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Tuesday, 16 August 2016

The City in a Forest



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.
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