There is a lot more to Atlanta, Georgia than the warm weather. Home to over 5 million people, it is the 9th largest metropolis in America. With a combination of high towering buildings that create a breathtaking cityscape, and its outlying plush suburbs, Atlanta has become one of the most popular travel destinations in the United States, attracting more than 35 million visitors ever year. These guests are treated to fine dining within the heart of the city, as well as a number of historical sites and scenes. If you are planning to visit Atlanta, consider booking more than one Atlanta tour to get the best experience of the city while you are there.
By going online you can find out about the best tours Atlanta has to offer. There are basic city tours that will take you to different urban centers in the area, and stop off at particular locations to let you explore on your own. One of these basic packages tours Atlanta’s hotspots, such as Centennial Olympic Park, the South Christian Leadership Conference headquarters, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, which includes visiting Dr. King’s boyhood home on famous Sweet Auburn Ave. You will even be able to hop off at Turner Field, the home of city’s baseball team, and also see the oldest barber shop in Atlanta.
Other packages let you tour Atlanta on your own, but you can purchase admission to these different sites and Atlanta events ahead of time. For example, CNN’s headquarters are based in Atlanta, and you can tour the facility with your own admission tickets. Similarly, you can buy your admission to the World of Coca Cola factory to learn the history of how this fizzy drink was made. They will take you through how the secret formula for Coke was produced, and show you how it is bottled.
Additionally, Atlanta offers tours that take you around the city in mini electric cars. These are some of the most popular tours in the city, and are meant for small groups who want a more intimate setting with their tour guides. These cars take you around in a few hours, stopping at popular landmarks. These guides can also accompany you on a Segway tour of Atlanta, with you and your family in tow. A Segway package tours Atlanta in a more personal way, allowing you to stop where you want within the allotted time.
With so many tours available to you and so many things to see, you will need to visit Atlanta more than once. But by booking early, you can secure your place on some of the most fascinating tours of one of the most historic cities in the South. Regardless of the tours you pick, Atlanta’s Southern charm, and its urban glamour will make for a memorable visit.