24 hours in Perry, Georgia
If you only have twenty-four hours in Perry, Georgia, get to know its shiny part. You’ll discover that this lovely Middle Georgia town extends way beyond Interstate 75 and the people that call it home are family. One day won't hold everything this little hotspot has to offer, but it can hold enough to make you want to come back and stay longer.
Welcome to Perry. đźš—
Wake-up call at Morning by Morning Coffee
Once a Pure Gas Station built in 1957, now Morning by Morning Coffee Company. Owner Beth Cleveland began experimenting with roasting and soon began selling coffee. Her roasting evolved and so did her entreprenual footprint. According to the website, she “saw the potential that coffee and creative social spaces have to transform communities.”
Her motto, “Wake up with a mission.” Sustainable relationships - from causes to communities - leads Cleveland’s mornings. Whether you drop in for an amazing pastry or breakfast sandwich or to replinish your home coffee stash (Huehuetenango, Guatemala, with notes of brown sugar, milk chocolate and orange), begin your day with a mission and a full stomach.
1012 Main St, Perry
Explore Historic Downtown Perry
Stroll down Main Street and explore the possibilities. Support local businesses and find some amazing deals. Don’t miss the August sidewalk sale when shops vacant the inventory. That’s a win for you!
Shop local at the Saturday Farmers Market
What makes this so special is that it is open year-round. YEAR-ROUND! Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. Visit the downtown location and supply your kitchen with the freshest of produce, meats, canned goods and baked items. You never know what you’ll find.
1000 Ball Street, Perry.
Pick flowers and chase butterflies at Arena Acres
From homegrown vegetables to wildflower bouquets, visit Arena Acres. Visit the website for hours of operation.
Arena Acres, 2229 Kings Chapel Rd, Perry
Unleash your inner creative at Lush Art Studio
Are you a master with the brush or a lover of all things paper? Regardless of your experience level in the art world, Lush Art has a class created just for you. And when math is thrown into the equation in the creation of your very own junk journal, not a single judgement is rendered by the teacher or classmates. Just a lot of laughter and fun around the table at the studio. Visit the website for the class selection and be ready to sit down for a couple of hours of quiet, reveling in your masterpiece. The best therapy ever!
Lush Art Studio. 1222 Main Street, Perry
Learn to make authentic pasta at Ciao Bella Market
Whether you’re shopping for authentic Italian products and eats or learning how to make pasta, Ciao Bella Market is an unexpected destination that will have a visit on repeat. Join Chef LeeAnn on Sunday afternoon for a pasta making class (see website for schedule) or say hello to owners Telisa and Daniele who are in the shop daily. Order online for sandwich pickup or dine in and add a coffee to dining; also, stop by at the end of the day to sip the newest Italian wines on the shelf. Always a great choice, The Nicolino or the Ciccio Chicken Sandwich - each named after their grandchildren. It’s not your average deli, and it’s fiercely Italian to the core.
1009 Northside Drive, Suite 102, Perry
Take time in Perry . . .
đź“ŤHilton Garden Inn (new and such good people leading it)
đź“ŤMorning by Morning Coffee Company (PC&J biscuit with sausage, fuel for the day)
📍Historic Downtown Perry (every August, the Sidewalk Sale that will have your wallet smokin’)
đź“ŤLush Art (take a class, make a journal, and don't panic (like me) when math is involved
đź“ŤCiao Bella Market (get your Italian fix)
đź“ŤThe Perfect Pear (perfection for brunch or lunch)
đź“ŤVintage Market Days at the Georgia National Fairgrounds
đź“ŤPaws Awhile Cat Cafe (hugs and more hugs)
đź“ŤTake a pasta class at Ciao Bella Market (or many others)
đź“ŤVillage Louve (art in downtown Perry)
đź“ŤTrattoria Di Napoli (cacio e pepe for lunch)
đź“ŤOrleans (cajun cuisine, okra fries)
đź“ŤArena Acres (pick a beautiful wildflower bouquet)
