Resolutions are so 1999. Instead of committing to things you probably won't do, you should commit to things you would actually be excited to try! The new year is already in full swing, and you should be too. Here is our recommended bucket list for 2022 and beyond:
1. Drink New Wine
At some point(s) this year, it will be time to pour a glass. Maybe it was a bad day, maybe there is a cause for celebration, or maybe it's just because. When that time comes, we want you to feel confident in your drink selection. Happily carve out some time to go wine tasting at Vino Venue. For a wine tasting experience like no other, be sure to use their self-serve wine machines. You swipe your card, place your glass under the spout, and let the good times flow. If it sounds like a gumball machine for adults, that's because it basically is. Guests can also enjoy an extensive menu of seasonal dishes and flavorings, along with a carefully curated selection of charcuterie at this intimate wine emporium.
2. Don't Turn Down Dessert
If you are ever in Dunwoody with a sweet tooth, then you are definitely in the right place at the right time! There are plenty of options for you to get your fix, from the baked goodness at Ali's Cookies to Zukerino's pastries or the handspun gelato at Novo Cucino. Venture into Cafe Intermezzo or The Cheesecake Factory to browse a carousel of cakes. Carousels of any kind are always fun - but cake ones are indisputably the best.
3. Find a New Hobby
Get in touch with your inner artist and take classes at Spruill Center for the Arts. Here you can make pottery, take up glassblowing, design jewelry or become a better photographer. If you are more of the art buying type, then you should peruse the Spruill Gallery! Take home one-of-a-kind pieces for your walls or for your wardrobe.
4. Invite Some Drama Into Your Life
No, we meant the good kind of drama. The kind where you get lost in an unforgettable show. The Stage Door Theatre, Dunwoody's own award-winning professional theatre group, produces a full season of popular, compelling and entertaining works. The production list for this season will make you laugh, cry and cheer all year.
5. Embark on a Challenging Outdoor Adventure
Sure we can all take a walk in the park, but how about taking things UP a notch? Zipline with Treetop Quest at Brook Run Park to see Dunwoody by day at 55 feet above the ground. Alternatively, you can stay grounded and test out your night vision at one of the Dunwoody Nature Center's Night Hikes. We want to see whatever adventure you end up choosing, so be our friend and share some photos with us!
6. Power Shop Perimeter
An all new decade calls for an all new wardrobe! With over 200 specialty stores at Perimeter Mall, you could literally spend all day there. And once you've maxed out on your shopper's delight, turn your retail therapy into spa therapy by visiting The Woodhouse Day Spa (conveniently located within the mall.) You're guaranteed to completely forget where you are, and once your spa services begin - you won't even care.
7. Dine Fine
Life is too short to skip sophisticated dining experiences. Oblige yourself to the decadent luxuries that McKendrick's Steak House, Seasons 52, Capital Grille, Carbonara Trattoria, and Fogo De Chao. We've got something for every palette from authentic Italian to Brazilian steakhouse, and beyond. Feast your eyes on all of our area restaurants before you go.
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Okay, now that we have supplied the bucket list, everything else is on you. The first step is usually the hardest, but in this case, all it takes is a trip 10 miles north of Atlanta. The new year brings plenty of new reasons to #DiscoverDunwoody, so let's party like it's 1999 2022!