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Atlanta
United States · ATL
Civil rights history, Southern food, and the world's busiest airport.
About
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County. With a population of 498,715 at the 2020 census and an estimated 529,110 in 2025, Atlanta is the eighth-most populous city in the Southeast and the 36th-most populous city in the United States. Atlanta is classified as a Beta+ global city. The Atlanta metropolitan area has an estimated population of over 6.4 million and is the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of just over 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level, Atlanta features a unique topography that includes rolling hills, lush greenery, and the densest urban tree coverage of any major city in the United States.
Source: Wikipedia — Atlanta (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- dining · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- live music · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
- shopping · excellent
- affordability · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan53°F11d wet
- Feb60°F12d wet
- Mar65°F11d wet
- Apr72°F10d wet
- May80°F13d wet
- Jun86°F15d wet
- Jul88°F18d wet
- Aug86°F18d wet
- Sep83°F10d wet
- Oct74°F7d wet
- Nov63°F8d wet
- Dec56°F11d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Y'allywood 3 Hour Private Movie and TV Locations TourFrom $155 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese ClassFrom $45 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Atlanta Street Art and BeltLine Tour with Happy Hour and ActivityFrom $45 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Senoia The Walking Dead Film locations 2 hours Walking TourFrom $39 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Atlanta Then and Now Private History TourFrom $155 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Atlanta Highlights Private TourFrom $175 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), about 8.1 mi away.
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