Atlanta is not only the capital of Georgia; it's the premier tourism spot in the Southeast with more venues and attractions than any other city in the region.Surrounded by a beautiful green countryside, Atlanta is home to four professional sports teams, more than 200 entertainment and cultural attractions and thousands of restaurants.
Atlanta mixes southern charm with the all of the amenities that you would expect from a major metropolitan area with more than 4 million residents. Atlanta's has a world-class reputation for business, with over 750 of Fortune's top 1,000 businesses with offices in the city.
With over 75 million domestic flights annually, Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport is the busiest airport in the world. The airport has two convenient terminals that feature six concourses that are filled with shops and restaurants. A variety of lodging options are available near the airport including some of Atlanta's finest properties like the The Westin Atlanta Airport, Crowne Plaza Airport and the Radisson Hotel Airport to name just a few.
Before you leave the airport, you can choose from a wide variety of transportation options. Rental cars can be driven right off the airport grounds, but heavy traffic congestion may have you thinking twice about renting. Atlanta just happens to have one of the most advanced public transportation systems in the United States. You can get anywhere in the city by using the buses and trains of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA).
There are plenty of family friendly attractions that are open to visitors year round. Just outside the city, Zoo Atlanta has thousands of animals from around the world that are on display. Six Flags over Georgia is an expansive theme park with water rides, roller coasters and live stage shows. You can even stay within one mile of the park at the Ramada Inn At Six Flags.
In the heart of the city, tours of the CNN Center and the World of Coca-Cola are two of the most popular destinations. The Omni Hotel at Cnn Center makes a tour of the cable news leader a short trip. If you stay at the Ramada Inn Downtown Atlanta, Amerisuites Atlanta Downtown or Couryard By Marriott Downtown, all of the downtown attractions will be within walking distance.
Atlanta's vibrant nightlife includes everything from bars that feature country line dancing to sprawling sports clubs that are filled with rowdy fans cheering on the Braves, Hawks, Falcons and Thrashers. The sports-crazed city has also hosted its share of major sporting events including the 1996 Olympic Games and two Super Bowls.
With a nickname like "Hotlanta", you can expect very hot weather in the summer, but more comfortable temperatures throughout the year have made Atlanta one of the fastest growing tourists destinations in the United States. Whether you're a business traveler passing through Hartsfield Airport, or a family that is looking for a vacation destination, Atlanta has all of the bases covered. |