Things to do in Atlanta
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Museums:
Atlanta is home to several renowned museums on a variety of topics ranging from natural history to fine art.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History: presents exhibits and programming about natural history, meant to entertain as well as educate. It has a number of permanent exhibits and regularly hosts temporary exhibitions. Visitors to the museum have an opportunity to witness the world’s largest dinosaurs, explore the development of life on earth through the landscapes of present-day Georgia and connect with cultures from around the globe.
World of Coca-Cola: is a permanent exhibition featuring the history of The Coca-Cola Company and its well-known advertising, as well as a host of entertainment areas and attractions. The exhibits range from a collection of Coca-Cola advertising artifacts dating back to 1905, to large Coca-Cola bottles made from different materials from around the world. The World of Coca-Cola welcomes over 1 million guests each year.
High Museum of Art: is a leading art museum in the city and holds more than 11,000 works of art in its permanent collection. Included, are 19th and 20th century American art; European art; decorative arts; African American art; modern and contemporary art; photography and African art. Highlights of the permanent collection include works by, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Claude Monet, Martin Johnson Heade and Chuck Close.
Prominent Landmarks:
Atlanta is well known for the variety of landmarks and prominent attractions.
Georgia Aquarium: is billed as the "world's largest aquarium" with more than 8.1 million US gallons of marine and fresh water and housing more than 100,000 animals and mammals of 500 different species. The aquarium's notable specimens include four young whale sharks, three beluga whales and two manta rays. The aquatic animals are displayed in five different galleries: Georgia Explorer, Tropical Diver, Ocean Voyager, Cold Water Quest and River Scout; each corresponds to a specific environment.
Centennial Olympic Park: is a 21 acre public park that was created for two reasons: a central gathering location for visitors and spectators during the Olympics, and as a legacy for the city. A key feature of the park is the Fountain of Rings, an interactive fountain featuring computer-controlled lights synchronized with jets of water in light towers surrounding the fountain.
Buckhead: is an internationally renowned shopping district with more than 1,400 name brand retail shops are located. Shoppers spend more than $1 billion a year in Buckhead. The area contains the highest concentration of upscale boutiques in the United States. The area is host to outlets like Barneys, Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Jill Sander, Gucci, Cartier, Burberry, Jimmy Choo and Louis Vuitton, to name a few. It's a shopper's paradise and a must visit during your vacation to Atlanta.
Where to Stay in Atlanta :
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When it comes to hotels, the choices in Atlanta are endless, and range from cheap hotels, 4 star hotels under $99, to deluxe five star luxury hotels.
Downtown: Downtown Atlanta is the location of many corporate and regional headquarters, as well as sporting facilities, and is the central tourist attraction of the city. It is full of places of interest to tourists. These locations include; government buildings, sporting venues, parks, monuments and other attractions. Hotels range from luxurious renowned hotel chains to small, comfortable budget hotels.
Midtown: A bit farther north, Midtown features almost as many hotels as downtown. Downtown is a bit more laidback and contains about one-third of the city's high-rises, as well as some of Atlanta's most iconic buildings. The district is the epicenter of the city's music and artistic scene, which includes the Fox Theatre, Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Midtown is known throughout Atlanta as an extremely popular, cosmopolitan and vibrant area.
Passport & Visa Requirements
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As per the latest travel information available to Atlanta, here are the latest passport and visa guidelines:
For US Citizens:
* A valid identification in order to board the plane.
For Canadian Citizens:
Canadian citizens travelling by air to, through or from the United States must present one of the following valid documents:
* A passport or
* A NEXUS card when used at a kiosk at designated Canadian airports and at all U.S. airports when returning to Canada.
This requirement applies to all travelers, regardless of age, including children.
We recommend that you check out the latest travel alerts, various airlines baggage policies and travel safety tips, before planning your travel.
*Kindly note that we take the utmost care in providing you with correct information at all times. However, the passport and visa regulations are subject to change and we strongly urge you to check the requirements directly with the US passport office and, or the Canadian Passport Office before traveling.
When to visit Atlanta
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The most popular time to visit Atlanta is during the summer, as many tourists flock to enjoy the water parks, among other things.
Winter season, though cold, is ideal for budget travelers looking for cheap flights and discount hotel rats.
Planning your Visit:
High season: (May to September)
Low season: (January to April)
Atlanta Weather
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Atlanta has four seasons.
* The most precipitation is rain, with the heaviest concentration in March. Snowfall is rare, the yearly average being 1 ½ inches.
* The city's elevation and relative closeness to the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the Atlantic Ocean affects the weather considerably.
Currency and Language:
Currency:
* United States Dollar or USD
* Credit Cards and ATMs can be found throughout the city.
Languages:
* English is the primary language.
* Many people also speak Spanish.
Currency
The Euro (€) is the official currency of Atlanta
1 Euro = 1.4277 US$
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