The Western & Atlantic railroad line’s ferry port was where Atlanta was first established in 1837. The town was once known as Marthasville to honor the governor’s daughter. It was later given the nickname Terminus due to its rail location. Atlanta, this same feminine of Atlantic (as in the railroad), was later chosen as the new name. In Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, the busiest airport in the world for daily passenger flights is Atlanta International Airport, which also serves as a major hub for international travel. Urban Atlanta is home to more than 1,000 foreign businesses, and more than 50 countries are represented by consulates, trade offices, and chambers of commerce there.
The city has developed into a hub for banking, and it has the third-highest concentration of major corporations in the nation. The Southeast’s capital, Atlanta, is a city of the future with a rich history. Atlanta has seen exceptional growth in the last 20 years; while the city’s official population is stable at roughly 420,000, the metro area’s population has increased by about 40% in the last 10 years, from 2.9 million to 4.1 million. The dynamic downtown skyline, as well as the skyscrapers built in the Midtown, Buckhead, and outer perimeter (around I-285) commercial areas, are strong indicators of this expansion.
WHAT TO FIND IN ATLANTA: DAY 1
Atlanta Botanical garden
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a beautiful urban paradise. Enjoy crossing Canopy Walk, a 600-foot suspension bridge, or the Orchid Display House. Keep an eye out for any future special occasions, such as Cocktails in the Garden, the summer music series, or one of Atlanta’s most-known Christmas light displays House. Keep an eye out for any future special occasions, such as Cocktails in the Garden, the summer music festival or one of Atlanta’s most-known Christmas light displays.
Biltong Bar
The Chartreuse Hot Chocolate, made with chartreuse verge, sipping chocolate, amaretto, white chocolate cream, and smoked sea salt, is a popular choice on the menu. If you appreciate all the tastes of eggnog with more spice and spirit, The Famous Eggnog is another must-try.
GEORGIA AQUARIUM
In Georgia Aquarium you find the largest fish in the world, whale sharks, as well as beluga whales, dolphins, otters, and other aquatic animals may all be found in Georgia Aquarium. Visit the courtyard or take part in an animal adventure to get up and personal with penguins, swim with whale sharks, and pet belugas.
WHAT TO FIND IN ATLANTA: DAY 2
College Football Hall of Fame at Chick-fil-A
Find your team on the Helmet Wall at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, kick a ball to score a field goal, and see sports history on the 52-foot touchscreen wall. The Hall celebrates the passion of the game and the achievements of its members while interacting with fans by honoring their favorite teams.
OLYMPIC PARK CENTENNIAL
Centennial Olympic Park, which is located in the center of the city’s downtown convention and entertainment district, is Atlanta’s legacy from the 1996 Olympic Games. Visit the municipal park, play in the Fountain of Rings, and have a picnic in the forest. For any visitor, going to Centennial Olympic Park is a must!
WHAT TO FIND IN ATLANTA: DAY 3
Stone Mountain Park
The most well-known tourist site in Georgia is Stone Mountain Park. In this park, you must go on a hike, a bike ride, Or jogging, play 18 holes of golf, complete the ropes course, see a movie projected onto the mountain, or indulge in the amazing laser show every night! Everyone can find something to enjoy at Stone Mountain!
High Museum of Art
Meet the legends of the game at the High Museum of Art, the most significant gallery in the Southeast. The High in Midtown Atlanta’s Arts District hosts a number of permanent collections in addition to notable visiting exhibitions. Make sure a trip to the High Museum of Art when you’re in Atlanta!
Reverence at Epicuren
Atlanta’s Epicurean provides a wide selection. An ornament is available at Reverence Restaurant. It is made composed of blueberry vodka, dry white rum, lemon juice, and falernum liqueur. It is served in the shape of a bauble spherical over shaved ice and topped with rosemary. If you like bourbon whisky, lemon, honey, and cinnamon served warm and steeped with Earl Grey tea, the Early Grey Christmas Toddy is for you. A delectable Lemon Pound cake tail made with rum lemon, Limon-cello, cinnamon, and lemon bitters and served over ice with a honey and graham cracker crust rim can be found at The Office Bar. For those who enjoy tequila, the Under the Mistletoe is a well-liked alternative.
WHAT TO FIND IN ATLANTA: DAY 4
Zoo Atlanta
Bears, tigers, and lions! Oh my! Yet, if you visit Zoo Atlanta, you may also see elephants, possibly a kangaroo, and twin enormous pandas! The surroundings of more than 1,000 creatures are explored by animal lovers of all ages. For the animal enthusiast in all of us, the Zoo Atlanta is a must-visit attraction.
MLK Jr. National Historical Park
Read more about the achievements of the Civil Rights Movement’s founder, Martin Luther King Jr. Begin with a tour of the house where he was born before stopping by the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and the cinema where guests may see Civil Rights movies.
WHAT TO FIND IN ATLANTA: DAY 5
World of Coca–Cola
What results when the most recognizable brand in the world constructs a museum devoted to a soft drink? Of course, the World of Coca-Cola! Visit the tasting room, where visitors may tour the world while enjoying more than 60 different kinds of Coca-Cola from across the world, and take in a tone of Coca-Cola memorabilia.
History Center of Atlanta
At the Atlanta History Center, experience history in action. The Atlanta History Center takes visitors through Atlanta’s collapse and rise as a global city while housing the largest collection of Civil War antiques in the Southeast. Take a look around the extensive grounds before running on the basketball court from the Centennial Olympic Games held in Atlanta in 1996.
