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The bustling capital of the New South is in a near-constant state of flux. Once a sultry antebellum outpost, then a charred ruin in the wake of General William T. Sherman’s 1864 march to the sea, Atlanta today is a thoroughly modern cityscape of glittering towers (more of which seem to pop up every week), and a center of both world news (CNN is headquartered here) and international business (the airport is the nation’s busiest). See the slideshow.
Don't Miss
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Pitching a wang dang doodle (translation: catching a rollicking live blues show) at Blind Willie’s in Highland Park
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Supping on chicken and dumplings and country-fried steak at Mary Mac’s Tea Room, a city institution for more than 60 years
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An afternoon exploring the Martin Luther King Historic Site—which paints an inspiring portrait of both the civil rights movement and its champion
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Four Seasons Hotel, Atlanta
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Tourist resources for Atlanta
The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau site is a good starting point for information on sights and activities in Atlanta (www.atlanta.net). The site also has links to blogs that specialize in c... More
Taxis in Atlanta
Taxis here are metered, and many accept credit cards (if using one is important, just make sure you ask the driver before you get in). A one-way trip from Midtown to Buckhead or Little Five Points ... More
The subway in Atlanta
MARTA (Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority) runs trains from Downtown Atlanta to outlying neighborhoods like Buckhead, Decatur, Lenox Square, and the airport. To use it, you’ll need to buy a Breez... More
Getting to Atlanta by train
Brookwood Station, which sits right on Peachtree Street in Midtown, links Atlanta to points as far south as New Orleans and as far north as New York via Amtrak (www.amtrak.com).
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Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is the nation's busiest, and it’s the hub and headquarters for Delta Airlines. To get to your hotel, you can take MARTA (Metropolitan Rapid Transi... More