Atlanta Georgia

Discover Atlanta: Full of Southern Charm

Atlanta is a beautiful place to visit at any time of year. The climate is generally mild and pleasant to walk around in, though it gets hot during July and August. In December and January there's usually some snow but it doesn't lie as heavily as in more northerly cities. Spring visitors will enjoy the sight of blossoming trees dotted throughout the city and in the orchards around it, whereas Fall visitors can enjoy an abundance of fresh fruit, especially Georgia peaches.

Atlanta is well-known for its music scene, with many traditional jazz and blues bars as well as venues for modern rock and dance bands. It has a large number of nightclubs, and those whose tastes are more classical will not be disappointed - the Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Ballet are well worth checking out. Two major symphony orchestras are based there and there's never a night when it's not possible to catch a show. The city is also strong when it comes to theater, with several famous historic venues, and it has some superb art galleries and museums.

Getting to Atlanta is easy, with the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport just ten miles south of the city and Brown Field and DeKalb-Peachtree Airport also nearby. It's easy to get around, too, with an efficient metro system and regular buses, though much of the city is not well-designed for walking. If you fancy going for a stroll, a good option is to go for a game of golf, with excellent courses dotted throughout the city. And when you need to take a break and revive yourself, you'll find that Atlanta has many great restaurants and cafés.

A trip to Atlanta provides many great opportunities to enjoy oneself in true Southern style. There are lots of great places to stay, from luxury hotels to cozy, little, local-run B&Bs, and you'll find the people warm and welcoming. Atlanta is a peach of a city, and when you've taken the time to get to know it, you'll always have Georgia on your mind.