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Overview
For a taste of true Southern living and hospitality, there's no better place to visit than Atlanta. As your flight lands, you'll be joining more than 23 million leisure travelers who visit this historic city each year.
There are many reasons why Atlanta is so popular. For starts, it's an inexpensive city to visit. In metro Atlanta, the average nightly hotel room rate is under $90.00, plus you can always find cheap airfares on airlines like Delta Airlines and AirTran, which have major hubs here.
From historical sites to cutting-edge and highly-entertaining tourist attractions, Atlanta offers all kinds of activities for people of all ages. From its more than 500 restaurants and 950 shopping centers, to its 71 public golf courses, 348 public parks, and 30 major cultural, educational and sports attractions and venues, Atlanta is a fun city to visit year-around.
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When to Go
High Season
As America's fourth largest and busiest city, there really isn't a peak or off-peak time to visit, as activities, events and tourist attractions are available year-round. During the spring and summer months, outdoor festivals and attractions, like the Atlanta Botanical Garden (www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org) and Zoo Atlanta (www.zooatlanta.org), are popular. You can, however, play golf during the spring, summer and fall, or comfortably walk around parts of the city as you explore throughout most of the year.
Atlanta is chock full of indoor attractions. Football fans will appreciate the indoor dome where the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) play their home games, and the indoor Philips Arena, which is home to the Atlanta Hawks (NBA), Atlanta Thrashers (NHL) and Atlanta Dream (WNBA). Obviously, the cultural venues where The Atlanta Opera, Atlanta Ballet and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra perform are also indoors, as are the museums and galleries.
Low Season
December, January and February are the coldest months of the year in Atlanta. While you might not want to experience too many outdoor activities, you'll find an abundance of indoor attractions well worth experiencing, like the Georgia Aquarium (www.georgiaaquarium.org), World of Coca-Cola (www.worldofcoca-cola.com), Inside CNN Atlanta (www.cnn.com/tour/atlanta/), and the Ferbank Museum of Natural History (www.fernbankmuseum.org).
Best Time to Go
If you're looking to spend lots of time outdoors, the spring, summer and fall months are definitely the best seasons to visit. Most tourists prefer the spring, as the fall travel season is crowded with students flowing in to attend one of the more than 30 colleges and universities in Atlanta, including John Marshall Law School and Emory University.
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Airport Information
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Distance: Approximately 10 miles
Drive Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Travel Time via MARTA: Approximately 15 minutes
Atlanta encompasses more than 8,400-square miles and is comprised of 28 counties, all connected via a mass transit rail and bus system, known as the MARTA. The downtown Atlanta area is referred to as Metro Atlanta. From the airport, taking the MARTA rail system to the downtown area is definitely the least expensive option, although taxi service, shared van, town car, rental car, limo and Greyhound Bus service is readily available.
Average airfares, before fees and taxes, into ATL from Los Angeles range between $275 to $325, with flights from Chicago and New York City running about $200. The numerous available cheap flights to Atlanta make this an affordable destination,
Alternative Airports
Athens Ben Epps (AHN) Airport, Athens, GA
Distance: 67 miles from Metro Atlanta
Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN), Macom, GA
Distance: 79.5 miles from Metro Atlanta
Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG), Columbus, GA
Distance: 82.5 miles from Metro Atlanta
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Weather
Atlanta experiences varying weather conditions throughout the year, based on the season. The spring and summer months are typically warm and comfortable, but the fall and winter typically bring cold temperatures.
July is generally the warmest month of the year, with average temperatures between 69.5 and 78.8 degrees, although it's been known to reach over 100-degrees. Things cool down a lot in January, and average temperatures will range between 31.5 and 41-degrees. Visitors can expect at least 16 days of below freezing temperatures during the month of January.
Rain showers are pretty common throughout the year, although on average, March and July tend to bring the most precipitation. During the winter, ice storms can occur. It rarely snows, but when it does, it's typically very little (less than two inches) and melts within a day.
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Things to Do
Explore Atlanta via Segway
Guided, three-hour tours are offered daily (weather permitting) from City Segway Tours. Riding a Segway personal transport vehicle is a fun experience onto itself. The tours are highly informative and entertaining for teens and adults alike.
Golf
Atlanta is home to more than 71 public, 14 semi-private and 48 private golf courses that are open year-round. To learn more about the championship courses and book tee times, visit www.atlanta.net/visitors/golf.html or www.golfatlanta.com.
Cultural Immersion
In addition to many museums and historical sites to visit, you can experience cultural events in the evenings by attending a performance of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Over the ASO's 62 seasons, it's won numerous awards, including 23 Grammy Awards.
Georgia Aquarium
A visit to The Georgia Aquarium is a perfect way to entertain kids and teens. As the world's largest aquarium, you're guaranteed to see thousands of exotic aquatic creatures, plus sharks, whales, and sea otters.
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Local Attractions
CNN Atlanta Studio
Get an inside look at CNN by participating in the extremely popular Inside CNN Atlanta Studio Tour in downtown Atlanta. The 55-minute, guided walking tours run throughout the day and depart every 10 minutes, so reservations are not required.
The Braves Museum and Hall of Fame
The Braves Museum and Hall of Fame, located at Turner Field, where the Atlanta Braves play, offers more than 600 Braves artifacts and historical photos, dating back to the origin of the team in 1871. This is a popular attraction for baseball fans in general, not just Braves fans.
Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
History buffs will enjoy exploring the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum, which offers an interesting and interactive look at the 39th President of the United States. On display is an exact replica of the Oval Office from when President Carter was in office. You'll also see the actual Nobel Peace Prize he was awarded in 2002, along with his 6th grade school report card.
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Must See Sights
Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta was the host city for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Tours of the 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park sports complex are offered, plus free concerts and events are held here throughout the year.
World of Coca-Cola
Not only can you taste 70 different varieties of Coca-Coca served around the world when you visit the World of Coca-Cola, you'll get a unique look at how this popular soft drink has become such an integral part of Americana. This is a fun indoor attraction that's suitable for the whole family. One of the popular attractions here is a 3D movie shown within a theatre with moving seats (making it a 4D experience). The tour takes about 90 minutes, but there are self-paced exhibits and a massive coca-cola themed gift shop and cafe as well.
Underground Atlanta
Take a self-paced walking tour of Underground Atlanta, a six city block area that was built in the 1920s and was reopened in 1989 after being transformed into a lively shopping and entertainment district, featuring more than 100 specialty shops, restaurants and nightclubs. What's unique about this area is that it's located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, but it's entirely underground.
Walking Tours
Inexpensive, 90-minute walking tours of the Midtown Atlanta area are offered daily by The Atlanta Preservation Center. You'll explore historic buildings and landmarks as you learn about their history from the knowledgeable guides.
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Insider Tips
Getting Around
With its 48 miles of rail track that crisscross Atlanta and 130 bus routes, using Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to get anywhere within Metro Atlanta or any of the city's outlining communities is the most convenient. Although MARTA fares just increased in October 2009, it continues to be the most economical way to get around.
As with any city, driving around Metro Atlanta is certainly possible, but most tourists prefer to avoid dealing with traffic and parking. If you'll be visiting the outskirts of Atlanta and spending time within any of the distinct neighborhoods, you'll definitely want and need access to a car or hire a taxi, as the MARTA will easily get you to, from and around Metro Atlanta, but won't really help you conveniently get around specific neighborhoods. You can access MARTA route maps, schedules and travel information at www.itsmarta.com.
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Cheap Flights To Atlanta
OverviewWhen to Go
Airport Information
Weather
Things to Do
Local Attractions
Must See Sights
Insider Tips
Getting Around
Overview
For a taste of true Southern living and hospitality, there's no better place to visit than Atlanta. As your flight lands, you'll be joining more than 23 million leisure travelers who visit this historic city each year.
There are many reasons why Atlanta is so popular. For starts, it's an inexpensive city to visit. In metro Atlanta, the average nightly hotel room rate is under $90.00, plus you can always find cheap airfares on airlines like Delta Airlines and AirTran, which have major hubs here.
From historical sites to cutting-edge and highly-entertaining tourist attractions, Atlanta offers all kinds of activities for people of all ages. From its more than 500 restaurants and 950 shopping centers, to its 71 public golf courses, 348 public parks, and 30 major cultural, educational and sports attractions and venues, Atlanta is a fun city to visit year-around.
Back to top
When to Go
High Season
As America's fourth largest and busiest city, there really isn't a peak or off-peak time to visit, as activities, events and tourist attractions are available year-round. During the spring and summer months, outdoor festivals and attractions, like the Atlanta Botanical Garden (www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org) and Zoo Atlanta (www.zooatlanta.org), are popular. You can, however, play golf during the spring, summer and fall, or comfortably walk around parts of the city as you explore throughout most of the year.
Atlanta is chock full of indoor attractions. Football fans will appreciate the indoor dome where the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) play their home games, and the indoor Philips Arena, which is home to the Atlanta Hawks (NBA), Atlanta Thrashers (NHL) and Atlanta Dream (WNBA). Obviously, the cultural venues where The Atlanta Opera, Atlanta Ballet and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra perform are also indoors, as are the museums and galleries.
Low Season
December, January and February are the coldest months of the year in Atlanta. While you might not want to experience too many outdoor activities, you'll find an abundance of indoor attractions well worth experiencing, like the Georgia Aquarium (www.georgiaaquarium.org), World of Coca-Cola (www.worldofcoca-cola.com), Inside CNN Atlanta (www.cnn.com/tour/atlanta/), and the Ferbank Museum of Natural History (www.fernbankmuseum.org).
Best Time to Go
If you're looking to spend lots of time outdoors, the spring, summer and fall months are definitely the best seasons to visit. Most tourists prefer the spring, as the fall travel season is crowded with students flowing in to attend one of the more than 30 colleges and universities in Atlanta, including John Marshall Law School and Emory University.
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Airport Information
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Distance: Approximately 10 miles
Drive Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Travel Time via MARTA: Approximately 15 minutes
Atlanta encompasses more than 8,400-square miles and is comprised of 28 counties, all connected via a mass transit rail and bus system, known as the MARTA. The downtown Atlanta area is referred to as Metro Atlanta. From the airport, taking the MARTA rail system to the downtown area is definitely the least expensive option, although taxi service, shared van, town car, rental car, limo and Greyhound Bus service is readily available.
Average airfares, before fees and taxes, into ATL from Los Angeles range between $275 to $325, with flights from Chicago and New York City running about $200. The numerous available cheap flights to Atlanta make this an affordable destination,
Alternative Airports
Athens Ben Epps (AHN) Airport, Athens, GA
Distance: 67 miles from Metro Atlanta
Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN), Macom, GA
Distance: 79.5 miles from Metro Atlanta
Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG), Columbus, GA
Distance: 82.5 miles from Metro Atlanta
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Weather
Atlanta experiences varying weather conditions throughout the year, based on the season. The spring and summer months are typically warm and comfortable, but the fall and winter typically bring cold temperatures.
July is generally the warmest month of the year, with average temperatures between 69.5 and 78.8 degrees, although it's been known to reach over 100-degrees. Things cool down a lot in January, and average temperatures will range between 31.5 and 41-degrees. Visitors can expect at least 16 days of below freezing temperatures during the month of January.
Rain showers are pretty common throughout the year, although on average, March and July tend to bring the most precipitation. During the winter, ice storms can occur. It rarely snows, but when it does, it's typically very little (less than two inches) and melts within a day.
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Things to Do
Explore Atlanta via Segway
Guided, three-hour tours are offered daily (weather permitting) from City Segway Tours. Riding a Segway personal transport vehicle is a fun experience onto itself. The tours are highly informative and entertaining for teens and adults alike.
Golf
Atlanta is home to more than 71 public, 14 semi-private and 48 private golf courses that are open year-round. To learn more about the championship courses and book tee times, visit www.atlanta.net/visitors/golf.html or www.golfatlanta.com.
Cultural Immersion
In addition to many museums and historical sites to visit, you can experience cultural events in the evenings by attending a performance of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Over the ASO's 62 seasons, it's won numerous awards, including 23 Grammy Awards.
Georgia Aquarium
A visit to The Georgia Aquarium is a perfect way to entertain kids and teens. As the world's largest aquarium, you're guaranteed to see thousands of exotic aquatic creatures, plus sharks, whales, and sea otters.
Back to top
Local Attractions
CNN Atlanta Studio
Get an inside look at CNN by participating in the extremely popular Inside CNN Atlanta Studio Tour in downtown Atlanta. The 55-minute, guided walking tours run throughout the day and depart every 10 minutes, so reservations are not required.
The Braves Museum and Hall of Fame
The Braves Museum and Hall of Fame, located at Turner Field, where the Atlanta Braves play, offers more than 600 Braves artifacts and historical photos, dating back to the origin of the team in 1871. This is a popular attraction for baseball fans in general, not just Braves fans.
Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
History buffs will enjoy exploring the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum, which offers an interesting and interactive look at the 39th President of the United States. On display is an exact replica of the Oval Office from when President Carter was in office. You'll also see the actual Nobel Peace Prize he was awarded in 2002, along with his 6th grade school report card.
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Must See Sights
Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta was the host city for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Tours of the 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park sports complex are offered, plus free concerts and events are held here throughout the year.
World of Coca-Cola
Not only can you taste 70 different varieties of Coca-Coca served around the world when you visit the World of Coca-Cola, you'll get a unique look at how this popular soft drink has become such an integral part of Americana. This is a fun indoor attraction that's suitable for the whole family. One of the popular attractions here is a 3D movie shown within a theatre with moving seats (making it a 4D experience). The tour takes about 90 minutes, but there are self-paced exhibits and a massive coca-cola themed gift shop and cafe as well.
Underground Atlanta
Take a self-paced walking tour of Underground Atlanta, a six city block area that was built in the 1920s and was reopened in 1989 after being transformed into a lively shopping and entertainment district, featuring more than 100 specialty shops, restaurants and nightclubs. What's unique about this area is that it's located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, but it's entirely underground.
Walking Tours
Inexpensive, 90-minute walking tours of the Midtown Atlanta area are offered daily by The Atlanta Preservation Center. You'll explore historic buildings and landmarks as you learn about their history from the knowledgeable guides.
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Insider Tips
- The best free source for tourism information pertaining to Atlanta is the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (800-ATLANTA, www.atlanta.net). Get trip planning recommendations, book hotels, learn about local tourist attractions, or seek out advice about where to dine.
- There are more than 50 popular tourist attractions, museums and historical sites to visit in and around Metro Atlanta. For a listing of these attractions, visit Atlanta.net.
If you're planning to visit Atlanta's top tourist attractions, like the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Zoo Atlanta, the Inside CNN Studio Tour, and/or the Ferbank Museum of Natural History, for example, you can save a fortune on admission charges by pre-purchasing an Atlanta CityPass for just $69.00 per person ($49.00 for kids). Call (800) 330-5008 or visit www.citypass.com/city/atlanta.html.
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the busiest and one of the largest airports in America. In addition to allowing plenty of time to check in at your airline's ticket counter and then pass through TSA security checkpoints, it will take between 10 and 20 minutes to reach your airplane's terminal and gate via the airport's internal tram system, so allow plenty of time. This airport is a major hub for both Delta Airlines and AirTran Airlines, but is serviced by virtually every major U.S. and overseas-based airline.
Getting Around
With its 48 miles of rail track that crisscross Atlanta and 130 bus routes, using Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to get anywhere within Metro Atlanta or any of the city's outlining communities is the most convenient. Although MARTA fares just increased in October 2009, it continues to be the most economical way to get around.
As with any city, driving around Metro Atlanta is certainly possible, but most tourists prefer to avoid dealing with traffic and parking. If you'll be visiting the outskirts of Atlanta and spending time within any of the distinct neighborhoods, you'll definitely want and need access to a car or hire a taxi, as the MARTA will easily get you to, from and around Metro Atlanta, but won't really help you conveniently get around specific neighborhoods. You can access MARTA route maps, schedules and travel information at www.itsmarta.com.
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