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What would a vacation be without plenty of delicious food?Atlanta has plenty of thatfrom eclectic international fare to mouth-watering Southern home cooking. You might feel a bit like Scarlett O'Hara as you indulge in some authentic Southern Cuisine including shrimp-n-grits, fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, collard greens and po' boy sandwiches. One of Decatur's best eateries, Watershed has won awards for its unique take on traditional Southern dishes; Dogwood in Midtown is another Southern favorite, as is Home Restaurant and Bar, which only serves the freshest ingredients straight from local farms. When you've had your fill of Southern home cooking, check out Atlanta's international offerings, which are aplenty in Midtown and Downtown. For the less adventurous travelers, Atlanta does have a good selection of familiar national restaurants including Ruth's Chris Steak House. Wherever you choose to dine, a good meal is a great vacation splurge, especially if you've saved money on Atlanta cheap flights and hotels.
GLBT Atlanta
Atlanta has a thriving gay community, which is evident by the annual Atlanta Pride Festival held each fall. This year's festival is October 9-10 in Piedmont Park and is the 40th Pride Festival. The festival is held to coincide with National Coming Out Day, which is observed each October 11. The festival kicks off with a special event at the Georgia Aquarium on October 8. Live bands, a parade, a commitment ceremony, art exhibitions and loads more will be available for all who attend. 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 Internet is a fantastic place to research these and other Atlanta areas in order to plan an enjoyable trip to the city; in addition, there are travel websites that can help you find the best deals on affordable Atlanta airfare, accommodations and rental car, especially when you book all three as part of a vacation bundle. Booking all three vacation components together as a travel bundle is the best way to save money, whether you're in town for the Pride Festival or simply enjoying an Atlanta vacation.
When to Visit
Going to Atlanta?While there's plenty to see year round in Atlanta, some people think the nicest months to fly to Atlanta are the spring or fall. 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. The autumn is gorgeous in Atlanta too, especially if you travel outside the city to visit some of the beautiful countryside, which turns gorgeous shades of gold, orange, and brown that time of year. 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. Don't let the heat of summer deter your Atlanta summer vacation; the summer months are bustling with activity, and there's always a day-trip to the beach at Tybee Island near Savannah for cooling off!
Atlanta transportation
The most flexible way to get around in Atlanta is to rent a car for your stay. 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. 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. Although they can be pricey, private taxis are perfect for those times when you need more personalized and flexible transportation. 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. 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.
