Atlanta, Georgia!

Exciting, Entertaining and Enjoyable

           

 

Like its symbol, the legendary phoenix of Egyptian mythology, Atlanta rose from the ashes with renewed strength and beauty. Following the destruction during the Civil War, Atlanta became the mecca of the new South, and today, is an exciting international city. It has more restaurants, professional sports teams, entertainment venues and cultural attractions than any other city in the Southeast. Many of these attractions are within 10 minutes of downtown and almost all are accessible via MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Authority).

 

Atlanta is Entertaining

Diverse restaurants feature cuisine from around the globe prepared by world-renowned chefs and served in an endless array of ambience and décor.

Culture is prominent in Atlanta. It is home to world-class museums including the High Museum of Art, SciTrek - the science and technology museum, and Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Atlanta is also home to many performing arts theaters such as the Alliance Theatre, The Fox Theatre, Rialto Theatre for Performing Arts and Woodruff Arts Center.

 

Great Shopping Destination

Atlanta is the premiere shopping destination of the Southeast - featuring brand name stores, malls with valet parking, discount shopping in outlet centers, and fun shopping in neighborhood shops, galleries, and antique stores.

 

Something For Everyone

Filled with a wealth of attractions and activities, metropolitan Atlanta offers something for every visitor. Some of Atlanta's well-known favorites include the Atlanta Cyclorama, CNN Studio Tours, Stone Mountain Park, the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site, Six Flags Over Georgia and Zoo Atlanta. Metropolitan Atlanta museums highlight the arts, Civil War period, Atlanta and Georgia history, science and technology, and African-American history. Recreational activities include train excursions, water and amusement parks, golfing, tennis, auto racing and more. Sports fans can cheer on the 1999 National League East Division Champion Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta Falcons NFL football team, the Atlanta Hawks NBA basketball team or the Atlanta Thrashers NHL hockey team. 

Art lovers may study an impressionist painting or a contemporary sculpture at the High Museum of Art; enjoy the graceful Atlanta Ballet, the oldest continuously operating ballet company in the nation; tap their toes to the music of an Andrew Lloyd Weber production and other Broadway musicals; or enjoy the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

 

Atlanta's neighborhoods display authentic Southern heritage. Just beyond the striking skyline and bright lights of Atlanta, lies rich Southern history and heartland. These in-town neighborhoods represent Atlanta's heritage and summon visitors to experience their uniqueness. Recent renovations to the state's historic and cultural resources included the restoration of fortifications from the War of 1812, the Civil War and Cherokee Indian villages dating back 12,000 years. There is also an abundance of trees, parks, trails and green spaces that add natural beauty metropolitan cityscapes.

 

Atlanta offers a variety of attractions and activities to choose from and a warm climate year-round.  We invite you to join us in Atlanta - it's the place to be for SITE 2004!

Photo Credits: © 2002 Kevin C. Rose/AtlantaPhotos.com

There is much more to do in Atlanta.  
For more information, see: 

http://www.atlanta.net

 

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