Last month, we packed up the car and made the short trip to Athens, GA for a quick weekend getaway. This was our first time staying in a hotel with the kids and traveling for the sake of getting away instead of having to make a long drive to see family. We arrived in Athens Friday afternoon and left Sunday morning so it was a pretty short trip, but felt like the right amount of time. We stayed at the Hotel Indigo, which was located right in downtown {full review} and since we visited during the summer, most of the college kids had left so it was pretty laid back.
Friday night we had dinner at Ted’s Most Best. Not only is their pizza divine, but it could not be more kid friendly. There is a huge sandbox right outside on the shaded patio with a ton of toys for kids to play with. My husband and I were actually able to enjoy our dinner since the sandbox entertained the kids. Since we ate there early, we also partook in happy hour, which is basically like Heaven on Earth for parents.
Saturday morning, we headed to Mama’s Boy for breakfast {read my full review here}. Be sure and get there early to beat the line! You will not be disappointed and it really is the best breakfast food in town. After induldging in some delicious southern eats, we ventured to the Sandy Creek Park so the kids could burn off some energy, get some sunshine, and swim before naptime. The playground and park are so well maintained and the kids loved it. Be sure to pack your sunscreem because there is not much shade around the beach.
After washing sand off of everything we own and napping for a few hours, we were craving some margaritas and headed to Taqueria Tsunami. This is basically taco heaven and they have something for everyone. Portion sizes won’t put you into a food coma and they have a kids menu too. We finished our meal and headed to Sanford Stadium to see the grounds and let the kids get out energy, again. Traveling with kids usually goes something like this: food, run, sleep. Repeat 1000 times.
On your way out of town, be sure to stop at Ike & Jane for some of the best donuts you’ll ever taste. If you follow me on Instagram (@chanelvanreenen), you know that donuts are a weekly must for our family. I love tasting new flavors and seeing the designs people come up with. buy tegretol online https://blackmenheal.org/wp-content/languages/new/tegretol.html no prescription
Looks like a blast! Hooray for places nearby that makes great short family trips!
Curse you for always making me hungry!!! Lol. Love the sandbox idea at the restaurant and love Evie's swimsuit!
Being so close to Athens GA, I can't believe I've never been there. Chattanooga being my home town let me recommend a great restaurant called embargo. If you like authentic cuban food it's fantastic. I will be planning a trip to Athens in the future and will check out some of your suggestions.
What a fun trip! I'm on the West coast so I'm not close but a trip to the South is for sure on my bucket list!
Love the south! Sounds like a really nice getaway. And you have a beautiful family!
That pic of Jan and Evie is precious!! It looks beautiful there and as usual, the food looks amazing!!
[ Smiles ] That looks like on very happy family!
What a great staycation! SO much fun!! Cuties!!!
So much fun!! I wish I could visit there!
Your photos are always so gorgeous! Looks like such an awesome family getaway. And those donuts….!!
I want to travel with you! Your trips always look like so much fun, and you take such amazing photos!
How fun!!! And those donuts!!! ??
What a fun trip! Your pics are so good and all the food looks delicious!
Thanks for sharing your family weekend getaway!! And your photos are awesome!
Wow that sounds like the best weekend getaway. I really need to plan a weekend away with my husband, just for getting away and not for family visits. Looks like you all had a wonderful time!!
It can be a challenge travelling with kids, especially on such a quick turnaround but oh, the memories! Love your pictures.
Athens is gorgeous, I have been meaning to go explore, but with school and work…..
I live in Atlanta also!
I just ran across your blog on Pinterest! We live in Atlanta and are planning a last minute family trip to Athens next weekend – super helpful!
oh yay!!! you will have the best time! be sure to check out that pizza place with sandbox and the lake too! have the best time!