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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. In the spring, Atlanta is every bit the lovely Southern city of Gone With The Wind, with its azaleas and dogwoods in full bloom. And since the scorching heat doesn't come until mid- to late-summer, spring's more mild temperatures make this a great time of year to visit. The fall is also very beautiful in Atlanta, which is a fantastic time to take day trips outside of Atlanta to check out the autumn 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. Summer is hotbut that's why Atlanta's called Hot-lantaif you don't mind the heat, there's plenty to do during the summer and it's also a great time to take a day trip to Tybee Island, which is near Savannah, and cool off by the beach.
Atlanta sports teams
Sports enthusiasts will love the wide variety of athletics offerings in Atlanta. 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. Universities including Georgia Tech, which has won four national championships, is located in Atlanta and its rival, the University of Georgia, is located about an hour away in Athens. Atlanta hosts Chick-fil-A Bowl, which is played in the Georgia Dome between teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). For motor sports fans, the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Road Atlanta and the Georgia Dome host races and other motor sports events year round.
Get great rates using frequent flier miles
Some of the hottest deals on affordable Atlanta airfare can be made even hotter when you collect and redeem your frequent flier miles. Just about every major airline has a frequent flier program and generally it is free to join. In addition, many credit cards and even debit cards offer programs where you can gain frequent flier miles just by using your card at various stores, restaurants and hotels. You collect miles when you fly and you can collect even more miles when you use your credit or debit cards at eateries, shops and hotels. This is a fantastic bonus because you can collect loads of frequent flier miles during your trip to Atlanta and save them for your next vacation!Searching the internet is the easiest place to start when it comes to learning about frequent flier miles programs; websites exist that teach users how to get the most miles and when the best times are to use them. So get the best deal on cheap flights to Atlanta and other destinations simply by collecting and using frequent flier miles!
Civil Rights in Atlanta
Atlanta was an important place for the American Civil Rights Movement and is proud of the role the city played in changing history. 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. Visitors to Atlanta will be inspired by landmarks such as Auburn Avenue, where Martin Luther King Jr. was born and the tomb of King and his wife, Coretta, which is on display at The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change. If you're booking an Atlanta cheap flight and vacation, you won't want to miss this important part of American history.
