Hotel at a Glance: The Georgian Terrace Hotel

You’ll find more than a century of history at the Georgian Terrace Hotel; opened in 1911 and renovated in May of 2016, Atlanta’s grand downtown hotel has hosted everything from the world premiere of Gone with the Wind and dance lessons taught by Arthur Murray himself to visits by numerous Presidents and concerts by the Ramones and Patti Smith. Today, the hotel combines its original grandeur with touches of contemporary amenities; guest rooms and suites include free WiFi and HDTVs, while premier rooms and suites add the luxury of extra space and designer decor.

• Eat well at the hotel’s three bars and restaurants; Livingston Restaurant + Bar provides inventive takes on American and Southern classics, Buffalo Bayou combines coffee shop and cafe fare with open terrace seating, and Edgar’s Proof and Provision offers cocktails and snacks in the hotel’s cozy basement.
• Live like a local with the help of the hotel’s concierge, who can handle everything from making restaurant and show reservations to arranging transportation and giving tours of the historic hotel.
• Take a dip in the rooftop pool.

Atlanta, Georgia: Urban Parks and Renowned Aquarium in Capital of the South

Named 1 of 50 Places of a Lifetime by National Geographic, Atlanta lies near the Chattahoochee River in Georgia’s northwest region known for its famed trees: magnolias, pines, and dogwoods. Despite a metropolitan population of more than five million and what is considered the world’s busiest airport by passenger count, Atlanta seems to always offer a relaxing escape. Stroll through the 185 acres of botanical gardens, hiking trails, and oaks at Piedmont Park, or study one of the country’s largest Civil War exhibitions at the Atlanta History Center.

Anchored by historical Peachtree Street, the city’s midtown area boasts a thriving arts-and-culture scene. Opened in 1929, the Fox Theatre features imposing Egyptian architecture and a custom-made organ with a network of 3,622 pipes. Tours take place on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. The High Museum of Art spotlights more than 12,000 pieces of contemporary and folk art, ranging from Renaissance paintings to photographs from the civil-rights era. Kids might better enjoy the Georgia Aquarium, located downtown at Centennial Olympic Park. One of the world’s largest aquariums with more than 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water and more than 100,000 animals, the aquarium is home to beluga whales, lionfish, whale sharks, bottlenose dolphins, and more.

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