After your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) into Atlanta, you can head straight for another sky-high view of the city from the CNN Tower. The downtown area also offers up chances to explore the World of Coke and the Georgia Aquarium.

To see the other half of the animal kingdom, it's an easy drive to the zoo in historic Grant Park. Atlanta’s warm climate invites splashing in Centennial Olympic Park, taking a stroll through Piedmont Park, and visiting the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. The High Museum of Art anchors the city's rich cultural offerings.

Key Facts

I-75 runs right through Atlanta, passing under the gold-covered dome of the State Capitol. The eastbound Ponce de Leon offers a tree-lined journey to Fernbank Museum of Natural History or Decatur's downtown, a major dining destination. To climb Stone Mountain or enjoy the thrills of Six Flags Over Georgia, take the city's I-285 loop.

Hints and Tips

Your flight from FLL to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) should take less than an hour and a half. Renting a car is important since this city really sprawls in all directions. If you arrive at night, you can grab fast food at the historic Varsity, or relax in one of Decatur's trendy downtown restaurants. If you want to catch a show or concert, purchase advance tickets, even for large venues like the Cobb Performing Arts Center and the Fox Theater.