Atlanta, the capital city of the US state of Georgia is one of the most beautiful and popular travel destinations in the world. The seat of Fulton County is situated in the northwest part of the state at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains near the Chattahoochee River. The city full of peach trees has a perfect blend of southern traditions with urbane modernization. Atlanta pride itself in embracing three skylines and the world’s busiest airport, homeland to Martin Luther King Jr., world’s largest aquarium, internationally famed businesses, historic sites, museums, and what not, the city has it all. Premium bars and boutiques, sports-focused sights, shopping spots, entertainment venues like the Fox Theatre, historical tales, it will mesmerize and make your journey worth visiting. It is also home to the world’s largest drive-in restaurant, the Varsity and the headquarters of world’s renowned CNN (Cable News Network). We know this is surely driving you crazy! 

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Top Attractions

World of Coca-Cola

Do you know, where did your favorite soft drink Coca-Cola have originated from? Yes, it’s Atlanta!! You got one more reason to travel to this beautiful city and get to know the history and triumphal progress of the world's most popular soft drink, Coca-Cola. The World of Coca-Cola is a museum where you get the view of the bottling process and more than 1,200 artifacts ranging from vintage bottles to a 1939 Coca-Cola delivery truck from Argentina. Over and above, you will get to taste the samples of more than 100 different beverages made by the company all over the world. So, tour inside the small city of Coca-Cola and taste the feeling!

Georgia Aquarium

One of the largest aquariums in the world, Georgia Aquarium is home to more than 100,000 aquatic animals with over 700 species such as California sea lions, beluga whales, manta rays, whale sharks, bottlenose dolphins, African penguins, etc. The aquarium was opened on November 21, 2005, with 60 animal habitats. It is also the only aquarium that houses whale sharks outside Asia and you can dive or snorkel in the tank with the sharks. Hosting several shows like a 3D underwater show that creates awareness regarding protection of marine lives, dolphin shows presenting the connection between animals and humans, interactive animal interactions, and sea tours are some of the highlights of the museum. For all the scuba diving lovers, there is a great opportunity for you to dive and experience marine life at large! Remember, you must have a scuba diving certificate along with you. 

Centennial Olympic Park

Spread across 21 acres, the Centennial Olympic Park is a public park located in the downtown of the city. Earlier, it was created as a gathering spot for visitors and residents to enjoy during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games as a lasting legacy for the city. It hosts several events in a year like Independence Day concert, the Fourth of July Celebration, Wednesday Wind Down concert series, private events, and to name a few. The park also features a very beautiful interactive fountain called Fountain of Rings which has 251 jets that shoot 12 to 35 feet (3.7 to 10.7 m) in the air and a 200-feet tall transportable Ferris wheel, SkyView Atlanta which gives a unique skyline view of the city.

Best Time to Visit

The city with the mild climate possesses moderate winters with a light dusting of snow as well as hot and humid summers. Spring lets you relish the outdoors with warm days and mild evenings and autumn give you pleasant weather to enjoy. The months from March to August offer such amazing delights like rejoicing carnivals, picnic spots, wonderful shopping, bicycle tours, outdoor sports like baseball and soccer, etc. However, Atlanta presents a variety of festivals all around the year. It receives the most of the crowd during summer and room rates are also at their highest. Summers in Atlanta are really hot, that is why it is also nicknamed as ‘Hotlanta’. Winters provides budget travel with lower accommodation prices and allows you to enjoy tennis, biking and hiking trails, and other winter sports activities. 

Major Airports

1. Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
2. DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK)
3. Fulton County Airport (FTY)

Atlanta Facts

Country/State: The United States/Georgia

Population: 486,290 (2017)

Currency: The United States Dollar

Language: English

Visa on Arrival: A citizen of a foreign country who wants to enter the United States normally must first get a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the passenger’s country of citizenship. For further details, check the official website: https://travel.state.gov.    

Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 (All services)

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