As promised, here’s the follow up from last week’s post “Daytrippin’ – City Edition“, wondering where you like to go when you need to get away from the Atlanta metro for a few hours, or perhaps a whole weekend.

Last week focused on towns and cities.  This week let’s discuss more rural destinations.  Secluded cabins, hiking trails, campsites, mountain biking trails, fishing spots.

Where do you go when you need a break from civilization?

Having been on the road a bit the past few days, I’ve been thinking a bit more than usual beyond the confines of good ol’ Decatur. (Gasp!)

Many of us are frequently gushing with pride for our east Atlanta haven, but like any healthy relationship, every once in a while you really need to take a break.

However, in the past I’ve found many online lists of recommendations to be more than lacking, so I thought some of us might benefit from some helpful neighborly advice about where to hang your traveling hat when your looking to escape the metro for a few days by car for a day-trip or weekend getaway.

As suggested by the title, I thought we might divide up the discussion into two posts: urban and rural. Today, feel free to recommend your favorite city and town escapes and then next Monday we’ll focus on less-populated retreats.

So whatcha got?