Welcome to the Atlanta & Beyond Blog!
Hi! I’m Kelly, the voice behind Atlanta & Beyond. I’m here to share the best things to do, see, and eat in the Atlanta metro area and beyond! I am an Atlanta resident, an architect and a mom. Everything on this site is based on my experiences with my family. We’ve had so much fun exploring Atlanta & Beyond – whether you live in Atlanta or are visiting Atlanta I want you to do the same!
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Recent Posts
Herndon Home Museum Atlanta: A Legacy of Excellence
This Beaux Arts mansion built by Atlanta’s first Black millionaire and designed by his trailblazing wife in defiance of Jim Crow laws – the Herndon Home Museum tells one of Atlanta’s most remarkable family stories. Here’s what I learned on my visit.
Giant Pandas Zoo Atlanta
After nearly two years without pandas, Zoo Atlanta is getting two new residents: Ping Ping and Fu Shuang. Here’s what we know about their arrival, plus the full history of giant pandas at Zoo Atlanta and across the US.
October 2026: Things to do in Atlanta & Beyond
Looking for fun fall activities in Atlanta this October? Atlanta has fall festivals, Oktoberfest events, Pumpkin Patches, Halloween Celebrations, Día De Muertos celebrations, Native American festivals, Pow Wows, sunflowers and more!
