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Sports enthusiasts will love the wide variety of athletics offerings in Atlanta. The city boasts six professional sports teams: football's Atlanta Falcons, whose home field is the Georgia Dome; baseball's Atlanta Braves, at home in Turner Field; men's basketball's Atlanta Hawks, women's basketball's Atlanta Dream and hockey's Atlanta Thrashers, all at home in Philip's Arena; and of course soccer's Atlanta Silverbacks, at home in Atlanta Silverbacks Park. In addition, the city houses the College Football Hall of Fame, which opens in the city in 2012, and the Black College Football Hall of Fame is already established there. Universities including Georgia Tech, which has won four national championships, is located in Atlanta and its rival, the University of Georgia, is located about an hour away in Athens. The Chick-fil-A Bowl, which is an annual battle between the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC), is played each year in the Georgia Dome. For motor sports fans, the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Road Atlanta and the Georgia Dome host races and other motor sports events year round.
When to Visit
Planning a trip to Atlanta?While there's something to do any time of the year in Atlanta, perhaps the best times of year to book cheap tickets to Atlanta are in the spring or autumn. In the spring, Atlanta is just like it is pictured in Gone With the Wind, with flowering trees and gardens blossoming. And since the scorching heat doesn't come until mid- to late-summer, spring's more mild temperatures make this a great time of year to visit. The autumn is gorgeous in Atlanta too, especially if you travel outside the city to visit some of the beautiful countryside, which turns gorgeous shades of gold, orange, and brown that time of year. Even winter temperatures aren't too cold in Hot-lanta, so it's also a great time to find budget airfare to Atlanta for a beautiful Southern Christmas. And even though the summers are hot, the city is still jumping with activity and the beaches at Tybee Island near Savannah are only a few hours drive away.
Nightlife
No need to rush to bed after dinner when you're in Atlanta. Excellent nighttime revelry is abound in neighborhoods like high-class Buckhead, funky Little Five Points, relaxed Decatur, hopping Underground Atlanta in Downtown, and fashionable Midtown. Whether you want to dance 'til sunrise, savor a perfectly made martini or relax to some live jazz music, there's something for everyone after dark in Atlanta. Atlanta revelers can dance 'til the wee hours, enjoy sipping a sophisticated martini or sit back and enjoy a live show. Every neighborhood has its own scene when it comes to nightlife, from jazz cafes and dance clubs to blues joints and comedy shows. In addition to its bars and lounges, the city offers other evening activities including art tours, sporting events and theater, ballet or symphony productions. If you're considering an Atlanta vacation, go ahead and book your cheap Atlanta flights. Purchase your budget Atlanta flights as soon as possible!
Affordable Atlanta
An Atlanta vacation shouldn't break your budget. Cutting costs is possible, beginning with airline tickets. 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. In addition, there are many inexpensive or free activities and sites in Atlanta. Some of these sites include Centennial Olympic Park, Castleberry Hill, Piedmont Park and the Sweet Auburn District. 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.
