Anyone from the beautiful city of Atlanta or the surrounding suburbs knows the usual tourist attraction route by heart: The World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, Piedmont, Centennial Olympic Park. These are all places us natives have been to too many times to count. But for those spontaneous "Wanna adventure?" texts that we should all really send more often, here's a list of my favorite places Atlanta keeps locked for only the most dedicated adventurers.

1. The Goat Farm Arts Center

The Goat Farm Arts Center is an artist project in West Midtown where different artists from all over the city can set up studios as well as appreciate the work of their peers. It's built in the ruins of a 19th century cotton production mill, converted to produce machinery and artillery for World War II. An old abandoned railroad track runs right through the center, dividing up multiple buildings full of gorgeous stained glass, paintings on the walls, event venues and even a field of abandoned filing cabinets. Whether you come to view the artist studios or just feed the goats that inhabit the property, it's free, and anyone is welcome.

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2. Krog Street

Whether you visit the graffiti-adorned tunnel underneath, the gorgeous expansive wall of painted koi fish along the street, or the quaint Krog Street Market full of indie shops, Krog Street is a must-visit for any Atlanta adventurer. You can reach the tunnel along the BeltLine, at Edgewood Avenue and Inman Park. The area began as an iron-pan factory in the 1920s and has a rich history you can see and feel within the walls.

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3. Old Fourth Ward

The Old Fourth Ward is an entire neighborhood on the East Side of Atlanta. It is rich in history, dating back to be one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. It is best known for being home to the MLK memorial, but the area is so rich in culture you can feel it by simply walking down Boulevard; the main street that runs through the heart of the neighborhood. Another common attraction here is the Jackson Street Bridge, from which you can see a picturesque view of the entire skyline of the city.

4. Euclid Avenue

Better known as "Little Five Points," the shops off Euclid Avenue are some of the weirdest and most intriguing in the city. From the well-known record and comic book shop to the bizarre restaurant/bar at The Vortex, Little Five Points practically bleeds a unique culture. There's beautiful graffiti on every wall, a concert venue, and even a professional juggling club. Yeah, I'm not kidding.

5. Lake Claire Community Land Trust

The Lake Claire Community Land Trust is a community project where dedicated locals can tend to gardens, create art and participate in a project with other people in the community; a place centered around peace and love. The Trust is filled with beautiful artwork, gardens of vegetables, flowers and they even have an emu that you can feed (his name is Big Lou). They have different community events regularly, including potlucks and even drum circles. You can visit their website here.

6. Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party

Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party is by far one of the quirkiest places in the city. It's located in the lovely community of Candler Park and has been open since 2005. They serve every kind of tea your heart could desire, as well as coffee, pastries, ice cream and endless walls of bookshelves you're free to read from. The walls are covered in bizarre paintings and one room is illuminated entirely from an eclectic collection of different shaped lampshades. They have "High Tea" tea parties every day between 3 and 5:30 p.m., for those who make reservations. You can even book your own private tea party there. This is a regular stop for me every time I'm downtown.

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With all these little gemstones of Atlanta's best kept secrets now under your belt, you have nothing left to do but find an adventure buddy and set off to experience it for yourself.