Last Updated: March 3rd, 2010

So your coming to Atlanta? Well here are some tips, tricks and advice to help along the way. This article is focused on Downtown Atlanta, and since Atlanta is a city that never ends, be sure to check out our Travel Tips: Atlanta OTP (Outside The Perimeter) for tips and advice if your trip takes you outside the city limits.

First of all, lets determine the type of weather you should be planning for (however, Georgia is famous for crazy weather so always check before leaving). Average Atlanta Temperatures in Spring are between 65-80, Summer is warm at 80-95, Fall is perfect between 55-75 and finally Winter can be a complete toss up, but averages 50-60.

Must See Attractions:

• World of Coca Cola – The World of Coca-Cola is the only place where you can explore the complete story—past, present, and future—of the world’s best-known brand! Not to mention, you’ll get to taste cokes from around the world. A must do/see while in Atlanta.
• Georgia Aquarium – The largest aquarium in the world.
• CNN Center – Journey into the heart of CNN Worldwide for an exciting glimpse of news and broadcasting in action! The Inside CNN Studio Tour takes you behind the scenes of the Global Headquarters of CNN in Atlanta.
• Fox Theatre – Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, originally the Yaarab Temple Shrine Mosque, was designed in the late 1920′s as headquarters for the 5,000-member Shriners organization.
• Underground Atlanta – Located in the Heart of Downtown, Underground Atlanta is bustling with activity, day or night. Enjoy daily entertainment, homemade candy, delicious dining, shopping and guided history tours.

Places to stay:

• W Hotel Downtown
• Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel
• All Atlanta Hotels

Famous, Must Try, Restaurants:
The Varcity

Festivals:
Coming Soon! We promise!

Sports Events:
Atlanta Braves / Turner Field -
Atlanta Falcons / Georgia Dome -
Atlanta Thrashers / Philips Arena -
Atlanta Hawks / Philips Arena

Parks:
Piedmont Park – Piedmont Park, Atlanta’s “Common Ground” since 1904, is located approximately 2 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta.

Transportation:
Marta – Atlanta’s main public transportation system
Taxis – Get a taxi
Traffic Information – GA 511