About Atlanta
Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, is the ninth most populous metropolitan area in the United States. Host of the 1996 Oylmpic Games, Atlanta has welcomed more than 6.5 million visitors a year. The city is rich in history with ties to Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement, as well the Confederacy and the Civil War. Its skyline is punctuated with high-rise and mid-rise buildings of modern and postmodern vintage. Atlanta's tallest landmark-the Bank of America Plaza-is the 26th-tallest building in the world. At 1,023 feet, it's the newest skyscraper in America to become one of the ten tallest buildings on Earth.
Atlanta has a variety of museums exploring subjects ranging from natural history and fine arts to beverages. The city features the world's largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium, which officially opened to the public on November 23, 2005. The aquarium features over 100,000 specimens-including five whale sharks-in tanks holding approximately eight million gallons of water.
There are plenty of fun and interesting tourist destinations to explore in Atlanta like Centennial Olympic Park, the World of Coca-Cola, the King Center, Underground Atlanta, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and many more. Atlanta's moderate climate allows for year-round festivals and celebrations while its historic neighborhoods and parks provide a picturesque and ideal setting for these events.
One of seven American cities classified as a globally-impacting city, Atlanta ranks third in the number of Fortune 500 companies headquartered in its metropolitan area, behind New York City
New York City Skyline, New York City and Houston
Downtown Houston Skyline, Houston. There are more than 1,000 international businesses operating in Atlanta and more than 50 countries are represented here through consulates, trade offices and chambers of commerce.
Why Atlanta?
This modern city offers great weather and Southern hospitality in an urban setting. Atlanta is famous for its special hotel rates and packages. Atlanta's proximity to the Georgia coast, the white beaches of Florida, and the Appalachian Mountains place visitors and locals in a perfect position for a driven tour of the South East.
Additionally, Atlanta is a great hub of business activity. With an International Airport located only five miles south of downtown Atlanta, direct service domestic and international travel is at the tip of the fingertips. The city houses numerous corporate headquarters including Coca-Cola, United Parcel Service, CNN and many more.
Neighborhood nightclubs and bars feature entertainment of all types. The neighborhood of Grant Park has eclectic venues catering to everything from rockers to country-and-western music fans. Zoo Atlanta, the Atlanta Cyclorama and the Civil War Musuem are also located in the Grant Park area.
Six Flags over Atlanta is located about 20 miles west of Atlanta. With over 100 rides and a water park, Six Flags is a great day trip for the whole family. It's open from late February until the end of October.
Key Atlanta Metro Area Facts
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Convention Center: Georgia International Convention Center
Georgia International Convention Center
Airports: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
| Population | 416,470 | Destination Type Listings |
| Hotels | 740 | • Golf Destinations |
| Hotel Rooms | 94,000 | • Smoke Free Restaurants |
| Unique Venues | 1,440 | |
| Restaurants | 8,270 |
Atlanta Climate Information
Atlanta has four distinct seasons and a temperate climate. Winter evenings are somewhat cold with temperatures that drop below freezing, but the daytime weather is mild enough to enjoy outdoor activities, with only an occasional snowfall. Summers are often humid and hot with heat waves lasting for many days.
The climate is mild throughout the year with some chance of snow in December and January. High temperatures and humidity in the summer months are common, so spring and autumn are the best times to visit the city.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High -°F | 79 | 80 | 89 | 93 | 95 | 101 | 105 | 102 | 98 | 95 | 84 | 79 |
| Avg High -°F | 52 | 56 | 64 | 73 | 80 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 82 | 73 | 63 | 54 |
| Avg Low -°F | 33 | 36 | 43 | 51 | 59 | 67 | 70 | 69 | 64 | 53 | 42 | 36 |
| Rec Low -°F | -8 | 5 | 10 | 26 | 37 | 46 | 53 | 55 | 36 | 28 | 3 | -- |
| Rainfall - in. | 4.7 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 4.1 | 4 | 3.7 | 5.3 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3 | 4 | 4.1 |
