subject: Want To Book Hot-lanta Discounted Accommodations? Follow These Hints On How To Get Cheap Prices [print this page] Atlanta's Civil Rights History Atlanta's Civil Rights History
Many historic events associated with the American Civil Right Movement happened right in the heart of Atlanta and the city is still very active in preserving the memory of what went on and is still going on today. Since faith played a major role in the lives of the activists and leaders involved in the movement, some of Atlanta's houses of worship are now important historic sites, including the Ebenezer Baptist Church, which was the place where Martin Luther King Jr. and his father served as co-pastors in the 1960s. In addition, Atlanta is home to museums that highlight the Civil Right Movement, such as The King Center, the Center for Civil and Human Rights, the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum and the National Museum of Patriotism. Other related historic sites include Martin Luther King Jr. 's birthplace, Auburn Avenue, as well as his tomb and that of his wife Coretta, which are located at The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Book your affordable Atlanta flight today so you can experience this important part of American history.
Gay Atlanta
There's no shortage of gay pride in Atlanta, which is celebrated especially during the Pride Festival, which is held each year in October. Pride Festival 2010, which is the festival's 40th anniversary, will be October 9 and 10 in Midtown's Piedmont Park. The festival is purposefully being held during National Coming Out Day, which is held each year on October 11. The festival kicks off with a special event at the Georgia Aquarium on October 8. The kickoff party will be followed by a weekend filled with all sorts of entertainment and education, including a parade, a commitment ceremony, live music, arts exhibitions and more. Also, great hotel deals are being offered for festival time. For those who can't make the festival, but are visiting Atlanta another time of year, the city has no shortage of eateries, nightclubs, hotels and stores that cater to the GLBT community; several Atlanta neighborhoods are particularly gay-friendly, including Piedmont Park and Midtown, as well as Candler Park, Decatur and Virginia-Highlands. The best way to learn more about Atlanta's gay-friendly places and activities is to go online and do some research; also, a great way to save cash is to check out travel sites that can assist you in locating the cheapest deals on Atlanta budget plane tickets, hotel rooms and rental cars. So whether you're coming for the Pride Festival or simply to enjoy Atlanta any time of the year, don't wait to book your Atlanta cheap tickets!
Atlanta's tunes
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. Atlanta's local music scene thrives in the city's myriad lounges, bars and concert halls where local, regional and national acts entertain nightly. Also, DJs and dance music are cranked up in local nightclubs for revelers who want to dance all night. Are you a musician? You've got plenty of opportunities in Atlanta, what with plenty of open mic sessions for those who want to share their original work and karaoke bars for those who enjoy trying their hand at famous songs. The only bad thing is that there's so many things to choose from, it's impossible to hit every venue. The Internet is a great place to score show tickets and also cheap flights to Atlanta.
Sports in Atlanta
Sports buffs will feel right at home in Atlanta. 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. 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 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. The city offers motor sports races and other events at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Road Atlanta and the Georgia Dome.
