country ham, pork chops, collard greens, fried squash, mashed potatoes. Not sure about the traditional samoan dishes though. But you guys should definitely check it out the next time you go.
Comment by Nate October 27, 2008 @ 10:48 pmdude I had no idea that you frequented the brick store!!!! It’s pretty much the only place I ever want to go for a beer. I LOVE that place. We should go one night!
Comment by jason b October 29, 2008 @ 2:36 pmThanks dawg!
Comment by Phil November 14, 2008 @ 2:24 pm