Originally founded as a terminus for the Western & Atlantic Railroad, Atlanta remains a transportation hub with the busiest airport in the world, an industry hub and a centre for arts with treasures on display in the High Museum of Art. City residents partake in a blend of old-fashioned Southern charm, a funkiness that’s offbeat and artistic, luxury shopping, excellent dining and diverse attractions.
Previously, many of Atlanta’s biggest draws, such as Stone Mountain Park, were located outside city limits. But today, there’s plenty in town to keep visitors on a holiday in Georgia occupied. At the Woodruff Arts Center, be entertained by an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performance, or watch films projected onto the exterior wall of the High Museum of Art. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights continues to serve as beacon for equality and justice, and a pilgrimage to the neighbourhood of Sweet Auburn will help you learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s role in the civil rights movement. A modern city that’s proud of its heritage, Atlanta is a prime example of the New South. Migrants have undeniably affected the city’s mood and its people’s mix of accents, with the newcomer’s shops, restaurants and institutions becoming part of Atlanta’s texture.
