Art geeks can get their freak on with out-of-print design tomes, pop-up books, and jewelry at the Contemporary’s gift shop and boutique.
Photo: Courtesy of Atlanta Contemporary Art Center
A ritzy waterside retreat where golf, food, and views rule. Book private kayaking sessions for lazy-day workouts; check in during weekend holidays for fireworks and cookouts on the lake.
Pity the spool that doesn’t make it in to this cozy, crafty bungalow. Book a group workshop or peruse the yarn project book library for solo inspiration.
A scruffy community arts center with a heart and plenty of indie eye candy. By day, they help needy kids and raise funds for cultural causes. By night, they host conceptual shows and basement concerts with dollar beers.
A page-turner of a city landmark. Folktale author Joel Chandler Harris’s home sets the scene for fantasy-filled tours, storytelling sessions, workshops, and pubic events.
A gallery and boutique where the crafts aren’t too crafty and the artwork has an edge. Shop local jewelry, gifts, and CDs, and get on the e-mail list for gallery openings and themed designer shows.