Atlanta, Georgia Destination Guide Overview of Atlanta Key Facts Language: English is the most common language spoken but Spanish is often heard in the south-western states. Passport/Visa: Currency: Electricity: Electrical current is 120 volts, 60Hz. Plugs are mainly the type with two flat pins, though three-pin plugs (two flat parallel pins and a rounded pin) are also widely used. European appliances without dual-voltage capabilities will require an adapter. Travel guide by wordtravels.com © Globe Media Ltd. By its very nature much of the information in this travel guide is subject to change at short notice and travellers are urged to verify information on which they're relying with the relevant authorities. Travmarket cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or inconvenience to any person as a result of information contained above. Event details can change. Please check with the organizers that an event is happening before making travel arrangements. 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Page 1/13 Atlanta, Georgia Destination Guide Travel to Atlanta Climate for Atlanta Health Notes when travelling to United States of America Safety Notes when travelling to United States of America Customs in United States of America Duty Free in United States of America Doing Business in United States of America Communication in United States of America Tipping in United States of America Passport/Visa Note Entry Requirements Entry requirements for Canadians: Entry requirements for UK nationals: Entry requirements for Australians: Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Entry requirements for New Zealanders: Entry requirements for South Africans: Page 2/13 Atlanta, Georgia Destination Guide Getting around in Atlanta, Georgia Page 3/13 Atlanta, Georgia Destination Guide Attractions in Atlanta, Georgia Kids Attractions Atlanta History Center Opening time: Museum: Monday to Saturday 10am-5.30pm, Sunday 12pm-5.30pm. Tullie Smith House and Swan House Tours: Monday to Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 1pm-4pm. Admission: $16.50 adults, $11 children 4-12 years. Other concessions are available, and discounted tickets are available through the website. Address: 130 West Paces Ferry Road Telephone: (404) 814 4000 Website: www.atlantahistorycenter.com Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site Opening time: Daily 9am-5pm (until 6pm from mid-June to mid-August). Admission: Free Getting there: Auburn Avenue bus 3 at the MARTA Five Points station, or MARTA's Atlanta Tourist Loop. Address: 450 Auburn Avenue NE Telephone: (404) 331 5190 or 331 6922 for recorded information Website: www.nps.gov/malu World Of Coca-Cola Opening time: Sunday to Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm. Admission: $17 adults, $13 children (3-12); other concessions available. Getting there: MARTA stop W1 or N1 Address: 121 Baker Street, Pemberton Place Telephone: (404) 676 5151 Website: www.woccatlanta.com Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Opening time: Daily 6.30am-8pm. Admission: Free, but on weekends there is a fare of $3 (adults) and $1.50 (children 6-11) to ride the shuttle bus to the top of the mountain. Telephone: (770) 427 4686 Website: www.nps.gov/kemo Page 4/13 Atlanta, Georgia Destination Guide Atlanta Botanical Garden Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday 9am-7pm (April to October), 9am-5pm (November to March). Closed Mondays. Admission: $22 adults, $16 children 3-12 years, other concessions available. Getting there: North Decatur bus 36 from the Arts Center Station; on Sundays, Monroe/Lindbergh bus 27 Address: 1345 Piedmont Avenue Telephone: (404) 876 5859 Website: www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org Fernbank Museum of Natural History Address: 767 Clifton Road Telephone: (404) 929 6300 Website: www.fernbankmuseum.org Stone Mountain Park Opening time: Daily from 10am; closing hours vary according to the season and attraction. Summit Skyride opens daily from 10am to 5pm, with extended hours in summer and on holidays Admission: Various packages available. A one-day, adventure pass costs $31.95 Vehicle entry to the park is $15. Address: 1000 Robert E. Lee Boulevard, Stone Mountain Telephone: (800) 401 2407 Website: www.stonemountainpark.com Jonesboro Opening time: Road to Tara Museum: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-4pm; Stately Oaks: Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm. Gone With the Wind Tour: Monday to Saturday 1pm, or by appointment. Admission: Road to Tara Museum: $7 adults; Stately Oaks: $12 adults, $6 children. Gone With the Wind Tour: $24.95. Address: 104 N. Main Street Telephone: (770) 478 4800 Website: www.visitscarlett.com Georgia Mountains Turner Field Admission: Game tickets start at $7, museum admission is $5 ($2 on game days). Concessions available. Address: 755 Hank Aaron Drive SE Telephone: (404) 522 7630 Website: www.mlb.com/braves/ballpark.com Page 5/13 Atlanta, Georgia Destination Guide Georgia Aquarium Opening time: Sunday to Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 9am-8pm. Extended hours apply during holidays. Admission: $36 adults, $30 children 3-12 years. Ticket prices vary according to season, check the website for specific dates. Free audio tours are available. Getting there: The Aquarium is connected to the Five Points MARTA Train station by bus. Address: 225 Baker Street NW Telephone: (404) 581 4000 Website: www.georgiaaquarium.org High Museum of Art Opening time: Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm (open till 9pm on Friday); Sunday 12pm-5pm. Closed Mondays. Admission: $14.50 general admission. Other concessions available. Getting there: Head northeast on Peachtree Street toward Walton Street NW. Address: 1280 West Peachtree Street Telephone: (404) 733 4444 Website: www.high.org The Fox Theatre Opening time: Box office is open Monday to Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-3pm. Closed Sundays. Address: 660 Peachtree Street NE Telephone: (404) 881 2100 Website: www.foxtheatre.org Imagine It! Children's Museum of Atlanta Opening time: Open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm; Saturday and Sundays 10am-5pm. Closed Wednesdays. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Admission: $14.95 Address: 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW Telephone: (404) 659 5437 Website: www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org Zoo Atlanta Opening time: Daily 9:30am-5:30pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Admission: $23 adult, $17 children 3-11, other concessions available. Address: 800 Cherokee Avenue SE Telephone: (404) 624 9453 Website: www.zooatlanta.org Page 6/13 Atlanta, Georgia Destination Guide Six Flags Over Georgia Opening time: Gates open 10am; closing hours vary. Admission: $70 (adults); $50 (children). Discounted tickets are available via the website. Address: 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell Telephone: (770) 948 9290 Website: www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia Monetary Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank Opening time: Tours are offered from Monday to Friday, at 9:30am, 11am, and 1pm. Tours must be requested, by filling in a form on the Federal Reserve Bank website. Self-guided tours are possible Monday to Friday 9am-4pm. Self-guided tours are limited to the Visitor's Centre and the Monetary Museum, and do not need to be scheduled in advance. Admission: All tours are free of charge. Address: 1000 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta Telephone: (404) 498 8500 Website: www.frbatlanta.org Ebenezer Baptist Church Address: 101 Jackson Street NE Telephone: (404) 688-7300 Website: www.historicebenezer.org Page 7/13 Atlanta, Georgia Destination Guide Events in Atlanta, Georgia Inman Park Festival Saturday April 25, 2020 to Sunday April 26, 2020 (Last week of April annually) Where: Inman Park, Euclid Avenue www.inmanparkfestival.org October Scarecrow Festival Friday October 01, 2021 to Sunday October 31, 2021 (All of October (except Mondays) annually) Where: Atlanta Botanical Gardens atlantabg.org Atlanta Jazz Festival Saturday May 23, 2020 to Sunday May 24, 2020 (23 - 24 May 2020) Where: Woodruff Park www.atlantafestivals.com The US Masters Thursday April 09, 2020 to Sunday April 12, 2020 (9 - 12 April 2020) Where: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta www.masters.org Peach Drop Friday December 31, 2021 (31 December annually) Where: Underground Atlanta Page 8/13 Atlanta, Georgia Destination Guide Nightlife in Atlanta, Georgia Page 9/13 Atlanta, Georgia Destination Guide Shopping in Atlanta, Georgia Page 10/13 Atlanta, Georgia Destination Guide Dining in Atlanta, Georgia Haven — American 1441 Dresden Drive, Suite 100 Atlanta, United States of America www.havenrestaurant.com Ann's Snack Bar — American 1615 Memorial Drive Atlanta, United States of America Mary Mac's — American 224 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta, United States of America www.marymacs.com Bone's — American 3130 Piedmont Road Atlanta, United States of America Sotto Sotto — Italian 313 North Highland Avenue Atlanta, United States of America Murphy's — American 997 Virginia Avenue Atlanta, United States of America www.murphysvh.com Floataway Café — French Suite 15, 1123 Zonolite Road Atlanta, United States of America www.starprovisions.com/floataway-cafe Page 11/13 Atlanta, Georgia Destination Guide Airports in Atlanta Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport www.atl.com Location: Atlanta The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of downtown Atlanta. Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November). Contacts: Transfer between terminals: Getting to the city: Car rental: Airport Taxis: Facilities: Parking: Page 12/13 Atlanta, Georgia Destination Guide Currency Exchange rate for 1 USD - U.S. Dollar 1.00 BMD 0.90 EUR 0.69 GBP 108.90 JPY