weekend getaway suggestion

[iwishiwasthere]

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]

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)

 

[iwishiwasthere]

That would be so cool.....a good spring outing. Any restaurants in the area you suggest?

 

[RiverOtter]

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?

 

[imasunbum]

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]

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:

 

[catherinec]

you could stay here kimmi's dad would probably rent it to you cheap

heehee... :clap_1:

 

[Kimmifunn]

you could stay here kimmi's dad would probably rent it to you cheap

JFunn! You t***.

 

[iwishiwasthere]

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?