Explore Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, United States of America · Georgia
Destination guide
About Atlanta
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County. With a population of 498,715 at the 2020 census and an estimated 529,110 in 2025, Atlanta is the eighth-most populous city in the Southeast and the 36th-most populous city in the United States. Atlanta is classified as a Beta+ global city. The Atlanta metropolitan area has an estimated population of over 6.4 million and is the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of just over 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level, Atlanta features a unique topography that includes rolling hills, lush greenery, and the densest urban tree coverage of any major city in the United States.
- Best time
- May - Oct
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Population
- 498,715
- Elevation
- 320 m
Local guide
Things to do
Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.
- Woodruff ParkPark · Woodruff Park, Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
- Fairlie-Poplar Historic DistrictPark · Fairlie-Poplar Historic District, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States of America
- Rialto Center for the ArtsTheatre · Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States of America
- The Theatrical OutfitTheatre · The Theatrical Outfit, 84 Luckie Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States of America
- The MasqueradeTheatre · The Masquerade, Shirley Clarke Franklin Boulevard Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30315, United States of America
Sightseeing
Top attractions
Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.
- Atlanta from the AshesSightseeing · Atlanta from the Ashes, 33 Gilmer Street Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States of America
- Barbara Miller AsherSightseeing · Barbara Miller Asher, Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30318, United States of America
- Georgia Constitution MedallionSightseeing · Georgia Constitution Medallion, Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States of America
- The PhoenixSightseeing · The Phoenix, Broad Street Plaza, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States of America
- Peachtree Fountains PlazaPark · Peachtree Fountains Plaza, Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Good to know
FAQs about Atlanta
May - Oct
Location
Atlanta, GA, United States of America
Atlanta, GA, United States of America
33.7545° N, 84.3898° W
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