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Atlanta
A green Southern city with a huge airport
Atlanta is a strong short-break city and the easiest connection point in the South, with a food scene worth planning around.
Quick facts
Atlanta at a glance
The basics most travellers check before they start planning.
Best time to visit
March to May and September to November.
Recommended trip
2–4 days
Typical travel style
City breaks, food trips and weekend getaways
Getting around
MARTA trains, rideshare, walking and a car for the suburbs
Weather & climate
Humid subtropical — hot summers, mild winters, beautiful spring and autumn
Ideal for
City break, Food, History, Weekend getaway
Explore
Explore Atlanta
Start with what you're most interested in — each area of the destination in one place.
Attractions
Landmarks, museums and sights worth building a day around.
Explore →Food & Dining
Local dishes, food districts and where to eat well.
Explore →Arts & Culture
Galleries, theatre, music and local history.
Explore →Family Activities
Things that work with kids in tow.
Explore →Nightlife
Bars, live music and late-night neighbourhoods.
Explore →Shopping
Markets, main streets and outlet centres.
Explore →Neighborhoods
How the area breaks down and where to base yourself.
Explore →Things to do
Top things to do in Atlanta
Experiences worth planning your days around. Availability and pricing are always shown by the travel partner, never by Zaventra.
Arts & cultureAtlanta
Civil rights history walk
The King Historic District and the civil rights museum.
OutdoorsAtlanta
BeltLine walk
A converted rail corridor linking parks, murals and breweries.
Food & drinkAtlanta
Ponce City Market
Food hall and rooftop in a restored warehouse.
Where to stay
Find hotelsWhere to stay in Atlanta
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Getting there
Getting to Atlanta
How most travellers arrive, and what to weigh up before booking.
Flying
Hartsfield–Jackson (ATL) is the busiest airport in the world — fares are usually competitive.
Driving
Major interstates meet here; expect heavy rush-hour traffic.
Bus
Coach routes link Atlanta to Nashville, Charlotte and Florida.
Train
Amtrak's Crescent stops in Atlanta on the New York–New Orleans route.
- Hartsfield–Jackson (ATL) connects to almost everywhere.
- MARTA trains run from the airport into downtown.
- A car is useful for neighbourhoods outside the centre.
Getting around
Getting around Atlanta
What actually works once you arrive.
Public transport
MARTA runs from the airport straight into downtown and Midtown.
Rental car
Useful for neighbourhoods and day trips outside the perimeter.
Rideshare
The default for evenings and areas MARTA doesn't reach.
Walking
Downtown, Midtown and the BeltLine are comfortably walkable.
Biking
The BeltLine is a car-free corridor linking parks and neighbourhoods.
Food & dining
What to eat in Atlanta
Atlanta is one of the strongest food cities in the South, from soul food to global street food.
Local specialities
- Fried chicken
- Southern barbecue
- Peach desserts
- Buford Highway global street food
Ponce City Market
A food hall in a restored warehouse on the BeltLine.
Buford Highway
The best value eating in the city, across dozens of cuisines.
Krog Street Market
Smaller, walkable food hall in Inman Park.
Plan your trip
What a Atlanta trip costs
Atlanta is usually cheaper than comparable US cities for hotels and food.
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