subject: Need Hot-lanta Luxury Motels? Use These Plans On How To Score Unbelievable Prices [print this page] Tourist spots in Atlanta Tourist spots in Atlanta
Atlanta has so many things for tourists to do, from athletics events and fun parks to galleries and historic monuments. Don't miss the CNN Tower, which offers an inside glimpse at the news organization's headquarters; Centennial Olympic Park, which was the keystone for the 1996 Summer Olympics and is home to the globe's biggest Olympic ring fountain; and Stone Mountain Park, which features the planet's biggest example of exposed granite and offers loads of attractions for the entire family. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Atlanta Opera, and the Atlanta Ballet are great ways to be exposed to the city's cultural offerings. For the outdoors enthusiast, Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Botanical Gardens feature picnic spots and walking and skating trails through the lush woods around lovely Lake Clara Meer. Underground Atlanta is an fantastic spot for those interested in the history of the cityand offers great shopping, restaurants and hotspots in addition to guided walking tours.
Atlanta athletics
Sports buffs will feel right at home in Atlanta. The city is proud of its six professional teams: the Atlanta Falcons, who play football in the Georgia Dome; the Atlanta Braves, who play baseball at Turner Field; the Atlanta Hawks (men's basketball), the Atlanta Dream (women's basketball) and the Atlanta Thrashers (hockey) all play at Philips Arena; and finally, the Atlanta Silverbacks play men's soccer 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 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). The city offers motor sports races and other events at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Road Atlanta and the Georgia Dome.
Atlanta: A Shopper's Paradise!
Sometimes called a Shopper's Paradise, Buckhead is the nerve center of Atlanta's shopping offerings. From elegant boutiques and fine antiques shoppes to art galleries and outlet centers, Buckhead is a filled with plenty of upscale shopping centers. Buckhead's Town Square, Lenox Square, is filled with more than 300 shops!If that's not enough variety for you, there's also plenty of great shopping in some of Atlanta's most popular areas including Virginia-Highland, Decatur and Little Five Points. The Luckie Marietta District, which is located in the heart of Atlanta's hottest attractions, offers classy downtown shopping. And of course, if downtown shopping is your thing, don't miss Underground Atlanta, which is six blocks of shopping, dining and entertainment!If you've rented a car as part of your Atlanta travel bundle that also includes airplane tickets and hotel rooms, take time to explore Atlanta's suburbs to shop at places like Discover Mills and the Mall of Georgia.
Getting around in Atlanta
Renting a car during your Atlanta vacation is offers the most flexibility for your trip as far as being able to travel in and around the city. If you book a vacation package that includes Atlanta cheap flights, hotel and rental car, you can save money on the rental and have a reliable method of transportation available to you. If you choose not to rent a car, however, there are still other options including Atlanta's mass transit system, MARTA; MARTA offers bus and rail service at a very cheap rate and runs all through and around Atlanta, stopping at most of the city's popular sites, shopping districts and neighborhoods. MARTA even has service to and from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Although they can be pricey, private taxis are perfect for those times when you need more personalized and flexible transportation. For transportation that includes an education as well, consider booking a tour service. Tour services are nice because you get to see many of the city's top attractions and learn about each one from a professional tour guide. And chances are, you'll meet some great people.
