Atlanta Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 Nice folks, good weather, good food, hospitality 


Con

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 hot summers, too much traffic at times 


In a nutshell

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 City life with sweet tea and grits. 

 

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Things to Do  

Stone Mountain

Stone Mountain, Atlanta

 42 Reviews  A really big rock of granite east of the city, Stone Mountain has good and bad past references.....They used to have KKK meetings at the top back in the bad old days, and lots of Civil War stuff happened around there, but it is a gorgeous hunk of rock for climbing, boating in the lake, fishing,... 

World of Coca-Cola

World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta

 37 Reviews  I won a VIP tour through the Coke World via an auction locally, and got a great tour through the facility---my favorites were the old TV commercials, the free old-timey bottle, and the free tastes at the end---over 50 different Coke branded drinks with some strange flavors like "flower" (japanese),... 

Hotels  

Four Seasons Atlanta

 6 Reviews and 296 Opinions  The Four Seasons rates 5 stars in almost all surveys and for great reasons. Location, amenities,... 

Wingate Inn Atlanta Buckhead

 1 Review and 723 Opinions  This is a great bargain in the fancy Buckhead area of town. It has nice, large rooms. Lots of... 

Restaurants  

The Varsity

The Varsity, Atlanta

 17 Reviews  OK, everyone has their favorite meal from the big V, but this is the real deal----- for meat eaters, get a chili steak, a slaw dog, order of rings, and an orange drink or an FO (frosted orange) Veggies can get rings, cole slaw and some ketchup. :>>> I live closer to the Kennesaw location... 

Sun Dial

Sun Dial, Atlanta

 7 Reviews  I was there with my job mates, first to see Atlanta from a high point. then, again to see Atlanta from a high point. Well, a complete turn-around takes about one hour and you can either go to the restaurant or to the caffeteria/bar above (we've been to the cafeteria). The mininum amount you have to... 

Nightlife  

Buckhead

Buckhead, Atlanta

 23 Reviews  Hey---you can check out The Sanctuary in Buckhead--should be close to Marta 3209 Paces Ferry Place very close to intersection with peachtree rd, roswell rd and W Paces Ferry down Roswell Rd a bit. www.sanctuarynightclub.com dustmon 

Midtown

Midtown, Atlanta

 8 Reviews  On certain weeks I needed to get down to Atlanta for business on Sundays in 2011 because we had a training class to conduct first thing Monday morning. On my last week in town in late November, 2011, another co-worker from Chicago and myself headed over to Charlie G's 11th Street Pub to watch the... 

Transportation  

MARTA (Buses & Subway)

MARTA (Buses & Subway), Atlanta

 34 Reviews  The MARTA subway is an ok way of getting about from the airport to Perimeter (that's if you're REALLY trying to save money). The orange lines (north - south routes) are good, and the cars are usually clean; however, the blue lines (east - west of 5 points) are nothing short of a trash pit (both in... 

Our Airport

Our Airport, Atlanta

 31 Reviews  I was just in Atlanta a few weeks ago....Airport was big and I walked and walked, but the security line was very fast...Many stores and the shuttle train takes you to the international station,,,,,,it's a automatic tram....still you have to walk a lot, and up and down escalators..food is better in... 

Shopping  

Great Shopping in Atlanta!

Great Shopping in Atlanta!, Atlanta

 14 Reviews  Southlake Mall is south of the airport in Morrow. One of many malls through the Atlanta area, it services the southeastern portion of the city. Mall Hours Monday-Saturday: 10:00 am-9:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm 

Local Customs  

Southern Hospitality (Hi Ya'll)

Southern Hospitality (Hi Ya'll), Atlanta

 8 Reviews  I moved to the Greater Atlanta area seven months ago from Texas. I am a very proud Texan so it was hard for me to leave my state and live in a new one. However, I was pleased that Atlanta was where I was headed because I heard nothing but positive remarks from people about the famed "southern... 

Neighborhoods

Neighborhoods, Atlanta

 5 Reviews  A common concern expressed by several VT members and verified by my time walking around in certain areas needs to be addressed. There are some VERY bad neighborhoods in Atlanta. Do NOT walk alone, walk with expensive clothing or photography equipment, or any amount of money you would not be willing... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Not So Safe Areas

Not So Safe Areas, Atlanta

 43 Reviews  The most important safety advice I can give about Atlanta is to watch out for the bad drivers, and to not get lured into a false sense of security by the way a neighborhood appears, because there are decent parts of the city that also have problems with muggings and carjackings. Atlanta has grown... 

Traffic & Driving

Traffic & Driving, Atlanta

 12 Reviews  Yea, we got honked at/almost crashed into somebody-from the SAME state[NC] as us! We went to stay in Atlanta for the Big South National Qualifier that was in the World Congress Center. But then again, you can go 80mph in a 65mph area, but there's wayy too much traffic. Atlanta¢¾ 

Tourist Traps  

Underground Atlanta

Underground Atlanta, Atlanta

 13 Reviews  I have visited Underground many times and while it was alot better in the past I would not skip it on a visit to Atlanta. There are young hoodlums running around but they are nothing to worry about in my opinion. Keep to yourself and do what you want and noone will mess with you at all. The shops... 

World of Coca-Cola

World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta

 9 Reviews  Lived in Georgia all my life, 15 years in Atlanta. There are far better activities elsewhere. You won't see anything local about Atlanta or the South at either Underground Atlanta or World of Coca-Cola unless by local you mean our homeless population. Neither qualify as anything resembling a... 

What to Pack  

Comfortable Clothes

Comfortable Clothes, Atlanta

 3 Reviews  During my trip this year, the temperature remained in the 70s, although this seemed a little warm than I would expect for Atlanta at this time of year. I would probably recommend bringing warmer clothes for November in case, as it could get much colder during this time. 

Off The Beaten Path  

North Georgia Mountains & Waterfalls

North Georgia Mountains & Waterfalls, Atlanta

 12 Reviews  Using Blue Sky Cabin Rentals (blueskycabinrentals.com) we snagged a last minute getaway to Ellijay and "The Cabin on the Pond", a one bedroom with 2 twin beds in the loft and a queen in the master, one bath, with electric/gas fireplace and huge hot tub on the porch overlooking the pond. Way back in... 

Interesting Parts of Town

Interesting Parts of Town, Atlanta

 13 Reviews  Nothing like the market days in European cities, but a start can be seen on Saturdays in Morningside. It has just started this year and offers organically grown fruits and vegetables, flowers as well as some meats. They are open only on Saturday mornings 8:00-11:30 and you need to go early before... 

Favorites  

Sights to See

Sights to See, Atlanta

 29 Reviews  If you are spending a few days in Atlanta and planning to check out many local attractions, then I recommend getting the CityPass (http://www.citypass.com/atlanta). In May2010, it cost $74 per adult ticket. It was worth it for us because we were able to use all except 1. :) I will remember Atlanta... 

General Tips

General Tips, Atlanta

 14 Reviews  The owners of the Underground Atlanta is trying to revamp the security efforts. Instead of calling them security guards they call them Courtesy Conductors. I thought that was cute. Their station is a working display for educational use when they have guided tours of school children. 50 Upper... 

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