Motorhome & RV Hire in Atlanta United States

Atlanta is the capital city of the state of Georgia. A prominent city during the Civil Rights Movement, the city boasts prominent sites honouring it's participation, such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site.

 

Atlanta has a varied skyline, punctuated by the highrise buildings of a modern, vibrant city. It's tallest building is the Bank of America Plaza, which was one of the ten tallest buildings on Earth when it was built.

 

Founded in the 1830's, it was ordered burned to the ground by General Sherman during the American Civil War. The rebuilding of Atlanta - symbolised by the city's symbol, the phoenix, has developed it into a city of international influence.

 

Atlanta has a humid subtropical climate, with hot humid summers and mild to chilly winters. The hottest month is July, where temperatures average 90°F (32 °C), and the coldest is January, with average temperatures around 40°F (5°C). Atlanta receives abundant rainfall, in common with most of the southeastern USA, but it is distributed evenly throughout the year.

 

Tourists are spoiled for choice when looking for interesting activities in Atlanta. From the many museums in this historic city, such as the Atlanta History Center and the High Museum of Art, to theaters such as the Fox Theatre and the Woodruff Arts Center. At the Cyclorama Building you can see what is said to be the largest mural in the world, a 109m long painting depicting the Civil War battle of Atlanta.

 

Also, for the kids, there are museums specially geared for children, including the Fernbank Science Center and Imagine It!, Atlanta's Childrens Museum.

 

The Georgia Aquarium is billed as the "world's largest aquarium". More than 500 species and 100,000 animals are housed in a spectacular building opened to the public in 2005. In addition to the incredible marine environments, the center boasts the Oceans Ballroom, an incredible 1100 seater banquet hall that has 2 huge windows into exhibits housing the Whale Sharks and Beluga Whales.

 

The Six Flags Over Georgia Theme Park is just a few miles away from Atlanta, and offers the visitor a huge number of attractions, including a large number of Roller Coaster rides, a staple of the Six Flags brand. For younger visitors, there are dozens of rides available, and a set of kiddies rides located in the Bugs Bunny's World section.

 

For the more adventurous, head to Stone Mountain, the largest single exposed granite "stone" in the world. The worlds largest carved bas-relief can be seen on the north face.

 

Atlanta has a vibrant classical music scene, with performances available from Atlanta Ballet, Atlanta Opera and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

 

For sports fans, Atlanta hosts 4 major league sports: the Atlanta Braves baseball team, the Atlanta Falcons American football team, and two major league basketball teams, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Atlanta WNBA franchise, a ladies basketball team that does not yet have a nickname.

 

There is lots of local support as well for racing fans, with the Atlanta Motor Speedway being nearby. This venue hosts 2 major NASCAR races each year, with all the excitement and drama that entails.

 

The city is served by the worlds busiest airport, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which serves as the hub for air transportation on the east coast of America. It is situated only 10 miles south of Downtown Atlanta, making it a convenient access point.

 

Three major interstate routes intersect in the city; I-20, which runs East-West, I-75, running Northwest to Southeast, and the I-85, Northeast to Southwest. This abundance of transport links makes Atlanta an ideal starting point for a Motorhome holiday.

 

Little known fact about Atlanta - it is the home of the worlds largest drive-in fast food restaurant, The Varsity!