Little Five Points, Virginia-Highland, East Atlanta Village, Decatur and Cabbagetown, all located east of Atlanta, comprise Atlanta's eclectic neighborhoods, which are worth the trip outside of the city for a different shopping, dining, and cultural experience.

If you could draw an almost perfect Robinson Crusoe style beach, Dolly would definitely be a contender. Natural food supplies, shelter, and a source of freshwater would keep most castaways happy, and this beach has been known to do just that. As you arrive, especially if you are the first person of the day, you may be drawn to the turtle tracks in the sand. You can follow them until you find the signs of a nest. Both hawksbill and green turtles have been spotted. At the northern end of the beach the hills are marked by fantastic rock formations with plenty of resident seabirds. More interesting though are the sea level rock pool formations. Wave crash over the golden-toned, stony reef edges, which doesn't discourage the marine life. Red algae and small hard corals paint different colours across the surfaces, while small fish dart about between the pools. Tiny moray eels hunt in ankle-deep water, and if you stay still they will swim up to you. The opposing end of the beach has slightly deeper pools to explore and - depending on the tides - these allow safe, shallow swimming. Going over the rocks to the sea isn't advised, as currents can be strong.

This is a museum dedicated to the Atlanta-born author Margaret Mitchell. Her book "Gone with the Wind" written here and first published in 1936 is still considered as one of the most successful books of all times. It earned her the Pulitzer Prize in 1937.

Whether you are a beginner looking for accessible trails, or an expert hiker looking for more challenging ones with backcountry access, Sabino Canyon offers opportunities for everyone. With a peaceful and picturesque scenery, it boasts well-marked trails.