Atlanta Vacation & Tourism Guide
photo by Tracy
Atlanta is a lively , thriving city, the capital of Georgia, and a center of commerce and the arts. Many visitors come to Atlanta looking for the Old South stereotypes: white columned mansions surrounded by magnolias and owned by languidly moving, elegantly dressed ladies wearing white gloves and hoop skirts, and speaking in a southern drawl.. What they find is much more cosmopolitan and a lot more interesting, though it is still possible to relax with a glass of lemonade under a peach tree. Every traveler will enjoy their visit to this "Southern Belle".
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Atlanta W-Hill GA
Real Traveler Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 102 reviews from 4 sources
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" Other than the breakfast the hotel was great." — source Expedia
" The hotel is convenient for getting to any part of Atlanta with quick access to several interstates." — source Expedia
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1. High Museum of Art
... Art is home to a permanent collection consisting of more than 11,000 pieces as well as special exhibitions from around the world. 1280 Peachtree ... more
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2. Atlanta History Center
topics: local history. more
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3. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
A few blocks to the east of downtown, the Sweet Auburn neighborhood is home to the birthplace of America's most influential ... more
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4. World of Coca Cola
Atlanta's most famous invention is also the world's most popular soft drink, and nowhere is this more clear than at this ... more
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5. Blind Willie's
Year after year, this smoky joint in the Highlands is rated the best blues venue in ... more
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6. Fernbank Museum of Natural History
... see ancient fossils, explore interactive exhibits, experience awe-inspiring films and get an up-close look at the world's largest dinosaurs at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. A prehistoric battle of gigantic proportions... more
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7. Variety Playhouse
This intimate nightclub features live music seven nights a week, although the musical genre on any given night is anybody's guess. ... more
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8. Star Community Bar (The)
The small door on Moreland Avenue may not give it away, but this swinging joint is a prime hotspot ... more
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9. Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Founded in 1976, this 15-acre expanse of natural wonder is located adjacent to Piedmont Park. A hardwood forest intertwined ... more
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10. Dante's Down the Hatch
Since 1970, visitors have packed this exotic dinner club to eat fondue, listen to ... more
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1. Atlanta Fish Market
At the foot of the tallest fish in the Southeast, this local favorite offers classic seafood in a setting ... more
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2. South City Kitchen
... transitional Midtown seemed like an unlikely place to sustain a New Southern restaurant established in the early 1990s, but supportive locals have kept this place hopping through the years. Animated conversations and the pe... more
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3. Murphy's
There's always a crowd of people milling about the corner of Virginia and Highland on weekend mornings; they're waiting ... more
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4. Pano's & Paul's
... Scene :A salt lick for local scions and visiting celebrities, this elegant Old Buckhead standby has been a destination restaurant for more than two decades. With its heavily robed, insular luxury lair with a smart bar and e... more
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5. Bone's
Since 1979, Bone's has spared no expense in bringing Buckhead the best a cow has to offer. With oaken walls ... more
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6. Lobster Bar (The)
... modeled on the famed Oyster Bar at Grand Central Station, complete with a vaulted-tiled ceiling, this downstairs adjunct of Chops steakhouse is awash in old-world class. Dark wood fixtures and understated lighting give the... more
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7. Woodfire Grill
Chef Michael Tuohy believes in using only the freshest of ingredients and this is evident in the ... more
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8. Canoe
... :The rustic, elegant decor is nearly outdone by the stunning view of the Chattahoochee. The dining room mixes lodge atmosphere with modern touches: ironwork accents, a ceiling inverted to resemble the inside of a canoe, and... more
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9. Aria
... Scene :A seductively dark bar leads to the expansive dining room, a hip mix of yesteryear architecture and droll postmodern art. Ornate wall moldings share the spotlight with bejeweled canine sculptures and colorful canvase... more
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10. River Room (The)
... in the beautiful Post Riverside Town Square where Buckhead meets Vinings. From the restaurant, enjoy panoramic views of the town square which is reminiscent of a European village and features charming gardens and a beautifu... more
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