Happy New Year, Atlanta! It is officially day one of 2020, and we are incredibly excited to see what this fresh beginning will bring. The start of a new year and decade is a time for reflection but also a time to make goals for the short-term and long-term. Read on to discover fun New Year’s Day activities happening around the city as well as ideas for resolutions and tips to achieve them.
8th Annual New Years Day Mountain Climb – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Stone Mountain Park
Start your year with a 2020 vision focused on your health and #ABreathOfFreshAir! Spend your morning climbing Stone Mountain, and then enjoy a continental breakfast as you take in the peak’s beautiful views.
2020 Vision Board Brinner Party – 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., The Real Milk & Honey
Prepare your 2020 Vision Board while you enjoy delicious brunch foods prepared by Sammy Davis Jr., a Food Network celebrity chef and winner of Chopped: Redemption, and music from DJ Paperboy. The menu includes southern delicacies such as shrimp and grits, a “Hotlanta” chicken biscuit, jumbo crab hash, a french toast sandwich stuffed with Crown Royal peach cobbler and more!
New Year’s Day Brunch – 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., Big Sky Buckhead
For $25, enjoy New Year’s specials such as prime rib, black-eyed peas and bottomless mimosas! The regular brunch menu, plus waffle and egg entrees, will also be available.
A La Carte Buffet – 11 a.m., Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
If you like to try a little bit of everything, you will love the expansive a la carte buffet provided by this five-star hotel’s culinary team. Make your way to the Buckhead staple to start your year with a luxurious experience.
First Day Hikes – Time and Locations vary, Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites
Start your decade off on the right foot by reconnecting with nature! Several state parks around the state of Georgia are offering guided hikes to get people outdoors and refreshed. Pick a park and reserve your spot!
New Year Resolution Ideas
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- Spend more time in nature to make you happier, boost your immune system and increase creativity.
- Have a dream? Set aside one hour a day to work on it. At the end of the year, you will have worked 365 hours toward your dream!
- Read! Reading is beneficial in a multitude of ways by reducing stress, gaining knowledge, stimulating your mind and much more.
- Be more conscientious in daily interactions with others and tasks. Start by doing thoughtful things for people, being punctual and becoming organized.
- Learn something new every day. Thanks to the internet, a vast array of resources are available for you to learn about virtually any topic. Subscribe to Wikipedia’s Featured Article mailing lists, watch CrashCourse educational videos by brothers Hank Green and John Green and view a TED Talk to start learning!
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