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As one of the South's premier cities, Atlanta naturally has much to offer in the way of cultural events and festivals. No matter what time of year you're visiting Atlanta, there's at least a few different festivals to choose from. Springtime includes the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, the Decatur Arts Festival and the Sweet Auburn SpringFest. Visiting over the summer, check out the Laser show Spectacular at Stone Mountain, the Georgia Renaissance Festival or the Fourth Saturday Family Fun Days at Centennial Olympic Park. Autumn, with its mild weather and beautiful foliage, is another popular time for festivals, including the Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain and the Taste of Atlanta. Winter time is never to cold for festivals in Atlanta, The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in January and February has the Southeastern Flower Show. With so many to choose from, the toughest part of attending an Atlanta festival is making the decision of which one or ones to see and which ones to plan on for the next trip. Of course, if you book a vacation package including Atlanta affordable flights and hotels, you can have extra cash on hand to attend several festivals!
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. By purchasing a travel package that includes affordable Atlanta airfare, accommodation and rental car, you'll get the best deal on all three and have the benefit of being very mobile while on your trip. 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. Need a ride to and from the airport? MARTA covers that as well. Taking a cab is certainly more expensive than riding MARTA, but taxis can be nice for the flexibility they offer. If you want to really see and learn about Atlanta from someone who knows the city inside and out, consider booking a space on a bus tour. The bus will take you all around the city and the tour guide will tell you about the city's past, present and future and answer any questions you might have. In addition, you get to meet other visitors and might even make some new friends.
Musical Hot-lanta
Atlanta's music scene is as hot as its its temperatures on a July afternoon, with an eclectic collection of sounds from blues and country to classical and jazz to hop hop and R&B. Well-known artists and bands hail from Atlanta and neighboring Atlanta, including REM, Outkast, the Indigo Girls, the B52s and John Mayer, plus many others. In addition, Atlanta has dozens of nightclubs, bars and other venues where local, regional and national music acts perform live. Also, DJs and dance music are cranked up in local nightclubs for revelers who want to dance all night. 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. The only bad thing is that there's so many things to choose from, it's impossible to hit every venue. Search online for tickets to your favorite music event, as well as cheap plane tickets to Atlanta!
Affordable Atlanta
Atlanta hotels don't have to be expensive. One of the best ways to get a great deal on your hotel is to book your rooms as part of a vacation package that also includes Atlanta cheap flights and rental cars. There are travel websites on the Internet dedicated to helping visitors find the best hotel deals in Atlanta. While there are good rates and discounts available in pretty much any neighborhood, some of the more affordable hotels are located near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and also in nearby counties like Gwinnett County and Cobb County. If you're a student, senior, military or a member of a travel club like AAA, don't forget to ask the hotel for discounts on top of the great rates you can find online. Staying in a suite that comes with a full kitchen can save money on food and can be a budget-friendly option for family vacations. Lastly, if you can, book your cheap flights to Atlanta Tuesday through Thursday since most hotels and airlines raise their rates on weekends.
