Sweater Weather, Southside Style

You really can’t beat Georgia’s fall weather. Clean air, bright sunshine, and mild temperatures mean you’ll be feeling good all day long. Here, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite ways to make the most of a couple of autumn days in the District.

DAY ONE | ALL OVER THE MAP

Breakfast: Kiss My Gritz

Breakfast was the most important meal of the day until brunch was invented, and Kiss My Gritz Breakfast House in Fairburn excels in both. The menu offers hearty shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, and classic Southern breakfast favorites made fresh daily.

Morning: Wolf Creek Golf Club

A gorgeous fall morning is the best time to get in a few swings, and the Wolf Creek Golf Club has 18 holes that are worth the visit.

Lunch: Union City

We highly recommend a quick jaunt down to Union City’s Historic Green Manor Restaurant. It’s a relaxed Southern buffet housed in an historic antebellum estate, with themed décor and tasty comfort food. Who’d want to miss that?

Afternoon: Georgia Renaissance Festival's Fall Fling

As autumn settles over Nottingham, you can immerse yourself in six themed Saturdays of jousting, artisan markets, music, and tavern revelry. Stages come alive with stunts, jugglers, animal shows and more, while its cobbled paths are populated with talented costumed performers and wandering bards at every turn. Be sure to check joust times and know which knight you're cheering for!

Dinner: Gocha’s Tapas Bar

The outdoor patio at Gocha’s Tapas Bar invites you to stay, play a game, and enjoy some of the tastiest small plates the District has to offer.

Evening: Southwest Arts Center

Check the schedule to see if there’s a show tonight! South Fulton's spacious Southwest Arts Center theatre stages professional productions year-round, and you’ll enjoy strolling through the art galleries just outside its doors.

Day Two | Walkable Hapeville

Breakfast: Folk Art

This flamboyant all-day brunch spot has a pet-friendly patio and plenty of heaters to keep you comfortable on even our chilliest of fall mornings. And you can start your day at whatever time suits you, because Folk Art is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner until 9 p.m. (And if you're sliding in for breakfast anywhere close to 9 PM, please email us—we need to hear all about your itinerary from the night before!) The décor here is quirky, and it doesn't end there: you can enjoy a variety of artful eats, from a light Strawberry Fields Salad to an indulgent Lobster Benedict, complete with a warm coffee or a craft cocktail al fresco. Need a second cup before the Delta Flight Museum? Catch a vibe at our favorite coffee shops in the District, just steps away in Hapeville.

Morning: Delta Flight Museum

The Delta Flight Museum astounds and amazes visitors of all ages. Even if you’ve never felt a particular affinity for aviation or transportation history, you will after browsing the spectacular exhibits housed in this historic hangar. Best of all, the museum is free to visit!

Lunch: Paper Plane

On a beautiful Georgia fall day, indoor dining is a cardinal sin—but Paper Plane is your absolution. A large open-air green and cozy covered patio (with heaters) provide a beautiful setting to enjoy some of the ATL’s favorite Thai cuisine.

Afternoon: Events or Murals

Hapeville comes alive with events in the fall, so check the calendar to see what’s going on nearby this afternoon! If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to catch an al fresco musical performance or prestigious local film festival.

Dinner: Hapeville Corner Tavern

Evenings are beginning to get nippy after sundown, but the covered patio at Corner Tavern is not fooling around with its heaters. Chow down on elevated pub fare in total al fresco comfort.

Evening: Chattabrewchee The Hangar

As your visit draws to a close, relax with a local beer alongside local beer enthusiasts. Thanks to its onsite microbrewery, cozy bar, and charming biergarten, residents from the District and beyond come down to Chattabrewchee to chill with a cold one.