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Atlanta

The capital of Georgia and one of the world’s busiest airports, home to the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, the Martin Luther King Jr. historic district and Six Flags Over Georgia.

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Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, grew in the 19th century as a railroad hub and today is the center of one of the largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. South. Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world, makes the city a gateway to the South and a connection point to many parts of the country.

Around Centennial Olympic Park, built for the 1996 Olympic Games, are the Georgia Aquarium, one of the largest in the world, and the World of Coca-Cola, dedicated to the drink created in the city in 1886. East of downtown on Auburn Avenue, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park includes the church where he preached, his tomb and the street where he was born.

In Midtown, the High Museum of Art and the Atlanta Botanical Garden are near Piedmont Park, the largest park in the central area. About 20 km to the west, Six Flags Over Georgia has roller coasters and a water park.

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Where Atlanta is

Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau / geoBoundaries (public domain). Adapted by Cidade Turismo.

How to get there: Atlanta

✈ Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), in Atlanta · 15 km to Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 15 km south of downtown and is connected by the MARTA train. Peachtree Station serves the intercity train line between New Orleans and New York. Entry requirements depend on your nationality: confirm the rules before you travel.

Geórgia · Atlanta Capital

Atlanta

Capital and largest city of Georgia, with skyscrapers in downtown and Midtown, leafy neighborhoods and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to the south. The aquarium and the Coca-Cola museum share a plaza by the Olympic park, and the Sweet Auburn neighborhood preserves the church and tomb of Martin Luther King Jr. Midtown has the High Museum of Art and the Botanical Garden, and Six Flags Over Georgia lies to the west of the city.

The local experience

Things to do in Atlanta

Atlanta · Georgia · Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium

One of the largest aquariums in the world, downtown Atlanta, featuring whale sharks, manta rays and belugas in an ocean tank with a glass tunnel.

Atlanta · Georgia · Museum

World of Coca-Cola

World of Coca‑Cola, created in Atlanta in 1886, with the brand’s history, the formula vault and a tasting room for the company’s drinks from many countries.

Atlanta · Georgia · Historic site

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National historic park on Auburn Avenue with Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Martin Luther King Jr. preached, his and Coretta Scott King’s tombs, and the house where he was born.

Atlanta · Georgia · Park

Centennial Olympic Park

Park built for the 1996 Olympic Games in downtown Atlanta, with the Fountain of the Rings, lawns and surrounding museums.

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Atlanta · Georgia · Botanical garden

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Botanical garden next to Piedmont Park in Midtown, with a canopy walkway through the trees, orchid greenhouses and themed gardens.

Atlanta · Georgia · Museum

High Museum of Art

The main art museum of the Southern United States, in Midtown, housed in a white Richard Meier building, with American, European and African art and photography.

Atlanta · Georgia · Theme park

Six Flags Over Georgia

An amusement park west of Atlanta, opened in 1967, with more than 40 rides, roller coasters like the Goliath, and the Hurricane Harbor water park.

Before you go

Practical information

A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.

When to go

In spring, dogwoods and azaleas bloom in the parks. Autumn is also mild. Summers are very hot and humid; winters are cold, but snow is rare.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

How many days to stay

Three days: one for the Olympic center, the aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola; one for the Martin Luther King Jr. park and Midtown; and one for Six Flags.

Which city to stay in

Downtown sits beside Centennial Olympic Park and the aquarium. Midtown has the High Museum, the Botanical Garden, restaurants and MARTA stations. Buckhead, farther north, concentrates shops and is farther from the main attractions.

Respect the place

Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.

Get your questions answered

Frequently asked questions about Atlanta

How do you get to Atlanta?

Via Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, linked to downtown by the MARTA train, or via Peachtree Station on the train line between New Orleans and New York.

How many days to stay in Atlanta?

Two days for downtown, the aquarium and the Martin Luther King Jr. park; three if you include Six Flags.

What is the best time to visit Atlanta?

Spring, from March to May, and autumn, from September to November.

Do you need a car in Atlanta?

In downtown and Midtown, MARTA and walking are enough. For Six Flags and other trips outside the center, a car is helpful.

Is Atlanta a good base for exploring the South?

Yes: the Great Smoky Mountains are about 300 km away, Savannah about 400 km, and Nashville about 400 km.

What time zone is Atlanta in?

UTC−5, Eastern Standard Time, and UTC−4 from March to November during daylight saving time.

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