subject: Booking Hot-lanta Reasonable Accommodations? Check Out These Tips On How To Get Excellent Fares [print this page] Great Atlanta restaurants Great Atlanta restaurants
There's no shortage of fantastic places to eat in Atlanta. From world-class fine dining to regional cuisine, no one can possibly go hungry in one of the South's favorite cities. 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. And while there are myriad independent restaurants in all prices ranges, Atlanta has plenty of national restaurants, such as Ruth's Chris Steak house, for those who prefer to eat at place they're familiar with. 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 When the sun goes down, Atlanta's nightlife rises. 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. Atlanta revelers can dance 'til the wee hours, enjoy sipping a sophisticated martini or sit back and enjoy a live show. There are laid-back jazz shows, busy nightclubs, impressive blues jams and hilarious comedy shows. If the bar scene isn't your cup of tea, spend the evening browsing art exhibitions, attending a sporting event or taking in a ballet or symphony show. With so much to do in Hot-lanta, there's no reason to wait to purchase affordable Atlanta flights. The easy part will be getting there; the hard part will be deciding what to do first when you get there!
Shopping in Atlanta
Sometimes called a Shopper's Paradise, Buckhead is the nerve center of Atlanta's shopping offerings. Filled with upscale boutiques, high-class antiques stores, art galleries and outlet malls, Buckhead is a shopper's dream come true. Trendsetters and classic lovers alike will adore updating their wardrobes at the more than 300 stores in Lenox Square, which is also known as Buckhead's Town Square. Shoppers will also delight in the offerings in Decatur, Little Five Points and Virginia-Highland, which are some of Atlanta's consumer-friendly neighborhoods. Of course, one of Atlanta's most glamorous shopping districts is none other than the downtown area. Nearby is Underground, which consists of six blocks of shops, eateries and hot spots in downtown Atlanta. If you've booked a vacation package that includes Atlanta cheap flights, hotel, and rental car, consider driving outside the city where places like Discover Mills and the Mall of Georgia offer suburban shopping at its best.
Atlanta athletics
Atlanta is a great vacation spot for any sports fan. 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. 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 fans can check out four-time national champions Georgia Tech, or take a day trip to nearby University of Georgia 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. Finally, motor sports enthusiasts will love watching races and other events at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Road Atlanta and the Georgia Dome.
