This blog segment showcases different places around Atlanta that I have explored. I try to look for fun or cool restaurants, theme parks, cities, venues or other things to do around town that may be exciting for newcomers or residents to do.
A few weeks ago, I was skimming through the Georgia National Park guide looking for somewhere to go. As you may already know from living here or from reading one of my previous posts, if you have a valid library card, you can visit most of these parks for no charge (there are limitations). You … More Mel Around the ATL – Pickett Mill Battlefield
ATLANTA – Written by Mel Hey, it’s me, Mel! Yall should know by now how I roll. I love exploring what’s going on around Atlanta because there always seems to be something new popping up around town that I want to know about or try. One such place that is new in metro Atlanta is … More Mel Around the ATL – Barber Bistro
ATLANTA – Written by Mel Hey, its Mel! You all should know by now that I get around – around town that is. There are a lot of things to do in metro Atlanta if you set your mind to it. Open your mind and expand your horizons and you will find the fun and … More Mel Around the ATL – Movie Night in the Park
ATLANTA – Written by Mel Hey it’s Mel again. I’ve been out on my usual urban explorations of metro Atlanta and I discovered a place in my own backyard that I didn’t realize was near me. If you are visiting Atlanta or have become a permanent resident, this is a fabulously fun place for the … More Mel Around the ATL – Andretti’s Indoor Karting and Games Marietta
Whether you are relocating to Georgia or you have been here for most of your life, it is always fun to discover new things around this great city. When I was out and about this week driving around my neighborhood, I noticed a really neat outdoor farmer’s market, so I decided to pull over and check … More Jewels of Georgia – Lost Mountain Park Farmer’s Market
You all know I love finding something to do around the ATL. I believe that sometimes you can make your own fun in your own backyard by finding little places that can make you feel like you are a million miles away from the United States while sitting right in the United States. One such … More Mel Around the ATL – Cafe Instanbul
As you know, this segment of my blogs is called “Mel the Urban Explorer.” I usually go on escapades throughout the city of Atlanta to find some exciting things to do in urban areas of Metro Atlanta. However, you also know that I am a film gal so for this blog I sort of combined … More Exploring Movie Town Georgia
A Comparison of Two Star-Studded Streets Have you ever heard of the phrase ‘faking it till you make it?’ Well, this is why I decided to work on this particular article. In case you didn’t know, Georgia is doing it big in film – at least we are trying to. We have ScreenGems/EUE, Tyler Perry … More Peachtree Street – Georgia’s Own Rodeo Drive
