Atlanta - Atlanta

Za ostala mjesta s istim imenom vidi Atlanta (višeznačna odrednica).
Atlanta noću

Atlanta je prethodnica Novog Juga, sa šarmom i elegancijom Starog. To je grad koji južne tradicije uravnotežuje s elegantnim modernizmom, a južnjačko gostoprimstvo s tri linije i najprometnijom zračnom lukom na svijetu. To je grad koji je izgorio do temelja i obnovljen; vidio strahote rata; osjetio bol suše i poplava; i rodila Martina Luthera Kinga mlađeg, najveću figuru pokreta za građanska prava. Atlanta je glavni grad države Gruzija i, prema mnogima, glavni grad cijele Južne Sjedinjene Države.

Okruzi

U Atlanti postoje tri zasebne linije: Downtown, Središnjem gradu, i Buckhead. Veličina bilo kojeg od ovih okruga mogla bi biti suparnik središtu bilo kojeg drugog grada na jugu. Međutim, Atlanta se sastoji ne samo od nebodera i drugih visokogradnji; svaka od gradskih gradskih četvrti nudi jedinstvene atmosfere koje su dobro prilagođene životu u sjeni grada.

Okruzi Atlante
 Downtown
Najcentralnije i komercijalno područje u Georgiji (ekonomski i politički), centar Atlante, uključuje glavni grad države, gradsku vijećnicu, CNN centar, akvarij Georgia i svijet Coca-Cole.
 Središnjem gradu
Sjeverno od centra grada, ovo je velika poslovna i stambena četvrt s visokim neboderima i popularnim područjem noćnog života. Ovaj kvart također uključuje Park Pijemont, Umjetnički centar Woodruff, Atlantic kolodvor i kampus Georgia Georgia.
 Buckhead
Nekoliko milja sjeverno od Midtowna, Buckhead je popularno područje poslovnog i noćnog života i dom je Povijesnog centra Atlante.
 Istočna Atlanta
Istočna Atlanta uključuje mnoštvo popularnih četvrti s prekrasnim domovima, visoko ocijenjenim restoranima i uspješnim trgovačkim četvrtima. Četvrti uključuju Little Five Points u alternativnom stilu, trendovsku Virginia-Highland (zajedno sa susjednom Poncey-Highland) i rastuću zajednicu Village Atlanta Village.
 Južna Atlanta
Dom najprometnije zračne luke na svijetu, Međunarodna zračna luka Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta. Južna Atlanta također sadrži četvrti Mechanicsville, Peoplestown i Lakewood.
 Zapadna Atlanta
Ovaj kvart uključuje četvrti Vine City, Bankhead, Historic West End, Collier Heights i gornji Westside.
 Decatur
Grad Decatur udaljen je samo nekoliko kilometara od centra Atlante, ali zadržao je šarm svog stambenog gradića. Jedno od pješačkih područja u Atlanti, Decatur je dom mnogih izvrsnih restorana, barova i butik trgovina.

Shvati

Sjedeći na visoravni Piedmont u sjevernoj Georgiji, Atlanta je gotovo u cijelosti u okrugu Fulton, dok se dio gradskih granica proteže na Županija DeKalb. Grad se prostire na 343 km², ali Metro Atlanta, koja uključuje 28 županija, ima površinu od 8.676 kvadratnih milja (21.693,7 km²). The Rijeka Chattahoochee, koji čini sjeverozapadnu granicu Atlante, glavni je izvor vode u cijelom području metroa. Osim rijeke, topografija Atlante miješa se s valovitim brežuljcima, šumama, jezerima i ribnjacima te granitom Kamena planina prema istoku.

Prema popisu stanovništva iz 2010. godine, Atlanta je imala 420 000 stanovnika unutar gradskih granica i 5,3 milijuna u području metroa. U njemu živi oko 486 000 ljudi (2017).

Klima

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Atlanta se nalazi na visoravni Pijemont, na približno nadmorskoj visini od 220–330 m nadmorske visine. Grad je tako nešto hladniji od ostalih mjesta na jugu SAD-a, činjenica je koja je sigurno pomogla rastu grada prije uvođenja klima uređaja.

Atlanta doživljava vrlo širok raspon temperatura. Zimi su temperature umjereno blage do tople, ali hladne fronte mogu donijeti lagane nakupine snijega i najnižih temperatura koji povremeno padaju u tinejdžere. Međutim, dani su obično u 50 ° F (10 ° C), a noći u niskim i srednjim 30s F (0 ° C). Ledene oluje su vrlo rijetke, ali nisu nečuvene. Ljeta su vruća i vlažna, s temperaturama koje često dosežu i iznad 32 ° C (32 ° C), pa je grad stekao nadimak "Hotlanta" (ime zbog kojeg se stanovnici naježe, a vjerojatno će ga dočekati uzvraćanje "Nitko ga ne zove da"). Padalina je puno krajem zime i početkom proljeća, a ljeti su česte popodnevne oluje s grmljavinom. Proljeće i jesen su najbolje vrijeme za posjetiti. Regija je često pogođena tijekom sezone uragana (od lipnja do studenog) od ostataka koji se izlijevaju iz Zaljeva, donoseći obilne kiše i ponekad jake vjetrove.

Povijest

Atlanta se počela oblikovati 1837. godine kada je zapadna i atlantska željeznica mjesto odabrala za južni kraj svojih pruga. Grad se zvao Terminus do 1843. godine kada je preimenovan u Marthasville po kćeri guvernera Wilsona Lumpkina. 1847. grad je preimenovan u Atlanta, navodno ženski oblik "Atlantika", vjerojatno stvoren od strane inženjera sa Western & Atlantic. Grad je osnovan 1847. godine.

Do izbijanja Američki građanski rat 1861. godine Atlanta je bila bojnik željezničko čvorište, proizvodni centar i skladište. Ali 1864. godine, da bi osakatio prijevoz između juga i sjevera, vojska generala Unije Williama T. Shermana izgorio do temelja svi željeznički objekti, gotovo svaki posao i više od dvije trećine gradskih domova tijekom njegovog zloglasnog "Marša do mora". Atlanta je ležala u ruševinama, jedinom većem američkom gradu koji je rat ikada uništio.

Prvo oživljavanje Atlante započelo je ubrzo nakon toga. U roku od četiri godine od Shermanova napada, glavni grad Georgije premješten je iz Milledgevillea u Atlantu i u tijeku je bio pokušaj privlačenja novih poslova. U međuvremenu su se počeli otvarati fakulteti i sveučilišta, uvedeni su telefoni i kolica su se počela kotrljati. 1895. godine država pamuka i međunarodna izložba u parku Piedmont pokazala su 800 000 posjetitelja i stanovnika da je Atlanta krenula u novom smjeru i spremila se za 20. stoljeće.

Krajem 1920-ih, poslovni sektor u središtu grada oblikovao se, dajući Atlanti mnogo različitih obrazaca koje danas održava. Istodobno, Atlanta Alderman (a kasnije i gradonačelnik) William B. Hartsfield dugo je i naporno vodio kampanju uvjeravajući grad da upražnjeno trkalište pretvori u aerodrom. Danas je međunarodna zračna luka Hartsfield – Jackson najprometnija zračna luka na svijetu, s više od 100 milijuna putnika godišnje.

Iako je grad nastavio svoj ekonomski uzlet, postao je poznat i kao "Grad prezauzet za mržnju." Atlanta i Georgia spriječile su velik dio sukoba povezanih s 1950-ima i 1960-ima preuzevši vodstvo na jugoistoku u jačanju manjinskih prava. Najjača identifikacija grada s pokretom bila je preko njegovog rodnog sina, Dr. Martin Luther King, ml.

U posljednjih 25 godina postignuto je mnogo da se Atlanta podigne na status svjetske klase. Uspostavljen je učinkovit (barem po standardima juga SAD-a) sustav javnog prijevoza, MARTA; Podzemna Atlanta dodana je na mapu zabave; Svjetski kongresni centar Georgia učinio je grad kongresnim čvorištem; Georgia Dome izgrađena je 1992. godine; i Philips Arena izgrađena je 1999. Kupola je srušena 2017. godine kada je otvorena njezina zamjena, stadion Mercedes-Benz.

Od 20. srpnja do 4. kolovoza 1996., sve su oči bile uprte u Atlantu dok je bila domaćin Stogodišnje olimpijske igre. Grad je uspješno bio domaćin najvećih olimpijskih igara ikad, prikazujući se 2 milijuna ljudi osobno i 3,5 milijardi ljudi globalnim emitiranjem.

Olimpijske igre poslužile su kao katalizator za drugi ponovni uspon Atlante jer je doživjela dramatičnu transformaciju iz velikog američkog grada u veći međunarodni grad potaknuvši više od 6 milijardi dolara razvoja i promjena.

Atlanta je postala glavni grad odredište za konferencije i kongrese, uglavnom zbog ogromne zračne luke i povoljnog vremena. Većina mjesta održavanja konferencija nalazi se u blizini stanice Peachtree Center MARTA u centru grada, a kad je u gradu velika predstava, ponekad se može činiti kao da svaka druga osoba u gradu nosi pločicu s imenom.

Gledati

Južna kultura Atlante, duboka povijest i užurbani grad kulisa su brojnih klasičnih filmova.

  • Nestao s vjetrom (Victor Fleming, 1939.). Umočen u konfederacijsku politiku, borbu za opstanak i neizbježne ljubavne spletke, ovaj film rijetko odlikuje jednako dobro kao ako ne i bolja od klasične južnjačke knjige na kojoj se temelji.
  • Vozeći gospođicu Daisy (Bruce Beresford, 1989.). Ovaj film taktično istražuje rasna pitanja iz doba građanskih prava kroz nijanse odnosa između bogate bjelkinje i njenog crnog šofera.
  • ATL (Chris Robinson, 2006.). Drama punoljetstva smještena u hip-hop kulturu modernog grada.

Atlanta je također pozadina za popularne televizijske emisije Hodajući mrtvaci i Atlanta.

Atlanta (i ostatak Gruzije) brzo su postali omiljeno mjesto snimanja zahvaljujući državnim poreznim poticajima. U znamenjima Atlante možete uočiti filmove poput Igre gladi: Hvatanje vatre (Francis Lawrence, 2013) gdje glumi dekadentni glavni grad i Praksa (Shawn Levy, 2013.) gdje igra Googleovo visokotehnološko modernističko sjedište.

Informacije o posjetiteljima

Uđi

Karta Atlante
Ako uletite u Atlantu, sletjet ćete u najprometniju zračnu luku na svijetu: međunarodnu zračnu luku Hartsfield – Jackson Atlanta

Avionom

Glavni članak: Međunarodna zračna luka Hartsfield – Jackson Atlanta

Glavna zračna luka Atlante je 1 Atlanta Hartsfield – Međunarodna zračna luka Jackson (ATL IATA) ("Hartsfield – Jackson", "ATL" ili samo "aerodrom" za lokalno stanovništvo), oko 8 km (13 km) južno od centra grada. Hartsfield-Jackson je bio najprometnija zračna luka na svijetu od 1999., opslužujući više od 107 milijuna putnika u 2018. Zračna luka ima 192 domaća i međunarodna vrata, a pokriva 4.700 hektara (1.902 ha) zemljišta s pet paralelnih mlaznih pista. ATL je glavno središte za Delta Air Lines i fokusni grad za Southwest Airlines, a služi i kao mjesto sjedišta korporacije Delta Air Lines.

Privatno zrakoplovstvo

Atlanta ima treću najveću koncentraciju tvrtki Fortune 500 u Sjedinjenim Državama i jedno je od najvećih medijskih središta u zemlji. Zbog visoke razine medijske i izvršne aktivnosti, zajedno s velikim zagušenjima u Hartsfield-Jacksonu, postoji nekoliko zračnih luka koje su usredotočene na poslovno i slobodno zrakoplovstvo.

2 Zračna luka Dekalb-Peachtree (PDK IATA) nalazi se unutar "opsega" u Chamblee, Georgia. Iako PDK nudi uslugu prijevoza do Cincinnati, Memphis, i Destin, uglavnom služi kao glavno privatno mlazno središte Atlante s 4 piste i 3 privatna terminala. Postoji 5 dodatnih zračnih luka s privatnim FBO terminalima izvan perimetra: Zračna luka okruga Fulton (FTY IATA); Zračna luka okruga Cherokee (FAA POKLOPAC: CNI); Regionalna zračna luka Falcon Field-Atlanta (FAA POKLOPAC: FFC); Međunarodna zračna luka Field-Cobb County (FAA POKLOPAC: RYY); i Zračna luka okruga Gwinnett (LZU IATA). Tvrtke za zračni prijevoz, uključujući Prioritetni mlaz i Povelja Gruzije Jet nude pristup raznim zrakoplovima sa sjedištem u zračnim lukama Atlante, s zrakoplovima u rasponu od ekonomičnih aviona s jednim ili dva motora, do modernih poslovnih aviona i luksuznih Gulfstreamsa.

Vlakom

Vidi također: Putovanje željeznicom u Sjedinjenim Državama

Atlanta služi Amtrak, 1-800-872-7245. Amtrakov vlak Crescent vozi svakodnevno i služi New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlotte, Gainesville, Birmingham i New Orleans. Southbound, vlak kreće iz New Yorka nešto prije 15:00, slijedećeg dana oko 9 sati nailazi na Atlantu i do 20 sati stiže do New Orleansa. Sjeverno, vlak kreće iz New Orleansa oko 7 sati ujutro, poziva u Atlantu oko 20 sati i slijedeći dan stiže do New Yorka do 14 sati.

The 3 Stanica Peachtree u Atlanti nalazi se na 1688 Peachtree St. NW, koja je nekoliko milja sjeverno od centra grada i zračne luke. Da biste se povezali s MARTE, autobusom br. 23 ili br. 110, koji se može prebaciti do stanice Buckhead i stanice Arts Center. Na stanici Amtrak nema parkirališta, ali Elitni parking ima površinu u blizini i nudi dugoročno parkiranje po povoljnim cijenama.

Autobusom

  • Flixbus (Upravljaju trenerice Wande), (Autobusni kolodvor Wanda Coach) 3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd Suite 102 (Autobus će se ukrcati u uredu Wanda Coach na trgovačkom trgu Chamblee Center. Ovom vožnjom upravlja trener Wanda - FlixBus je samo prodavač karata. Vozilo neće imati oznaku FlixBus.). Povezuje Atlantu s New Yorkom (preko Greenvillea, Durhama, Greensboroa, Charlottea) (ažurirano u veljači 2021)
  • Linije hrtova, (autobusni kolodvor) 232 Forsyth St SW (Forsyth St & Brotherton St SW, MARTA-ina postaja Garnett. Ne u najboljim kvartovima), ☏ 1 404 584-1728, besplatni: 1 800 231-2222. Povezuje Atlantu s Charleston SC (preko Augusta GA, Columbia SC); Chicago (Via Nashville, Louisville, Indianapolis); Dallas (preko Jacksona, Birminghama, Shreveporta); Houston (putem Columbus GA, Montgomery, Mobile, New Orleans); New York (preko Winstona Salema, Charlotte, Richmonda, Washingtona, Baltimorea); Knoxville TN (putem Chattanooge) i Macon GA (autobusi nastavljaju prema Savani, Orlandu ili Tallahasseeu iz Macona zasebnim rutama). Putnici se premještaju u krajnjem odredišnom gradu rute ili u posredničkom stajalištu kako bi stigli do dodatnih gradova. Provjerite rasporede. (ažurirano u veljači 2021)
  • Megabus, (Autobusni kolodvor XPressGA) 435 W Peachtree St (MARTA-ina stanica građanske ulice). Povezuje Atlantu s Memphisom (preko Birminghama); New Orleans (Via Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile); Orlando (preko Jacksonvillea, Daytona Beach); i Washingtonu (preko Charlottea, Durhama, Richmonda). Putnici se premještaju u krajnjem odredišnom gradu rute ili u posredničkom stajalištu kako bi stigli do dodatnih gradova. Provjerite rasporede i mape. (ažurirano u veljači 2021)
  • Autobus Panda NY, (autobusni kolodvor) 211 Peachtree St SW, Suite 4, ☏ 1 917 420-5989. Povezivanje Atlante i New Yorka preko Augusta GA, Columbia SC, Winston-Salema, Charlottea, Richmonda, Washingtona, Baltimorea i točaka između. (ažurirano siječnja 2021)
  • Autobus Pandora (Eagle autobus), (Autobusni kolodvor Panda NY) 211 Peachtree St SW, Suite 4. Povezivanje Atlante i New Yorka preko Commerce GA, Greenville SC, Rolling Greens SC, Charlotte, Raleigh NC, Winston-Salem, Richmond, Washington, Baltimore i između njih. (ažurirano siječnja 2021)
  • Jugoistočne pozornice, (Autobusni kolodvor hrtova) 232 Forsyth St SW (Forsyth St & Brotherton St SW, pokraj MARTA-ine stanice Garnett.), ☏ 1 404 584-1728. Southeastern Stages svakodnevno obavlja redovne linije između gradova na jugoistoku, uključujući: Atlanta, GA; Asheville, NC; Charleston, SC; Columbia, SC; Myrtle Beach, SC; Savannah, GA; Fayetteville, NC; a točke između. (ažurirano u veljači 2021)
  • XPressGA (Express Georgia), (autobusni kolodvor) 435 W Peachtree St (Stanica MARTA Građanska ulica). Vozi seriju ekspresnih autobusa od stanice Civic Center MARTA do okolnih prigradskih gradova u okruzima Clayton, Cherokee, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding i Rockdale na 34 različite rute. Autobusne rute brojile su se u 400-ima. (ažurirano u veljači 2021)

Automobilom

Glavne autoceste koje opslužuju grad su I-75 (opsluživanje prometa iz Detroit do Florida), I-85 (povezujući Srednjoatlantski do New Orleans) i I-20 (povezivanje Teksas do Južna Karolina), koji svi prelaze kroz centar grada. GA-400 povezuje Sjevernu Georgiju s I-85 prolazeći Buckhead.

I-285 (Atlantanci ga obično nazivaju "Perimetar" i "Obilaznica Atlante" na nadzemnim pločama) kruži gradom na udaljenosti od oko 16 km (16 km), prelazeći i povezujući se sa svim gore navedenim autocestama i zračnom lukom. U stenografiji prometnih izvješća ponekad se navodi kao "unutarnja petlja" (trakovi koji se kreću u smjeru kazaljke na satu) i "vanjska petlja" (u smjeru suprotnom od kazaljke na satu) ili "gornji kraj" (prometni segment na sjeveru između I-75 i I -85).

Besplatne prometne informacije u stvarnom vremenu dostupne su pozivanjem broja 511 bilo gdje u državi Georgia.

Zaobiđi se

Iako se većina mještana svakodnevnog prijevoza oslanja na svoje automobile, šetnja i javni prijevoz pogodni su za posjetitelje. Glavne gradske četvrti prilično su prohodne, a mnoge su atrakcije lako dostupne iz javnog prijevoza.

Ako ćete ionako imati automobil, vožnja je često najbrže sredstvo za kretanje. Također otvara odredišta kojima je teško ili nemoguće pristupiti javnim prijevozom. Međutim, posjedovanje automobila u centru grada često je prepreka tamo gdje je parkirališta malo, a duga špica vježba je frustracije.

imena ulica u Atlanti su vrlo zbunjujući. Postoji više od 70 ulica koje u svom nazivu imaju "Peachtree", a često ih je teško razlikovati (Peachtree Street, Peachtree Lane, West Peachtree Street, itd.) Kad netko kaže "Peachtree" bez pojašnjenja, onda misli Ulica Peachtree, glavna prometnica sjever-jug kroz centar, Midtown i Buckhead. Ne miješajte ga sa Zapadna ulica Peachtree, koja je paralelna s ulicom Peachtree blok dalje i glavna je cesta kroz Midtown. Uz to, mnoge prometnice često mijenjaju nazive ulica, uglavnom na križanjima i krivinama.

Izgovara se avenija Ponce de Leon, često skraćena do Ponce PAHNS duh LEE-ahn, nego španjolski POHN-recimo dan ležao-OHN.

Pješice

Posjetiteljima će današnja Atlanta biti vrlo prohodna, s mnogim poboljšanjima učinjenim u posljednjem desetljeću. Većinu gradskih četvrti lako je prošetati, s gustim zbirkama barova, restorana i trgovina. Konkretno, kretanje unutar Midtowna, Downtowna, Decatura, Buckheada ili područja oko koridora North Highland Avenue u Istočnoj Atlanti (uključujući Virginia-Highland, Poncey Highland i Little Five Points) obično je prilično jednostavno; Vrijeme hodanja rijetko prelazi 10–20 minuta, a autobusi ili vlakovi pružaju određeno olakšanje za dulja putovanja. Dobivanje između te su četvrti teže pješice; na primjer, očekujte 30–45 minuta hoda između Midtowna i Virginia-Highlanda. Međususjedski prijevoz najbolje je obaviti automobilom ili javnim prijevozom.

Provozom

Potražite ove karakteristične znakove MARTA

Atlanta služi MARTA (Uprava za brzi tranzit Metropolitan Atlante), ☏ 1 404-848-4711, koja upravlja brzom željezničkom i autobusnom mrežom u gradu Atlanti i okruzima Fulton i Dekalb. Mještani samo kažu "MARTA"; pozivajući se na njega kao na "MARTA" označit će vas kao izvan grada.

Povjetarac

Jednokratna vožnja MARTA-om košta 2,50 USD (djeca do 46 inča i manje, do 2 po odrasloj osobi); cijena uključuje transfere. MARTA koristi bežične kartice za povjetarac za pohranu vaše karte; nova kartica košta 2,00 USD, ali je za ponovno punjenje i vrijedi 10 godina. (Vjetrične kartice ne mogu se dijeliti; treba vam jedna po osobi.) Vjetrovne se karte prodaju u automatima na svim željezničkim postajama ili u RideStoresima u zračnoj luci, Lindbergh Centeru i Pet Points Stanicama (automati prihvaćaju kreditne kartice, ali gotovina može biti brži jer su strojevi spori i skloni lomljenju). U autobusu kucnite na karticu na stanici za kartu pored vozača. Na željezničkoj stanici dodirnite ulaz i izlaz na ulaznoj cijeni. Tijekom prijenosa ponovo dodirnite karticu. (Kartica koristi RFID tehnologiju, tako da je možete ostaviti u novčaniku i jednostavno dodirnuti cijeli novčanik na senzoru.)

Autobusi prihvaćaju cijene u gotovini, ali ne mogu izdavati transfere po cijenama plaćenim u gotovini - morate imati karticu Breeze da biste dobili prijenos. Ako planirate uspostaviti vezu, obavezno je uspostavite prije početka putovanja.

Dostupne su neograničene propusnice (9 USD za 1 dan, 19 USD za 4 dana, 23,75 USD za 7 dana). Oni će vam lako uštedjeti novac ako planirate napraviti više od jednog ili dva putovanja dnevno.

MARTA vikendom vozi sporije; tipično vrijeme čekanja je 20 minuta za vlakove i do sat vremena za autobuse. Svakako se prilagodite ovome.

Sustav je prilično siguran bez obzira na doba dana, iako je u posljednjem desetljeću bilo pregršt slučajeva nasilnog kriminala. Kao i u bilo kojem drugom gradskom ili tranzitnom sustavu, koristite zdrav razum, budite svjesni svoje okoline tijekom niskih razdoblja vožnje i izbjegavajte vlakove bez ijednog vozača ili sa samo nekoliko drugih vozača.

Željeznica

Željeznička mreža sastoji se od četiri linije: crvene, zlatne, plave i zelene. Crvene i zlatne crte vode sjever-jug, dok plave i zelene linije vode istok-zapad, tvoreći križ s Petom postajom u središtu kao jedinom točkom povezivanja crvene-zlatne i plavo-zelene linije.

  • Crvene i zlatne linije vode istim tračnicama od južnog završnog terminala u zračnoj luci Hartsfield-Jackson preko centra grada i Midtowna Atlante, prije nego što se podijele na dvije grane: crvena linija vodi do sjevernog metroa Atlanta na stanici North Springs, a zlatna linija sjeveroistočno i završava na kolodvoru Doraville.
  • Plava linija prolazi od zapadnog terminala u Hamilton E. Holmesu do istočnog terminala u Indian Creeku. Zelena linija prolazi istok-zapad zajedno s plavom linijom, ali ima malu ogradu do stanice Bankhead i ide samo istočnije do stanice Edgewood / Candler Park.

Vlakovi voze M-F 5:00 - 13:00, a vikendom i praznicima od 5:00 do 12:30. Vlakovi voze na svim linijama svakih 12 minuta tijekom vršnih razdoblja, a svakih 20 minuta noću i vikendom. Čeka se često kraće od ovog za putovanja u središte grada, jer nećete morati čekati niti jedan vlakić; na primjer, možete doći crvenom ili zlatnom linijom da biste stigli od centra do središta grada.

Autobus

Autobusna mreža obuhvaća preko 100 različitih autobusnih linija, a mnoge rute prometuju otprilike svakih 20 minuta. Autobusne linije na nekim linijama (općenito uključujući najpopularnija turistička područja) voze M-F od 5 do 13:30, a vikendom i praznicima od 5 do 1 ujutro.

Postoji nekoliko autobusa koji su posebno korisni za obilazak nekih gradskih četvrti:

  • 110 "Breskva" - Ovaj autobus prolazi ulicom / cestom Peachtree od centra grada do Buckheada. Iako će većina putovanja ovim hodnikom biti lakša i brža korištenjem vlaka, ovaj je autobus i dalje posebno koristan za dolazak na odredište između kolodvora Arts Center i Buckhead, uključujući selo Buckhead, koje se nalazi na 20 minuta hoda od stanice Buckhead.
  • 36 - Korisna veza s Virginia-Highlandom sa stanice Midtown. Iza Virginije-Highlanda, ovaj autobus nastavlja prema sjeveru, a zatim prema istoku, zaustavljajući se na Sveučilištu Emory, zatim prelazeći mnoge stambene četvrti prije nego što završava na stanici Avondale istočno od Decatura.
  • 16 - Napušta stanicu Five Points u centru grada, prvo prema istoku, prolazi Carter Center, zatim skreće na aveniju North Highland i kreće prema sjeveru do Virginije-Highlanda i dalje prema sjeveroistočnom dijelu grada. Prije nego što skrene na North Highland Avenue, ovaj autobus vozi približno paralelno s Highland Avenue u neposrednoj blizini i prati North Highland Avenue kroz svoja najaktivnija područja, pa je ovo dobra ruta za putovanje između odredišta duž tog koridora.
  • 2 - Polazi sa stanice North Avenue prema istoku i prometuje na dvije malo različite rute. Većina njih slijedi aveniju Ponce de Leon i kreću se kratko prema jugu i istoku sjevernom avenijom North Highland i Freedom Parkwayom prije nego što prođu avenijom Moreland (kroz Little Five Points) i nastave do stanice Edgewood / Candler Park. Jednom na sat, međutim, autobus će nastaviti duž Ponce (umjesto da skrene niz sjevernu aveniju Highland) i na kraju doći do stanice Decatur. Ova je ruta korisna za dolazak do dijelova North Highland Avenue i do Little Five Pointsa (obje će biti kratke šetnje bez obzira kojom rutom autobus kreće), a zaobilaznica po satu može biti korisna i za dolazak do dijelova Decatura koji su dalje uklonjen sa stanice MARTA.
  • 12 - Kreće sa stanice Midtown i kreće prema zapadu 10. ulicom pored Georgia Tech-a. Skreće na sjever cestom Howell Mill i nastavlja u daleke sjeverozapadne dijelove grada. To može biti korisno za dolazak na zapadni kraj kampusa Georgia Tech ili za dolazak do četvrti West Midtown (u blizini Howell Mill-a i ulice Marietta i nastavljanje neko vrijeme duž Howell Mill-a). Obnova ovog okruga započela je 1990-ih, a danas ima mnogo restorana, butika, barova, kafića i umjetničkih galerija.
  • 1 - Kreće sa stanice Five Points prema sjeverozapadu, prolazi pored Akvarija, CNN Centra i Svijeta Coca-Cole (ako ne želite proći 10 minuta hoda), zaustavlja se uz Georgia Tech, a prije prolazi i kroz zapadni Midtown uputivši se u daleke sjeverozapadne dijelove grada.
  • 6 - Vozi od stanice Inman Park na istoku do stanice Lindbergh na sjeveru. Prvo putuje avenijom Moreland (koja postaje Briarcliff Road, kojom se nastavlja) sa zaustavljanjima u Little Five Pointsu (pružajući tamo prečac ako je šetnja 10-15 minuta previše) nudeći kratke šetnje većim dijelom Poncey Highlandsa. Također se zaustavlja na Sveučilištu Emory i Centrima za kontrolu bolesti.

Tramvaj

Centar grada Tramvaj u Atlanti je vratio tramvajske automobile u Atlantu, 65 godina nakon završetka prethodne službe. Downtown Loop prolazi istok-zapad, povezujući Olimpijski park Centennial, postaju MARTA Peachtree Center i idući autocestom do nacionalnog povijesnog mjesta Martin Luther King, Jr. Jeftiniji je od MARTE (odrasli 1 USD, djeca besplatno [46 inča i manje, do 2 po odrasloj osobi]; dostupne su višestruke propusnice), ali ograničena odredišta znače da posjetitelji od toga neće imati puno koristi.

Taksijem

Obično je moguće taksi zastave označiti u blizini turističkih atrakcija i barova u Midtownu i Downtownu. Međutim, preporuča se pozivanje unaprijed.

24-satne usluge taksija:

Taksiji između zračne luke i većih dijelova grada su paušal.Obavezno inzistirajte na paušalnoj cijeni, čak i ako vozač ne tvrdi da to zna.

Također možete koristiti aplikacije za pozdravljanje vožnje kao što su Uber i Lyft. Imajte na umu da cijene mogu biti visoke u vrijeme velike potražnje.

Automobilom

Automobili su najpopularniji oblik prijevoza za razgranati grad, i obično najbrži tijekom ne-vršnih sati. Mnoge destinacije izvan urbanih središta dostupne su samo automobilom. Vrhunac dostiže vrhunac oko 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM i 16:00 - 18:30 radnim danima i često rezultira zagušenjima kada se ujutro putuje u inozemstvo, a popodne odlazi. U središtu grada / središnjem dijelu grada i glavnim trgovačkim četvrtima, poput Buckheada, vikendom također može biti gužve. U većem dijelu grada, parkiralište je besplatna i obilna. U većini urbanih područja neki restorani nude besplatne ili jeftine usluge sobarstva (očekuje se napojnica od 1–3 USD), a u rijetkim prilikama u kojima je parkirališta rijetko, javni plac je obično u blizini uz naplatu. Informacije o prometu u stvarnom vremenu dostupan je putem interneta ili biranjem broja 511 s bilo kojeg telefona.

Vidjeti

Muzeji

Vrhunske atrakcije Atlante tvore eklektičnu kombinaciju koja će zasigurno imati nešto što privlači sve i dovoljno raznolikosti da pustolovni putnik bude zauzet. Najveća koncentracija izložaka može se naći u Područje parka Centennial, gdje su tri najveće atrakcije Atlante unutar dva bloka jedna od druge: Svijet Coca-Cole govori povijest najznačajnije svjetske marke, s puno uzoraka kako bi se osiguralo razumijevanje; preko puta ulice je Georgia Akvarij, najveća vodena količina na svijetu, gdje možete plivati ​​s najvećom ribom od svih, kitovim morskim psom; i CNN centar i Studijska tura, koji nudi iza kulisa pogled na ono što je potrebno za vođenje jednog od vodećih izvora vijesti u zemlji.

Oni skloniji povijesti mogu posjetiti Martin Luther King, Jr. Nacionalno povijesno mjesto u Slatka Auburn, koja uključuje rodnu kuću ovog nadahnutog vođe, njegovo posljednje počivalište, crkvu u kojoj je nekoć držao propovijedi i muzej i spomen obilježje posvećeno njegovim kolosalnim postignućima. Najveća zbirka suvenira iz građanskog rata u zemlji, uključujući i Ciklorama (koja priča priču o bitci kod Atlante kroz masivnu, kontinuiranu, kružnu sliku), možete pronaći na Povijesni centar Atlanta u Buckhead, uz veliku izložbu u spomen na Stogodišnje olimpijske igre 1996.

Izložbe drevne i moderne povijesti mogu se naći u blizini Mali pet bodova na Prirodoslovni muzej Fernbank, s ponižavajućim prikazom najvećeg ikad otkrivenog dinosaura i Knjižnica i muzej Jimmyja Cartera, koji je stalni dom Nobelove nagrade za mir bivšeg predsjednika. Muzej Michael C. Carlos u kampusu sveučilišta Emory izvrsna je atrakcija za one koji su zainteresirani za grčku i egipatsku kulturu. U muzeju se nalazi najveća zbirka grčkih, egipatskih i bliskoistočnih artefakata na jugoistoku. Oni istančanijih ukusa mogu uživati ​​u Visoki muzej umjetnosti u Središnjem gradu, koja prikazuje likovnu umjetnost iz posljednja dva stoljeća, kao i moderne i suvremene komade. U Midtownu, Muzej dizajna Atlanta (MODA) sadrži rotirajuće dizajnerske eksponate i Centar za suvremenu umjetnost u Atlanti nudi rotirajuće izložbe suvremene umjetnosti. The Muzej suvremene umjetnosti Gruzije (MOCA GA) između Midtowna i Buckheada sadrži stalnu zbirku, kao i privremene izložbe suvremene umjetnosti, usredotočene na umjetnike iz Georgije. Državno sveučilište u Georgiji Centar za umjetnost Rialto u Downtownu ima i besplatnu izložbu vizualne umjetnosti. I konačno, Nestao s vjetrom ljubitelji ne mogu propustiti Kuća i muzej Margaret Mitchell, koji čuva ljetnikovac Tudor Revival u Središnjem gradu gdje je napisan roman nagrađen Pulitzerovom nagradom.

Putnici koji planiraju posjetiti više atrakcija mogu imati koristi Atlanta CityPASS, koji odobrava ulaz u 5 atrakcija u Atlanti u roku od 9 dana od prve upotrebe po znatno nižoj cijeni, a u nekim slučajevima uključuje i ubrzani ulazak. Uključene atrakcije su: Akvarij Georgia; Svijet Coca-Cole; Unutar CNN studijske turneje; bilo Visoki muzej umjetnosti ili Prirodoslovni muzej Fernbank; i Zoo Atlanta ili Povijesni centar Atlante.

Arhitektura

Istražite gradski krajolik i uživajte u brojnim dijelovima arhitekture izgrađenim diljem Atlante, od nebodera u Središnjem gradu, prema Downtown skyline, do kuća na Highland Avenue, do ljetnikovaca Buckhead. Inman Park, Atlanta prikazuje gradsku staru viktorijansku arhitekturu. Ostale značajne arhitektonske atrakcije uključuju Visoki muzej umjetnosti i predsjedničku knjižnicu Jimmy Carter.

Atlanta ima bogat asortiman nebodera, zapaženih po svojoj modernoj estetici i obilju tornjeva. Zgrada Bank of America u središtu grada uzdiže se na visinu od 312 m, što je čini najvišom poslovnom zgradom u zemlji izvan New Yorka ili Chicaga. Zbog zamaha zgrade Atlanta je blistala blistavim staklenim neboderima, od kojih mnogi sadrže neke od najskupljih etažnih zgrada u zemlji. Ipak, grad duguje značajan dio svog modernog gradskog krajolika domaćem arhitektu Johnu Portmanu. Izgradnja ikone Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel pomogla je voditi Atlantu u urbanijem smjeru. Portman, poznat po razvoju hotelskog atrija, također je projektirao brojne druge zgrade u Atlanti, uključujući Hyatt Regency, Marriott Marquis i AmericasMart.

Atlanta također ima nekoliko vidikovca na kojima možete uživati ​​u pogledu na grad od 360 stupnjeva u centru grada. Jedan od njih je Sunčani sat na vrhu Westin Peachtree. Drugi je Polaris na vrhu Hyatt Regency Atlante (pogled mu postaje zaklonjen sve većim staklenim zidovima oko njega), a tu je i Nikolajev krov na vrhu Hiltona.

Itinerari

  • Stari Jug i Novi Jug — This tour takes you through the old historical sides of Atlanta and the new rapidly growing areas with postmodern architecture and technology, as well as unique culture.

Do

Parks and recreation

  • Visit Centennial Olympic Park u Downtown and relax by the man-made river, splash in the Fountain of Rings on a hot summer day or go ice skating at the ice rink in the wintertime, attend a concert, and pay respects to the victims of the 1996 Olympics bombing.
  • Walk through Piedmont Park u Midtown, the largest park in Atlanta. Attend the Dogwood Festival in the spring time or one of the many musical events.
  • Grant Park is the oldest city park in Atlanta and is home to Zoo Atlanta. Historic Oakland Cemetery, also here, serves as the final resting place for more than 3,900 Confederate soldiers, famous Atlanta author Margaret Mitchell, golfing legend Bobby Jones, six Georgia governors and 25 Atlanta mayors.
  • The BeltLine is a multi-use trail. Its plan calls for a 22 mi (35 km) loop around Atlanta, of which only some portions are complete. Many sections of the former railway corridor have already been renovated with paved walking paths, while some others are still au naturel but hikeable. The BeltLine has been a big hit with locals; on weekends with good weather you will see dozens of people every minute crossing the street at popular intersections such as near Piedmont Park.

Performing arts

Founded in 1929, the Atlanta Ballet is the oldest professional dance company in America, the largest self-supported arts organization in Georgia and the official Ballet of Georgia. The company's performances combine contemporary and traditional styles with classic ballets and new choreography. Its annual season is presented at the historic Fox Theatre (Midtown), including the holiday season favorite The Nutcracker. The "Fabulous Fox" is worth a visit just to see its grandiose interior, and hosts many plays and concerts throughout the year.

Opera fans can enjoy the Atlanta Opera (northwest Atlanta). Atlanta's love affair with opera has spanned over 125 years of the city's history. Founded in 1979, the Atlanta Opera has won numerous awards nationally and locally.

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is recognized for its creativity and innovation internationally. It is also known as a wonderful training ground for musicians who go on to stellar careers with other orchestras. Regular orchestral performances can also be caught at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre (Alpharetta u metro Atlanta).

Atlanta has one of the most impressive theater communities in the United States with more than 65 active performance groups. Metro theaters present a variety of new and old works. The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse (Midtown) is one highlight; this leading playhouse is the first troupe in America to complete the production of all 38 of Shakespeare's plays. Other highlights include Broadway musicals through Broadway in Atlanta and Theater of the Stars, improvisation, southern themes, political and human issues, contemporary, classic and, of course, Shakespeare. Check out Alliance Theatre (Midtown), Center for the Puppetry Arts (Midtown), Dad's Garage improv (Little Five Points), Georgia Shakespeare Theatre (Brookhaven in north metro Atlanta), or Seven Stages more alternative line-up of shows and musicals (Little Five Points).

Sportski

  • 1 Atlanta Braves (Truist Park). The Atlanta Braves' regular baseball season takes place April through September at Truist Park (renamed from SunTrust Park in 2020), a stadium to the north of Atlanta just across the Cobb County line off the intersection of I-75 and I-285. In South Atlanta is the site of the former Fulton County Stadium, with a preserved section of wall where Hank Aaron hit his historic 715th home run. The Fulton County Stadium site and the adjacent Turner Field (where the Braves played from 1997 to 2016) have since been purchased by Georgia State University (see below for more details on the school's plans for the site). Also of note is that the Braves have their top minor-league team in the metropolitan area—the Gwinnett Stripers play at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville. 
  • 2 Atlanta Falcons (Mercedes-Benz Stadium). The 1998 and 2016 NFC Champions gear up each September to kick off the official nogomet season in Downtown. The Falcons moved into Mercedes-Benz Stadium, then the league's newest venue, in 2017. Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts most of the events that its predecessor, the Georgia Dome, had hosted, most notably the Southeastern Conference football championship game and the Peach Bowl (one of the six bowl games associated with the College Football Playoff). It has since hosted other events such as Super Bowl LIII in 2019, with the NCAA Men's Final Four in basketball set for April 2020, and at least one FIFA World Cup match possible in 2026. 
  • Atlanta Hawks men's basketball (State Farm Arena). Covering 4.4 acres (1.8 hectares), State Farm Arena (renamed from Philips Arena in 2018) is Atlanta's state-of-the-art multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex in Downtown. The Atlanta Dream women's team also played here for most of its history, but from the next WNBA season in 2020 will play in the southern suburb of College Park.
  • Atlanta United FC. Atlanta's nogomet team started play in 2017, and promptly broke multiple records for attendance at Major League Soccer games, going on to win the MLS championship in its second season in 2018, and The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and The Campeones Cup in 2019. Sharing ownership with the Falcons, Atlanta United moved into Mercedes-Benz Stadium at its opening in late August 2017. United launched a reserve side, Atlanta United 2, in 2018 in the second-tier league now known as the USL Championship. That team played its first season in the Gwinnett Stripers' ballpark in Lawrenceville, but has now moved to Kennesaw State's Fifth Third Bank Stadium. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The city's most famous university features a popular and highly competitive sports program that competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference. All of the major venues, the best-known of which are Bobby Dodd Stadium for nogomet, McCamish Pavilion for basketball, and Russ Chandler Stadium for baseball, are on the Tech campus in Midtown. 

Befitting a city closely associated with one of golf's most legendary figures, Bobby Jones, Atlanta hosts one of the most important events on the PGA Tour. Although not a major championship, The Tour Championship, held in late August at Jones' home course of East Lake Golf Club at the city's eastern edge, is the final event of the PGA Tour season. The Tour Championship field is limited to 30 players, the survivors of a season-long qualifying process that culminates in the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The winner of The Tour Championship earns over $1.6 million, one of the largest prizes in the sport, and due to a format change in 2019 also wins the season-long FedEx Cup points race that brings a $10 million bonus.

In addition to Georgia Tech, the city has a second NCAA Division I athletic program, and a third is in the metropolitan area. Both have considerably lower profiles than Georgia Tech.

  • The Georgia State Panthers compete in the Sun Belt Conference. The basketball teams play at the school's downtown campus, but most other athletic facilities are in DeKalb County. The football team moved into the Braves' former home of Turner Field, now renamed Georgia State Stadium, for the 2017 season and beyond, converting that venue into a football-specific stadium. The school plans to build a new baseball park within the footprint of the former Fulton County Stadium while retaining the preserved wall section from the original stadium.
  • The Kennesaw State Owls, members of the ASUN (Atlantic Sun) Conference, are in the Cobb County city of Kennesaw. KSU football plays in the Big South Conference at Fifth Third Bank Stadium near its campus; as noted above, that stadium is now home to Atlanta United 2.

Kids

Festivals

  • In January and February, look for the city-wide celebration of visual arts with ATLart and enjoy an early spring at the Southeastern Flower Show held at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
  • In March, Atlanta celebrates Irish Heritage with Downtown Atlanta's St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival, followed, in April, by the Atlanta Dogwood Festival staged at Piedmont Park with children's activities, an artist market, and more.
  • Georgia Renaissance Festival. Allows people to experience merry olde England during the days of King Arthur. 
  • Each May celebrates jazz in Atlanta, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is presented at the Woodruff Arts Center and other venues.
  • In June, visitors can experience the Atlanta Film Festival.
  • Georgia Shakespeare Festival. Presents plays from June through October at the Conant Performing Arts Center at Oglethorpe University. 
  • The days around Independence Day (July 4) are filled with quite a few celebrations, but the most notable is the Peachtree Road Race, with 55,000 runners and many more spectators.
  • National Black Arts Festival. Is held during the third week in July and is the world's largest cultural celebration of African-American art. 
  • 3 Dragon Con. Th-M of Labor Day weekend (first M in Sept). A massive science-fiction and fantasy convention, although it's grown to be so multi-media and multi-genre that almost anyone can find a topic of interest here. Celebrity actors and writers come from around the world for Q&A panels. Unlike other large conventions, Dragon Con is fan-run, and there are well over a thousand panels where fans share insightful commentary and even learn about history, podcasting, or digital security. The convention is spread across 5 hotels and a trade center downtown. (Hotel rooms sell out almost a year in advance, as soon as they're made available, but you don't need to stay at a convention hotel to attend.) 1-day membership $10-50 (popular days are more expensive), 2-day Su-M $70, 3-day Sa-M $120, 4-day F-M $140, all-weekend $160 (advance purchase $85-140); children under 7 free. Dragon Con (Q5305076) on Wikidata Dragon Con on Wikipedia (updated Sep 2019)
    • Even if you don't go to Dragon Con, you should watch the Dragon Con Parade (Peachtree St; see website for exact route. Accessible from North Ave Station, Civic Center Station, or the very crowded Peachtree Center Station). Sa before Labor Day (first M in Sept), 10AM-noon. Atlanta's biggest parade is a sight to see for any geek, whether you're on the lookout for pirates, wizards, superheroes, or Storm Troopers. Over 3,000 fans parade in costumes, as well as show off elaborately recreated vehicles like the Ghostbusters' ECTO-1, the DeLorean time machine from Back to the Future, and the Batmobile, plus unique creations like huge animated dragons and starships. Great for children (especially if they want to wear a costume too), although younglings might be scared by realistic-looking Klingons or zombies. Expect large crowds, which begin gathering before 8am. Besplatno. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Atlanta Pride Festival. Is an October three-day celebration held in Piedmont Park. 
  • Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Promotes photography exhibitions and events citywide every October. 

Work

  • You can serve alongside and meet the people of Atlanta at a Hands On Atlanta volunteer project.

Buy

Atlanta has one of the top 10 retail markets in the US, and the city's neighborhoods are a great place to find antiques, art galleries, arts and crafts stores, thrift stores and boutiques. The city's eclectic shopping neighborhoods include downtown Atlanta, Little Five Points, Virginia-Highland, Buckhead and Midtown.

Looking for antiques and art? The Miami Circle, Bennett Street, i The Galleries of Peachtree Hills offer some of the best merchandise in Atlanta.

Buckhead is home to more than 1,400 retail stores. Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza offer the most concentrated collection of upscale stores available anywhere in the city including Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Jil Sander, Gucci, Cartier, Burberry, Jimmy Choo and Louis Vuitton. The Midtown Mile is a stretch of Peachtree Street in Midtown that offers street level retail shopping. Atlantic Station also offers plenty of retail options.

If your interest lies in smaller, specialty, boutique or vintage stores, try Little Five Points, Virginia-Highland, and East Atlanta Village. Wax 'N Facts is a popular store in Little Five Points that actually still sells vinyl records. Bill Hallman Boutiques are also a neighborhood staple, providing fashion forward clothing for Atlanta's social set.

Underground Atlanta is six city blocks in the heart of downtown Atlanta transformed into a spirited marketplace that offers historic guided tours and features restaurants, specialty stores, entertainment emporiums and street-cart merchants.

Street vendors are common in Downtown, especially in the Five Points neighborhood. You can also find large assortment of trade retailers at AmericasMart.

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Affordability, variety of restaurants, culinary diversity and award-winning chefs are key ingredients that earn Atlanta a place at the table with other popular culinary cities. An assortment of neighborhoods offers an array of restaurants featuring cuisine that spans the globe, serving something for every taste.

If you want to plumb the depths of what Atlanta's restaurant scene offers, do what locals do and sift through local magazine Creative Loafing. They review restaurants all over the city, and have several lists of "100 Dishes to Eat in Atlanta".

During the past few years, several celebrity chefs have traveled south to call Atlanta home. Drawn to the quickly growing culinary scene, these chefs have been welcomed with open arms and some true southern hospitality. Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Anne Quatrano (Bacchanalia and Floataway Cafe), and Richard Blais (FLIP Burger Boutique, and One Midtown Kitchen) are just a few.

What better place to travel than to the heart of Atlanta to experience classic and contemporary Southern cuisine at its finest? Mary Mac's Tea Room has been serving "meat and three" for close to 70 years, and has photos in every room to prove it, while innovators like Canoe, JCT, Restaurant Eugene, and South City Kitchen update Southern cuisine for the 21st century.

A Wall Street Journal article in 2007 named Atlanta the best city in the U.S. for burgers. Their top pick went to Ann's Snack Bar, an 8-seat dive run by one woman. The Vortex and The Earl were also listed, and are better choices if you don't have several hours to spend waiting in line. There are dozens of other highly-rated relative newcomers to the burger scene.

Atlanta is also making a name for itself in pizza of almost every style. For gourmet Neapolitan-style pizza, Antico Pizza Napoletana and Varasano's are invariably named among the best, but opinions are divided about which is the top. Other gourmet pizzerias include Ammazza, Double Zero, and Fritti, to name just a few. If you're looking for less-pretentious 'za, check out Blue Moon Pizza, Cameli's, Fellini's, Nina & Rafi, or Rocky Mountain Pizza.

Of course, you can stick with the landmarks, such as The Varsity (the world's largest drive-in), The Sun Dial (a restaurant on top of the Westin Hotel which revolves for a 360° view of the city), Pittypat's Porch (Southern charm inspired by Gone With the Wind), or R. Thomas (healthy meals including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free).

You might be surprised to learn that Atlanta is home to the headquarters of many restaurant chains. Some are small regional or Atlanta-only chains such as Flying Biscuit Café, Taqueria del Sol, Figo Pasta, Tin Drum Asiacafé, i Willy's Mexicana Grill. The iconically Southern chains Waffle House and Chick-Fil-A got their start in Atlanta, as did Mellow Mushroom,Moe's Southwest Grill, and national chain restaurant Applebee's. Other chains just find Atlanta to be a great business home, including Ted's Montana Grill (founded by Atlanta media mogul Ted Turner), Arby's, i Krystal.

The dominant local grocery chains in Atlanta are Kroger, Publix, Aldi, and Lidl. The city is also dotted with dozens of ethnic groceries, especially Hispanic, Korean, Indian and Vietnamese. For organic and or specialty grocery stores, Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe's and Fresh Market also have locations throughout the city.

Drink

Coca-Cola

In much of the Jug, thanks to the influence of Coca-Cola being headquartered in midtown Atlanta, "coke" can colloquially refer to any soft drink in place of "soda" or "pop". Ordering "a Coke" at a restaurant usually, but not always, means you're asking for a Coca-Cola Classic (and they will ask "Is Pepsi okay?" if they don't serve Coca-Cola products), but if someone says they're going to the grocery store to buy "some cokes" for a party, they mean "a variety of soft drinks", not just Coca-Cola.

Sweet tea

A true staple of southern culture, sweet tea can be found at almost any restaurant in Atlanta. In most places an order for "tea" will be assumed to mean "sweet tea"; hot or unsweetened tea need to be asked for specifically. A popular variant to a glass of sweet tea is an Arnold Palmer, a half and half mix of iced tea (either sweetened or unsweetened) and lemonade, named after the famous golfer who popularized it.

Beer and more beer

Atlanta is home to Sweetwater Brewing Company, one of the largest microbreweries in the South; their 420 Extra Pale Ale is a signature item. Red Brick is the second-largest, while relative newcomers include Monday Night, Orpheus, Second Self, Three Taverns, and Wild Heaven.

Beer bars are a big to-do in Atlanta. The most widely-known is local chain Taco Mac, which boasts an ever-changing collection of as many as 140 beers on draught and hundreds more in bottles, with wings, burgers, and tacos to wash them down. Not to be outdone, The Porter serves up 430 brews along with excellent gastropub food. Brick Store Pub offers over 20 beers for connoisseurs, plus an additional bar of Belgian beers in an upstairs alcove. Serving up their own in-house brews, Wrecking Bar and and Twain's top the list of brewpubs. Other local favorites for a good pint include Publik Draft House, Book House, Thinking Man Tavern, i Cypress Street Pint & Plate.

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Unique bars, restaurants and shops abound in the Little Five Points neighborhood

With fun and unique attractions, renowned restaurants and top-of-the-line hotel experiences, Atlanta keeps the party going from day to night. With chic style in Buckhead, alternative scene in Little Five Points, a casual atmosphere in Virginia-Highland and a trendy vibe in Midtown, Atlanta nightlife suits every style of letting loose. Since each district has so many options, you will want to visit each district article for a more detailed listing.

Buckhead is still the most popular nightlife district for locals and out-of-towners alike. The Buckhead clientele is mostly of an upscale crowd, so be sure to dress to impress.

Midtown is the spot if you're looking for the urban vibe with diverse a crowd of 20s and 30s, many of them are college students, locals, transplants from out of state and foreign countries. This is also a gay and lesbian friendly area.

Downtown has a few options for nightlife as well. Many of the Downtown watering holes can be found in Kenny's Alley in Underground. The Fairlie-Poplar district has a few neighborhood bars as well. Stats is an ideal sports bar to watch a game near Centennial Olympic Park.

Other popular clubs throughout the city include The Masquerade and MJQ Concourse. All areas of the city also have plenty of pubs and taverns, such as Fado Irish Pub in Buckhead, Shakespeare Tavern in Midtown, and Highland Tap in Virginia-Highland.

If you like country line-dancing, you can head out of the city and into the suburbs and check out Wild Bills u Duluth.

Sleep

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Most of Atlanta's major hotels are u centru grada between Five Points and Midtown in area with a name that is easy to remember: the Hotel District. The district is in the heart of Atlanta's economic and political center and is within walking distance to many of the major tourist attractions, including the Centennial Olympic Park, the World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium, and the CNN Center.

Rapidly growing Midtown, the center of Atlanta's business district as well as many high-rise luxury condos is nearby many museums and theaters. If you're looking for boutique hotels that are near a thriving urban setting, Midtown may be the area for you.

Once the heart of Atlanta's nightlife, Buckhead is still home to several upscale hotels, which are close to the area's shopping and dining districts.

If you're staying in Atlanta without a car, you'll have the best time if you stay around Midtown or Downtown, which offer central, easy access to MARTA. Both areas have many excellent bars, restaurants, and cultural attractions accessible by foot. The big-name hotels in these parts of town are close to train stations and bus routes, making access to most interesting parts of town quick and hassle-free. Buckhead and Decatur are other options with good access to transit, but not as many tourist attractions in the area (and in the case of Decatur, not many hotels to choose from).

If you plan on renting an apartment, good places to look include Midtown a few blocks from Peachtree Street between the Arts Center and North Avenue MARTA stations, and around North Highland Avenue south of Virginia Avenue (including Little Five Points).

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Despite Atlanta's reputation, the city is not as dangerous as many perceive it to be. The crime rate has dropped during the late 1990s and 2000s and reached a near forty-year low in 2005. While violent crime levels are still high compared to most American cities, most of the violence is related to the drug trade, and takes place in parts of the city visitors rarely - if ever - see.

Usual precautions should be taken, as in any other major city, such as not traveling alone at night and being aware of which neighborhoods are more prone to crime. In Atlanta, the southwest and southeast areas have reported the most incidents of crime; the triangle created by I-285, I-75, and I-20 in particular is a dangerous neighborhood. Avoid the areas surrounding the new Mercedes-Benz stadium such as Bankhead and Vine City. Car theft is exceptionally high by national standards. Outside of the perimeter, crime rates are significantly lower (except Dekalb County).

One thing to definitely watch out for in Atlanta are the homeless. Whereas homeless people in big cities tend to leave you alone if you ignore them, those in Atlanta have been known to harass people regardless, especially in the Downtown, and to a lesser extent, Midtown areas.

Connect

Atlanta area codes are 404, 770, 678, i 470. All 10 digits of the phone number are required when making local calls.

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Inside the Perimeter

In Atlanta vernacular, "ITP" refers to everything inside I-285 which makes a loop around the city's far edges. A few cities, which are distinct from Atlanta proper, also reside ITP.

  • East Point is home to many well-known hip-hop and R&B groups as well as a burgeoning fine arts community, and is south-west of Atlanta's neighborhoods.
  • College Park is a small town south of East Point and adjacent to Hapeville and the airport in South Atlanta.

Outside the Perimeter

Courtyard of Stone Mountain State Park

Many towns in the greater Atlanta area reside "OTP" but remain closely associated with the city.

  • Marietta is twenty minutes northwest of Atlanta, just outside I-285 along I-75, and is one of Atlanta's largest suburbs. It is home to the Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum and Six Flags White Water, as well as Dobbins Air Reserve Base and a Lockheed Martin manufacturing plant, and the local landmark, the Big Chicken. The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground and headquarters for Atlanta's Major League Soccer team Atlanta United FC, the 2018 MLS Cup champions, is also here.
  • Kennesaw is just beyond Marietta on I-75 and is home to a Civil War battlefield, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in addition to Kennesaw State University and the Museum of History and Holocaust Education.
  • Stone Mountain is one of Georgia's most unique attractions, and is just half an hour to the east. Visitors can hike up the mountain or take a cable car to the top.

Greater Georgia

  • Austell — a half an hour to the west and is home to Six Flags Over Georgia. Goliath, the tallest roller coaster in the Southeast, can be found here.
  • Braselton — A small town approximately 53 miles (85 km) northeast of Atlanta. It's home to Road Atlanta, a 2.54-mile (4.088 km) road course race track which hosts the Petit Le Mans, as well as AMA motorcycle racing, The Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Mitty, and smaller events throughout the year.
  • Helen — A mountain town created to resemble an Alpine village. Popular in the fall for viewing autumn leaves, and the largest and longest Oktoberfest in the Southeast. Also nearby are Unicoi State Park, Anna Ruby Falls, and Sautee-Nacoochee Valley.
  • Dahlonega — Once the location of Georgia's own gold rush. Visit the Dahlonega Gold Museum and try your luck finding some of your own gold. Also in Dahlonega is Wolf Mountain Vineyards, which offers a perfect get-away to taste award winning wines and enjoy a beautiful scenery. The vineyards and winery provide the perfect setting for Sunday brunch, café lunch, and gourmet dinners.
  • Flowery Branch — A suburb of Atlanta with roughly 10,000 residents on the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier. It contains the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility and has ushered in significant growth in both population and commercial-demand since its opening in 2005.
  • Savannah — A 4-hour drive, but well worth it. The downtown is a historical district with many parks, squares, and historic architecture.
  • Hampton — Home to the Atlanta Motor Speedway, an 870-acre racing complex hosting NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Craftsman Truck Series events in March and October. In addition to the race weekend, the facility hosts events ranging from driving schools, Thursday Thunder Legends racing, Friday Night Drags, car shows and many others.
  • Chatahoochee River Fun — Sixteen recreation areas along a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River have been designed to conserve the river and provide outdoor entertainment for the whole family. In addition, the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell offers education environmental programs, canoe trips and other recreational activities.
  • Lake Lanier Islands — The closet beach to Atlanta can be found at Lake Lanier Islands Resort, with its lakefront beaches, water park, golf courses, boating, spas, and more.
  • Chateau Elan Winery and Resort — Chateau Elan, a 16th-century-styled French retreat, is 30 minutes north of Atlanta in the town of Braselton, and has a festive atmosphere that encourages guests to tour the vineyards, visit the winery, have lunch at a sidewalk café and play a round of golf.
  • Barnsley Garden Resort — Barnsley Garden Resort is a beautiful hotel and resort in Adairsville, Georgia with lush gardens, cabins and a Zagat-rated golf course.
  • Callaway Gardens — in Pine Mountain, Georgia Callaway Gardens is a premier vacation spot with tons of activities for the entire family.

Interstate tours

The Bandit Run is a tour to Texarkana, Teksas, inspired by the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit.

Routes through Atlanta
New Orleans ← Birmingham ← W Amtrak Crescent icon.png N → Gainesville → Charlotte
Birmingham ← Lithia Springs ← W I-20.svg E → Conyers → Augusta
Chattanooga ← Marietta ← N I-75.svg S → Hapeville → Macon
Greenville ← Duluth ← N I-85.svg S → Hapeville → Montgomery
Asheville ← Sandy Springs ← N US 19.svg S → Hapeville → Albany
Asheville ← Decatur ← N US 23.svg S → Macon → Jacksonville
Athens ← Decatur ← N US 29.svg S → East Point → Auburn
Chattanooga ← Marietta ← N US 41.svg S → Hapeville → Macon
Birmingham ← Austell ← W US 78.svg E → Decatur → Athens
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