2022 Travel Journal

JANUARY

Jackson TN

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Crumbl Cookies - Jackson

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Slim Chickens

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Orlando FL

Flew:

Memphis International Airport

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The Memphis airport is small and not glamorous, but that makes for shorter walks and a streamlined security check. Parking was affordable, too.

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Orlando International Airport

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Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas, I-Drive/Orlando

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Disney Springs

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Magic Kingdom Park

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Disney's Contemporary Resort

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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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Epcot

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Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

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Not worth a Skyliner stop in my opinion

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Disney's Pop Century Resort

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Not worth getting off the Skyliner for any food or anything, but has fun photo ops if you're into Pac-Man, Playdoh, other oversized fun vintage toys.

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Disney's Art of Animation Resort

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Similar layout to Pop Century, but I hear the food is actually good here (not sit-down though, just a food court). Would be good for Cars, Lion King, Little Mermaid, and Finding Nemo photo ops if I force you to wear my shirts. 😂

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

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Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

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RIFLE PAPER Co.

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Flagship store

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Harry P Leu Gardens

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Suggestion from The Discoverer. Open daily 9-5. $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 4-17, free for kids 3 & under. AHS reciprocal admission.

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The Daily Poutine

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A good pick if y'all decide to just sort of snack around. There's also a few unlisted food trucks in that area near the ampitheatre (including a mac & cheese one!) that would be good. This area is also doing an Art Walk experience right now where they're adding murals; take some pics for me if you think of it!

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Sprinkles Disney Springs

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Gideon’s Bakehouse

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The awesome cookie place. Uses a virtual queue like Rise of the Resistance, so you'd need to get on the list (I'd suggest first thing when you get to Disney Springs) and return when you get a text. Fair warning, it could still be a long wait from there. If y'all get on the list together, you could take turns standing in line. Would be a good treat to bring back, don't have to eat immediately.

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Columbia Harbour House

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Storybook Treats

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Steakhouse 71

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Has a lounge that doesn't need reservations

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Tambu Lounge

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Great apps, and just *might* have the famous bread pudding available! You might also be able to get a French press of the Kona coffee here or elsewhere in the resort. Personal notes: Currently serving $12 Ohana bread pudding after 5pm! Need to try $15 flatbreads. Great secret menu.

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Funnel Cakes

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Tusker House Restaurant

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Three Bridges Bar & Grill

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Need to try $12 Impossible chorizo albondigas, $14 cheese dip, $17 shrimp fritters, $14 wings, $18 burger, and $25 lamb chops.

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Barcelona Lounge

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Need to try $4 ensaimada, $4 Magdalena, $3.50 cortado, $3.50 cafe bombon, and $4.50 cafe con leche. Secret Menu: Passionfruit Sangria.

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CFS Coffee Winter Park

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Found on Google, 5 locations

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FEBRUARY

Chattanooga TN

Saw:

The Read House

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LOVE! Stayed here for Summer Quarterly Preview 2020 for around $200 for one night. Complimentary champagne, 20s vibe, and lots of reading nooks. Has restaurant and Starbucks.

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The Dwell Hotel

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Found on Google

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Five Wits Brewing Company

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Syrup and Eggs

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Suggestion from Chattanooga Brunches. Open Th-Sun 7-2. 10min walk from Bode.

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Sleepyhead Coffee

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Suggestion from Tastynooga. Open M-F 7-5, Sat 8-4. Directly by Bode.

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Memphis TN

Ate:

Rise Saddle Creek

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Small US chain. Didn't love.

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Drank:

Latting Speed Shop

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Tried with Abby & West in 2022. Closed on Sundays.

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MARCH

Brownsville TN

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The Mindfield

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Master Barber Shop Menagerie Museum

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Serendipity Brownsville's Venue and Resort

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Kinfolk

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Murfreesboro TN

Saw:

Murfreesboro's Stones River Greenway System

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Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria (Murfreesboro)

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Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Downtown Murfreesboro

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Small area chain

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Oscar's Taqueria Express

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Nashville TN

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Assembly Food Hall

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Fifth + Broadway

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Suggestion from Grayce Lillpop. Parking $9 for 1h, $40 for 5-24h, other in-between options.

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Ryman Auditorium

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$30 self guided tour.

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AT&T Building

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Printers Alley

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Noelle, Nashville, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Suggestion from Kayla & StyleBlueprint

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21c Museum Hotel Nashville

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Small US chain, also functions as art museum.

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The Hermitage Hotel

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Need to try Hermit Cafe. Suggestion from StyleBlueprint. Hosts February High Tea in honor of Women’s Suffrage. Presidential Suite is $2800 per night!!

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Hatch Show Print

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Omni Nashville Hotel

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Omni Hotels

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The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville

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Suggestion from StyleBlueprint

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Union Station Hotel Nashville, Autograph Collection

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Frist Art Museum

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EBT/SNAP/WIC admission only $3 (up to 4 adults)!

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Virgin Hotels Nashville

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Graduate Nashville

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D’Andrews Bakery & Cafe

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Found on Google

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proper bagel

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Suggestion from Whit

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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

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Parlor Doughnuts

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District Coffee

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Drug Store Coffee

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Suggestion from Grayce Lillpop, serves Sump Coffee

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Funny Library Coffee Shop

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Found on Google, two other locations in San Fran and Dallas.

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The Café at Thistle Farms

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Suggestion from Nashville Guide, does afternoon tea

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Thompson’s Station TN

Drank:

1819 Coffee

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APRIL

Memphis TN

Saw:

Rhodes College

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Five in One Social Club

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LOVE! Shop + workshop. Near City + State.

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Crosstown Concourse

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LOVE! Food, art museum, etc.

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Brother Juniper's

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Closed M.

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Sugar Ghost Ice Cream and Bubble Tea

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Wolf River Brisket Co.

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Society Memphis Skatepark and Coffee

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Open 7 days a week.

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Guntersville AL

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Top O' The River

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CLASSIC! Tried with Brakhanes and Baileys in 2016.

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Sweet Escapes

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Florence AL

Drank:

Rivertown Coffee

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Suggestion from Shannon Stewart - “Jon’s baby brother Cullen used to work there. All the cool kids/locals eat and drink there. They have beers and yummy breakfast and lunch. They are closed on Sunday.”

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Murfreesboro TN

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The Abbey Public House

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Hattie Jane's Creamery in Murfreesboro

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Small local chain

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Just Love Coffee Cafe - Murfreesboro East (Original)

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Small area chain.

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Arrington TN

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Sip-n-Scoop

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MAY

Memphis TN

Saw:

Dixon Gallery & Gardens

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Suggestion from Cari Griffith. FREE! Open Tu-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. Open late till 8 on the 3rd Th of the month.

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Whimsy Cookie Company

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Visited in Memphis, 4 area locations

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El Mero Taco

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Suggestion from Abby West. Open Tu-Th 11-8, Fr/Sat 11-9.

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Muggin Coffeehouse

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Suggestion from Abby West - Black owned coffee shop

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Little Rock AR

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Community Bakery

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Suggestion from Olivia Abernathy, two locations. Open 7 days a week.

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Marshall TX

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Joe Pine Coffee Co.

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Found on Google, closed on Sun.

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Nacogdoches TX

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Fredonia Hotel

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Great brunch!

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Saw:

The Jones House Bed & Breakfast

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Stumbled upon, only four guest rooms

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Ate:

1st City Cafe

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Stone House Kitchen

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College Station TX

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Residence Inn by Marriott Bryan College Station

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Century Square

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The Bush School of Government and Public Service

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The Bush Family Gravesite

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Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center

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Kyle Field

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Velvet Taco

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Small US chain, suggestion from Hunter Anderson

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Napa Flats

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Suggestion from Annie, another location in Tulsa

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Brazos - Proper Texas Kitchen

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Torchy's Tacos

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Small US chain, suggestion from Hunter Anderson. Open daily 9am-10pm, 8am on weekends.

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Piada Italian Street Food

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Harvest Coffee Bar - Century Square

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Found on Google, two locations. Open 7am-8pm, 7 days a week.

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Sweet Eugene's

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Suggestion from Annie

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Carport - A Coffee Shop

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Suggestion from Annie. Open M-F 7-5, Sat/Sun 8-3.

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Bryan TX

Ate:

Mr G's Pizzeria

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Stumbled upon

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Polite Coffee Roasters

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Suggestion from Sarah Hartsfield, open daily 7-5.

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Austin TX

Flew:

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University, an IHG Hotel

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Saw:

The Driskill - In the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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Afternoon tea suggestion from Garden & Gun

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Texas Farmers' Market at Mueller

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Found on Google, only open Sun 10-2

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Mary Elizabeth Branch Park

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Greetings From Austin Mural

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Found on Google

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Tiny Grocer

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Paper Work

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Found on Instagram

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South Congress Hotel

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Allens Boots

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South Congress Books

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Found on Google. Open daily 12-6 (till. 7 Fri/Sat).

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Maufrais

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Zilker Botanical Garden

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Found on Google. Open daily 9-6. $8 admission, $6 for Austin residents.

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Mount Bonnell

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Found on Google

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Texas Capitol

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Found on Google. 15min walk from Hotel Indigo, 10min walk from Blanton Museum.

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The Otis Hotel

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Hotel Ella

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Whole Earth Provision Co.

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BookPeople

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Found on Google, two locations. Open daily 10-7.

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Shoal Creek Trail South Trailhead

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Hotel ZaZa Austin

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Found on Google, four TX locations

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Willie Nelson Statue

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Austin Motel

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Suggestion from Annie

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Hotel San José

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Found on Google

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Kimber Modern Boutique Hotel

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Hotel Saint Cecilia

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Hotel Magdalena

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Wonderspaces Austin

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Suggestion from Annie. Open M 1-7, closed Tu, W-Th 3-9, F 4-10, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10-8. $24 admission.

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Tiny Boxwoods Austin

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Suggestion from Annie, another location in Houston. Closed Mon.

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Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street

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Great reputation and affordable! Small US chain. 10min walk from Hotel Indigo. Open daily 8am-midnight.

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June's

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Open 7 days a week, brunch on weekends.

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Picnik

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Suggestion from Annie, two locations

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Lick Honest Ice Creams

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Suggestion from Mukta Eats, 6 TX locations

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Ladybird Kitchen + Bar

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sweetgreen

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Hank's Austin

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Lucky Lab Coffee Co.

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Found on Google, four locations. Open M-F 6:30am - 7pm, Sat/Sun 7-5.

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Codependent Cocktails + Coffee

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Suggestion from Annie. Open M-Sat 8am-11pm, Sun 11-7 (open till midnight on Th, 2am on F/Sat).

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Nashville TN

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Cheekwood

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Punjabi dhaba

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Murfreesboro TN

Ate:

Lemongrass Sushi & Thai

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Found on Google

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Champy's

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Suggestion from Lance. Multiple locations.

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Arrington TN

Saw:

Tennessee Renaissance Festival

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JUNE

Paducah KY

Saw:

Broadway United Methodist Church

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David & Song’s Wedding

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Carson Center Paducah Ky

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Paducah Wall to Wall

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Suggestion from website

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Forever Sweet Creamery

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Pipers Tea & Coffee

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Open daily 6-6

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Murfreesboro TN

Ate:

Party Fowl Murfreesboro

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NEED! Small area chain.

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Chattanooga TN

Saw:

The Venue Chattanooga

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Riley & Maddie’s Wedding

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Niedlov's Cafe & Bakery

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Mayan Kitchen

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Suggestion from Chattafooda

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Milk & Honey

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Mad Priest Coffee Roasters

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Open M-F 7-5, Sat 8-2

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Memphis TN

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Memphis Botanic Garden

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$12 admission, $7 for children 2-12. Open daily 9-6, closes early at 4:30 during winter.

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Memphis Zoo

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LOVE! Free on Tuesdays after 2pm for TN residents. Located in beautiful Overton Park. Open 9-5 daily.

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JULY

Hurricane Mills TN

Ate:

Overholt’s Farm Market

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Memphis TN

Saw:

Children's Museum of Memphis

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Open Tu-Sun 9-5. $15 admission for any non-infant, $4 parking.

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Ate:

Abner's Famous Chicken

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French Truck Coffee

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Tried with Jordan for Mother’s Day 2019. Located in Crosstown Concourse. Other locations in Louisiana.

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AUGUST

Nashville TN

Saw:

Holston House Nashville - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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1 Hotel Nashville

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Suggestion from Instagram. Horticulture focus, 16 locations worldwide. Visited Nashville location in 2022.

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Parnassus Books

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Monell's

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Family-style restaurant suggestion from Susan, three locations

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The Pancake Pantry - Nashville

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Classic. Two Nashville locations.

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CAVA

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Elixr Coffee Roasters

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Barista Parlor

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Washington DC

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Nashville International Airport

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Dulles International Airport

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Selina Washington D.C.

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$346

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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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Open daily 10-5:30

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National Gallery of Art – Sculpture Garden

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National Gallery of Art

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Faith suggests Jazz in the Gardens during summer (usually every other Thursday evening), serves sangria. Open daily 10-5 (Google hours incorrect). Free! 10min walk from botanical garden.

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Chinatown

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Smithsonian American Art Museum

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Open daily 11:30-7

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National Portrait Gallery

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Open daily 11:30-7. 15min walk from National Gallery of Art.

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Union Market

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Open daily 8am-9pm. (Closes early at 8 on Sun)

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United States Capitol

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Faith suggests contacting state senators and legislatures for private tour.

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United States Botanic Garden

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Conservatory open daily 10-5, National Garden open daily 7:30-5, Bartholdi Gardens open daily dawn-dusk.

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National Museum of the American Indian

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Hirshhorn Museum

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Sculpture Garden open daily 10-4:30, Museum open Tu-Sun 10-5:30.

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Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden

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Smithsonian Castle

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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

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Free. Open daily 10-5:30.

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Washington Monument

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Cherry blossom photography spot Suggestion from Passion Passport

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Hotel Washington

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Hamilton Hotel DC

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Politics and Prose at Union Market

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Found on Google. Three locations. Open Tu-Sun 11-7 (closes early at 6 on Sun).

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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Lincoln Memorial

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Korean War Veterans Memorial

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World War II Memorial

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Embassy Row

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Shop Made in DC

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Suggestion from Demi, 6 locations

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Washington National Cathedral

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$15 sightseeing admission, hours vary. 11:15 worship.

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The Smith

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Suggestion from Kendra Adachi. 4 NY locations, 2 others in DC & Chicago.

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Pluma by Bluebird Bakery

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Found on Google. Open Tu-Sun 8-4, M 5:30pm-8pm.

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Busboys and Poets

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Suggestion from Demi, 9 locations. “A community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted.”

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Bun'd Up

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Laoban Dumplings

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DC Dosa

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The Creamery at Union Market

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Buffalo & Bergen - Union Market

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Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe

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ChurchKey

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Milk Bar Logan Circle Flagship

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NEED! Small US chain. Open daily 1-9.

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Call Your Mother – Georgetown

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Suggestion from Demi, 7 locations + some farmers markets

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Ted's Bulletin

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Suggestion from Annie and Faith Mote—get brunch. Three locations. Open daily 7am-9pm.

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Cafe Divan

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Suggestion from Spencers. Best Turkish food they’ve had in the US. Open daily 10-10.

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Blue Bottle Coffee

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LOVE! Small US chain. Open daily 6am-7pm (opens late at 7 on Sat/Sun).

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La Colombe Coffee Roasters

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NEED! Heard about on How I Built This, guys behind cold brew.

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Unido

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Peregrine Espresso

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Compass Coffee

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Small local chain. Found on Google.

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Sparta TN

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Trailhead Grub & Smoothies

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The Coffee Collective

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Doyle TN

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462 Chandler Rd

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Spencer TN

Saw:

Fall Creek Falls State Park

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3.75h E of Jackson, 1.5h E of Mboro, 3.75h S of Louisville, 1.25h N of Chattanooga

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The Lodge at Fall Creek Falls

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The Restaurant at Fall Creek Falls

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Rock Island TN

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Rock Island State Park

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Doe's Eat Place

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SEPTEMBER

Henderson TN

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The Wall

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Suggestion from Kristi

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OCTOBER

Martin TN

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Martin's - Coffee & Bakery

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Union City TN

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Discovery Park of America

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Casey's

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Milan TN

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Green Acres Berry and Pumpkin Patch

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Most classic pumpkin patch.

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Nashville TN

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The Parthenon

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Open 9-4:30 Tu-Sat, 12:30-4:30 Sun; $10 for adults, free for kids under 4.

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Centennial Park

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Hattie B's Hot Chicken - West Nashville, TN

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Small chain.

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Brightside Bakeshop - West

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Found on Google, small US chain

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Ladybird Taco

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Started by a guy in Andrew Peterson’s band.

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The Mockingbird

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Suggestion from Annie

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Three Brothers Coffee

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Found on Google

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Humphreys Street Coffee Shop

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Franklin TN

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Franklin Farmers Market

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The Factory at Franklin / Franklin Farmer's Market

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CLASSIC! Includes Jeni’s, Five Daughters, Honest Coffee, theatre, farmers market, etc.

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Made in TN

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Fork of the South

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The Purple Butterfly

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The Harpeth Franklin Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton

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Suggestion from StyleBlueprint

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Berry Farms Playground

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Norton Family Farms

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Five Daughters Bakery

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NEED! More locations in Nashville

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GRAYS on Main

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Serves Bravo Gelato

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Whit's Frozen Custard - Franklin, TN

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LOVE! Small US chain. Located in Berry Farms Town Center.

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Curio Brewing Company

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Murfreesboro TN

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Donatos Pizza

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Joanie’s - Public Square

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Brass Horn Coffee Roasters LLC

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Found on Google. Open 7-5 Mon-Sat.

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Spring Hill TN

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Fozzy's Bar & Grill - Spring Hill

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Thompson’s Station TN

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Mojo's Tacos Tollgate

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NOVEMBER

Jackson TN

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Dairies & Berries

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Bourbon & Barley

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Orlando FL

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Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites

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Universal CityWalk Orlando

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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

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Disney's Beach Club Resort

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Disney's Riviera Resort

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Universal's Islands of Adventure

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Disney's Character Warehouse

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35min walk from Sheraton

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The Cowfish® Sushi Burger Bar

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Dockside's Pier 8 Market

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Capt. Cook's

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Great cheap food! Personal notes: Didn’t love the breakfast platter I had. Offers $9 famous Tonga Toast. Need to try $7.50 breakfast burrito, $10 breakfast flatbread, and $9.50 Thai coconut meatballs.

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Adventureland Spring Roll Cart

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Casey's Corner

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Need to try the frozen mint julep lemonade

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Scat Cat's Club

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Sometimes has secret menu specialty beignets.

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Spice Road Table

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Under new operation, more small plates focused. Need to try $10 hummus fries, $9 tiropitakia, $11 spiced chicken, $12 lamb kefta, $12 spicy shrimp, and $15 sampler.

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L'Artisan des Glaces

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Need to try $5 seasonal mint macaron, $7 croque glacé, $4.50 macaron sandwich, $7 cafe glacé,

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Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria

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Best for shareable pizzas. Need to try Prosciutto (no melon), Carciofi, $29 tortellini, $13 tirimisu, and $13 pistachio cheesecake.

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La Cantina de San Angel

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Amorette's Patisserie

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If Gideon's or Salt & Straw doesn't work out, this place is fantastic but fancier and pricier.

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Green Eggs and Ham Cafe

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Mythos Restaurant

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Joffrey’s Revive

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Butterbeer Cart

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Bartlett TN

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Voodoo Cafe

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Suggestion from Abby West - Maybe the best local coffee

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Memphis TN

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The Peabody Memphis

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Known for rooftop and the ducks. Presidential Suite is $1400 per night!! Daily duck march at 11am, $10 history tour at 11:30.

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Brooks Museum

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LOVE! Located in beautiful Overton Park. Closed M & Tu. $10 admission. Free on W, as well as Sat 10am-noon.

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Belly Acres (Overton Square)

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Suggestion from We Are Memphis, 2 locations. Kid-friendly and kids eat free on first Wednesday of the month with adult meal purchase.

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Ancient Grounds Coffee Shop

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I know it may sound sketchy to trust coffee from a zoo, but Ancient Grounds serves Kaldi’s Coffee (based out of St. Louis), is very reasonably priced (and even offers a members’ discount, and is a really lovely environment right at the entrance that few take advantage of.

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17 Berkshire

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Suggestion from Courtney. Sometimes offers afternoon tea. Closed M.

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Murfreesboro TN

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Donut Country

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Local fave, two locations.

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Nacho's Mexican Restaurant

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A fave of Mom & Dad’s

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Bean Loft Coffee Company

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Smyrna TN

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Bella Vista Coffee Shop

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Found on Google. Open M-W 7:30-5:45, Th/F 7:30-6:45, Sat 8:30-6:45, Sun 8:30-4:45

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DECEMBER

Somerville TN

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The Hut

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Jackson TN

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Rusty's TV & Movie Car Museum

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Nashville TN

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Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

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Indoor pool open M-Th 6am-8pm, Fri-Sun 6am-10pm; Cascades outdoor pool + hot tub open 9-5 daily; Magnolia outdoor pool currently closed. Delta Riverboat 10am daily, $14 per person.

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Stax Burgers

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Casual dress. Open Sat only 8:30-11am, 12-9pm. $9.50 burgers, $15 combo meals (burger, side, milkshake)—so total $20-$35 for 2 people.

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Retrograde Coffee

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Found on Google

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Murfreesboro TN

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7 Brew Coffee

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FAVORITES

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Top 5 Museums

National Gallery of Art

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Faith suggests Jazz in the Gardens during summer (usually every other Thursday evening), serves sangria. Open daily 10-5 (Google hours incorrect). Free! 10min walk from botanical garden.

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National Museum of the American Indian

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National Portrait Gallery

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Open daily 11:30-7. 15min walk from National Gallery of Art.

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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

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Free. Open daily 10-5:30.

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Wonderspaces Austin

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Suggestion from Annie. Open M 1-7, closed Tu, W-Th 3-9, F 4-10, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10-8. $24 admission.

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Top 5 Outdoor Experiences

Dixon Gallery & Gardens

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Suggestion from Cari Griffith. FREE! Open Tu-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. Open late till 8 on the 3rd Th of the month.

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Fall Creek Falls State Park

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3.75h E of Jackson, 1.5h E of Mboro, 3.75h S of Louisville, 1.25h N of Chattanooga

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Memphis Botanic Garden

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$12 admission, $7 for children 2-12. Open daily 9-6, closes early at 4:30 during winter.

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Rock Island State Park

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Zilker Botanical Garden

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Found on Google. Open daily 9-6. $8 admission, $6 for Austin residents.

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Top 10 Beautiful Hotels I Stepped Inside

1 Hotel Nashville

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Suggestion from Instagram. Horticulture focus, 16 locations worldwide. Visited Nashville location in 2022.

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Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

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Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

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The Driskill - In the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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Afternoon tea suggestion from Garden & Gun

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Graduate Nashville

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The Hermitage Hotel

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Need to try Hermit Cafe. Suggestion from StyleBlueprint. Hosts February High Tea in honor of Women’s Suffrage. Presidential Suite is $2800 per night!!

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Hotel Ella

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The Lodge at Fall Creek Falls

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Noelle, Nashville, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Suggestion from Kayla & StyleBlueprint

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The Peabody Memphis

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Known for rooftop and the ducks. Presidential Suite is $1400 per night!! Daily duck march at 11am, $10 history tour at 11:30.

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Top 10 Coffee Shops

1819 Coffee

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Found on Google

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Ancient Grounds Coffee Shop

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I know it may sound sketchy to trust coffee from a zoo, but Ancient Grounds serves Kaldi’s Coffee (based out of St. Louis), is very reasonably priced (and even offers a members’ discount, and is a really lovely environment right at the entrance that few take advantage of.

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Barcelona Lounge

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Need to try $4 ensaimada, $4 Magdalena, $3.50 cortado, $3.50 cafe bombon, and $4.50 cafe con leche. Secret Menu: Passionfruit Sangria.

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The Café at Thistle Farms

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Suggestion from Nashville Guide, does afternoon tea

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Carport - A Coffee Shop

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Suggestion from Annie. Open M-F 7-5, Sat/Sun 8-3.

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CFS Coffee Winter Park

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Found on Google, 5 locations

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Codependent Cocktails + Coffee

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Suggestion from Annie. Open M-Sat 8am-11pm, Sun 11-7 (open till midnight on Th, 2am on F/Sat).

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Funny Library Coffee Shop

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Found on Google, two other locations in San Fran and Dallas.

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Hank's Austin

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Humphreys Street Coffee Shop

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Favorite New-to-Me Chain

CAVA

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Top 5 Breakfasts

Call Your Mother – Georgetown

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Suggestion from Demi, 7 locations + some farmers markets

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D’Andrews Bakery & Cafe

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Found on Google

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Green Eggs and Ham Cafe

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Pluma by Bluebird Bakery

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Found on Google. Open Tu-Sun 8-4, M 5:30pm-8pm.

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Scat Cat's Club

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Sometimes has secret menu specialty beignets.

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Top 5 Treats

Epcot

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Gideon’s Bakehouse

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The awesome cookie place. Uses a virtual queue like Rise of the Resistance, so you'd need to get on the list (I'd suggest first thing when you get to Disney Springs) and return when you get a text. Fair warning, it could still be a long wait from there. If y'all get on the list together, you could take turns standing in line. Would be a good treat to bring back, don't have to eat immediately.

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Milk Bar Logan Circle Flagship

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NEED! Small US chain. Open daily 1-9.

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The Peabody Memphis

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Known for rooftop and the ducks. Presidential Suite is $1400 per night!! Daily duck march at 11am, $10 history tour at 11:30.

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Sugar Ghost Ice Cream and Bubble Tea

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Top 10 Dining Experiences

1st City Cafe

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The Abbey Public House

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Busboys and Poets

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Suggestion from Demi, 9 locations. “A community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted.”

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Cafe Divan

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Suggestion from Spencers. Best Turkish food they’ve had in the US. Open daily 10-10.

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Monell's

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Family-style restaurant suggestion from Susan, three locations

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Mythos Restaurant

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Spice Road Table

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Under new operation, more small plates focused. Need to try $10 hummus fries, $9 tiropitakia, $11 spiced chicken, $12 lamb kefta, $12 spicy shrimp, and $15 sampler.

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Tiny Boxwoods Austin

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Suggestion from Annie, another location in Houston. Closed Mon.

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Tusker House Restaurant

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Velvet Taco

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Small US chain, suggestion from Hunter Anderson

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Make sure to also check out my other Travel Journals!

Katie Howerton

2023 Travel Journal

I went into 2023 with a huge appetite for travel but very few plans to do so. Little did I know London was on the horizon, and while my annual anniversary trip was much tamer than usual in humble Huntsville AL, I was so glad to do a solo Disney World trip (again), take my girls on the road for the first time to Louisiana, and have lots of Tennessee day trips in between. Enjoy this travel journal of 379 (!!!) places, including: 🖼️ 64 Museums, Gardens, and Attractions ☕️ 53 Coffee Shops 🍽️ 82 Restaurants, Bakeries, Bars, and Food Trucks 🛏️ 29 Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, and Airbnbs ✨ and a whole bunch more! Scroll to the bottom for my favorites of the year!

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2024 Travel Journal

2024 was more of a homebody year for me and my family, but between a visit to NYC to see my sister, my eldest daughter’s first Disney vacation, a family reunion in Kentucky, celebrating our ninth anniversary in Kansas City, and lots of Tennessee day trips, I was still able to see lots of new corners of our wild world. Enjoy this travel journal of over 300 places, including: 🖼️ 32 Museums, Gardens, Theatres, and Attractions ☕️ 63 Coffee Shops 🍽️ 79 Restaurants, Bakeries, Bars, and Food Trucks 🛏️ 14 Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, and Airbnbs ⛪️ 18 Places of Worship ✨ and a whole bunch more! Scroll to the bottom for my favorites of the year!

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