Tag: Locally-Owned
An Art Walk Through Decatur – Decatur, Georgia – 03/05/2021
As kids get older, the travel destinations change a bit. You don’t spend as much time exploring kids’ museums or…
A Stroll Through Downtown Helen – Helen, Georgia – 02/12/2021
It was a little cold… And a lot wet… But, that didn’t stop us from grabbing a hot drink, and…
Rose and Lavender Lattes from Hendershot’s Coffee/Bar/Music – Athens, Georgia – 01/11/2021
Hendershot’s Coffee/Bar/Music is an Athens Institution, indeed! From hot floral lattes with housemade syrups, and cozy herbal teas, to boldly…
BuzyBites Cupcakes – Alpharetta, Georgia – 12/18/2020
Northpoint Mall in Alpharetta hosted a local business expo this weekend. We found several great vendors, including one young entrepreneur…
Byrd’s Famous Cookies River Street Location – Savannah, Georgia – 12/08/2020
One of our favorite destinations in Savannah, Georgia, is, of course, strolling down River Street, perusing shops and restaurants, and…
Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie at Pie Bar – Woodstock, Georgia – 12/05/2020
I’ve been exploring a lot of smaller cities and towns around the Atlanta area. Today’s adventures brought me to the…
Random Bits of Downtown Knoxville – Knoxville, Tennessee – 10/29/2020
Sometimes you just take pictures of stuff! And Knoxville does have some pretty cool stuff! Click on any photo to…
K-Brew Coffee & Bagels – Knoxville, Tennessee – 10/29/2020
Since we missed the supply of Vegan Doughnuts at Status Dough, we were still on the lookout for a Vegan-Friendly…
Blueberry Pickin’ at Damn Good Dawg Farms (DGD Farms) – Watkinsville, Georgia – 06/11/2020
It’s Blueberry Season in our neck of the woods! If you are looking for some AWESOME hands-on summer fun for…
Navajo Tacos at Earl’s Family Restaurant – Gallup, New Mexico – 12/02/2019
We entered Gallup, New Mexico in search of one of my favorite guilty pleasures! Navajo Tacos! One of the best…
New Wave Soda & Bluefly Farms Sparkling Water – Espresso Fino – Albuquerque, New Mexico – 12/02/2019
We’re always on the lookout for local, regional, or unique craft sodas and other sparkling waters! While we were in…
A Little Hand-Made Athens Love at Opa Robby’s Market – Athens, Georgia – 11/27/2019
We try to shop at Opa Robby’s Market every week! The produce is awesome, the homemade food items are incredible……
Bread From RISE Baking Co – Athens, Georgia – 11/27/2019
Mmmm… RISE Baking Co out of Athens, Georgia makes THE most wonderful naturally leavened sourdough bread loaves! We first found…
A Late Night Walk Through Sparta – Sparta, Tennessee – 11/25/2019
We drive past Sparta, Tennessee several times a week on Highway 111 through Central Tennessee. However, tonight is the first…
The Coffee Collective – Sparta, Tennessee – 11/26/2019
We’ve been hitting the coffee scenes in Cookeville and Chattanooga pretty hard lately, so we decided to see what else…
WNC Farmer’s Market – Asheville, North Carolina – 10/30/2019
Fall is SUCH a fun time to spend an afternoon perusing Farmers Markets! And the WNC Farmers Market in Asheville,…
Black Bear Cabin Amish Foods – Rabun Gap, Georgia – 10/30/2019
The first stop on our North Georgia / North Carolina Mountain Adventure for Gramma’s Birthday was Black Bear Cabin Amish…
A Little Tuesday Brunch at Mama Jewel’s Kitchen – Athens, Georgia – 10/22/2019
Ah, yes, another morning at a fabulous Athens restaurant… Athens, Georgia truly is THE Dining Destination of the South! I…
A Little Fall in the Air at Condor Chocolates – Athens, Georgia – 10/09/2019
There’s always a little something new on the menu at Condor Chocolates, so we try to stop in as often…
Mean Mug Coffeehouse – Chattanooga, Tennessee – 08/15/2019
Two of my favorite things! Painted Rocks and Unique Lattes! Love is Beautiful! Beet Root Lattes are delicious! The Pink…
Marker Seven Coastal Grill – Athens, Georgia – 07/31/2019
We started the evening with the Hawaiian Scallops – Seared Diver Scallops with a Pineapple Salsa, finished with a Balsamic…
The Glassblowing Shop – Helen, Georgia – 06/19/2019
I have a peculiar obsession with glassblowing. Over the years I have thoroughly enjoyed collecting a variety of glasswork along…
Random Sights in Downtown Cleveland – Cleveland, Georgia – 06/19/2019
Just having a little fun walking the square in Downtown Cleveland, Georgia! From antiques to boutiques, and from Angels to…
Opening Day at the Athens Farmers Market – Athens, Georgia – 03/23/2019
Yay! It was Opening Day at the Athens Farmers Market in Bishop Park in Athens, Georgia. We’ve been looking forward…
Campfire Coffee – Jamestown, Tennessee – 03/20/2019
It’s been a minute since we’ve been in for some caffeinated goodness from the amazing folks at Campfire Coffee. We…
Simply Fresh! Round Two! – Jamestown, Tennessee – 03/20/2019
We don’t usually eat at the same place two days in a row… But, when the food is as awesome…
Simply Fresh – Jamestown, Tennessee – 03/19/2019
Whoa! It’s hard to believe this fabulous place exists in little ol’ Jamestown, Tennessee. Incredible tacos made of perfectly grilled…
All Things Vintage – Livingston, Tennessee – 03/18/2019
Heading back to the Tennessee House from an afternoon appointment in Cookeville, I decided to take advantage of the lovely…
Broast Coffee & Tea – Cookeville, Tennessee – 03/18/2019
We’ve been meaning to try Broast in Cookeville, TN for a while now. It’s a block off my standard beaten…
Ike & Jane Café and Bakery – Athens, Georgia – 02/27/2019
We drive through super funky Normaltown almost every single day that we are in town. It is, hands down, our…
Pauley’s Original Crepe Bar – Athens, Georgia – 02/26/2019
If you are looking for sweet and/or savory crepes in a festive atmosphere to satisfy your cravings, Pauley’s Original Crepe…
Jittery Joe’s Broad Street – Athens, Georgia – 02/25/2019
We took a day away from the grind to hang out with our friends at Nuci’s Space; and then we…
Maine Street Coastal Cafe – Cartersville, Georgia – 01/28/2019
One of our more important goals here at SPG Family Adventure Network is to share the magic of the “Small…
Geno’s Steaks – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 12/13/2018
When in Philly, you MUST Cheesesteak! But, the truth of the matter is, they are all made differently, and there…
Pat’s King of Steaks – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 12/13/2018
We’ve cumulatively spent a few months in Philly over the course of the last two years. So, it stands to…
Defonte’s Sandwich Shop – Brooklyn, New York – 12/13/2018
Ah, yes! An absolutely, authentically amazing Brooklyn Hero Shop! Defonte’s has been slinging the best sandwiches in Red Hook, Brooklyn…
Gorgeous Handmade Navajo Jewelry – Wendover, Utah – 09/15/2018
We all have our weaknesses. One of mine is handmade jewelry that represents the history, culture and spirit of an…
Grizzly’s Unique Alaskan Gifts – Anchorage, Alaska – 07/24/2018
Grizzly’s is the “True Alaska Curiosity Shop” and worth a look while enjoying Downtown Anchorage! They boast a huge selection…
Polar Bear Gifts – Anchorage, Alaska – 07/24/2018
Billed as Alaska’s Biggest Gift Shop, we definitely appreciated their low prices on souvenirs. We always do our best to…
For the Love of Cranberries! – Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center – Warrens, Wisconsin – 05/17/2018
This is the kind of place I live for! Just some random sign or brochure you happen to see while…
Cheezin’ at Humbird Cheese – Tomah, Wisconsin – 05/17/2018
We never really knew what cheese curds were… And, I guess, I still really don’t! But, wow, they ARE delicious!…
Giordano’s Deep Dish Pizza Pie – Chicago, Illinois – 05/16/2018
Mmmm…. Chicago Deep Dish Pizza! You have to try some at least once in your life! Or, better yet, route…
MOO-Ville Creamery – Nashville, Michigan – 05/14/2018
Even though this was just a quick stop for us this morning, MOO-Ville Creamery looks like it’s QUITE the destination!…
Downtown Bell Buckle – Bell Buckle, Tennessee – 05/09/2018
Founded in 1852, Bell Buckle is a quintessential small Tennessee town with a thriving arts community, loads of fun shops,…
Condor Chocolates – Athens, Georgia – 05/05/2018
When we heard there was a chocolatier here in Athens, we had to check it out ASAP! We were quite…
1000 Faces Coffee – Athens, Georgia – 05/05/2018
With our home base in Athens, Georgia, we have no shortage of GREAT coffee to keep us fueled while we…
Frybread Navajo Tacos at Chee’s Indian Store – Houck, Arizona – 10/27/2017
We first discovered the amazing experience of Indian Frybread in Cherokee, North Carolina on the Cherokee Indian Reservation. Chee’s Indian…
Starting the Jittery Joe’s Coffee Collection – Jittery Joe’s Broad Street – Athens, Georgia – 09/08/2017
When in Athens, you must grab a cuppa’ from Jittery Joe’s. Or a canna’… Especially with the Limited Edition Collectible…
Carriage Ride Through New Orleans – New Orleans, Louisiana – 02/17/2010
One of my absolute favorite things to do in a city is to relax and enjoy a carriage ride! I…
Crazy ‘Bout Crawfish Cajun Cafe – Breaux Bridge, Louisiana – 02/15/2010
We spent a while on this trip trying to find a smaller, more authentic Cajun-style restaurant, heavy on local flavor,…
The Varsity – Atlanta, Georgia – 01/19/2010
An Atlanta Institution, for sure. The Varsity is the ultimate stop, before or after Atlanta-area sporting events. Or, for us,…
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