subject: Want To Book Atlanta Affordable Rooms? Take Advantage Of These Plans On How To Purchase Awesome Rate [print this page] Getting around in Atlanta Getting around in Atlanta
Once you've booked your cheap flight to Atlanta, you need to think about how you're going to get around once you're there. Booking a rental car as part of a travel bundles that includes airfare and accommodation as well is a great way to save money on all three pieces of your trip. However, Atlanta does offer affordable public transportation including the city's mass transit system, MARTA, which offers bus and/or rail service to and from just about every area of the city and its suburbs, including stops at many of Atlanta's top attractions and shopping centers. MARTA even has service to and from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Taking a cab is certainly more expensive than riding MARTA, but taxis can be nice for the flexibility they offer. If you're interested in sight-seeing, try booking a ride on an Atlanta tour bus. 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.
Great Atlanta restaurants
What would a vacation be without plenty of delicious food?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. When you've had your fill of Southern home cooking, check out Atlanta's international offerings, which are aplenty in Midtown and Downtown. And for something more familiar, enjoy familiar food from a restaurant with a well-respected national name, such as Ruth's Chris Steak House. Whether you try one of Atlanta's great restaurants or several, dining is a vital part of a memorable Atlanta trip, and if you've been able to find the hottest deals on Atlanta plane tickets and hotel rooms, spend that extra cash on some fine dining.
Musical Hot-lanta
From blues and country to classical and jazz to hop hop and R&B, Atlanta has a thriving music scene. Nationally successful acts REM, Outkast, the Indigo Girls, the B52s and John Mayer are from Atlanta and nearby Athens, as are many other famous musicians. Popular venues in the city such as concert halls, bars and cocktails lounges promote and feature live music from the local and regional areas, as well as nationally and internationally famous acts. In addition, there are loads of places to see live DJs or dance all night to house music. If you're a performer, there are also plenty of locations that offer open mic nights for the more serious musicians or even karaoke for the casual singer who's just out for a fun time. There are so many choices when it comes Atlanta's musical offerings, it might be a good idea to do some online research so you don't miss your favorite event. Tickets to many Atlanta live shows are available for purchase online, so go ahead and book a show or tworight after you book your Atlanta cheap flights and hotel!
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. During spring months, Atlanta lives up to Margaret Mitchell's fanciful descriptions from Gone With the Wind, with its pretty blossoming dogwoods and azaleas. In addition, springtime means nice warm weathernot too terribly hot like it can be in July or August. Autumn is the perfect time to take a day trip from Atlanta to view Georgia's lovely fall foliage. 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.
