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Atlanta is easy to fall in love with. One of the jewels of the American South, Atlanta is large enough to have everything tourists could wish for – great food, theater, festivals, stores, and major sports teams. But the center is compact enough to make it easy to walk or cycle around. Few cities in America have both that kind of big city and small town vibe.
Imagine being there to watch the Braves hit a home run to clinch a home game, sparking the famous Turner Field fireworks into life, and lighting up the Atlanta skyline.
Smell the enticing aroma of pork and beef slow cooking over an Atlanta BBQ, then dine until your heart’s content on beautifully cooked meat. Sample gourmet soul food at Busy Bee, before trying out local brews at the Wrecking Bar Brewpub or cocktails at classy bars like the Pinewood.
You can also be transported back in time. Stand where Margaret Mitchell wrote Gone With the Wind. See where Martin Luther King, the famous leader of the African-American Civil Rights Movement, was born. Relive the 1996 Olympics.
Only Atlanta blends history, food, and sporting experiences in this way. That’s why you’ll soon fall for its charms.
Whether you want to watch the Atlanta Braves compete in Major League Baseball, the Hawks in the NBA, or the Falcons playing in the NFL, Atlanta is a great sporting destination. You can also visit Centennial Park to see the Olympic Games Museum, commemorating the 1996 event hosted by Atlanta.
Atlanta is a fantastic place for food lovers to visit. Dine on soul food and BBQ at Fox Bros, try the seafood at the Optimist, or binge on superb pizzas at Ammazza or Varasano’s.
Atlanta has seen a lot of history since its founding in 1847. Visitors can see the home of Margaret Mitchell, writer of Gone With the Wind, see the birthplace of Martin Luther King, find out about Coca-Cola, the city’s most famous company, or take tours of Civil War battle sites like Kennesaw Mountain.
Modern Atlanta is a retail center, drawing people from all over the South to its malls, markets, and boulevards. Window shop at the up-market boutiques and craft stores in Buckhead, head to Underground Atlanta in Downtown or visit major local department stores like Dillard’s.
Atlanta is a city of festivals, with a constant stream of exciting events to enjoy. April sees the Atlanta Film Festival showcase more than 200 movies from around the world. In June, you can head to the Atlanta Street Food Festival, while in August, Kennesaw hosts the Great Southern Food Truck Rally. Whatever your passion, Atlanta has an event for you.
MARTA runs a comprehensive bus and rail network that should get you wherever you need to go. It’s also affordable, with single fares only $2.50. Before you ride, you’ll need to get hold of a rechargeable Breeze Card at the cost of $1 which you can buy from vending machines at the airport and rail stations. Day passes cost $9.
Taxis in central Atlanta have flat fares of $2.50 for the first eighth of a mile, then $0.25 for every subsequent eighth of a mile ($2 per mile), as well as a waiting charge of $21 per hour and a $2 surcharge for every extra passenger. Uber can work out much cheaper, with a basic fare of $1, then $0.75 per mile after that.
Outside rush hour (which ends at 9:30 a.m. and then runs from around 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.) driving around Atlanta shouldn’t be a problem. However, parking garages in Midtown and Downtown can be expensive ($6 for two hours), so consider parking at a MARTA station further out if you are looking to save money.
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