Atlanta Travel Guide Destination Guides > North America > USA > South > Georgia > Atlanta •  Top Rated Attractions   · City Segway Tours Atlanta · Federal Reserve Bank · Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site · Atlanta History Center · Oakland Cemetery · Wren's Nest · Rhodes Memorial Hall · Fox Theatre · Sambuca Jazz Cafe · Piedmont Park •  Top Rated Restaurants   · Fogo De Chao · Rathbun's · Canoe · Hal's On Old Ivy · 4th & Swift Restaurant · Quinones At Bacchanalia · Bone's Restaurant · Woodfire Grill · Ritz-carlton Buckhead's The Dining Room · Fat Matt's Rib Shack •  Traveler Photos •  Hotels in Atlanta     Atlanta Overview Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the state of Georgia, as well as the urban core of one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States.[3][4][5][6] With a 2008 estimated population of 537,958,[7] Atlanta is the thirty-third largest city in the United States, and the 28-county Atlanta Metropolitan Area is the 8th-largest such region in the United States, and the largest in the Southeastern US with more than 5,376,285 residents.[8][9] The Atlanta Combined Statistical Area, home to 5,729,304 people, is the 10th largest in the country[10] and the city is considered to be the central metropolis and the unofficial capital of the region.[11][12] Considered to be a top business city and transportation hub,[13][14] Atlanta is the world headquarters of The Coca-Cola Company, AT&T Mobility, and Delta Air Lines. The surrounding area contains additional corporate headquarters, including Home Depot and UPS. Atlanta has the country's third largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies along with Chicago inside city boundaries, and more than 75 percent of the Fortune 1000 companies have a presence in the Atlanta metropolitan area.[15][16] Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is located seven miles south of downtown Atlanta, is the world's busiest airport and the only major airport to serve the city.[17][18] Atlanta is the county seat of Fulton County and the fifth location for the seat of government of the state of Georgia. A small portion of the city of Atlanta corporate limits extends into DeKalb County. Residents of the city are known as Atlantans.[19] Hotel Deals in Atlanta Travel Deals and Offers 4-star hotels at 2 star prices! Up to 60% off Coupon Codes for lowest air fare tickets Find rental cars from $13.95 a day Top 25 Flight Deals cheap ticket fares Save up to 50% on Last Minute Fares Top 25 Weekly Flight Deals Top Flight Deals Under $199

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Valentine's Day Travel Gift Guide
(Ideas to Inspire Your Next Trip Together)
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas to Inspire Your Next Trip Together


Early Check-In: Free National Parks Days
(Roam the Range for Free)
More than 100 of America’s best national parks offer free entrance days. Mark your calendars for some of nature-loving fun -- free of charge.


Oscar-Nominated Destinations
(Oyster.com’s Hotel Picks to Live Like a Star)
View Oyster.com's hotel picks for how you can live like the characters or stars in Oscar-nominated films, including The Descendants and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.


London Myths
(5 London Myths Debunked)
England has the reputation for getting rainy weather, but is it true? Travel Channel debunks that myth and more.


Australia 2012 Events Calendar
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Check out some of the events happening in Australia this year.


Travel Trend: Medical Tourism
(Top Spots to Go Under the Knife)
Low labor costs and quality medical schools are transforming many parts of the world into medical tourism hotspots.


Best Places to Propose on Valentine’s Day
(Oyster.com's Recommendations for Romantic Spots)
Spring Creek Ranch and Travaasa Hana are just a couple of Oyster.com's recommendations for romantic spots to propose on Valentine's Day.


Best “Unplugged” Vacations
(7 Getaway Spots for a Digital Detox)
Find yourself texting while on a sunset cruise or sneaking away from the beach to check your emails? Plan a “digital detox” at one of these 6 getaway spots.


5 Best Workout Spots for Celebrity Sightings
(Oyster.com's Hotel Picks: Stay Fit and See Celebs)
Stargazers can stay at these Oyster.com-recommended hotels to catch celebrities working out in public places, including Central Park and Runyon Canyon Park.


Hong Kong: Top 5 Attractions
(Savor These Top Spots on Your Next Business Trip)
Get Travel Channel's top picks for Hong Kong attractions to see during your business trip.


Weight-Loss Resorts
(Best Body-Slimming Getaways)
If you want to use your vacation as an opportunity to lose weight or learn healthy lifestyle choices, there are clinics, resorts, and spas to cater to your wellness goals.


Hotel Guide to the Sundance Film Festival
(Oyster.com's Top Hotel Picks in Park City, Utah)
Oyster.com has hotel recommendations and hotel reviews to help you plan your stay in Park City, UT, for the annual Sundance Film Festival.


Australia's Food and Wine
(8 Ways to Experience the Country's Cuisine)
In order to get a true feel for Australia's cuisine you have to visit these 8 destinations.


Adventures on the Road
(Road Trip to Some Amazing Adventures)
On your next road trip, take a route less traveled. When you see something enticing, pull over and check it out. Chances are you won’t regret it.


Lincoln Highway Road Trip
(Explore the Historic Road From NYC to San Fran)
To get fired up for a road trip on the Lincoln Highway, it helps to understand its origins. The road was born of one man’s vision during a time when America had few roads, most of which were dirt.


State Fairs
(The Best in Food and Fair Competitions)
The annual state fair is something that kids of all ages look forward to each year. It’s a wonderful time for food -- funnel cakes, hot dogs, deep-fried Twinkies -- and colorful contests.


Best Hotel Spas for a Good Detox
(Oyster.com Recommends the Best Spas to Rejuvenate)
Start the New Year off right, and rejuvenate at 1 of the best hotel spas, recommended by Oyster.com.


Anthony Bourdain's LA Travel Tips
(Welcome to America's Exotic Wonderland)
Tony Bourdain has 48 hours in Los Angeles -- what he calls an exotic wonderland. Get his tips on not-to-miss eats, including In-N-Out Burger, along with a special breakfast recipe prepared by Tony.


London Nightclubs
(5 London Clubs Worth Jumping the Queues)
Get the scoop on London's top 5 nightclubs, including The Box and Ministry of Sound.


London Day Trips
(Memorable Places Near Bustling London)
Here's a list of quick day trips you may want to consider if you're visiting London, including getaways to Oxford, Cambridge, Bath and Brighton.