Atlanta Travel Guide
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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 that fill downtown to the many prosperous restaurants, shops and businesses spread throughout the city. … Read Atlanta introduction
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Georgia's Governor Mansion
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This 24,000-square-foot modern mansion has been home to the state's governors since 1968, when the mansion was rebuilt in the Greek Revival style. The two-story home features a library and a ballroom that comfortably seats 150 for …
The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead
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When celebrities and royalty come to Atlanta, they generally make their reservations at this Ritz-Carlton, probably due to the hotel's cozy lodgings, …
Highland Tap
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A lot goes on at this hippest of Highlands corners, which sits snugly beneath the sidewalk at Highland and Virginia Avenues. Cozy up to the bar with the sleek after-work crowd, then stay late as the locals filter in. Dim lights and exposed …
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it is a great city, with a very pleasent atmosphere, and a great night life. It is a true southern delight.
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Introduction
The suburban sprawl has turned Atlanta into a almost endless city. Increased car dependence creates horrendous traffic, traffic creates smog, smog pollutes water, and so on. These problems keep politicians and environmental groups scratching their heads.
Not to miss
Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site The visitors centre at the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site will equip you with a map and brochure of exhibits, so you can explore the area that commemorates the life, work and legacy of the father of the Civil Rights movement. Guided tours …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 483108 Area : 342km² Longitude / Latitude : -84.3489990234 / 33.7960014343 Currency : US Dollar (USD) Weights & Measures system : Imperial
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Atlanta's huge Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL; tel:404 209 1700; www.atlanta-airport.com), 19km (12mi) south of downtown, is a major regional hub and an international gateway. With nearly 80 million visitors a year, it is the busiest airport in the world in …
History
Recent History Atlanta's century of boosterism culminated when it hosted the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. Atlanta put on her prettiest dress and CNN beamed her picture worldwide. People took notice, the moving trucks came rolling down the freeways and, like summer weeds, new condos sprouted …
Weather
Atlanta's weather is mild for much of the year, though July and August tend to be steamy and hot and the area does get snow in December and January. Spring and autumn are the balmiest seasons. Summary of average yearly weather data for Atlanta Low temp (°C) High temp (°C) Sunshine …
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Overview of Atlanta
Some visitors come to Atlanta looking for the Old South stereotypes--white-columned mansions surrounded by magnolias, owned by slow-moving folks with accents as thick as molasses. What they find is a lot more cosmopolitan and a heck of a lot more interesting. When Gen. William Sherman burned …
Overview
Though steeped in history, Atlanta nevertheless remains a comparatively new city by East Coast standards, having been founded only in 1837 as the end of the Western & Atlantic railroad line (it was first named Marthasville in honor of the then-governor's daughter, nicknamed Terminus for its …
City Guide
Filled with a wealth of attractions and activities, the excitement never ends in Atlanta. Whether enjoying sports, attractions or nightlife, the pulse of the city beats at an exhilarating rate. Atlanta has been called the "Sports Capital of the World," a fitting term for a city with …
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