Visiting Atlanta and Northern Georgia

Atlanta and northern Georgia welcome in spring – it’s a wonderful time of year in the Peach State. Atlanta prides itself on being the cultural and historical hub of northern Georgia. With the cool spring air rushing in, take to the streets and explore – Georgia Capitol Museum is great for historical perspectives, and baseball fans love the Turner Field Tours, featuring the Braves Museum. From there, head into Kennesaw, which offers fine, scenic landscapes, along with exceptional local parks and lakes. Don’t miss out on Athens – set more in the northeast of the state, it’s home to the University of Georgia Bulldogs, and Georgia Museum of Art. Whatever the flavor you seek, northern Georgia and Atlanta have the recipe.

Atlanta – The ATL – welcomes the cool, subtropical temperatures of spring, and with it, the traditional northern Georgia fanfare. As the focal point of activity and tourism in the north, Atlanta is never a dull visit. Head to the Georgia Aquarium, the world’s largest, and check out the Cold Water Quest Animal Gallery. The Coca-Cola Company is headquartered in Atlanta, and offers tours and, more importantly, tastings at The World of Coca-Cola. In late March, don’t miss the annual Atlanta Film Festival – 10 days of movie screenings, Q&A with actors and directors, and interactive classes and workshops. The Atlanta Braves are getting ready to start their 2012 season. Make a visit to Turner Field, home to the Braves, set in the heart of downtown Atlanta. For a taste of local history, don’t miss out on a burger from The Varsity.

Half an hour north is Kennesaw – a fine little city, it’s home to Kennesaw State University, and Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Spring is a great time to visit Kennesaw – whether you’re passing through, or staying for a day or two, make sure to visit Bozeman Lake, or take a stroll around Noonday Creek Park. You can still catch a men’s or women’s basketball game, as the Kennesaw State Owls play their final few home games at Convocation Center on campus.

Continuing on your northern Georgia experience, head north less than an hour, into Rome. A pleasant and quaint city, Rome is just minutes from the Johns Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Intersected by the Etowah River, Rome is home to Shorter University, and the East Rome Historic District. Late March brings the Spring Art Market to Rome – head to the Rome Civic Center and explore this free event featuring homegrown and handmade art, crafts and food.

Atlanta and Northern Georgia Hotel Map