A Phoenix Rises From The Ashes: Atlanta Travel Information
keeping the threads of the nation together during the Civil War, Atlanta
is a mandatory travel destination. The entire city was at one point or
another an actual battleground for many pivotal moments during the Civil
War. The Union Invasion into Atlanta in 1864 is even the center story of
the famous 1939 film, Gone with the Wind. Find your airfare to Atlanta
today and immerse yourself in the city's tumultuous centuries and even
find some good ol' southern hospitality.
Most major assets in Atlanta were destroyed during the Union siege of
the city and when Union General Sherman finally gained control, he
ordered the city to be burned to the ground on November 11, 1864, save
some churches and hospitals. Thus Atlanta began again, leading the
southeast in industry at the end of the 19th century and racial equality
during the Civil Rights movement.
A Large Obsession in Atlanta
A new beginning in Atlanta meant open space for large public works and a
sense of hometown pride that has been glorified by many art displays and
projects. Book your airfare to Atlanta and begin your journey through
history at the Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum, which is home to
the world's largest painting, "The Battle of Atlanta." The painting is
in diorama form with a revolving audience viewing platform.
If you leave the museum hungry, head on over to The Varsity, the first
location of the chain and the world's largest drive-in restaurant. Then,
make your way to the Georgia Aquarium, which is - you guessed it – the
world's largest aquarium. Eight million gallons of water and 100,000
living specimens hold this elaborate marine wonderland heads above the
rest. If you're ready to see Atlanta's outlying surroundings, take a
drive to Stone Mountain to see the largest piece of exposed granite slab
in the world carved into the busts of Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and
Stonewall Jackson. For a taste of southern musical culture, make sure
you travel to Atlanta during the Atlanta Jazz Festival, which happens to
be the largest free jazz festival in the United States.
Capture Contemporary Atlanta
Atlanta is littered with modern cultural sights and post-modern design.
Take a visit to the unique World of Coca Cola museum where the soda
company's incredibly successful marketing strategy is revealed during a
journey through the 20th century. You can see the legend of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.'s civil rights organizing and campaigning at the King
Center, where his tomb rests in the center of a reflecting pool. For an
evening out, visit the Woodruff Arts Center and choose among symphony,
ballet, theater or its expansive are collection.
Atlanta is one of the most easily accessible destinations in the United
States, hosting the headquarters or major hubs of most major airlines at
its airport. America's heritage and legends await; what are you waiting
for?
