Atlanta is not just a pleasant place to live. It is also home to a long list of firsts and bests.
1. The world's busiest airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International has been the world's busiest airport by passengers for years. From here you can fly nonstop to most cities in the US.
2. The largest aquarium in the US
The Georgia Aquarium is the largest in the United States and was the largest in the world from 2005 to 2012. It was also the first aquarium outside Asia to house whale sharks, and it is a must-see for visitors.
3. A city in a forest
Nearly half of Atlanta is covered by tree canopy, among the highest of any large US city. Walking around town often feels like walking through a park.
4. The 1996 Summer Olympics
Atlanta hosted the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, which left landmarks like Centennial Olympic Park and a wave of new infrastructure.
5. Best place to live
Money magazine named Atlanta the best place to live in the US in 2022. The cost of living is far below New York or San Francisco, with big-city jobs and entertainment.
6. A birthplace of the civil rights movement
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta. His birth home and the national historical park are just east of downtown, and the city is also home to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
7. Mercedes-Benz Stadium
A retractable roof and a 360-degree halo video board. It has hosted the Super Bowl and is a 2026 FIFA World Cup venue.
8. The Hollywood of the South
Georgia is one of the country's busiest film and TV production centers. The Avengers films, Black Panther and The Walking Dead were all shot here.
From transportation to culture, from education to the economy, Atlanta ranks near the top in a lot of categories. If you have not visited yet, come see this modern city in a forest for yourself.
