Why not explore Atlanta the next time you decide to hop
across the pond? The bustling ‘Capital of the South’ combines the cosmopolitan
qualities of cities like New York  with
the warm weather and warmer hearts of the South. Soaring skyscrapers pierce the
sky, but move further away from the centre of town and you’ll be rewarded with
lush woodland surrounding the city. The hometown of Martin Luther King Jr and
Coca-Cola has a wide variety of attractions for visitors, so take some time out
and enjoy this beautiful city.

See

Georgia
Aquarium – Billed as “the world’s largest aquarium”, this huge water-world is a
delight for young and old. The statistics are astounding – 100 000 animals
housed in over 8 million gallons of water – but the creatures themselves are
even more wonderful. You’ll see more than just fish, as the aquarium also
houses African black-footed penguins, beluga whales, manta rays and many other
creatures.

Eat

Canoe –
Enjoy your meal as well as the beautiful surroundings at this riverside
restaurant on the Chattahoochee River. The food is fresh, and prepared with an
eye on the best seasonal offerings. You’ll find lots of familiar comfort food
here – chicken and egg noodle soup, roast beef or lamb, and fresh green salads.
The dessert menu is just as tasty and comforting, with favourites like apple
pie with ice cream, and ricotta cheesecake, and crème brulee gracing the pages.

Stay

The Mansion
on Peachtree – Have a stylish stay at this luxurious hotel in the city centre.
The sumptuously decorated rooms provide splendid views over Atlanta. Even the
bathrooms have large picture windows so guests can take in the view while
having a relaxing soak in the tub. The hotel’s central location keeps it within
easy reach of some of Atlanta’s best restaurants, but if you just can’t be
bothered to leave the comforts of the hotel, then simply pay a visit to their
highly-regarded restaurant Craft Atlanta. Room rates start from around £220. 

Check here for cheap flights to Atlanta.

(Photo: science.kennesaw.edu)

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