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Probably one of the cuddliest pet names of America, we give you The Big Peach. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the city of Atlanta, a global city, 10th largest cyber-city in the world with more than 120.000 jobs in the high tech industry, home to the airport with most air traffic around the planet, is called by its aficionados the Big Peach. Its other famous nickname is the New York of the South so apples, peaches, it's all fruit.
Therefore if you're ready to visit the soft, peachy side of America, read on and you'll know where to sleep, where you should do anything but sleep, where you can study and work and what things you shouldn't miss seeing. And remember to wear something peach.
Hot Spots in Atlanta
One of the most multicultural cities in the United States, Atlanta has plenty to offer to tourists, so much that it gets 35 million of them each year. From historic performing sites like Fox Theater or others like the Tabernacle, the Masquerade or the Variety house to the world's largest indoor aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium with its 60 exhibits and eight million gallons of water to the most important art museum of the South, the High Museum of Art or the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, the Museum of Design of Atlanta, unique in its category in the South East of the country, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, the Delta Heritage Museum, any kind of cultural interest you might have Atlanta is ready for you.
As it is ready for all the outdoor lovers out there who can visit places like Piedmont Park and Atlanta Botanical Garden, home to the unique Kendeda Canopy Walk where you can see one of the last urban forests walking 12 m high above it.
And for some souvenirs before you go, be sure not miss the Buckhead District, the official shopping district full of malls, exclusive boutiques and many place where you can catch a bargain.
Whatever you will wish for, Atlanta will have it, probably in peach colour too.
Night Life
Atlanta is home to some of the best pop/rock artist in the world and its venues are renowned for the best music on the (turn)table. Whatever your taste there's always something you can find, from live music to sports bars, from pubs to dance clubs, ready to blow your mind with their rhythm.
The city was nicknamed Hotlanta for a reason and no matter where you are and how long you're staying, you have to live the nightlife of Southern New York. From HALO to Cosmolava to Smith's Olde Bar, you'll always find something exciting to do so don't be lazy, put your best party clothes on and get out there.
Accommodation- for as little as 9.38$ per night.
The New York of the South has thought about everything when it comes to accommodation. Plenty of hotels, B&B, luxury hotels and hostels are waiting for you with the best they got. If you're short on cash and you don't want to waste money on accommodation just visit hostelworld.com where you can find private rooms for as little as 9.38$ per night. If, however, highest quality accommodation is key to your journey and you think that spending around a 70$ average per night isn't too bad just visit
booking.com and you can book everything online, from comfy, basic 2 stars to luxury hotels.
