City Guide
- Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the US state of Georgia and the seat of Fulton County. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta-metropolitan area, the 9th most populous metro area in the US.
- Population 496,461 (2021).
- Area Codes: 404, 678, 470.
- Tax: 16.90% (Hotel Tax 8% / Sales Tax 8.9%). $5 fee per room per night.
- Time Zone: EST - Eastern Standard Time: November – March. EDT - Eastern Daylight Time: March - November.
- Credit Cards are widely accepted throughout the city. ATM machines are located in many public spaces, hotels, banks and in the Convention Center.
Getting to Atlanta:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is not only the busiest airport in the world, but there are more than 150 cities with daily direct, non-stop flights to Atlanta. If you’re coming to the capitol of the South, chances are, there is the perfect flight to fit your schedule.
Driving to Atlanta
Three major interstates – I-20, I-75 and I-85 – all come together in downtown Atlanta, making driving into the center of the action very convenient.
Getting Around Atlanta:
MARTA – Public Transit
MARTA is Atlanta’s rapid transit rail system. It carries passengers from the airport up to Buckhead and beyond, and east and west through Atlanta’s neighborhoods.
Atlanta Streetcar
Atlanta’s newest means of transportation, the Atlanta Streetcar operates on a 2.7 mile loop from the convention and entertainment district to the Sweet Auburn area.
Shuttles & Limo Services
If you are looking for a quick, easy and elegant way to get around Atlanta, try a shuttle or limo service. These safe, courteous drivers will get you to and from with no hassle.
Taxicabs
Atlanta taxicabs are another great option to get you where you need to go, with flat rates available between the airport and areas like downtown, Midtown and Buckhead.
By Car
Have car, will travel. Atlanta’s neighborhoods and business districts are accessible by car and many provide ample parking for visitors. The city and state also provide drivers with valuable resources such as traffic and construction alerts.
Walking and Biking
Atlanta is a great city to stretch your legs a bit. Take a stroll through the walkable in-town neighborhoods or go for a bike ride on the Atlanta BeltLine. Whether on two feet or two wheels, Atlanta has plenty of green space to feed your love of the outdoors.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is not only the busiest airport in the world, but there are more than 150 cities with daily direct, non-stop flights to Atlanta. If you’re coming to the capitol of the South, chances are, there is the perfect flight to fit your schedule.
Driving to Atlanta
Three major interstates – I-20, I-75 and I-85 – all come together in downtown Atlanta, making driving into the center of the action very convenient.
Getting Around Atlanta:
MARTA – Public Transit
MARTA is Atlanta’s rapid transit rail system. It carries passengers from the airport up to Buckhead and beyond, and east and west through Atlanta’s neighborhoods.
Atlanta Streetcar
Atlanta’s newest means of transportation, the Atlanta Streetcar operates on a 2.7 mile loop from the convention and entertainment district to the Sweet Auburn area.
Shuttles & Limo Services
If you are looking for a quick, easy and elegant way to get around Atlanta, try a shuttle or limo service. These safe, courteous drivers will get you to and from with no hassle.
Taxicabs
Atlanta taxicabs are another great option to get you where you need to go, with flat rates available between the airport and areas like downtown, Midtown and Buckhead.
By Car
Have car, will travel. Atlanta’s neighborhoods and business districts are accessible by car and many provide ample parking for visitors. The city and state also provide drivers with valuable resources such as traffic and construction alerts.
Walking and Biking
Atlanta is a great city to stretch your legs a bit. Take a stroll through the walkable in-town neighborhoods or go for a bike ride on the Atlanta BeltLine. Whether on two feet or two wheels, Atlanta has plenty of green space to feed your love of the outdoors.
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- College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience
- Fernbank Museum
- Fox Theatre
- Georgia Aquarium
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
- World of Coca-Cola
- Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Atlanta History Center
- The Center for Civil and Human Rights
- High Museum of Art
- Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site
- Stone Mountain Park