Visiting Atlanta and Northern Georgia

Atlanta and Metropolitan Atlanta, is one of the fastest growing regions in the US. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world's busiest. Travelers passing through, vacationing in Atlanta, or on business find MARTA, Atlanta's metro area rapid transit easy to maneuver and efficient. The Coca Cola Company and Delta Airlines are among many fortune 500 companies that call Atlanta home. Bank of America Plaza and Sun Trust Plaza towers are prominent fixtures in the Atlanta skyline. Turner Field is drawing baseball fans crowds for spring and summer games. The Georgia Dome hosts many Atlanta area high school graduations in May before Falcons summer preseason events begin. Hot Lanta is an appropriate moniker as Atlanta moves into exciting spring and summer events.

Car shows are common, but Atlanta's High Museum of Art is hosting a one of a kind automobile exhibit. Through June 20th, the Allure of the Automobile exhibit displays masterpieces by Porsche, Jaguar, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Bugatti and Duesenberg. Eighteen works of mechanical beauty, these automobiles are the most rare you can see. Built from the 1930s to the 1960s, these cars are rolling works of art.

Atlanta's Piedmont Park is the site of the 2010 Atlanta Jazz Festival. Held Memorial Day weekend, May 29th and 30th, the event is one of the countries largest free jazz festivals. Memorial Day weekend in Piedmont Park is the culmination of jazz performances held throughout the city the entire month of May. Jazz fans mark your calendar, 2010 headliners include Spyro Gyra, Diane Shuur and Jason Marsalis. The Metropolitan Atlanta Youth Wind Ensemble Jazz Band and Rialto Jazz for Kids All Star Jazz Band will showcase Atlanta's up and coming young musicians.

The National Black Arts Festival, showcases and celebrates the culture of people of African ethnicity. Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park hosts the 2010 Summer Festival July 14th through 18th. The music kicks off Thursday with Brazil Fest featuring Olodum on the main stage and the finale concert ends the festival with headliner Lizz Wright on Sunday. There is a lot of music, exhibits, fun and food in between, you won't want to miss this amazing summer event.

Celebrating the 4th of July in metropolitan Atlanta is simple. Pick a great location, hop in the car and go. The 42nd Annual Stone Mountain Park Fantastic Fourth Celebration is a day of adventure and entertainment. Arrive early, this is a popular place to celebrate the 4th of July. The good news is, a spectacular evening laser-show is scheduled daily, followed by an equally spectacular fireworks display July 3rd, 4th and 5th.

Lennox Square's 4th of July festivities kicks off with the 10K Peachtree Road Race, one of the world's largest. Post-race events continue with music, street vendors and a special Kid's Zone amidst Atlanta's beautiful Buckhead neighborhood. The fun and festivities culminate with one of the Southeasts largest and most spectacular fireworks shows. Centennial Olympic Park also hosts a free 4th of July celebration ending in an amazing fireworks spectacular synchronized with rousing patriotic music. Bring the entire family, kids (and adults) can enjoy splashing in the Fountain of Rings, everyone can relax on the great lawn and enjoy live performances, activities, arts and crafts.

Atlanta's Best Western Hotels offer over ten locations in and around Atlanta. Make your travel relaxing and safe, in clean and comfortable Best Western Hotel accommodations near your getaway.

Atlanta and Northern Georgia Hotel Map