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6 North Georgia Coffee Shops Worth the Detour

July 16, 2025 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

You can't start any road trip without a good cup of coffee. And while at first glance, North Georgia may be the land of chains, if you look beyond the highway, you'll find gems. We're talking former banks and train stations turned cozy shops, operations roasting their own beans, and more. Looking for more suggestions? Atlanta Coffee Shops has an excellent map of stores. … [Read more...] about 6 North Georgia Coffee Shops Worth the Detour

A Marvel Fan’s Guide to Georgia

November 4, 2019 By Caroline Eubanks 1 Comment

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been responsible for the top-grossing films of all time. But what many might not know is that the vast majority have been filmed around the state of Georgia, especially after the creation of Pinewood Studios south of Atlanta. Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Black Panther, and Spider-Man: Homecoming are … [Read more...] about A Marvel Fan’s Guide to Georgia

Visiting Old Car City, Georgia’s Wildest Outdoor Museum

June 12, 2017 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

Old Car City in White, Georgia is unlike anywhere else you'll find in your travels. The quirky landmark claims to be the largest open-air classic car museum in the world. Calling itself a "photographer's paradise," the 6-mile plot of trails makes it easy to see why. What started as a car dealership in 1931 has been reclaimed by nature, with plants growing into rusting … [Read more...] about Visiting Old Car City, Georgia’s Wildest Outdoor Museum

Visiting the Booth Western Art Museum

May 31, 2017 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia is the only museum of its kind in the region. Opened in 2003, it boasts over 120,000 square feet of Western art and artifacts. This includes illustrations, Western movie posters, Civil War-era art, authentic stagecoaches, and even Presidential portraits. Well-known artists like Andy Warhol and Albert Bierstadt are featured. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Booth Western Art Museum

Visiting the Tellus Science Museum

May 24, 2017 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

Located in the northwest Georgia community of Cartersville, the Tellus Museum was once the humble Weiman Mineral Museum that has gone on to become one of the state's best science museums. A popular spot for field trips and homeschool groups, the curious will spend hours wandering the museum's halls. It first opened in 1983 but closed in 2007 before reopening under the … [Read more...] about Visiting the Tellus Science Museum

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