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Atlanta has been dubbed everything from the "capital of the new South" and "the next international city" to "the best place to do business." It's also a great place to visit. Fueled by the prosperity of local mega companies like Coca Cola and Holiday Inn, the prestige of hosting the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and the energy of young upwardly mobile types who have migrated to the city in droves - Atlanta is on fire. And this time it's a good thing. From world-class restaurants and a myriad of cultural attractions to a hip nightlife and sporting events galore, the city is cosmopolitan in every sense of the word. But Atlanta has also managed to maintain its historic character. Stop by the Atlanta History Center or visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Historical Site, a moving tribute to an American icon. Browse through the former home of famous author Margaret Mitchell or pop into the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum for details on the life and times of the former president and his family. Whether you choose modern urban endeavors or old southern pleasures, Atlanta will not disappoint.
 
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Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
For history buffsFor history buffs
Atlanta History Center: Get a glimpse into the lives of Georgian farmers at the Tullie Smith Farm and of wealthy Atlantans at the Swan House Mansion, and visit the museum which traces Atlanta's as well as Georgia's history through Civil War artifacts, photographs, and decorative arts. The 33-acre center contains forests and gardens, including the mile-long Swan Woods Trail.
Address: 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, Georgia
Phone: 404 814 4000
Admission fee
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site: Start at the visitor center and then work your way around the three main sites in this historic park: the home in which the leader of the Civil Rights movement in America was born, the church where he preached and the memorial site where he is buried. A major Atlanta attraction, the park draws some 500,000 visitors each year.
Address: 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia
Phone: 404 331 5190
Admission fee
Family funFamily fun
NEW World of Coca-Cola: A popular Atlanta attraction, this tribute to the world-famous soft drink, born a century ago in a local Atlanta pharmacy, fills three stories with everything you ever wanted to know about Coca-Cola. A spectacular collection of memorabilia, entertaining, hands-on exhibits and video presentations as well as unlimited samples in many flavors await you.
Address: 121 Baker St, Atlanta, Georgia
Phone: (404)676-5151 or 1-800-676-COKE (2653)
Admission fee
Zoo Atlanta: This extraordinary zoo, one of the oldest in the U.S., underwent a multi-million dollar renovation in the 1980s and is still expanding. Its landscaping replicates the natural habitats of the numerous animals, some of which are endangered species. Two panda bears from China delight the crowds, and groups of gorillas separated by moats do their own share of entertaining.
Address: 800 Cherokee Ave , Atlanta, Georgia
Phone: 404 624 5600
Admission fee
Gone With The WindGone With The Wind
Margaret Mitchell House and Museum: Margaret Mitchell's one and only novel, "Gone with the Wind," was born in an apartment in this turn-of-the-century Tudor Revival mansion. Now a museum on the National Register of Historic Places, the house offers visitors a 90-minute guided tour that tells the story of the author, the Pulitzer Prize-winning book and the making of the movie.
Address: 990 Peachtree St, Atlanta, Georgia
Phone: 404 249 7015
Admission fee
MuseumsMuseums
Jimmy Carter Library and Museum: Learn about the administration - and personal life - of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at this extensive library and museum situated on a historic hilltop amid 30 acres of gardens, lakes and waterfalls. You'll view an exact, full-scale replica of the Oval Office, participatory videos, gifts to the White House, exhibits focusing on Carter's support of human rights and, of course, plenty of documents, photographs and correspondence.
Address: 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia
Phone: 404 331 3942
Admission fee
Fernbank Museum of Natural History: One of the largest natural history museums in the U.S., the Fernbank's architecture is as intriguing as the fascinating exhibits inside. The building has spiraling staircases, huge columns, a brick atrium and windows looking out onto the forest that it borders. The exhibits are spectacular and include a life-sized kaleidoscope, a skeleton of the largest dinosaur ever discovered, an IMAX theater and a "Walk Through Time in Georgia," a story of the earth's develoment, complete with sound effects and recreated landscapes of a swamp, cavern, marsh and plateau.
Address: 767 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia
Phone: 404 929 6300
Admission fee
RestaurantsRestaurants
Hal's On Old Ivy: For melt-in-your-mouth filets, Hal's is the place to go in Atlanta.
Address: 30 Old Ivy Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia
Phone: (404) 261-0025
Horseradish Grill: Southern favorites and contemporary classic dishes are served in Atlanta's oldest continuously operating restaurant.
Address: 4320 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia
Phone: (404) 255-7277
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What to do in Atlanta
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Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Luxury hotelsLuxury hotels
Westin Buckhead Atlanta
Popularity index: #11 in Atlanta
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Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead
Popularity index: #16 in Atlanta
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1890 King-Keith House Bed and Breakfast
Popularity index: #6 in Atlanta
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Sheraton Suites Galleria Atlanta
Popularity index: #60 in Atlanta
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Renaissance Waverly Hotel
Popularity index: #13 in Atlanta
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Doubletree Hotel Atlanta NW / Marietta
Popularity index: #18 in Atlanta
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Recommended Reading
"Gotta Love Atlanta"  Southern Living, May 1, 2007
Atlanta is a fun and family-friendly destination.
"In Atlanta, New Attractions and a Touch of History"  New York Times (free registration required), Mar 30, 2007
Atlanta is a more family-friendly destination than ever.
"36 Hours In: Atlanta"  New York Times (free registration required), Jan 7, 2007
Enjoy the wide range of offerings, both old and new, that Atlanta has to offer.
"'We Are Finally Coming to Claim Our Writers'"  Washington Post (free registration required), Nov 11, 2007
Georgia is well-represented in America's literary scene.
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