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Atlanta, GA Overview
ATL the capitol of the south! Atlanta is home to the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, and the Atlanta Falcons. Visit the historic Underground Mall, visit Lennox Mall, and take a bite out at the famous Cheesecake Factory. Let King Destinations provide you with a Royal Hotel and Car Service while in Atlanta, GA.
Atlanta, Georgia - Quality Hotel Downtown from $66 per night
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In the heart of downtown Atlanta. Convenient to shopping, dining and entertainment. Walk to Georgia World Congress Center, Philips Arena, Atlanta Market ...
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Atlanta is a lively , thriving city, the capital of Georgia, and a center of commerce and the arts. Many fortune 500 companies have corporate or regional headquarters in Atlanta, and young professionals are moving there in ever increasing numbers.
Atlanta enjoys four definite seasons. Warm summers and mild winters allow nearly year round golfing, fishing and outdoor living. The Stone Mountain nightly laser show and the park's many recreational opportunities keep millions of visitors coming back. Nightlife is hopping at Buckhead where young sophisticates gather for dancing to great music until 4:00AM. Families keep a lively pace visiting the bounty of fun -filled and educational offerings from the Atlanta zoo to Cyclorama and SciTrek. There is no limit that can be placed on the possibilities of an Atlanta vacation!
Consistently ranked as one of the best cities in the world in which to do business, Atlanta is headquarters for hundreds of corporations, including Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, UPS, Holiday Inn, Georgia-Pacific, Home Depot, and BellSouth and Cox Communications. A major convention city and a crossroads where three interstate highways converge, it's home to the country's second busiest airport and is the shopping capital of the Southeast. Although the city limits are only 131 square miles, the metro area is vast and sprawling. With 3.5 million in population and still counting, there seems to be no limit to its growth.
EVENTS
Atlanta Football Classic - Tennessee State vs Florida A&M
Location: Georgia Dome; Atlanta, GA
Annual football game and best band half time show ever! Not to mention great black college football. Step shows, street vendors, bands, dance teams, and alumni are everywhere. You do not want to miss the best party's and clubs that ATL has to offer!
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Location: Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA
This is the fifth annual battle that consists of dance teams, high-stepping drum majors, precision drumlines and roaring brass sections. These are among the many facets of black college marching band culture, and fans of all ages are sure to be rocking this year in Atlanta. Tickets are $10 and group rates are available. Visit http://www.hondabattleofthebands.com/ for more info.
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Atlanta, GA: Got Georgia on Your Mind?
Atlanta is where sweet, Southern charm transcends time.
Juxtaposing the traditional and modern, Atlanta is one of the liveliest cities in the South.
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Add to that entertainment attractions such as Georgia's Stone Mountain Park, a regional theme park, a botanical garden, and major league sports teams, and you have the ingredients for a family friendly city. The culinary spectrum ranges from grits and biscuits to caviar and sushi. Fried chicken and barbecue are available, but Atlanta also serves up Thai, Ethiopian, and Russian cuisine. Book your hotel today for the next game of the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, and the Atlanta Falcons.
In 1980, a revitalized black neighborhood called Sweet Auburn became a National Historic District, its 10 blocks of notable sites including Martin Luther King, Jr.'s boyhood home, the church where he preached, a museum, and the Martin Luther King, Jr., Center for Nonviolent Social Change. It is probably the major black history attraction in the country, and in the last several years, has undergone a major revitalization and restoration.
Media mogul Ted Turner inaugurated CNN in Atlanta in 1980, following with Superstation TBS, Headline News, and TNT. The High Museum of Art opened its doors in 1983. In 1989, Underground Atlanta, a retail/restaurant/entertainment complex with a historical theme, came into being.
Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site
Hours: Daily 9:00am to 5:00pm
Admission: Free
A half-mile stretch of Auburn Avenue east of downtown is marked by its association with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These sites include the Queen Anne-style house where he was born, Ebenezer Baptist Church where he preached, and the memorial tomb at the King Center where he is buried. The Visitor Center offers outstanding exhibits on the life and times of King. 404-331-6922
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Atlanta, Georgia - Sheraton Atlanta Hotel from $87 per night |
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0.9 miles/1.4 Km from Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site
The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel is centrally-located downtown, convenient to area attractions, restaurants and shopping. The hotel won best design award for
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