Sunday, January 8, 2012

TravelWell - Decide the Destination

So I thought I'd let you all chime in on where I should head to next with TravelWell.  Here are a few of my top destinations that would be a blast to visit and take in all of the local style:
  • Atlanta, Georgia - Sid Mashburn's stomping grounds, warm weather, maybe hang out with Andre 3K, oh, and did I mention warm weather
  • Los Angeles, California - too many stores and factories to list, awesome Mexican food, and of course palm trees
  • Nashville Tennessee - with Imogene + Willie, ridiculous southern foods, and the huge music scene I'm sure I'll be able to find some things to keep me busy
Ok, you know the drill... leave a comment and plead your case...

23 comments:

Nicole Guarascio said...

Georgia!

Ryan said...

Go see Sid! (Full Disclosure: My brother-in-law works at SM.)

Ryan E. Plett said...

Ryan - haha, I have no problem with that! ha.

vacations_on said...

Let it be Atlanta, Georgia!

Mike said...

There's something fresh and intriguing about Imogene and Willie. Would love to see it through the Travelwell lens.

J.M. said...

I know it's not on your list, but Austin is a blast and has a burgeoning style scene, not to mention a killer food and drink set up. Oh and warm weather.

Aaron said...

Go to Atlanta and make sure to eat at Bacchanalia in the same building as SM.

Spottieottiedopalicious said...

I'm from the South so I'd be happy with either Nashville/Atlanta.

Cary Randolph said...

Santa Fe, NM; Cheyenne, WY; Tulsa, OK. Let's get some legit cowboy style on YHBtI.

Michael Chilton said...

ATL! I want to see inside Sid's palace of menswear.
...or you could come to the mecca of men's clothing, Des Moines, IA. Mark McNairy isn't a fan, but I think it's kinda nice.

Ryan E. Plett said...

@Michael - haha does that little guy like anything? I do need to hit up DM though... had a blast last time I was there... just a lot of driving for me, haha. #Fail

Rob said...

ATL. It's very worth it.

Matthew S. said...

What's a good denim shop in Chicago that I can check out a few different brands? Thanks in advance!

totakethetrain said...

Chicago to Nashville is a cheaper flight. Plus, Nashville is easier to navigate than ATL. You can pack more into a weekend in Nashville than you can a weekend in ATL.

Leon said...

San Diego, CA. Get some west coast cool in there

JG said...

I live in LA and you can't beat the 80+ degree of the last week but I'd second Austin, TX. Just an amazing city to visit and the home of the best BBQ on earth!

Tim said...

Hit up ATL.

No contest.

Sid's store is unbelievable.

Cameron said...

After you see Sid, come by Holeman & Finch for the best hamburger of your life (not to mention a wold class bar staff). If I see your coming I'll have one put on hold for you.

ian said...

I was born and raised in NYC and between the music, the food, and the overall vibe Nashville is the coolest city in the country(besides NYC of course) You've got restaurants on the cutting edge of the new southern food movement ( watermark, catbird seat, Patterson house, mas tacos) and it's own take on style ( I+w , billy Reid) But the sleeper factor no one ever talks about is that you've got fort Campbell 45 min outside of town... If you pick Nashville I'll take you shooting, I'll even try to get you on a Blackhawk ride.

eTurp said...

The ATL and visit Sid!

Dillon said...

Go to Seattle! If anything you'll be intrigued.

4afa8db0-3f46-11e1-bb03-000f20980440 said...

Nashville is an American jewel. It's a small city, to be sure, but that's valued as a perk by many a resident. The culture is saturated with an artistic, regional vibe. Imogene + Willy is just a start. There's fantastic coffee, art, clothing, hospitality, and especially food.

A small tangent: to understand Nashville, and Tennessee as a whole, you have to eat the food. From a hearty biscuit-and-blackberry-preserves-laden breakfast at Loveless Cafe to a more refined Margot or Merchants. There's an abundance of variety held together with the same heart and soul always on display with a smile.

When you're in town, you need to check out Franklin. It's a small town 10 minutes south of Nashville home to the stars who make the city famous. F.M. Allen's headquarters are there. The American Pickers crew, Jack White, Willie Nelson, and the like are all in the area, are regulars, and are treated as normal human beings.

It's a great town. I'm proud to live here, and you will likely enjoy your stay.

Do you have friends in any of the cities? That's never a bad perk.

Jeremiah said...

I live in Atl for the last three years. Honestly, I'd say they are missing out in the way of clothing, especially menswear. I don't really know of much other than Sid and Wish occasionally does some cool stuff. Don't get me wrong though, I do love the city. It has good people and a good art scene.

I'd like you to go to Nashville. I want to know more about that city and have considered moving there recently.