Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Atlanta

"The city’s preeminent park, Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta is the perfect place to job, walk or just chill on the green grass. The park has a pristine pond, a huge running track, sprawling jogging paths, basketball courts, dog parks and more. The real treat is spending the day strolling through this bucolic oasis in the middle of Atlanta and admiring the many dogwood trees, crepe murtles and azaleas planted throughout."

"Play in the ParkTruly experience The City in the Forest with a walk or bike ride through Piedmont Park, home to Atlanta Botanical Garden and Lake Clara Meer. Whether you are going to a festival, taking a sunset stroll or walking your pooch to the dog park, this is the place to be on a beautiful day."

"A visit to Piedmont Park is one of the best things to do with kids in Atlanta. From its playgrounds to its pool, the park offers plenty of fun activities for your whole tribe. In summer, you may have a splash in its family-friendly pool."

"This lovely chain of trail-connected parks along Ponce de Leon Avenue was designed in the 1890s by Frederick Law Olmsted Sr., whose work included the Emerald Necklace of Boston, The Biltmore Estate in Asheville and New York City’s Central Park. These six segments of parks collectively form an Atlanta treasure."

"Walk it off by picking up the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail just outside the Krog Street Market and headed north toward Inman Park. Look out for towering art sculptures, like William Massey III’s “The Art of Reconciliation,” and murals of street art underneath the overpass near the Old Fourth Ward skate park."

"For contemporary art with a dash of whimsy and charm, visit this historic carriage house turned modern art gallery in historic Inman Park. Located behind the sprawling Victorian residence of its founder and curator, Susan Bridges, Whitespace feels more like visiting a private home collection than a formal gallery space. Expect contemporary art like sculptures, photography, and video installations from both local and international artists."

"Whitespace Gallery was founded by Susan Bridges and is housed in a converted carriage house in the historic Inman Park. This modern gallery has an intriguing interior with a modern yet nostalgic feel, but its layout is highly suited to the artworks on show. Its cantilevered walls allow the space to change from an art gallery to an installation room depending on the requirements of the exhibition."

"Jaramogi Abebe Agyeman, formerly the Rev. Albert B. Cleage, Jr., founded the Shrines of the Black Madonna of the Pan African Orthodox Christian Church (PAOCC) in the 1950s. Forty members of the Pan African Orthodox Christian Church left Detroit in 1975 and founded The Shrine of the Black Madonna in Atlanta. The congregations were named after the Black Madonna, honoring black women and the mother of Jesus, the “Black Messiah.” As one of the largest and oldest black-owned bookstores, the Shrine provides and environment for all visitors to learn more about African and African-American culture and heritage while also offering professional aid and referral services and aid to residents of West End."

"Designed around a monumental arch, the museum’s permanent exhibitions explore aspects of Georgia history from its founding to the present day. There are also several rotating special programs: see details of current and upcoming exhibitions. Open Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm."

"You might find yourself transported from Atlanta to Rome when you step under the Millennium Gate Museum!. This fantastic arch is located near Atlantic Station so you can get some shopping done while you’re in this area."

"This triumphal arch celebrates Georgia's history, legendary families and peaceful accomplishments with a 12,000-square-foot gallery and several period rooms. Open M-Sa 10 am-5 pm."

"Go Vegetarian is no exception to the unassuming mall restaurants that make a big impact. This tasty restaurant serves up a plethora of inventive and unique vegan and vegetarian options. From BBQ Vegan Rib Tips and Parmesan Zucchini Fries to Loaded Chilli Sausage and Southern Gumbo, Go Veg has all the comfort food you could ever want."

"The close-knit cafe in Little Five Points cares strongly about their guests. Providing each customer with organic and dairy free ingredients, they strongly care about how our eating habits affect the earth. When dining here, you get a true experience on vegan eats and that's something you don't wanna miss."

"As edgy and inclusive as L5P purports to be, it's been seriously lacking in the veggie department. Luckily, Go Vinda’s came along and fixed all that. The welcoming Euclid Ave spot serves up no-frills dishes from an array of international influences."

"This Midtown brewery, semi-hidden on Dutch Valley Road with views of the Beltline and Piedmont Park, started with brewmaster Jason Pellet’s love for sour beers. It has now expanded into wider limited releases and barrel-aged brews, some only available at the brewery. Orpheus is currently doing collaborations with local food businesses, such as in the Doughnut Revolution, a lime coconut sour inspired by the pastry glaze at Revolution Doughnuts, which along with the Elusory hazy IPA and a bourbon barrel-aged barleywine can be found in rotation on tap."

"You couldn’t ask for a better location: overlooking Piedmont Park and the Atlanta BeltLine. Orpheus has a terrific selection of IPAs and sours. Tip: Orpheus holds comedy night the first Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m."

"With stunning views of the park, this place is the perfect place for a spring or summertime treat. Speaking of summer, their Strawberry Guava Sour brew will definitely go down a treat during those warmer, Georgian months."

"Hippin’ Hops is Georgia’s first Black-owned brewery with a permanent location. The long-awaited brewpub and oyster bar, owned by Donnica and Clarence Boston, recently opened in the heart of East Atlanta Village in the former Eastlake Pharmacy building. The charcoal gray-painted building with its bright green neon sign leads people inside to an S-shaped tiled and stone bar and picnic tables throughout, with more seating outside on the side patio and the sidewalk out front."

"Although Hippin’ Hops is not the first Black-owned craft beer brand in Georgia, it is believed to be the first Black-owned brewery operating out of its own space!. They produce a variety of unique ales and lagers, so you’re going to want to try a couple. They also serve up some tasty seafood, and their oysters are the star of the show."

"For classic favorites in a casual environment, head over to Holeman & Finch Public House. Here, you can enjoy a fantastic dining experience without any fluff. They focus on crafting popular recipes with fresh ingredients while cultivating a friendly, approachable atmosphere."

"Far beyond your usual "bottle shop," H&F is the brainchild of Atlanta’s star chef Linton Hopkins and is the place to be to improve your wine and spirits know-how and to stock up on everything you need to create at-home craft cocktails."

"Previously only available at 10 o’clock, this bad boy is now available all the time. So now you have no excuse to not try this burger."