Population:

3.5 million

Time Zone:

Eastern Standard Time

Climate:

Atlanta, Georgia receives approximately 50 inches of rainfall per year and enjoys an average annual temperature of 61 degrees. During the summer months temperatures reach 90 degrees with lows in the 60's. During the winter months travelers can expect high temperatures to in the 50's with lows in the 30's.

Airport:

Hartsfield – Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
6000 North Terminal Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30320
404-209-1700

Rail:

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL

Bus:

Greyhound
800-231-2222

Getting Around Atlanta:

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transport Authority
Rail and Bus
404-848-5000

Taxis:

Buckhead Safety Cab Co
404-233-1152

Checker Cab Company
404-351-1111

Yellow Cab of Georgia Inc.
404-522-0200

Visitor Information:

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
233 Peachtree Street NE
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-521-6600

Dining:

Bacchanalia
1198 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-365-0410

Fine dining in an elegant atmosphere offering creative menu changes on a daily basis. Reservations are required.

Artuzzi's Italian Kitchen
2149 Briarcliff Road NE
Atlanta, GA
404-634-2333

Serving up some amazing Italian treats, all for under $10!

Pig-N-Chik
4920 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30342
404-255-6368

Down home barbecue at its best! No frills atmosphere, superb service, and mouth watering barbecue! Order platters of pork, beef, turkey, and chicken along with the best sides available including coleslaw and Brunswick stew!

Ritz-Carlton Dining Room
3434 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-237-2700

The Ritz-Carlton Dining Room offers a five-star dining experiences with foods inspired by French, Asian and Mediterranean cultures and wine selections from around the globe.

Chops and Lobster Bar
70 West Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-262-2675

Steaks of all kinds and variety's as well as your favorite fish can be had at this swanky restaurant. Choose from an amazing wine list.

Rathbun's Restaurant
112 Krog Street
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-524-8280

Make your reservations early at this local favorite serving up New American fare such as tarragon-roasted chicken and Maine lobster and roasted green-chile soft tacos.

Nightlife:

Lava Lounge
57 13th Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-873-6189

This multi-level building offers one of the best and trendiest night clubs in the city. Enjoy a cozy lounge, dance floor, and even a candlelit patio!

Blind Willie’s
828 N. Highland Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-873-2583

Catch the best blues acts in the city at this well-known favorite!

Sambuca
3102 Piedmont Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-237-5299

Jazz club with an eclectic mix of music along with soothing vocals, tasty drinks, and even a cigar bar.

Halo Lounge
817 West Peachtree Street E 100
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-962-7333

This cozy bar offers amazing cocktails and on the weekends the best DJ's spin the latest hits and it's time to hit the dance floor.

MJQ Concourse
736 Ponce De Leon Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-870-0575

This hip nightclub offers great music from punk to industrial rock to house and R&B and draws a diverse crowd.

Dark Horse Tavern & 10 High Club
816 North Highland Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-873-3607

This club draws in the the 20's and 30's crowd as upstairs is a pub-style bar while downstairs features live bands.