Welcome to our insider guide series! Over the course of the next several months, I am going to be crafting insider guides full of affordable activities to do in our favorite cities! I want to use these guides to highlight our favorite local businesses. I hope you enjoy this series & get a little taste of the magical places all over our country.

Favorite Coffee Shop: Dos Gatos coffee bar

instagram: @dosgatoscoffee

A calming coffee shop with delicious espresso drinks in the heart of downtown Johnson City.

Favorite restaurant: Cootie Browns

instagram: cootiebrowns

An eclectic restaurant with the most fun atmosphere. They have two locations - both are great. Must try menu items: freshly made chips with ranch, spinach veggie burger (its to die for), dessert - I love the chocolate cake, Andrew loves the key lime pie cookies!

Favorite place to shop: Reclaimed Inspired Goods

instagram: @reclaimedinspiredgoods

A beautiful, curated specialty home & gift store. The moment you step into the shop, you’ll be transported into your home goods dream shoppe.

*photo from Atlantic ale house Facebook page*

Favorite brewery: Atlantic Ale House

instagram: @atlanticalehouse

Hands down the best place to grab a beer! The picnic tables, string lights, and delicious beer creates the perfect atmosphere. They also have food trucks that rotate daily - to see which food truck will be there when you go, check their instagram.

Favorite dessert shop: Mimi’s Creamery

instagram: @mimiscreamery

The cutest little ice cream & cookie truck. They specialize in delicious cookie sundaes! They rotate their location, cookie, & ice cream flavors so check their instagram to stay up to date! My favorite cookie sundae is the snickerdoodle cookie, with vanilla ice cream, topped with caramel.

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