Flying into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) offers travelers a great opportunity to experience the true hospitality of the South. Situated on the Piedmont Plateau, south of the Chattahoochee River, Georgia's capital is growing into a major international destination. Here, you'll find the CNN Center, High Museum of Art, New World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium, Grant Park and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site.

Key Facts

With five million residents and counting, Atlanta is a virtually endless city. From the commercial skyscrapers of Midtown, to the trendy shops of Virginia Highland and the tree-lined streets of upscale Buckhead; Atlanta is easily navigated by hopping on the main thoroughfares of Interstates 20 and 75.

If you find yourself seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, Stone Mountain Park, Six Flags Over Georgia, Callaway Gardens, Lake Lanier and Dahlonega are all within an hour's drive of Atlanta.

Hints and Tips

Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Atlanta will take you just over an hour and a half. Since you'll be welcomed into one of the world's busiest airports with over 120 airplanes arriving and departing each hour, be prepared with an exit strategy.

It's usually best to hop in the first car of the tram towards the baggage claim, and find a shuttle going over the Rental Car Center Parkway Bridge.