Beyond Balanced

Jet over to the savvy boutique Hotel Duval to land at the hotel's swanky nightlife oasis, the Level 8 Lounge. Breeze on into the rooftop lounge and you'll appreciate the sophisticated and seductive décor, exotic cocktails, and breathtaking panoramic views to be seen from eight floors above the Capital City. This is your night to hang out in style.

Visit the home of a slave turned millionaire at The John G. Riley Center/ Museum of African-American History and Culture. Learn about the spirit of the gentleman living at the time when slavery was a way of life and how he learned to read, write and understand the law of the land to become a distinguished educator and business man.

The Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens Park invites visitors to travel across 1,076 acres of outdoor paradise and attractions, loaded with something for everyone. Nature lovers hang out at the park's famous ornamental gardens, and recreation like boating, swimming and fishing on Lake Overstreet is popular. Also, hikers, bikers and joggers can hit the multipurpose trails for a refreshing excursion through nature.

Yogi Bear isn't teaching forest education at Bear Creek Education Forest, but kids still love to sign up to attend the park's educational programs. Most of the programs include a lesson, games, and hands-on activities like arts and crafts in the forest. Participants in the program will also get to explore the 432-acre forest on hiking and biking adventures to see some of Mother Nature's main attractions.