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Best of Atlanta |
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Atlanta has come a long way since Union general William Sherman reduced it to ashes in 1864. In 1996, the "Capital of the New South" spiffed itself up to host the Summer Olympics, and more than a decade later, gentrification continues. Once-downtrodden neighborhoods are getting a makeover as warehouses are converted into chic lofts and stylish boutiques. There's more room to breathe as the city creates more green spaces. And as a host of high-profile attractions debut, there are more reasons than ever to visit.
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| | | | When to go | | To see the brilliant, colorful natural beauty of Atlanta, plan your travel dates during the spring or autumn seasons. The best time to visit is during April or May, when the azaleas and dogwoods are in bloom. | | | | Are we there yet? | Flight times
2 hours from Chicago and Washington, D.C.; 2.5 hours from New York City
Drive times
Hartsfield International Airport to downtown: 15 minutes
From Savannah, Georgia: 4 hours
From Charleston, South Carolina: 5.5 hours
From Orlando, Florida: 7.5 hours | | | | Must-see sights | | Tour the World of Coca-Cola.
CNN Studio Tour: Learn the history of the CNN News Group Network.
Visit the Atlanta History Center, offering historical views of the Old South.
Explore Centennial Olympic Park, a 21-acre monument to the 1996 Olympic Games. | |
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| | | | | For upscale shopping, head to Buckhead, known as the “Beverly Hills of the East."
Traffic can be congested; the best alternative to driving is the MARTA rail system. | |
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