HistoryMartin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
His birth home and Ebenezer Baptist Church.
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Atlanta at a glance
- Country
- United States
- Airports
- Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
- Search code
ATL- Money
- US dollar (USD)
Discover Atlanta
The capital of the American South: civil rights history, a huge music scene, Southern food and the world's busiest airport.
What it's called
- The Alocal slang
- ATLfrom the airport code
- City in a Forestfor its tree canopy
Things to do in Atlanta
History
NatureGeorgia Aquarium
Whale sharks in one of the largest aquariums in the world.
NatureStone Mountain
Hike or ride a cable car up a giant granite dome.
FoodPonce City Market
A historic building full of food stalls and a rooftop park.
About the United States
The United States stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific, plus Alaska and Hawaii. In one country you get skyscraper cities, red-rock deserts, tropical beaches, snowy mountains and small towns with diners and county fairs.
- CapitalWashington, D.C.
- MoneyUS dollar (USD)
- LanguageEnglish (Spanish is widely spoken too)
Economy
It is the world's largest economy. Silicon Valley tech, Hollywood films, Wall Street finance, Texas oil and Midwest farms all play a part, and travel and tourism support millions of jobs.
Culture
People from every corner of the world made America, and you taste it in the food: barbecue, soul food, Tex-Mex, pizza and more. Jazz, blues, country, rock and roll and hip-hop were all born here, and game day is close to a holiday.
Places to visit
- Grand Canyonthe most famous view in the West
- Yellowstonegeysers, bison and the first national park
- New Orleansjazz, Creole food and the French Quarter
- San Franciscothe Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars
- Washington, D.C.monuments and free Smithsonian museums
- Las Vegasshows and neon in the desert
Why the United States is worth it for you
- A whole world in one tripCities, beaches, deserts and mountains without crossing a border.
- Free museumsThe Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. are free to enter.
- Flights everywhereSo many airports and airlines that fares stay competitive and connections are easy.
- Road-trip freedomGood highways, motels in every town and scenery that changes every few hours.
Travel more of the United States
Places worth adding to your trip, from Atlanta or on another visit.
NatureGrand Canyon, Arizona
A mile-deep canyon carved by the Colorado River; sunrise at the South Rim is unforgettable.
NatureYellowstone, Wyoming
The first national park in the world, with geysers like Old Faithful, bison and hot springs.
NatureYosemite, California
Granite cliffs, giant sequoias and waterfalls in the Sierra Nevada.
CultureNew Orleans, Louisiana
Jazz on Frenchmen Street, beignets and the French Quarter's iron balconies.
HistoryWashington, D.C.
The Capitol, the White House and the free Smithsonian museums.
NightlifeLas Vegas, Nevada
Neon, shows and casinos, and a gateway to Zion and the Grand Canyon.
LandmarkNew York City
Skyline, Broadway and the Statue of Liberty.
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BeachHawaiʻi
Volcanoes, surf and the spirit of aloha.
See the guide →Eat like a local
- Fried chickenSouthern-style and crispy.
- Lemon pepper wingsAn Atlanta favorite.
- Peach cobblerGeorgia is the Peach State.
The story of Atlanta
Atlanta began in 1837 as the end of a railroad line, called Terminus. It was burned during the Civil War in 1864 and rebuilt. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born here, and the city hosted the 1996 Olympics.
The United States through history
- Long before 1500
Hundreds of Native American nations lived across the land.
- 1607
Jamestown, Virginia, becomes the first lasting English settlement.
- 1776
The Declaration of Independence is signed on July 4 in Philadelphia.
- 1865
The Civil War ends and slavery is abolished.
- 1964
The Civil Rights Act outlaws discrimination by race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
- 1969
Apollo 11 lands the first people on the Moon.
Good to know
- Best time to go
- Spring (March to May) for blooming dogwoods, and fall (September to November).
- Getting around
- MARTA trains link the airport and downtown; a car helps for the suburbs.
- Language
- English (Spanish is widely spoken too)
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Questions about Atlanta
Which airports serve Atlanta?
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL). Search code: ATL.
What currency is used in Atlanta?
US dollar (USD).
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