tlanta
may be the capital of the Peach State, but it is also the reigning capital of
the Southeast. Atlanta has more sports teams, restaurants, entertainment venues
and attractions than any other city in the region. Surrounded by beautiful
Georgia countryside, Atlanta is home to four professional sports teams, more
than 200 entertainment and cultural attractions, and thousands of restaurants.
Atlanta mixes southern charm and all of the excitement of a big city for an
unforgettable vacation experience.
Atlanta features many family friendly attractions. The World of Coca-Cola
invites visitors to learn about the world's most recognized brand and its
various products around the world. CNN Center offers tours of the headquarters
of the world's number one cable news channel. Six Flags Over Georgia offers
roller coaster rides, water rides, and plenty of fun! Zoo Atlanta has thousands
of animals on an expansive park just outside of town.
The neighborhoods of Atlanta each showcase different aspects of the city.
Buckhead has been called the Beverly Hills of the South. Atlanta's largest and
most attractive homes are located in this scenic area, along with the
Governor's Mansion and an active nightlife. Underground Atlanta is a famous
underground shopping and dining area in downtown. Atlanta's newest
"neighborhood" housed all of the international teams competing in the
1996 summer Olympic Games. Atlanta's place as an international city was firmly
secured when it successfully hosted those games. Incidentally, sports fans,
Atlanta is also hosting Super Bowl XXVIII in 2000.
Atlanta's arts community has deep roots- the Atlanta Ballet is the oldest
Ballet Company in America. Visitors come to Atlanta for a taste of the South
and find they have discovered an exceptional international flavor.