Atlanta Overview
Atlanta has been dubbed as an "alpha-" or
"world city", and exercises a prominent impact on finance, commerce,
research, education, technology, art, media and entertainment. With a gross
domestic product of $270 billion, it is ranked 8th in the country and 36th in
the world. It has a diverse economy with strengths in media operations,
professional and business services, logistics and information technology. Its
topography is marked by dense tree coverage and rolling hills.
Points of Interest
The striking city of Atlanta offers such a wide range of
touring and sightseeing opportunities that you will never lack for choices. The
elegant city is a promised land for the art and history buffs with numerous
sites in offerings such as Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site,
Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta History Center, High Museum of Art,
College Football Hall of Fame, Swan House, Jimmy Carter Library & Museum,
Centennial Olympic Park, Margaret Mitchell House, Michael C. Carlos Museum,
Fernbank Museum of Natural History and Center for Puppetry Arts.
The sports fanatics can savor some exhilarating display of
professional sports like baseball in Turner Field, basketball in Philips Arena
and football in Georgia Dome. The fauna adorers can savor some beautiful
wildlife at the Zoo Atlanta.
Some of the other prominent attractions include Oakland
Cemetery, Ebenezer Baptist Church of Atlanta, Swan House, The Tabernacle,
Buckhead, The King Center, Emory University, Little Five Points, Georgia State
Capitol, Virginia-Highland, Bobby Dodd Stadium, The Catholic Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception, Sweet Auburn, Grant Park and Georgia Governor's Mansion.
The gourmets can relish some appetizing meals at Aviva by
Kameel, Bone's Restaurant, Capital Grille, Canoe, Fandangles and Fat Matt's Rib
Shack while the nightclubs and bars include Hard Rock Café, Blind Willie's, The
Masquerade, Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium,
Laughing Skull Lounge and The Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre.
When To Visit
The ideal time to explore the capital's charm is from late
May to August when a number of concerts and outdoor activities are in full
swing. Also, the gentle weather will also play its part in the comfort of your
trip. If you are trying to save a few bucks, then plan a winter trip when you
can find lower hotel tariffs and cheap airline tickets to Atlanta. Although,
there are a number of airlines which offer cheap flights to Atlanta year round.
Primary Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is
the major commercial airport serving the state capital. It has been ranked
amongst the busiest airports in the world on terms of both passenger traffic
and number of flights.
