Where am I Wednesday

Short City Report

Atlanta, Georgia

If you fly Delta Airlines, you have probably been to Atlanta. But, have you ever been out of the airport? Last year I had the chance to extend a layover and spend some time in this city.

DO:

Visit the visitor’s center! You are a visitor. This is a great place to get coupons and discounts along with ideas on what to do and where to go.

Go to the World of Coca-Cola Museum. It was fantastic fun for adults and kids. Plus all of the free soda samples you can handle and a free bottle to take home. Just make sure you drink it before you carry it on the plane (it's more than 3 ounces).

Spend time at the Georgia Aquarium. The displays were extraordinary!

Take a walk through the Centennial Olympic Park just across the street from the aquarium and museum. They were filming a movie the day we were there.

Ask your hotel for restaurant suggestions and coupons.

Always ask any discounts (senior, AAA, AARP).

Stay in a hotel by the airport for cheaper prices and just take a cab. Once you are in the city center you can see most of the sights on foot.

DON'T:

Don't walk around at night by yourself. We took a cab into the city center from the hotel and kept his card. When we were almost done with dinner we gave him a call to pick us up.

Don't forget to research the Internet before you go. A good place to start is www.atlanta.net.

Don't forget a rain jacket. In May it was warm but in the evening there was a sudden down pour that lasted for hours.

We stayed at

Residence Inn Atlanta Airport North/Virginia Avenue

. We got a 2 bedroom suite with 2 bathrooms, a living room and kitchen. It’s really the same price as getting two rooms but this way you have the nice common area also.

+ Complimentary shuttle service to Hartsfield Jackson Airport

+ Free hot breakfast buffet, free Internet access & evening socials (Mon-Wed)

+ Complimentary on-site parking

+ Good value

+ Friendly staff that helped out with getting cabs