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Atlanta Hotels

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What's On?                     Overview                     Prepare                     Highlights 

Overview

Overview

Cosmopolitan Atlanta is the cultural and economic centre of the south-eastern US. Gleaming architecture and a vibrant cultural scene share space with stately homes. Southern charms – warm hospitality, quirky personalities and deep-rooted family ties – are ingrained in the city's social fabric.

See

The regal movie palace Fox Theatre commands new performances, as the dreams of one man inspire new generations at The King Center. While the story of the world's best-selling beverage is told at The World of Coca-Cola, a revitalised downtown celebrates Atlanta's rebirth in the Centennial Olympic Park.
Spend

Luxury shopping for designer togs – and even posh purses for the pooch – awaits you in Buckhead, home to chic Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square malls. Pick up eclectic and modern furnishings and gifts for home and garden on Howell Mill Road, antiques in Miami Circle, and oddities in Little Five Points. Go designer bargain-hunting just outside the city at Discover Mills in Lawrenceville.
Get Out

A year-round moderate climate means you can hear the great outdoors calling. Walk, jog or picnic in the vast city oasis of Piedmont Park, canoe on the Chattahoochee River, pander to the pandas at Zoo Atlanta, or dash through shooting plumes of icy water in the Fountain of Rings at Centennial Olympic Park.
Culture

Capture the essence of American music through performances at Georgia State University's Rialto Center. Catch concerts, comedians and film festivals at the 1920s Fox Theatre, and experience the local theatre scene at Dad's Garage. Enjoy symphony under the stars at Chastain Park, and intimate concert experiences at the cosy Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre.
Eat & Drink

Try the traditional, inexpensive American dishes of fried chicken, hamburgers or meat-and-three-vegetable plates in Virginia Highland. Peruse impressive wine lists and savour fusion fare in hip Midtown, or go the uptown steakhouse route in Buckhead. Try trendy tacos in West Side, and make a point of driving in for onion rings at The Varsity.
New Perspective

Lounge on lush pillows with a cocktail and downtown skyline view at rooftop the Bed boutique hotel. Sip a Level 73 Martini 73 stories up at the rotating Sun Dial Restaurant and Bar.

Prepare

Prepare

Practise saying “y'all” and prepare to share – your table, your views, your deepest secrets. Everyone's friendly and curious in Atlanta.

Atlanta Year

Herald the arrival of spring at the Dogwood Festival in April, and get a groove on at the Jazz Festival in May. Take along a picnic dinner for the big-screen fun of Screen on the Green each week in June. Limber up for the Montreux/Atlanta International Music Festival, bringing musical acts of all genres to town in August. Celebrate the winter holidays with twinkling lights and ice skating at Centennial Olympic Park and Callaway Gardens.
Public Holidays

New Year's Day (1 Jan), Martin Luther King Day (15 Jan), Presidents' Day (19 Feb), Good Friday (Mar/Apr/May), Easter (Mar/Apr/May), Memorial Day (May), Independence Day (4 Jul), Labour Day (Sep), Veterans' Day (11 Nov), Thanksgiving (Nov), Christmas Day (25 Dec).
Weather

With the exception of the hot summer months, Atlanta enjoys temperate weather year-round. From late May to September, it's hot and very humid (28-31°C). Expect somewhat cooler temperatures in the evenings (15-18°C). November to January are the coolest and rainiest months – early spring and autumn are delightful for outdoor activities.
Electricity

110-120 Volts AC 60 Hz, two flat-pin parallel plugs are standard.
Dialling Code

+1 (USA), + 404 or 770 (Atlanta), then seven-digit number.
Money

United States Dollar ($) is the currency.
GMT

GMT -5 (GMT -4 in summertime).
Atlanta Tourist Info.

Atlanta Travel Guide website.

Fit In

You'll want a dash of designer label in posh Buckhead, urban cool in Midtown and Virginia Highlands, and tasteful tracksuits for public exercising. Conservative chic works all over the city.

Get Around

Get Around

The majority of sights and attractions in Atlanta are within what locals refer to as the Perimeter. This is also known as Highway 285, which orbits the city centre, enveloping Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead.

Downtown is home to Centennial Olympic Park, CNN and the prime business district, as well as the Georgia State Capitol, housed in the golden-domed building near Georgia Tech university. Head north for the charming cottages and village atmosphere of Midtown, and the luxurious shopping and residential district of Buckhead. Travel east to the academic atmosphere around Emory University, and investigate the Ku Klux Klan history of Stone Mountain. A trip west explores the historically African-American colleges of Spelman and Morehouse.
Rail

Atlanta's metropolitan rail network, or MARTA, is easy and convenient for moving around the city. Expect long walks to your final destinations, though, as cabs are scarce at some locations. The North and Northeast lines are for Midtown and Buckhead destinations, while the South line is an easy ride to Hartsfield International Airport.
Taxi

Find taxis at major hotels, Downtown, and major shopping centres in Buckhead. However, it's best to consult the hotel concierge for the neighbourhood taxi service, and to arrange with the driver for a return trip.
Bus

The Atlanta bus system is run by MARTA, and while the lines cater to locals, there is rarely a crush of passengers. The new ATL, or Atlanta Tourist Loop, has two routes: Downtown and Midtown. Both make stops every 30 minutes, and popular attractions and neighbourhoods are on each route.
Foot

Atlanta's smaller neighbourhoods, such as Virginia Highlands, are perfect for exploring on foot – but most of the city is not designed for walking. Exceptions include the area around Piedmont Park, Downtown near the CNN Center, Centennial Olympic Park and the Georgia Aquarium.
Transport Tips

Buy a Weekend Pass on MARTA at the Ride Stores of the busiest terminals. They give you unlimited travel on the bus and rail system from Friday to Sunday. Weekly and monthly cards also include unlimited rides. Car parks are plentiful in Downtown and Buckhead, while most neighbourhoods have metered or free street parking.
Time Travel

Revel in the artistry of the world's largest diorama painting as it circles around you at the Atlanta Cyclorama in Grant Park – it depicts the Civil War's Battle of Atlanta. Relive the oratorical wonder of the Civil Rights movement at Ebenezer Baptist Church. And ponder the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games – the catalyst of Atlanta's explosive growth – at the Olympic Museum.
Atlanta Transport Link

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority website

Highlights

Highlights

The skyscrapers of Downtown Atlanta give way to graceful, tree-lined streets in Midtown and Buckhead. Attractions are spread throughout the city but hug the main thoroughfare of Peachtree Street moving north out of Downtown.

Pound the Downtown pavement on a historical walking tour at Preserve Atlanta and contemplate the speeches and legacy of Martin Luther King at The King Center. Meet Nico and Gaspar, the beluga whale brothers, at the Georgia Aquarium.

Visit 19th-century Grant Park, home to Zoo Atlanta and the Cyclorama – the 1887 painting-in-the-round that depicts the Battle of Atlanta. See the works of the old and future masters at Midtown's High Museum of Art.
Sightseeing Tips

The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change is one of the few free attractions in the city. Low-cost options include The Fernbank Museum and Atlanta Braves baseball games, where game tickets go cheap right before game time.

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