Atlanta, GA

Welcome to the City in a Forest

Situated in the state of Georgia, Atlanta is known for its lively skyline as much as its vast green forest canopy, unusual for a major city. Nicknamed The Big Peach, The Big A, and even "the New York of the South," this cultural hub of the southeastern US was founded in 1837 and has grown into a city of rich history, entertainment, and artistic energy.

Start a visit from the heart of the city: historic homes, museums, shopping, and coffee shops, plus street art tours as you travel through. Don't miss Centennial Olympic Park, World of Coca-Cola, the High Museum of Art, Zoo Atlanta, and the Atlanta Botanical Garden — or CNN's global headquarters and the Children's Museum of Atlanta.

Top entertainment options

Georgia Aquarium spans six galleries with more than 70 habitats and thousands of marine animals across 10 million gallons of water — dolphins, whale sharks, manta rays, sea otters, African penguins, and beluga whales among them.

Atlanta Movie Tours takes you to the real filming locations behind movies like Jumanji, Black Panther, Spider-Man, and The Walking Dead.

Outdoor fun around the Chattahoochee River includes a nine-mile cycling route from Cochran Shoals to Sope Creek, hiking the East Palisades Trail, kayaking, and riverside camping.

Atlanta History Center brings together the Centennial Olympic Games Museum, the Atlanta History Museum, Swan House, and six gardens, with historic houses spanning the 1860s to the 1920s.

Top hotels & resorts in Atlanta

Four Seasons Hotel offers modern luxury with southern style, close to many attractions, with a healthy breakfast at Park 75 and a serene spa for unwinding after a long day.

Atlanta Marriott Marquis puts you minutes from the airport under a striking 52-story atrium, with a full-service spa, 24-hour gym, pool, and event spaces.

The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead combines high ceilings and subtle décor with an indoor heated pool, fitness center, and 40,000 square feet of event space.

Best restaurants in Atlanta

Miller Union, Staplehouse, Masterpiece, Spring, Sushi Hayakawa, Bacchanalia, Boccalupo, B's Crackling BBQ, Kimball House, Lanzhou Ramen, Tiny Lou's, and Root Baking Co. are just a start — Atlanta has hundreds of restaurants serving up delicious cuisine across the city.