ATL: Day Trip 🚗

Looking to escape the city and explore the beautiful state of GA? Liv and I have spent the years enjoying all corners of Georgia. Whether you’re looking for a small southern town, a hike in the hills, or a coastal escape, there’s something for you. Here are our favorites. *Georgia doesn’t have the greatest public transport so you will need a car!*

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Serenbe

@wanderingduo

Serenbe is a charming community that boasts fantastic restaurants, landscapes and locally sourced products. - 40 minutes drive from ATL - check out Blue Eyed Daisy Bakery for some great coffee and fresh baked goods - Halsa is a delicious Swedish inspired restaurant that you must try - enjoy the farms, atmosphere, and small hikes in the area!

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Blue Ridge

@wanderingduo

Blue Ridge sits among the hills and forests of the most northern parts of Georgia and is home to a number of great restaurants, lovely shops, and a unique railway experience. - 1 hr 35 mins away from ATL - Das Kaffee Haus serves great coffee and great cake. Check it out - Look into taking the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway 4 hour ride through some of the most beautiful parts of the country!

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Alpharetta

@wanderingduo

Alpharetta is an up and coming city that has seen massive growth in the past few years. Now a bustling hub of top tier food, coffee, and events. - 35 mins - Grab a coffee and say hi to the loveliest baristas at Valor Coffee. Valor boasts a great atmosphere with even greater coffee - Jekyll brewing is a great local brewer with kickass food and a beautiful rooftop space - Vas Kouzina is without a doubt the BEST RESTAURANT IN GEORGIA. We may be biased but we love this Greek spot. Tried the infused cocktails, try the dips, try the true Greek salad. Eat here

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Dahlonega

@wanderingduo

Dahlonega was originally founded for the gold nearby and is now a beautiful small city at the foot of the Appalachia mountains. - 1 hr 30 mins from ATL - PLEASE checkout the hikes surrounding the city. Preachers rock is one of our favorites and close by. Short but quite steep - Wander around Dahlonega square and explore the cute shops - Shenanigans is a cosy Irish pub that never disappoints - Canopy + the Roots Coffee is a lovely coffee shop that doubles as a local event venue for concerts and more

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Liv and Jack

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An American (Liv) 🇺🇸 + A Brit (Jack) 🇬🇧 falling in love with the world. Liv here! At 23, I married my high school sweetheart, Jack. Our adventures have taken us to cities as big as London, England, and towns as remote as Modica, Sicily. We've lived, worked, and traveled all over Europe with a special focus on Italy, France, and the UK. In August of last year, we decided to make Seattle our home base. It’s a city we grew to know and love after 5 years of annual visits. Nowadays, we spend our days exploring Washington and traveling abroad— we’re always looking for our next adventure. We specialize in modern, mindful travel guides, curated recommendations, and custom itineraries and always try to incorporate: - local experiences - cultural mindfulness - LGBTQ+, women, and minority-owned businesses - social enterprises and mission-driven businesses It would be an honor to help make your dream trip come true.

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