City of the month May 2024: Atlanta U.S. 🇺🇸

[Sophia]

 

This month we're highlighting the American state Atlanta, also known as the "Capital of the South,". Atlanta is a dynamic and vibrant city with a rich history and a thriving cultural scene. Located in the state of Georgia, Atlanta is not only a major economic and business hub but also a popular tourist destination ✈️

One of the city's most iconic landmarks is the Atlanta skyline, dominated by the impressive Bank of America Plaza and the Peachtree Tower. The city is also home to several renowned attractions, including the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site 😊

Atlanta is also known for its diverse and vibrant food scene, with numerous restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines, from Southern classics to international flavours. The city is particularly famous for its delicious barbecue and soul food 🍲

Do you host in Atlanta? Have you travelled there? Share your stories and recommendations with us below!👇

Here's a rundown of the cities that have in the spotlight previously: 

• February 2024 - London, UK 🇬🇧
• March 2024 - Los Angeles, U.S. 🇺🇸
• April 2024 - Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦
• May 2024 - Atlanta, U.S. 🇺🇸
• June 2024 - Keep your eyes peeled 👀
  

[Joanie49]

The Georgia Aquarium 

The Children’s Museum

The Fox Theater

Fernbank Museum 

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Centennial Olympic Park

Ferris Wheel

Piedmont Park

College Football Hall of Fame

MLK Museum

[Sophia]

Awesome! Thank you for the recommendations 😀 @Joanie49 

Would it be a tricky question to ask you for your top 3?

[Joanie49]

In Atlanta proper:

Georgia Aquarium 

MLK Museum

Children’s Museum (if guests have kids) or

World of Coca-Cola. 

** Bonus: those are all located near Centennial Olympic Park district, so you can access all 3, walk in the park & get to The Ferris Wheel

[Jill1332]

Stone Mountain is an iconic place to visit- they have a great light/laser/drone show at night!  Also, dining at the Polaris Restaurant will give you fantastic views of the city skyline.  Coca-Cola is headquartered here, so take in The World Of Coke Museum.  For nature lovers, Sweetwater Creek State Park offers many trails to hike just outside of the city.  Checkout the Atlanta Beltline to ride a bike, skateboard or walk.  Great places to stop along the way for a bite or a drink! 

[Malik222]

My wife and I host in Atlanta.

A few more attractions that weren’t mentioned:

The Battery. Newer Smyrna/Vinings (city) attraction centered around the Atlanta Braves stadium that includes restaurants, bars, candy shops, Top golf, and other entertainment. 

Mercedes Benz Stadium.  

Atlanta Falcons stadium where they also host different

State Farm Arena. Arena for the Atlanta Hawks and special events. 

Little Five Points. Marketplace/Shops/Restaurants. Great for thrifting, vegan restaurants and groceries, etc. 

Ponce City Market. Shops and restaurants in near midtown that also connects to the beltline and other nearby attractions. They host events at a rooftop venue here too. 

Lastly there’s a long list of fun restaurants of all genres here, especially in Midtown, Downtown, and Smyrna

[Sophia]

How is hosting going for you and your wife so far? @Malik222 😊

Fantastic, thank you for sharing! 

[LaRhonda0]

Alongside the other replies we recommend the Battery Atlanta, Ponce City Market, Lego Discovery Ceneter, Defy Atlanta, African American Museum, Jimmy Carter Center, Little Five Points, Skyview Atlanta, and the Chattahoochee River. 

[Sophia]

Thank you @LaRhonda0 for the brilliant recommendations 😁 What would you say are your favourite places?

[Rans142]

Atlanta is a city in the state of Georgia 🙂  I like Mary Alice Park Beach near cummings.

[Sophia]

Thanks @Rans142! Is there any other places you particularly like? 😊

[Darcy108]

The Botanical Gardens at Piedmont Park, The Georgia Aquarium, Coca Cola Museum 

[Sophia]

@Darcy108 The Botanical Gardens look incredible! 😍 I've been to the Dubai Miracle Gardens which is quite similar 🌺 The Cactus Garden in Lanzarote is also lovely 🌵

[Anna14621]

Don’t forget the mountains!

Blue Ridge is less than a couple hours of the city 🙂

Check out hikes, breweries, restaurants, activities, and more here:

https://www.airbnb.com/s/guidebooks?refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fguidebooks%2F5373747&s=67&unique_share...

Enjoy the view & adventure!

Anna

[Sophia]

The Blue Ridge mountains are breathtakingly beautiful 😍 @Anna14621 

Thanks for sharing the guide 😀