Earning spots on National Geographic’s Best of the World 2022 and Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel for 2022 lists, Atlanta creates buzz. Visit Georgia’s capital and most populous city to experience its passion, vibrant neighborhoods, progressive vibe, Civil Rights history, pop culture influences and top-rated attractions. At the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and known as the City in the Forest, Atlanta offers plenty to experience outdoors.
GETTING THERE & AROUND
Domestic and international flights arrive and depart at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the world’s busiest. Find hotel shuttles, domestically, in Ground Transportation Center, West Curb Area. Taxis charge a flat rate to the Atlanta Business District; expect metered rates for rides outside the main business area. Rideshares pick up domestic arrivals near North Economy Lot. Travelers can take MARTA both to and from the airport and around Atlanta, to Buckhead and beyond. A single trip costs $2.50. The Atlanta Streetcar makes 12 stops along a 2.7-mile loop; and you’ll find taxis, rideshares, bike rentals and pedestrian-friendly areas throughout Atlanta.
LODGING
The Burgess Hotel Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Celebrate life’s finest pleasures at this elegantly transformed boutique hotel in the heart of the Buckhead district. Find custom furniture, original artwork, found objects from Asia, Le Jardin tranquil outdoor pool courtyard, The Library, Fia Restaurant, Mr. B Bar and more.
3600 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta, Georgia, tel 404 869 1100
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, an IHG Hotel
Classic Buckhead accommodations and Southern sophistication await at InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta. Travelers enjoy the majestic lobby, garden, spa, Gala Ballroom and Club Lounge. Celebrity chef Scott Conant helms the on-site restaurant, The Americano.
3315 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta, Georgia, tel 404 946 9000
Book an elegant retreat at this luxury, boutique, hotel-style bed-and-breakfast, encompassing a 19th-century family home and carriage house. In addition to chic accommodations, cuisine stands out in the included breakfast featuring fresh, local ingredients and three courses on the weekend.
923 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta, Georgia, tel 404 881 0722
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DINING
Explore Mexico’s gastronomy, unique flavors and ingredients at El Valle, with menu options like halibut ceviche, hoja santo branzino and horchata panna cotta. Complement dishes with tequila- and mezcal-heavy cocktails or the large selection of Mexican wines.
800 Peachtree St. N.E., Suite F, Atlanta, Georgia, tel 678 974 5356
Part seafood market, part café, Fishmonger arrived in the Pendry-Highland neighborhood in May 2022 and launched a second location in Kirkwood four months later. Try the blackened grouper sandwich or The Fishmonger, smoked salmon on a sourdough bagel with cream cheese, tomato and tobiko.
674 N. Highland Ave. N.E., Suite A, Atlanta, Georgia, tel 678 705 9538
225 Rogers St., Building 7, Atlanta, Georgia, tel 404 458 4915
Named for Chef Deborah VanTrece’s mother, Oreatha’s @ The Point celebrates all mothers and welcomes diners to “taste a mother’s love.” The upscale, casual fine-dining spot focuses on what locals eat. Open for dinner Wednesday–Friday, brunch and dinner Saturdays, and all-day brunch Sundays.
2287 Cascade Road, Unit C, Atlanta, Georgia, tel 404 228 4852
ATTRACTIONS
One of the largest and most wide-ranging urban redevelopment programs in the country, Atlanta Beltline transformed 22 miles of railroad corridor into a network of public parks, trails, transit and housing. Explore tours, fitness classes, art installations and events along the Beltline.
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
Sports lovers rejoice at the home of all things college football. Only 0.02 percent of college players and coaches are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Find out more about the elite few in this 94,000-square-foot space, also including a 45-yard indoor football field and more than 50 exhibits.
250 Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta, Georgia, tel 404 880 4800
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
The museum and cultural institution bridges the historic Civil Rights Movement and the human rights struggles of today. Allot 90 minutes to two hours to peruse exhibits such as Lunch Counter Sit-In, Human Rights Champions and Freedom Riders.
100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. N.W., Atlanta, Georgia, tel 678 999 8990
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