Welcome to Atlanta
Atlanta today is the economic and cultural center of the Southern United States. It offers a traditional charm with a modern flair. The city is filled with attractions and activities, including the Georgia Aquarium (the world’s largest), tours of CNN Studio and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. Metropolitan Atlanta has something for visitors of all ages.
Facts
| Population | 434,771 |
| Currency | $1 dollar (USD) = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Stores are open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Banks: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Website | www.atlanta.net www.atlantaga.gov www.atlantacitytourist.com |
| Newspapers | Atlanta Journal Constitution Creative Loafing (local events) The Hudspeth Report (provides updates on the dining and entertainment scene every month) |
| Emergency numbers | 911 |
| Tourist information | Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau Address: 233 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta Open hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tel: +1 404 521 6600 |
This guide has recently been updated.
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