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Atlanta's Pride Festival is just one example of how gay-friendly Atlanta is. This year's festival is October 9-10 in Piedmont Park and is the 40th Pride Festival. The festival is purposefully being held during National Coming Out Day, which is held each year on October 11. The festival kicks off with a special event at the Georgia Aquarium on October 8. The kickoff party will be followed by a weekend filled with all sorts of entertainment and education, including a parade, a commitment ceremony, live music, arts exhibitions and more. Piedmont Park and Midtown, specifically, are central to Atlanta's GLBT scene, as is Candler Park, Decatur and Virginia-Highlands. In addition to Piedmont Park and Midtown, Candler Park, Decatur and Virginia-Highlands are prominent neighborhoods within Atlanta's GLBT community; there are websites that can help you design the perfect Atlanta vacation built around visiting these and other Atlanta neighborhoods. The Internet is a fantastic place to research these and other Atlanta areas in order to plan an enjoyable trip to the city; in addition, there are travel websites that can help you find the best deals on affordable Atlanta airfare, accommodations and rental car, especially when you book all three as part of a vacation bundle. Booking all three vacation components together as a travel bundle is the best way to save money, whether you're in town for the Pride Festival or simply enjoying an Atlanta vacation.
Atlanta sports teams
Sports buffs will feel right at home in Atlanta. Six pro teams play in Atlanta, including the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, who play in the Georgia Dome; MLB's Atlanta Braves, who play at Turner Field; NBA's Atlanta Hawks, WNBA's Atlanta Dream and NHL's Atlanta Thrashers, who all play in Philip's Arena; and last but not least, MLS's Atlanta Silverbacks, who play at Atlanta Silverbacks Park. Atlanta is proud to be the the future home of the College Football Hall of Fame, which opens in 2012. The Black College Football Hall of Fame also is in Atlanta. College football fans can check out four-time national champions Georgia Tech, or take a day trip to nearby University of Georgia in Athens. Atlanta hosts Chick-fil-A Bowl, which is played in the Georgia Dome between teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The city offers motor sports races and other events at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Road Atlanta and the Georgia Dome.
Atlanta on a budget
Atlanta doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. The first place to save money is on airfare. Budget tickets to Atlanta are easy to find and so are cheap hotels and rental cars. The best place to look for these is on the Internet, where you'll find travel sites dedicated to getting their clients the best rates on vacation packages that include flights, hotels and rental cars. Also, the Internet is a great place to find out about cheap and free Atlanta activities to take in, including Centennial Olympic Park, Castleberry Hill, Piedmont Park and the Sweet Auburn District. Also, purchasing an Atlanta CityPass or other type of discount ticket is a great way to get cheap, free and discounted admission to many of the area's attractions. In addition, there are plenty of restaurants in Atlanta that offer great deals. A few of these are Atlanta Fish Market in Buckhead, Ecco in Midtown and Ray's in the City in Downtown.
Atlanta accommodations
There's no shortage of places to stay in Atlanta; the only trouble is deciding which one best fits your vacation. Buckhead offers upscale hotels with plenty of boutiques and fine dining close by. Prefer a bit of arts and culture?It offers scenic Piedmont Park, as well as plenty of eateries, nightclubs, shops and bars. Downtown may be a bit more expensive than other areas, but it's worth the cash because you'll be in the midst of all that Atlanta has to offer. You'll be very close to popular sites like the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca Cola and the CNN Tour. If budget is an issue, staying a bit outside of the city is a great choice. You won't miss a thing and you'll save cash. If you haven't booked your budget Atlanta airline tickets, save even more money by purchasing a vacation bundle that includes flights, accommodations and rental car.
