subject: Seeking Hot-lanta Budget Motels? Use These Plans On How To Purchase Cheap Vacation Bundles [print this page] Shopping in Atlanta Shopping in Atlanta
Sometimes called a Shopper's Paradise, Buckhead is the nerve center of Atlanta's shopping offerings. One of Atlanta's most prestigious neighborhoods, Buckhead is home of hundreds of luxury shoppes, unique boutiques, antique specialists and art galleries. Lenox Square, which contains more than 300 stores, is often called the Town Square of Buckhead. 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. 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 sports teams
Atlanta is a great vacation spot for any sports fan. 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. College football powerhouses Georgia Techwinner of four national championshipsand University of Georgia, located in Athens, both have a presence in and around Atlanta. 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.
Civil Rights
The city of Atlanta has a long and important history, including a vital role in the American Civil Rights Movement. Atlanta is home to several churches that were the religious home to many of the movement's leaders and activists; in the 1960s, Martin Luther King Jr. and Martin Luther King Sr. served as co-pastors at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, which is a must-see for anyone interested in Civil Rights history. Several museums are in place to document the history of the Civil Rights Movement, including The King Center, the Center for Civil and Human Rights, the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum and the National Museum of Patriotism. In addition, the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. , Auburn Avenue, and the tombs of Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta King, are on display at The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Book your affordable Atlanta flight today so you can experience this important part of American history.
Atlanta on a budget
An Atlanta vacation shouldn't break your budget. While that's certainly easy to doespecially while shoppingAtlanta's also a place where smart travelers stay well within their means. Budget tickets to Atlanta are easy to find and so are cheap hotels and rental cars. Travel websites are fantastic places to begin your search for cheap Atlanta flights, hotel and rental car. Once you've got your transportation and accommodation taken care of, continue your Internet search in order to find discounted fares for plenty of Atlanta's attractions, as well as those that are already free or very affordable. Also, purchasing an Atlanta CityPass or other type of discount ticket is a great way to get cheap, free and discounted admission to many of the area's attractions. In addition, there are plenty of restaurants in Atlanta that offer great deals. Also, trying some delicious food in one of Atlanta's many restaurants is something that can be done on a budget. Check out Atlanta Fish Market in Buckhead, Ecco in Midtown and Ray's in the City in Downtown for great discounts on food.
