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Atlanta TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

Like the blossoms that brighten this Southern belle's landscape every spring, Atlanta is a perennial rejuvenator, infusing her classic charm with modern style and welcoming visitors to her unique blend of history, dining, shopping, and adventure.

Why Go

For its grade-A Southern hospitality, historical roots (MLK was born here), modern-day attractions, and up-and-coming art scene.

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$139+: Rock-bottom summer fares (round-trip) Delta

Up to 60% off: US city fares from $105 (round-trip) Major Airlines

30% off: Summer weekday hotel sale in top cities Hotels.com

$38/nt+: Howard Johnson Inn-Six Flags Expedia

$98/nt+: 3-star Hyatt Place Atlanta Arpt-North Expedia

$84/nt+: 3-star Courtyard by Marriott Gwinnett Mall Expedia

$13.95+: Low daily car rental rates in major cities Hotwire.com

$354+: 3-star Sheraton Suites Atlanta Galleria Expedia

Atlanta Hotels

Atlanta has a wide array of hotels, ranging from ultra-luxurious suites with butler service (The Mansion on Peachtree instantly springs to mind) to basic motels that provide not much more than a room and a bed. In the past year the city’s new hotel development has made the options even more diverse. Expect rates at top tier properties to start around $200 per night; anything less than $100 a night falls into the budget category. Moderate accommodations fall somewhere in between the two extremes.

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Days Inn Atlanta Downtown
One word: location. The 263 rooms are standard motel fare and amenities are limited to coffee makers, safes, ironing boards,...

Highland Inn
If you’re looking for personality without the hefty price tag, this funky inn, with its hipster scene and resident... great value

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
Eighty-seven decent and comfortable exterior corridor apartment-style suites in the lively Buckhead area. family | location

Staybridge Suites Atlanta Buckhead
Nice extended-stay suites in Buckhead offering free Wi-Fi and breakfast and a pretty interior courtyard. family | great value

Four Seasons Atlanta
With all of the expected opulence that comes with the brand, the Atlanta version's 244 rooms are some of the city’s most... smart splurge | expensive

Ritz-Carlton Buckhead
Located across the street from Atlanta’s two most famous shopping destinations, Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, the... expensive

The Mansion on Peachtree
At 127 rooms, the Mansion on Peachtree, which opened in May 2008, feels more intimate than many of the larger, high-end... smart splurge | expensive

W Atlanta Midtown
The theme of this Midtown re-hab (it was a stodgy Sheraton until May 2008) is “techno-glam”, and they aren’t... luxury | expensive

Georgian Terrace Hotel
Built in 1911, this historic hotel is famous for having hosted Gone With the Wind’s 1939 world premier reception. The... family

Hotel Indigo Atlanta
Part of the InterContinental chain’s dive into the chic market, it’s hard to beat Indigo for European style, prime... location | great value

The Glenn
This boutique hotel oozes sexiness, from its hip lobby bar to its 110 frisky rooms to its spectacular rooftop bar, Downtown's... moderate | boutique

Twelve
This all-suite, ultra-modern oasis in the upscale planned community of Atlantic Station (with its abundance of top-drawer... moderate | all-suite

Days Inn Atlanta Downtown
One word: location. The 263 rooms are standard motel fare and amenities are limited to coffee makers, safes, ironing boards,...

Highland Inn
If you’re looking for personality without the hefty price tag, this funky inn, with its hipster scene and resident... great value

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
Eighty-seven decent and comfortable exterior corridor apartment-style suites in the lively Buckhead area. family | location

Staybridge Suites Atlanta Buckhead
Nice extended-stay suites in Buckhead offering free Wi-Fi and breakfast and a pretty interior courtyard. family | great value

Four Seasons Atlanta
With all of the expected opulence that comes with the brand, the Atlanta version's 244 rooms are some of the city’s most... smart splurge | expensive

Ritz-Carlton Buckhead
Located across the street from Atlanta’s two most famous shopping destinations, Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, the... expensive

The Mansion on Peachtree
At 127 rooms, the Mansion on Peachtree, which opened in May 2008, feels more intimate than many of the larger, high-end... smart splurge | expensive

W Atlanta Midtown
The theme of this Midtown re-hab (it was a stodgy Sheraton until May 2008) is “techno-glam”, and they aren’t... trendy | expensive

Georgian Terrace Hotel
Built in 1911, this historic hotel is famous for having hosted Gone With the Wind’s 1939 world premier reception. The... family

Hotel Indigo Atlanta
Part of the InterContinental chain’s dive into the chic market, it’s hard to beat Indigo for European style, prime... location | great value

The Glenn
This boutique hotel oozes sexiness, from its hip lobby bar to its 110 frisky rooms to its spectacular rooftop bar, Downtown's... boutique | trendy

Twelve
This all-suite, ultra-modern oasis in the upscale planned community of Atlantic Station (with its abundance of top-drawer... all-suite | trendy

The Glenn
This boutique hotel oozes sexiness, from its hip lobby bar to its 110 frisky rooms to its spectacular rooftop bar, Downtown's... moderate | boutique

Twelve
This all-suite, ultra-modern oasis in the upscale planned community of Atlantic Station (with its abundance of top-drawer... moderate | all-suite

W Atlanta Midtown
The theme of this Midtown re-hab (it was a stodgy Sheraton until May 2008) is “techno-glam”, and they aren’t... luxury | expensive

Atlanta Restaurants

Atlanta’s restaurant scene is quickly gaining international attention for its mixture of haute culinary excitement and quality down-home eateries. Home to some of the region’s best New Southern cooking, the city also offers an amazing array of ethnic eats along Buford Highway, where Chinese, Vietnamese, Latin American and Korean populations showcase their culinary chops.

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Bacchanalia
Zagat’s repeated pick as the city’s best eatery, Bacchanalia melds freshness, flavor, and earth-friendliness in... smart splurge | new american

Kevin Rathbun Steak
Kevin Rathbun has single-handedly turned this industrial neighborhood into a dining destination with his three restaurants... new american | steakhouse

Trois
Fine modern French fare with a touch of classic brasserie style from sizzling Atlanta restaurateur Bob Amick and partner Todd... french | notable chef

Einstein's
A Midtown institution spread over three 1920s bungalows, serving hip American comfort fare; weekend brunch includes their... american

Holeman and Finch
Owner/bartender Greg Best teamed with owner/chef Linton Hopkins to open this Southern gastropub where food and drink are given... new | trendy | southern

MetroFresh
The healthy, homemade, fresh fare from a daily changing menu is vegetarian-friendly at this local favorite owned by Party of... great value | american

Ria's Bluebird
With dishes like country fried tempeh, owner Ria Pell lovingly serves up her modern take on classic Southern cooking; the... breakfast | southern | lunch

Son's Place
For a true taste of Atlanta soul food, Son’s Place is a must. Fried chicken, collard greens, and peach cobbler made from... great value | southern