Georgia Has Great Outdoor Basketball Courts
While Venice Beach, California, the Cage in New York and Jackson Park, Chicago are regions basketball enthusiasts think of when it comes to great outdoor hoop games, there are other cities that also offer great outdoor parks. Courts of the World recently detailed the best outdoor basketball courts in America, and Georgia had a strong presence.
What is the appeal of the outdoor blacktop? Outdoor city courts and parks have a long history with pickup basketball games. In fact, there have been numerous films capturing the spirit. These include White Men Can’t Jump (the 1992 original, and the 2023 remake). Others include Love and Basketball and Hoop Dreams, to name a few.
In addition, outdoor courts are often free to the local community. Therefore, they offer a comfortable public space for friends and players to shoot hoops. Furthermore, with basketball being a sport where the games are held indoors, these outdoor courts offer a new way to experience the game. Whether it’s with their color schemes or chain nets, they each contain a certain hometown character.
Georgia Is A Great Place For Outdoor Hoops
Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and Miami are all highlighted by Courts of the World, as cities with the most popular basketball courts. However, they say Atlanta is up there as well. Specifically, there are 72 registered courts within the greater city area.
In addition, this past summer Red Bull detailed the best outdoor basketball courts in Georgia. “Hitting up one of Atlanta’s many basketball courts is a great way to sharpen your skills,” they said. Then, they named the Piedmont Park basketball courts as the #1 spot in the city to hoop outdoors. These courts are lit, so you can play at night.
Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young, has certainly helped the popularity of the sport throughout the state in recent years. Although the team is currently under 500, having an electric player like Young (who is only 25-years-old) gives promise for the future of the franchise as well. Furthermore, his signature Adidas shoe is great for outdoor court use.
Georgia Destination Named A Best Tiny House Hotel
A recent report by Shermans Travel detailed the 10 best Tiny House hotels in America, and a Georgia destination made the list. “Tiny homes are one of the hottest residential design trends right now,” they explain.
In addition, Realtor.com published a story last year that gave readers a glimpse of what exactly is going on with the Tiny House trend in America. But what is a Tiny House? Typically, they are 100 to 400 square feet. Many of them (though not a requirement) are situated in quieter areas. It is very common to find tiny home communities tucked within nature, in a peaceful and serene setting.
Other common attributes include creative ways to establish storage space and loft beds. They are often energy-efficient simply due to the smaller footprint requiring less utility power.
“If you’re considering the tiny-home lifestyle, take it for a test drive before you hire a builder and go all-in,” Realtor explained. That is another reason why having such Tiny House hotel options is helpful. It gives those who are interested a chance to try it out.
Live A Little Chatt – Rising Fawn, Georgia
Located just 30 miles outside Chattanooga, Live A Little Chatt has three Tiny Houses on the property to stay at. “It’s evident that each was built with love and intention,” Shermans Travel explains. The Old Blue Chair house accommodates up to five guests, while the Shangri-Little and Wandering Gypsy can sleep three people.
Visitors to Rising Fawn Georgia are in close proximity to Cloudland Canyon State Park. That’s where you will find hiking trails and two waterfalls. However, there is also nothing wrong with staying on the hotel grounds to embrace the simple environment around you to unwind fully.
Each of the three options at this Georgia destination that was named in the list of best Tiny House hotels is uniquely different from each other. “We strive to give you the place to find your bliss and live deliberately.” Live A Little Chatt says.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
