parking is available for a fee. this informal hotel in the iconic fairlie-poplar historic district is 3 minutes' walk from the nearest metro station, 7 minutes' walk from centennial olympic park and 11 minutes' walk from the georgia aquarium. there's also a 24-hour gym and a business center. the down-to-earth rooms come with complimentary wi-fi and cable tv, as well as coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a free continental breakfast buffet is served in an unassuming dining room Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 18 min
Zoo Atlanta (11 min) Huge, modern zoo housing more than 1,500 animals from 220 species, including gorillas & pandas. Fox Theatre (6 min) Restored opulent theater built in 1920s with 3,600-pipe organ hosts ballet, movies & other events. Georgia Aquarium (12 min) One of world's largest aquariums, with permanent exhibits, interactive galleries & animals galore. Children's Museum of Atlanta (8 min) Recommended for kids age 2-8, this hands-on museum features an indoor playground, sand table & more. Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame (7 min) Sleek modern museum offers exhibits on famous college football players & an indoor field for events. High Museum of Art (9 min) Museum known for its diverse art collection & modern architecture by Richard Meier & Renzo Piano. National Center for Civil and Human Rights (12 min) Cultural attraction presents artifacts, art & photos from the Civil Rights Era & about human rights. Piedmont Park (10 min) Sprawling park featuring jogging paths, basketball courts, dog parks, a farmers' market & more. Atlanta Botanical Garden (11 min) 30-acre garden with a conservatory & fountains playing host to concerts, cocktail parties & more. Margaret Mitchell House (7 min) Home where Margaret Mitchell wrote most of Gone With the Wind now offers tours & a gift shop. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (20 min) National Park encompassing King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church & his final resting place. World of Coca-Cola (9 min) Memorabilia, films & exhibits (some interactive) about soft drink that debuted in Atlanta in 1886. Centennial Olympic Park (9 min) Home of the 1996 Olympic games now filled with walking paths, water gardens & the Fountain of Rings. SkyView Atlanta (4 min) 20-story Ferris wheel in Centennial Park providing scenic views from climate-controlled gondolas. CNN Studio Tours (8 min) Popular tour providing a behind-the-scenes look at the CNN TV news network & how it operates. |