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Introduction
Atlanta is a city rich with history and culture, and is known as the “city not too busy to care.” It is often pointed to as an example of successful urban development and growth. Evidence of this can be seen everywhere from the skyscrapers t... Continue reading »
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History
Visitors to Atlanta often ask about a certain local curiosity. Even though just about every other street, plaza, or business establishment is dubbed "Peachtree," there doesn't seem to be a single peach tree in the entire city. The reason for... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
With its penchant for hosting conventions and a growing tourist trade, Atlanta stocks more than its share of lodging opportunities. Accommodations range from world class high-rise hotels to cozy bed and breakfasts. Because Atlanta has become... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
From fine to casual dining, Atlanta offers many dining options ranging from French to African to Asian to Cajun that suit many different palates. Definitely check out their nightlife, which is both vibrant and sophisticated, and brings out so... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Visitors to Atlanta expecting a sleepy Confederate capital with Old South charm may be in for a surprise. While Atlanta has held onto the charm and character of her past, she has also grown into her new role as a modern, cosmopolitan city.... Continue reading »
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Tours
Tour One: Downtown The Visitors Center at Centennial Olympic Park is a good place to start any visit to Atlanta. The site of the tragic Olympic bombing in 1996, the park now features a memorial, ringed fountains whose displays are choreogr... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air The Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport (ATL) (+1 404 209 1700 / http://www.atlanta-airport.com) towers as the world's busiest passenger airport. Located 10 miles south of downtown, it is currently in the midst... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Atlanta State: Georgia Country: United States Atlanta by the Numbers: Population: 470,688, 4,917,717 metro area Land Area: 131 square miles Elevation: 1,035 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 48 inches Average January Temperature: 48 degrees F... Continue reading »
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Introduction
"How do I get to Tara?" "Where are Scarlett and Rhett buried?" "Why do you put sugar in iced tea but not on grits?" "Just what is a grit anyway?" Some visitors come to Atlanta looking for Old South stereotypes -- white-columned ma... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Stepping Back in Time at the Atlanta History Center: A re-created farm (with original buildings from the 1840s) shows how rural Southern folks really lived before the Civil War, and the beautifully restored 1928 Swan House, an estate on the p... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Best Spot for a Business Lunch: Power brokers head for steaks at Bone's, 3130 Piedmont Rd. NE (tel. 404/237-2663), in Buckhead, where the food is serious and the service is impeccable and unobtrusive. Best Spot for a Romantic Dinner: There... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Best for Business Travelers: All the major downtown megahotels -- which cater largely to a business and convention clientele -- are fully equipped to meet your business needs. The finest is the Ritz-Carlton Atlanta, 181 Peachtree St. NE (tel.... Continue reading »
Atlanta Travel Experiences
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The all American experience
We arrived in Atlanta on the 11th July. It took 3 hours to get out of the airport, as we picked up our luggage, went through baggage chec... Continue reading »
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This is the End...Beautiful Friend...The End
Amsterdam. It marks the last spot on our travel, finalizing Plan B. We have chased our dream to conclusion, and have tra... Continue reading »
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Leaving Home
Leaving home was pretty hard - but I knew that it would be. I love family so much and am sad that I will miss so much of the kids l... Continue reading »
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Robin and Turtles
We got into Atlanta at some ridiculous time like 6am, managed to negotiate the public transport and then sat in the Olympic park for some... Continue reading »
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Springtime in Atlanta
I lived in Atlanta for two and a half years. This is my second visit back as a 'tourist'. I like to go in April. The weather has been so... Continue reading »
Popular Atlanta Hotels
- Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Atlanta W-Hill GA
- Ritz-Carlton Atlanta
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport
- Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Atlanta Vinings
- Intercontinental Buckhead
- The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead
- Marriott Suites Midtown
- Hilton Suites Atlanta Perimeter
- Courtyard by Marriott Perimeter Center
- Residence Inn Atlanta Perimeter Center
