Get ready to explore Georgia's cultural epicenter when you fly to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). From The High Museum of Art, to the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta boasts a plethora of visual arts for you to explore. Head to the Atlanta Monetary Museum and discover the story behind the thriving economy of this city, or stroll through the Atlanta Botanical Garden and enjoy the aroma of blooming perennials.

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Interstate-85 runs through downtown Atlanta and connects to the Interstate-285 beltway, which leads to suburban communities like Sandy Springs and Forest Park. Explore Atlanta's role in the fight for equality in America, by visiting the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. You can also pay tribute to a prominent civil rights leader at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site.

Having its own MARTA train station and parking lot, the Philips Arena is conveniently accessible by rapid transit and car. This indoor arena is separated from the nearby Georgia Dome by the Georgia International Plaza, a green space where you can relax in the heart of Atlanta.

Hints and Tips

The flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Hartsfield–Jackson International takes two hours. After leaving the grounds of ATL in your rental car, head to the Georgia Aquarium to spot exotic marine life such as beluga whales.