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iwishiwasthereBeach Fanatic
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I am planning a weekend away soon. My girls are in NC and I am in middle TN. The halfway point for us is Atlanta or the mountains. We aren't huge hiking people so I am not sure about the mountains althougth we do love the water so a lake would be nice. What places would you suggest if we met in the mountains? What area of Atlanta if we went there? We do enjoy eating and shopping, but I like quiet and calm as well. Gatlinburg is too crazy for me so I need a quieter area in the mountains. If you have any good ideas or suggestions on a weekend getaway, please share them. Thanks

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Beach Runner avatar
Beach Runnerbeats on hood
#2
I'd call the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead directly (not the Ritz-Carlton generic number), see if they have any weekend packages (especially one that includes club level - free breakfast, snacks, wine/beer). Without driving, you could eat lunch at Houston's (I recommend the grilled chicken salad) and have dinner at Bluepointe. And you could shop at Lenox and Phipps! That'd help your empty nest blues. 🙂

I'm going through that right now, so I feel your pain. Seriously.
jessifunn avatar
jessifunnsuperJfunn
#3
you could stay here kimmi's dad would probably rent it to you cheap
iwishiwasthere avatar
iwishiwasthereBeach FanaticAuthor
#4
Oh yeah, that is a great place...love the waterfront view :rolling:
jessifunn avatar
jessifunnsuperJfunn
#5
hey your the one that said you liked the water :funn:
Sheila avatar
SheilaSoWal Insider
#6
Oh yeah, that is a great place...love the waterfront view :rolling:

I'm in the area! Empty nest big house, good times!
Mermaidpicky
#7
I am planning a weekend away soon. My girls are in NC and I am in middle TN. The halfway point for us is Atlanta or the mountains. We aren't huge hiking people so I am not sure about the mountains althougth we do love the water so a lake would be nice. What places would you suggest if we met in the mountains? What area of Atlanta if we went there? We do enjoy eating and shopping, but I like quiet and calm as well. Gatlinburg is too crazy for me so I need a quieter area in the mountains. If you have any good ideas or suggestions on a weekend getaway, please share them. Thanks

Oh, don't make me cry! Baby boy goes back to college tomorrow. And I feel like I am living on borrowed time with baby girl not far behind. :( :( :(

Oh, wait! That means weekend trips in the offing!! Big time payback for having spent the better part of my life turning my two progeny into fine upstanding young citizens!

I think BR's suggestion of a weekend package at the Ritz wonderful. You could go to Atlanta's new aquarium--it's already gotten good SoWal reviews. :clap_1: There's lots of good dining in the city, too, as an added yum yum bonus.
iwishiwasthere avatar
iwishiwasthereBeach FanaticAuthor
#8
A well deserved reward, I am certain. Give lots of hugs to that boy :wub:
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iwishiwasthereBeach FanaticAuthor
#9
hey your the one that said you liked the water :funn:


You are SOOOOO right....well needed laugh. Good folks on this board.
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#10
Believe it or not.... Some think of the Nooga as a weekend getaway. We have mountains, lakes, rivers, shopping, museums, and really good restaurants. No doubt Atl has lots more shopping.
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iwishiwasthereBeach FanaticAuthor
#11
Nooga is a great getaway. When I have family from the north down, I always take them to Nooga. I was hoping for a place halfway between Charlotte and Nashville so I could meet my girls...if they make it to the nooga , they are only 1 1/2 hours from home. When my girls were younger, we would spend the day there. Do the aquarium, then walk on the paths over to the pedistrian bridge, then across to the artsy side. Aside from the bridge, my daughter loved to dance on the sidewalk with the step thingys. Great times!
RiverOtter avatar
RiverOttergot any pics?
#12
Nooga is a great getaway. When I have family from the north down, I always take them to Nooga. I was hoping for a place halfway between Charlotte and Nashville so I could meet my girls...if they make it to the nooga , they are only 1 1/2 hours from home. When my girls were younger, we would spend the day there. Do the aquarium, then walk on the paths over to the pedistrian bridge, then across to the artsy side. Aside from the bridge, my daughter loved to dance on the sidewalk with the step thingys. Great times!

You can now walk from the Chickamauga Dam to downtown on the River Walk. (7 miles) :cool:
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iwishiwasthereBeach FanaticAuthor
#13
That would be so cool.....a good spring outing. Any restaurants in the area you suggest?
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RiverOttergot any pics?
#14
That would be so cool.....a good spring outing. Any restaurants in the area you suggest?

Several!

Southside Grill (My Fav)
Northshore Grill
St Johns (snobby wait staff but great food)
Belagio (One of the best)
Porters Steakhouse
Sushi Nobi
Heroshi's Southside (Sushi Bar)
Tera Nostra (Tappas Bar)
Boathouse Grill

Anything in the art district:
Tony's Pasta or Back Inn Cafe'

Great coffee bars:
Arethafrankinstiens
Stone Cup
Mudpie

All those are Downtown or in the Northshore area

Have you heard of Pearl or High Point Restaurant on Mont Eagle Mtn?
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imasunbumBeach Fanatic
#15
I am planning a weekend away soon. My girls are in NC and I am in middle TN. The halfway point for us is Atlanta or the mountains. We aren't huge hiking people so I am not sure about the mountains althougth we do love the water so a lake would be nice. What places would you suggest if we met in the mountains? What area of Atlanta if we went there? We do enjoy eating and shopping, but I like quiet and calm as well. Gatlinburg is too crazy for me so I need a quieter area in the mountains. If you have any good ideas or suggestions on a weekend getaway, please share them. Thanks
I'm with beachrunner - the Ritz Carlton Buckhead!! Love it! You never have to get in the car - shopping and dining right there. You might try The Terrace Restaurant (Ritz Lobby Level) or The Palm (right across the street at the Westin). Both favorites of mine. Oh and make sure you keep your eye out for Oprah (and other fun celebs) in the bar - wouldn't be unusual. Have fun. I just returned day before yesterday from the Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch - great vacation - wish you could go there! 😀
Jdarg avatar
JdargSoWal Expert
#16
I want to go to this place- near Knoxville---

www.blackberryfarm.com

Think I need to buy a lottery ticket or find a long lost rich relative! :roll:
catherineccaca
#17
you could stay here kimmi's dad would probably rent it to you cheap


heehee... :clap_1:
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KimmifunnFunnkalicious
#18
you could stay here kimmi's dad would probably rent it to you cheap
JFunn! You t***. :whack:
iwishiwasthere avatar
iwishiwasthereBeach FanaticAuthor
#19
Several!

Southside Grill (My Fav)
Northshore Grill
St Johns (snobby wait staff but great food)
Belagio (One of the best)
Porters Steakhouse
Sushi Nobi
Heroshi's Southside (Sushi Bar)
Tera Nostra (Tappas Bar)
Boathouse Grill

Anything in the art district:
Tony's Pasta or Back Inn Cafe'

Great coffee bars:
Arethafrankinstiens
Stone Cup
Mudpie

All those are Downtown or in the Northshore area

Have you heard of Pearl or High Point Restaurant on Mont Eagle Mtn?

Thanks for the suggestions. Been to Pearl's and it is really good. Will print and save the restaurant ideas. Are most in the downtown area?

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