Atlanta, GA Overview

Atlanta has been dubbed everything from the "capital of the new South" and "the next international city" to "the best place to do business." It's also a great place to visit. Fueled by the prosperity of local mega companies like Coca Cola and Holiday Inn, the prestige of hosting the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and the energy of young upwardly mobile types who have migrated to the city in droves - Atlanta is on fire. And this time it's a good thing. From world-class restaurants and a myriad of... more » Atlanta has been dubbed everything from the "capital of the new South" and "the next international city" to "the best place to do business." It's also a great place to visit. Fueled by the prosperity of local mega companies like Coca Cola and Holiday Inn, the prestige of hosting the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and the energy of young upwardly mobile types who have migrated to the city in droves - Atlanta is on fire. And this time it's a good thing. From world-class restaurants and a myriad of cultural attractions to a hip nightlife and sporting events galore, the city is cosmopolitan in every sense of the word. But Atlanta has also managed to maintain its historic character. Stop by the Atlanta History Center or visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Historical Site, a moving tribute to an American icon. Browse through the former home of famous author Margaret Mitchell or pop into the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum for details on the life and times of the former president and his family. Whether you choose modern urban endeavors or old southern pleasures, Atlanta will not disappoint. « less

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Meehan's Ale House Vinings Station

4 of 5 stars
way down in South
May 16, 2008

My husband found this place before going to see an Irish Band at Cobb Energy Centre, it was very warm and invitiing good food and beer more

Georgia Aquarium

May 16, 2008

For a better experience travel north to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. Less expensive, less crowded, better all around. This aquarium was given to the city of Atlanta as a gift. So its paid...more

Zoo Atlanta

May 16, 2008

I go to this zoo every year. While I enjoy the displays and animals, it just kinda bothers me that it is so expensive and I see nothing new, year after year. I just don' get it. If the entry fee was...more

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