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It isn't a surprise that a major city like Atlanta would have a plethora of dining opportunities. Atlanta has plenty of thatfrom eclectic international fare to mouth-watering Southern home cooking. Try some traditional Southern fare, such as shrimp-n-grits, fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, collard greens and po' boy sandwiches, and you'll feel just like Scarlett O'Hara. Other Southern favorites are Dogwood, located in Midtown, and Home Restaurant and Bar, which prepares its dishes with ingredients grown on a local farm. International cuisine thrives in the city, especially in areas like Midtown and Downtown. For the less adventurous travelers, Atlanta does have a good selection of familiar national restaurants including Ruth's Chris Steak House. Wherever you choose to dine, a good meal is a great vacation splurge, especially if you've saved money on Atlanta cheap flights and hotels.
Nightlife
Atlanta sizzles at night just as much, if not more, than it does during the day. 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. The city has no shortage of nightclubs, lounges, bars and late-night restaurants, offering delicious cocktails, local brews, tasty food and live music. Whether you prefer a locally or nationally brewed beer or a fancy cocktail, there are plenty of options. Every neighborhood has its own scene when it comes to nightlife, from jazz cafes and dance clubs to blues joints and comedy shows. And if you'd rather enjoy Atlanta's nightlife outside of a bar, there are cultural events like the symphony or ballet, athletics competitions and art shows. If you're considering an Atlanta vacation, go ahead and book your cheap Atlanta flights. Book yours now!
Tourist spots in Atlanta
Visitors to Atlanta have many options to choose from, but there are a few attractions that shouldn't be missed. Some of Atlanta's most popular tourist attractions include the CNN Tower, which offers behind the scenes tours; Centennial Olympic Park, which was built in 1996 for the Olympics and features the world's largest Olympic ring fountain; and Stone Mountain Park, which houses the world's largest piece of exposed granite and features tons of activities for the whole family. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Atlanta Opera, and the Atlanta Ballet offer perfect opportunities to take in Atlanta's cultural scene. If you love mother nature, check out Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, which are home to picnic areas, biking and hiking through green forest trails and the beautiful Lake Clara Meer. To get a bit of Atlanta's history as well as some fun and entertainment, visit Underground Atlanta, which has eateries, stores and nightclubs as well as guided walking tours.
Atlanta sports teams
Sports buffs will feel right at home 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. The Black College Football Hall of Fame is in Atlanta, and the College Football Hall of Fame will open in the city in 2012. College football powerhouses Georgia Techwinner of four national championshipsand University of Georgia, located in Athens, both have a presence in and around Atlanta. 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). For motor sports fans, the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Road Atlanta and the Georgia Dome host races and other motor sports events year round.
