the fanplanners guide to atlanta
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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).
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P.S. No one calls it "Hotlanta" so lose that from the vocabulary.
Hotel Picks
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Best Big Box: Marriott Marquis
Best Boutique: The Glenn
Best Buckhead: Grand Hyatt
Best Luxury: The Mandarin
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Getting Around
Rule #1 - Plan ahead for traffic.
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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
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Tour Picks
Georgia Aquarium
CNN Center Tour
World of Coke
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Nightlife Picks
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Best for late night:
Best for jazz and drinks
Best for romance
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Shopping Picks
If you like malls: Lennox Square
If you have fat stacks and like malls: Phipps Plaza
Quaint spot: Virginia Highlands