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Atlanta, Georgia

S. state of Georgia.

Type CityPopulation 498,715Metro Area Population 6,400,000

Why go

  • Capital and most populous city of Georgia, U.S.
  • 3 curated must-see attractions on record, including Fernbank Museum.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • Served by DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK).

History

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.

Must-see attractions

Fernbank Museum
Outdoor
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Outdoor
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Outdoor

Where to stay

The Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton
127 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Indoor

Airports

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 10 mi to the centre
Atlanta, GA, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 37 airlines (Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Alitalia…) · direct flights to 217 destinations incl. Chicago, Miami, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Los Angeles… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 37 airlines, 217 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY) 7.7 mi to the centre
Atlanta, GA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) 8.2 mi to the centre
Atlanta, GA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE) 12 mi to the centre
Marietta, GA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Miller Farm Airport 18 mi to the centre
Douglasville, GA, US
Outdoor
Chattahoochee Air Park 19 mi to the centre
Douglasville, GA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ATL has direct flights to 217 destinations on 37 airlines (incl. Chicago, Miami, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Los Angeles…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Atlanta, Georgia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

MARTA
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Gwinnett County Transit
Bus · Gwinnett County, Georgia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MART
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

Fulton County Railway
Rail operator
Amtrak
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound
Intercity coach
Jefferson Lines
Intercity coach
MegaBus
Intercity coach
Trailways
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Aero
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Airshare
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Blade
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Clay Lacy Aviation
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Flexjet
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.

Tours & experiences

Unexpected Atlanta Tours and Gifts
Sightseeing
CNN Center (HQ) Tour
Sightseeing