the fanplanners guide to atlanta
Every city has a guide, but ours is special.
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We don't sell advertising or take anything in trade for our recommendations.
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We ask a lot of locals and well versed travelers what they think (plus our two cents).
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We scour reviews and sites of all kinds (because we love to save you time).
P.S. No one calls it "Hotlanta" so lose that from the vocabulary.

Hotel Picks
Best Big Box: Marriott Marquis
Best Boutique: The Glenn
Best Buckhead: Grand Hyatt
Best Luxury: The Mandarin

Getting Around
Rule #1 - Plan ahead for traffic.
Don't be reluctant to use MARTA. It's a nice system, and pretty easy to navigate.

Restaurant Picks
Best for small group: Il Localino Italian
Best Local Flavor: The Varsity
Best Sports Bar: Stats
Best Lively Spot: Two Urban Licks
Best Fancy-Schmancy: Bones

Tour Picks
Georgia Aquarium
CNN Center Tour
World of Coke

Nightlife Picks
Best for late night:
Best for jazz and drinks
Best for romance

Shopping Picks
If you like malls: Lennox Square
If you have fat stacks and like malls: Phipps Plaza
Quaint spot: Virginia Highlands