Atlanta Georgia is the major transportation hub and travel terminal of the Southeast. In fact, looking back through the history of Atlanta, it was originally named “Terminus”. Located on a plateau in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Atlanta Georgia is not only a great tourist destination but also ranks as one of the greenest, most beautiful cities in the United States.

Traveling to Atlanta is easy because it is home to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the busiest airport in the world. The Downtown Connector is aptly named for the three major interstates I-75, I-85, and I-20 which intersect together at a corridor in Downtown Atlanta. Although Peachtree Road is the major street that runs through Atlanta there are over 100 roads and streets with the name of Peachtree in it!

Metro Atlanta has an explosive population currently over 5 million people (currently 5.6 million) on its way towards six million and ranks eighth in the country. Since the year 2000 Atlanta ranks as the number one fastest growing area in the country in terms of numerical increase.

Atlanta ranks as the third largest city in the nation and has the fastest growing millionaire population in the United States. Atlanta Georgia is the major Travel destination and transportation hub of the Southeast.

There are so many things to do in Atlanta and the surrounding Metro area that it is hard to imagine. In addition to that, there are numerous cities and towns you can travel to in a day in Georgia and its neighboring states of Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama.

There are many fun and interesting facts regarding the economic capital of the southeast Atlanta Georgia. Did you know that Atlanta is the cleanest city in the nation or that it has the 2nd most shopping per capita behind Chicago? Other interesting facts about Atlanta include:

• -The tallest building in the Southeast is Nationsbank Plaza in Midtown Atlanta
• -The tallest hotel in the western hemisphere is the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Downtown Atlanta
• -The largest suburban office park in the world is in Atlanta
• -The Atlanta Marriott Marquis is the largest hotel in the Southeast
• -The second largest convention center in the world is located in downtown Atlanta
• - The Peachtree Road Race is the largest 10k Race in the world

 When traveling to Atlanta you can find fun stuff to do whether it’s visiting the oldest ballet in the country- the Atlanta Ballet, or shopping at the largest mall in the Southeast. Due to its scenic beauty and booming infrastructure Atlanta Ga presents a variety of attractions, sports, dining, and hotels to suit the most discerning traveler.