The
Atlanta
Convention & Visitors Bureau
web site provides complete information on attractions, visitor travel,
accommodations and the entire Atlanta, Georgia area.
Be sure to take some time to review the site before making your final
plans to visit the Atlanta area. I am sure you will find it a useful and
professional web site. Atlanta.net is the
official travel portal of Atlanta, Georgia and is presented by the Atlanta
Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Downtown Atlanta
- Your comprehensive, interactive guide to ALL things happening
in Downtown Atlanta. There is always something going on in downtown Atlanta and,
Downtown Atlanta gives you the best
information you can find anywhere. Be sure to visit them often.
www.downtownATL
is a think tank for what's UP in and around in
DOWNtown Atlanta. This web site is a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven service
which serves as a resource to showcase Downtown Atlanta as a fun place to be -
working, living or playing! On the site you will find events, venues, maps,
volunteer opportunities, and other important information. Don't miss out on the
excitement - sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter,
the downtownATL:Social Crew, and stay up-to-date on everything
you need to know about downtown Atlanta! Visit their website at
www.downtownatl.com for all of the
information.
Getting around in Atlanta is pretty easy with the
bus system and MARTA. There are also
plenty of taxis. You can also take MAETA to and from the airport to the city
center and may other areas of the city.
If you arrive in Georgia (or the United States)
by air in Atlanta, you will find a good variety of restaurants and
fast food outlets and lounges in the main concourse as well as all of the other departure
and arrival concourses. Gift shops and stores are located throughout the airport
and there is a duty free shop. Arriving international passengers will enjoy
access to a bureau de change, ATMs and a bank. As I used to live in the Atlanta area,
and was a frequent visitor to our airport, I know it quite well. For those of you
who are not familiar with Hartsfield, click on
Hartsfield-Jackson
International Airportfor additional information. There is also
an airport information desk located in the central Atrium. Multilingual customer
service representatives are also on hand throughout the airport to provide
passengers with assistance.
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Getting There and
Around and Driving Information
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Things to See
and Do
Click on
Atlantafor travel guides, brochures, and money savers to help
you plan your visit.
Area Travel Packets was created to help
travelers get the most out of popular destination and to help them plan
their vacations ahead of time.
Gregory Watkins has come up with some very interesting things to see and
do in Atlanta with children. Gregory Watkins is a West Coast guy living
in suburban Atlanta. Having spent most of his adult life in San
Francisco, he’s finding that things are just a little different here in
Georgia, but he’s enjoying his exploration of the state and the South in
general. Gregory is an award-winning journalist, having written news,
sports, features, entertainment and columns for several San Francisco
Bay Area newspapers, and is now the editor of a web site that focuses on
art, antiques and collectibles. Click onFinding Kid-Friendly Atlanta
to explore these interesting and fun ideas.
CNN Centre
The global headquarters of Turner Broadcasting System and the international
broadcast studios of the CNN News Group MORE>>
Marietta
Gone with the WindMuseum
If you consider yourself well read or a movie buff this is a must see. MORE>>
World of Coca-Cola at Underground
Atlanta
The Underground Atlanta have a variety of shops, restaurants and activities
suited to the whole family. MORE>>
Atlanta
History Centre
Spend hours learning about the history of the city of
Atlanta in this award-winning Museum. MORE>>
AtlantaBotanical Garden
If you require a break from the capital urban life - the botanical gardens are
situated in the heart of the capital. MORE>>
Georgia Aquarium
This is a great place to take the kids for a day full of educational fun and
excitement. The aquarium is new and is currently the world’s largest aquarium.MORE>>
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
This is another great place to visit with the kids on a rainy day. MORE>>
FernbankMuseum
of Natural History
This is a must visit for those of you who want to take a journey through time. MORE>>
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Restaurant and Dining Suggestions
Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have something you
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at Getting Away.
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Transportation and Getting Around
Getting around in Atlanta is pretty easy with the
bus system and MARTA. There are also
plenty of taxis. You can also take MARTA to and from the airport to the city
center and may other areas of the city.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport -
This is the main
passenger airport in Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson bears the proud distinction
of being "the world’s busiest passenger airport." The Airport has long been
known as a major connecting hub serving numerous destinations around the
globe. However, its vitality of growth is no longer merely a product of its
role as a prime-interlining hub. Each year, an increasing number of air
travelers start or finish their journeys in the Southeast region of the
United States. Department of Aviation • 6000 North
Terminal Parkway Suite 435 • Atlanta, GA 30320. Contact Us at 1-800
897-1910.
www.atlanta-airport.com.
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Books, Maps, Travel Guides and More
Atlanta
is a regional magazine covering the area of Atlanta, Georgia. Each issue
covers the best of the city: art, dining, entertainment, business, home,
travel, fashion and much more. You'll find everything to do and see in
this great southern city. To order, click on
Atlanta.
Atlanta Homes & Lifestylesis
Atlanta's premier home and lifestyle magazine. Each issue is filled with
ideas on interiors and design, remodeling, homes, gardens, landscaping, food
& wine, entertaining, arts, antiques, local personalities and more.
For additional information, or to purchase a
subscription, click on
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel
is a travel magazine for REAL people. This magazine is not just for those of
you on a budget - it's for everyone. Each issue comes packed with articles
on affordable and enjoyable vacations to just about everywhere.
For additional information, or to purchase a
subscription, click on
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel.
Get fantastic savings when you use the
Entertainment Book. Save on
dining, travel, attractions and much more. Over $10,000 possible savings for
the cost of a $25 to $45 book with books for over 150 major metropolitan
areas. Do what I do, buy one for the city or area where you live, and for
your vacation destinations this year.
The Entertainment book saves you money
on all your travel needs: hotels, car rentals, airfare and more!
Jim.
If you have something you
believe should be added to this section of Getting Away, please contact Jim
at Getting Away.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Links
The
Atlanta
Convention & Visitors Bureau
web site provides complete information on attractions, visitor travel,
accommodations and the entire Atlanta, Georgia area.
Be sure to take some time to review the site before making your final
plans to visit the Atlanta area. I am sure you will find it a useful and
professional web site. Atlanta.net is the
official travel portal of Atlanta, Georgia and is presented by the Atlanta
Convention & Visitors Bureau.
You've purchased your airline tickets and confirmed your hotel room. Now,
you can make a guaranteed parking reservation at
Atlanta International Airport
(Hartsfield-Jackson) at a great price!
Downtown Atlanta
- Your comprehensive, interactive guide to ALL things happening
in Downtown Atlanta. There is always something going on in downtown Atlanta and,
Downtown Atlanta gives you the best
information you can find anywhere. Be sure to visit them often.
www.downtownATL
is a think tank for what's UP in and around in
DOWNtown Atlanta. This web site is a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven service
which serves as a resource to showcase Downtown Atlanta as a fun place to be -
working, living or playing! On the site you will find events, venues, maps,
volunteer opportunities, and other important information. Don't miss out on the
excitement - sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter,
the downtownATL:Social Crew, and stay up-to-date on everything
you need to know about downtown Atlanta! Visit their website at
www.downtownatl.com for all of the
information.
If you have something you
believe should be added to this section of Getting Away, please contact Jim
at Getting Away.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Jim.
