Local Brookhaven Places to Stay Cool
We all know the usual summertime tips on beating the heat by drinking gallons of water, wearing light clothing or staying in an air-conditioned home. Blah, blah blah...how about finding cool places to visit and escaping the humdrum with these local spots instead of just shelter from the sun!
- Daily visits to Brookhaven Parks, there's Ashford Park Reserve, Blackburn Park, Briarwood Park, Brookhaven Park, Murphy Chandler Park, Parkside Park, and so many more!
- The Brookhaven Farmers Market, offering fresh, locally-sourced produce, artisanal foods, and unique handmade goods. Open every Saturday morning from 9AM to noon, April to November, rain or shine!
- Look Cinemas in Town Brookhaven and NCG Brookhaven for an afternoon of movies. Look Cinemas offers a dining menu for snacking during your feature while NCG has the latest releases with Tuesday discounted deals.
- Peachtree Creek Greenway, a transportation and recreation path along the north fork of Peachtree Creek for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized vehicles with greenspace to connect neighborhoods.
- To gear up for the fall hunting season, check out Quickshot. They offer a safe and comfortable environment to hone your shooting skills, specializing in catering to the first-time shooter as well as the seasoned professional.
- The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA) presents three major and several smaller exhibitions each year. OUMA is comprised of three spaces: The Shelley and Donald Rubin Gallery, the Skylight Gallery, and the Center Gallery. Lecture and concert series complement exhibitions.
- Stroll around Town Brookhaven to spend a day checking out shops, local boutiques plus a great selection of restaurants for every appetite. There's also family friendly events like movies on the town.