Oh I love this time of year. Winter is gone, the Final Four is upon us, and in about 2 weeks, baseball season starts.

If you’re like me, and I hope most of you have better luck than that, you’ve already thrown away your brackets for NCAA basketball. You’re looking for something new to do, and baseball is almost here, but we still have to wait 16 more days before the Atlanta Braves have their opening day. So what’s a guy to do? Well, if you’re still following your brackets, good luck to you. If not, check out my Top 3 favorite outdoor places to visit; now that the weather is so nice.

#3 - Hudson Grille Brookhaven. Right in the heart of Brookhaven, this bar has a great outdoor seating area. With over 50 beers on tap, there is something for everyone. The outdoor patio is complete with an outdoor bar, TVs for whichever game you want to watch, and attentive staff. It makes for a great afternoon of fun, drinks, and relaxation.

#2 -Park Tavern. There is nothing this tavern won’t offer. Beers on tap, delicious food, and a seating area outside that oversees the park, how else can you imagine spending a beautiful day on the weekend? Maybe even 2. Occasionally, there may be a festival or live bands playing, but extremely worth the price of admission for an afternoon of music and beer.

# 1 - Tree House - By far, my favorite place to be when it is nice outside. A great breakfast or lunch place by day, and a bar at night. It really makes you feel like you are in a club house. Maybe not, so high as in a tree, but the decor creates an inviting and relaxing experience. AND you can bring your dog - an automatic plus. Tree House definitely incorporates everything you would want in a Saturday of hanging out with friends. Even the furry ones.