OUR PRODUCTS • NEWS • SPORTS • LIFE • NEIGHBORHOODS • THINGS TO DO • BLOGS AJC JOBS CONTACT US • MORE FOLLOW US: 90° SUBSCRIBE NOW As low as $0.99 TRAVEL Road trip destinations in Georgia's neighboring states Atlanta Eats A Sweet Tradition: Plant City's Florida Strawberry Festival Bradenton Area Beaches 5 dining destinations worth the drive from Atlanta Conquering Orlando COMMENTS 9:51 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2015 | Filed in: Travel What is culinary tourism and why is it the fastest growing trend in the travel and tourism industry? It’s simple; people love to vacation, but a unique dining experience makes the trip all the more enticing. Atlanta is surrounded by amazing summer resorts that are just a short car­ride away. Here are five great dining experiences not to be missed at some of Atlanta’s most popular summer getaways. Safe travels and bon appétit! Written by Steak Shapiro of Atlanta Eats Get the latest restaurant reviews, neighborhood guides, and dining special delivered to your inbox every week. Old Edwards Inn | Madison’s This unbelievably charming and elegant hotel in Highlands, NC includes one of the great resort restaurants in the southeast. In just two short hours, you’ll be transported to a quaint and relaxing setting with artful plates of Schnitzel, short ribs and southern breakfast. Blackberry Farm | The Barn If you don't mind putting on a jacket for dinner, then get ready for a fine dining experience like none other at The Barn. Pork loin, oven roasted hen and gulf snapper bring home old school, southern elegance that is equally delicious. Barnsley Resort | The Rice House Tucked away in Adairsville, Georgia sits one of Atlanta’s best weekend getaways, with an outstanding dining room to match. The mouthwatering menu wins across the board, whether it’s fresh wild caught king salmon or the perfect fillet mignon. A 1880s­era farmhouse setting simply adds to the charm. The Inn at Serenbe | The Farmhouse While the resort provides a great sanctuary in Chattahoochee Hills, Ga, the food at The Farmhouse is simply spectacular. You’ll never eat a juicier pork chop or a more delicious bourbon pecan pie. The Ritz Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation | Gaby’s By The Lake Gaby’s By The Lake has it all: a location in close proximity to Atlanta, gorgeous on­the­water views and a fresh take on American cuisine. The atmosphere and menu is casual, and the food is so beautiful that it competes with the remarkable scenery! RELATED 5 dishes worth the drive to Buford Highway Atlanta’s romantic overnight getaways for couples Atlanta Eats on AJCaccessATL MORE FROM AJC Family saws their way out of locked car dealership Couple says they were kicked out of Six Flags after dress code... Explore the Hooch: 7 must­visit spots on the Chattahoochee River