streamlined rooms offer desks, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. freebies consist of hot breakfast, an airport shuttle and parking. upgraded rooms add separate living areas, and some have wet bars. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. off i-85, this straightforward airport hotel is 3 miles from hartsfield-jackson atlanta international airport and 9 miles from centennial olympic park. other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness and business centers, and guest laundry facilities Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 13 min
Zoo Atlanta (15 min) Huge, modern zoo housing more than 1,500 animals from 220 species, including gorillas & pandas. Margaret Mitchell House (15 min) Home where Margaret Mitchell wrote most of Gone With the Wind now offers tours & a gift shop. Fox Theatre (14 min) Restored opulent theater built in 1920s with 3,600-pipe organ hosts ballet, movies & other events. CNN Studio Tours (17 min) Popular tour providing a behind-the-scenes look at the CNN TV news network & how it operates. Fernbank Museum | 3D Theater | Forest (22 min) Natural sciences museum with 3-story, sky-lit Great Hall, & skeleton of Argentinosaurus dinosaur. High Museum of Art (16 min) Museum known for its diverse art collection & modern architecture by Richard Meier & Renzo Piano. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (13 min) National Park encompassing King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church & his final resting place. Georgia Aquarium (15 min) One of world's largest aquariums, with permanent exhibits, interactive galleries & animals galore. World of Coca-Cola (14 min) Memorabilia, films & exhibits (some interactive) about soft drink that debuted in Atlanta in 1886. Piedmont Park (18 min) Sprawling park featuring jogging paths, basketball courts, dog parks, a farmers' market & more. Delta Flight Museum (7 min) Kid-friendly museum tracing the history of Delta Airlines with hands-on exhibits & vintage aircraft. National Center for Civil and Human Rights (15 min) Cultural attraction presents artifacts, art & photos from the Civil Rights Era & about human rights. SkyView Atlanta (16 min) 20-story Ferris wheel in Centennial Park providing scenic views from climate-controlled gondolas. Atlanta Botanical Garden (18 min) 30-acre garden with a conservatory & fountains playing host to concerts, cocktail parties & more. Centennial Olympic Park (16 min) Home of the 1996 Olympic games now filled with walking paths, water gardens & the Fountain of Rings. |