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If you’re looking for something exciting to do in Atlanta, you won’t be disappointed. For the culturally inclined, Atlanta offers a vast array of museums including the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the APEX Museum and the High Museum of Art; galleries and art centers including the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center and the Woodruff Arts Center; and educational attractions like the Margaret Mitchell House, Zoo Atlanta and SciTrek-Georgia’s Technology Adventure. And for pure fun and entertainment, it’s hard to beat a visit to Six Flags Over Georgia or a day at Turner Field. Fans of professional sports can enjoy an exciting Braves, Falcons, Hawks or Thrashers game.

But Atlanta’s not all about fun and games. An outstanding city for commerce, Atlanta is home to a number of major banks and several Fortune 500 companies’ world headquarters. The city is also renowned for its incredible collection of colleges and universities. The Georgia Institute of Technology, John Marshall Law School, Emory University, Spelman College and Oglethorpe University are just a few of the excellent post-secondary schools in this dynamic metropolitan area. Younger students are served by Atlanta Public Schools – a number of which have been recognized as state and national schools of excellence.

Yet another factor that continues to draw new residents and businesses to Atlanta in droves is its excellent public transportation system. The city is home to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport – the busiest passenger airport in the world. Commuters also have the option of traveling by Amtrak trains or can take advantage of the city-operated MARTA bus and train system. Additionally, a number of major interstate highways provide access in and around the city, including interstates 20, 75, 675, 85 and 285.

Atlanta’s rich history comes alive downtown. Underground Atlanta – a 12-acre district built on the original city center – is the most popular visitor attraction in the city. Exclusive shops, fantastic restaurants and exciting nightclubs can all be found in the heart of downtown. Within walking distance of the downtown district are the Georgia State Capitol, the CNN Center, the World of Coca-Cola, the Rialto Center for Performing Arts, the Martin Luther King Jr. History Center and more.

The history of the Atlanta area stretches back for thousands of years. The earliest residents are thought to be Native Americans, who settled in the region circa 6000 BC. Thousands of years later, native tribes built a path that would soon be expanded and modernized – Peachtree Road, the city’s first and most famous roadway. With the coming of the railroad in 1837, Atlanta began to turn into a modern city, complete with a grocery store and post office. The town was soon home to a doctor, schools, a sawmill and a lumber yard – developments that paved the way for the city to become the thriving cosmopolitan center it is today.