FAQs
Can I get around Atlanta without a car?
Atlanta is known for being a “car city” – but you don’t need a car to get around! Atlanta has plenty of ride-share options like Lyft and Uber. Plus, you can use the city’s public transportation. Staying in a walkable in-town neighborhood will also allow you to explore Atlanta more easily on foot.
How is Atlanta’s public transportation?
Atlanta visitors and locals can get around Atlanta using MARTA, the city’s public transportation system. MARTA (Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) operates buses and trains to get you around the city. To ride, you’ll need to purchase a “Breeze Card”. You can purchase a card at MARTA stations around town. Or, if you’re planning a trip ahead of time, buy your card online.
Is Atlanta traffic really that bad?
Atlanta’s traffic isn’t always fun. But, outside of rush hour, getting around town is pretty easy. Avoid highways coming into Atlanta around 7-10 am and leaving the city around 4-6 pm. You can use the city’s major highways to easily zip around during non-peak hours
Is Atlanta safe for tourists?
While questions about safety are always subjective, we’d consider Atlanta to be a safe city to visit. When you’re visiting Atlanta or any major city, it’s smart to be aware of your surroundings. Practice common-sense precautions. For example, hide valuables from view in your parked car and look up from your phone while walking around. In any major city, it’s a good idea to be mindful when venturing out after dark.
When is the best time of year to visit Atlanta?
Atlanta is beautiful year-round! Visiting Atlanta in the spring is a great time to see the dogwood trees in bloom, with comfortably cool weather and sunny skies.
If you’re averse to heat and humidity, you may want to avoid Atlanta’s summers. Temperatures in the summer months reach into the 90s with plenty of humidity. But, central air conditioning is the norm in Atlanta. Plus, the city has plenty of indoor activities to keep you cool.
Atlanta starts to feel like fall around mid-October and later. You’ll see plenty of foliage in this “city in a forest.”
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