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What to Know Before You Go
Home » Georgia » Atlanta Vacations: One Week » What to Know Before You GoA long weekend in Atlanta will be enough time to hit the big tourist sites. A full week in Atlanta, on the other hand, is enough to hit these sites without rushing and still have time to take in some of the other great Atlanta-area activities.
Before you head to Atlanta, do your homework. Use Internet web sites, such as this one and contact the Atlanta Visitors’ Bureau for information on lodging, transportation and activities. If you are a member of an organization such as AAA, get guidebooks that contain maps you can tote around town. If you don’t already have a place to stay, make reservations in advance so that you can beat the rush caused by business conventions.
If you’re driving, make sure you have good directions to your hotel, and if you’re flying into Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, you’ll need to decide whether to rent a car. A car is not worth the trouble if you’re only going to be in town for a few days, but if you will be in town for a week, however, you may want to take a day trip or two. If that is the case, plan those trips at the beginning or end of your trip and rent a car only for those days. Spend the rest of your time experiencing Atlanta by walking the streets and riding MARTA.
You may also want to rent a car if you are staying near the airport or outside of MARTA’s reach. Lodging will be less expensive away from downtown, but you will spend more time getting to the sites. The itinerary we suggest is not dependent on where you stay, but you should take travel times into account in making your plans.
Below, we’ll suggest an itinerary for seven days. Feel free to do the days in any order that you want, and above all remain flexible. Gauge your group’s energy and interests so that you can make the trip as beneficial as possible. If you need a slow day to rejuvenate, take it, and if your family loves great food, spend less time on other events so that you can explore more restaurants. If you are traveling with kids, let your kids give some input to your plans, but note days five and six on our itineraries.
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