"cobrioc's new Atlanta Page" a Atlanta Travel Page by cobrioc

Atlanta, founded in 1837, entered the national consciousness during the Civil Var, when its rail junction became a war target.

Atlanta rose from the ashes to become the state capitol in 1868. Today Atlanta is a city of nearly a half million people, home to over four hundred Fortune 500 companies and is the headquarters for such
commercial giants as Coca-Cola,CNN . Atlanta is one of the South's largest, fastest growing cities.

Atlanta is an intriguing blend of past and present. It is a sprawling metropolis which still retains its Southern flair.
The city has three main areas, Buckhead, Midtown and Downtown, which run North to South, respectively.
Buckhead is a mecca for shopping and nightlife.
Midtown is a great place to eat and take in the arts at the Wooruff Arts Center. Downtown is home to Underground Atlanta and Sweet Auburn, Martin Luther King
neighborhood.

Georgia Sate Capitol, this building, built in 1889, is the seat of Georgia's goverment and is designed to resemble the national Capitol.

the Westin Peachtree Plaza, the tallest hotel in North America, located on Peachtree Street.
Westin Peachtree Plaza 210 Peachtree St. at International Blvd. (404) 659-1400 or (800) 937-8461

Sun Dial Restaurant , Bar and view
this downtown location offers panoramic view of the city for a walking tour.

Voted Atlanta's Best View of Atlanta!

If the city is not your thing or you are just saturated with concrete, head to Stone Mountain Park.
It's really a very special park which you could spend a good day.

Stone Mountain Park U.S. Hwy 78 to Stone Mountain Exit (770) 498-5690

And when Georgia is on your mind, visit Georgia on the Web!