For travelers to Atlanta, "downtown" refers to the main area they'll find themselves in. It's here that major sporting events take place, including annual football playoffs, the 1996 Olympics, two Super Bowls, and the upcoming FIFA World Cup. But it's actually made up of several smaller neighborhoods and historic districts. It's here that the city was first founded, where … [Read more...] about A Guide to Downtown Atlanta’s Neighborhoods
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6 Converted and Retro Motels in Georgia to Check Into
For generations of travelers, the motor court or motel was a welcome respite from time on the road. And Georgia had several of these byways, including US-41, also known as Dixie Highway, along with US-17, a precursor to I-95. Many of these accommodations have been preserved and even restored for generations of new travelers to enjoy, part of a nationwide trend. The … [Read more...] about 6 Converted and Retro Motels in Georgia to Check Into
7 Unlikely Places in the South Tied to Al Capone
People know about Al Capone's imprisonment at Alcatraz and Eastern State Penitentiary and his time in Chicago. But there are a number of hotels across the region where the famous gangster had his own suites, always on the run or overseeing gambling and bootlegging operations. There were also restaurants and bars where he'd enjoy his time off in the Southern sunshine. … [Read more...] about 7 Unlikely Places in the South Tied to Al Capone
14 of Atlanta’s Best Under the Radar Museums
Atlanta, Georgia, is known for its world-class museums, from the extensive collection at the High Museum of Art to the artifacts at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and the Atlanta History Center, to the story of our past president at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and the Center for Civil and Human Rights. But these are just a few of the cultural institutions … [Read more...] about 14 of Atlanta’s Best Under the Radar Museums
Southern Stays: Signia by Hilton Atlanta Hotel
Downtown Atlanta has been without a newly built hotel for 40 years until the opening of the Signia by Hilton Atlanta Hotel in January of 2024 on the site of the former Georgia Dome. It's set right next to Mercedes Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons football and Atlanta United soccer club. Spread across 42 floors, the hotel has eight restaurants and over 900 rooms … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Signia by Hilton Atlanta Hotel
