Look 25 miles due south of Hartsfield. 78-83. That was some time ago. I don't think you would recognize the place now. Although Marietta & Roswell still have kept their old charm. Otherwise downtown Atlanta is a nightmare. I have been coming here since 2002 and living here since 07 and its...
Would agree with all of this. Interested to know where in Atlanta you were? And below the Panhandle in Autumn is great place to be, deserted beaches and just the locals for company. Its called "the forgotten coast". Outer Banks in NC is also nice, again after the summer holidays.
I also enjoyed...
I will second Austin. Have enjoyed Amelia Island on the Georgia /Florida border, nice old town feel. St Augustin has a lot of history. And Albuquerque is really nice. Like Seattle as well. And anything by the sea (I miss that.) off the beaten track. Like Apalachicola in Florida.