Atlanta Airport & Attractions - USA
Atlanta airport information, travel advice, links and guides
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Airport Phone: +1 404 209 1910 or 530
7300. Airport Location & Facilities: The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of downtown
Atlanta.Hartsfield Atlanta is the world's
busiest airport and has just about every facility you could hope
for. With more than 200 concessions for services, food, beverages,
and retail shopping, there are restaurants, bars and cafes to suit
most tastes, and enough shops to keep even the most avid
shopaholics busy. Bureaux de change and ATMs are situated
throughout the airport. There are business traveller services in
the Atrium and in most of the six concourses with telephone, fax
and Internet access, meeting rooms and cell phone hire. Other
facilities include an interfaith chapel, smoking lounges, a post
office and concierge services. Disabled facilities are excellent;
those with special needs should contact their airline or travel
agent in advance. Departure Tax: None. Airport Transfers & Parking: The airport is serviced quickly and
conveniently by the trains and buses of the local Metropolitan
Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Other options like taxis,
shuttles and limousines are all available at the Ground
Transportation Center, located near the baggage claim area and
accessed by exiting through the corridors of the airport's north or
south-west extremities.The Hourly Lots, located in front of each
terminal, are the most convenient parking for picking up or
dropping off. There are also Daily Lots adjacent to the Airport's
Main Terminal and Economy Lots nearby. The Park & Ride Lots
are the cheapest option and are connected by regular
buses. Website: www.atlanta-airport.com
Top Things to Do In Atlanta
Atlanta History Center Set in nine hectares (23 acres) of beautiful
gardens, the Atlanta History Center is the ideal place to soak up
some Georgian history. Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site In January 1929 a baby boy was born in an
upstairs bedroom of a house in Atlanta. World Of Coca-Cola In 1886 Jacob's Pharmacy, a small drugstore
in Atlanta, began selling a new headache and hangover tonic called
'Coca-Cola'. Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield In 1864 Kennesaw Mountain was the scene of a
bloody Civil War battle when General Sherman led his Union forces
against the entrenched Confederate forces at the site, resulting in
the death of more than 67,000 soldiers. Atlanta Botanical Garden A highlight of the Atlanta Botanical Garden
is the Fuqua Conservatory, a giant greenhouse enclosing different
climate-controlled eco-systems that was financed by an Atlanta
businessman in memory of his wife. Fernbank Museum of Natural History As one of the South's pre-eminent museums,
Fernbank Museum of Natural History is a gateway for discovery and
exploration, unfolding the story of the earth's history, the
physical universe, the environment and human culture through
exhibitions, programs and films in the IMAX Theatre. Stone Mountain Park Stone Mountain is situated about 20 minutes
from Atlanta and features numerous man-made and natural
attractions. Jonesboro About 15 miles (24km) south of Atlanta in
Clayton County is the town of Jonesboro, a not-to-be-missed
destination for movie fans and those hankering for a taste of the
real 'Deep South'. The Mountains Northern Georgia is hilly and mountainous,
dotted with numerous small towns, fascinating historic sites,
national parks and forests.
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