3 Best Day Trips from Atlanta

"River Gallery is a perfect starting point to explore the Bluff View Art District, a historic walkable area with restaurants, a coffee house, and a charming bed & breakfast. River Gallery and Bluff View are rarely overrun with people, so you’re in the clear if you don’t want to fight crowds. The whole district’s vibe is historic, elegant and quaint. In River Gallery, the rooms are curated according to style or theme, with unobtrusive lights to showcase the art, and the whole gallery still feels like a home. Blown glass pieces hang in front of windows to catch sunlight streaming in, and there’s enough variety in price points that even entry-level collectors can find something in their budget." - Jennifer Bradley Franklin