Every time I touch back down in Atlanta and the flight attendant says, “Welcome to Atlanta,” the lyrics “Welcome to Atlanta where the players play…” by local music artist Jermaine Dupri immediately pops into my head. As an Atlanta native, I can tell you that playing is what we do best in the southern city.
The city is often known for its bad traffic (yes, fact), humidity (summers are sweaty), and busy international airport (yes, but efficient). If you are wondering what there is to do in Atlanta and whether Atlanta is worth visiting or not, then the answers are: plenty and absolutely. Georgia’s capital has so much to offer and is the largest metropolitan city in the south.
Established in 1937, the city was a key player in the Civil War of the 1860s and the Civil Rights Movement only a hundred years later. Atlanta is the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. with a lot of history to explore. Some historic sites worth a see include the Centennial Olympic Park, Oakland Cemetery, Fox Theatre, and Stone Mountain Park.
Margaret Mitchell made the southern city popular with her Civil War novel, Gone with the Wind, still a prominent piece of literature today. Companies like Coca-Cola and Delta set down roots and have become part of the landscape and culture of the city.
The city skyline looks different from the Atlanta of the 1996 Olympics or even from 10 years ago. Young adults and families are making Atlanta home with the increase of new business investments and continued growth of mixed-use spaces. Plus, the Atlanta food scene can rival some of the other big cities due to its list of several James Beard-winning chefs and restaurants.
Grab your favorite Coca-Cola beverage and hand-held fan (if visiting in the summer) and come explore all the Atlanta attractions. I recommend spending more than a weekend if you can because the city is larger than you think and there is always traffic!
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