The capital city of Georgia, Atlanta is home to more than 6 million people and acts as a major transportation hub with Hartsfield-Jackson being the world’s busiest airport since 1998. A diverse city with a layered history in terms of the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the ongoing Civil Rights Movement, Atlanta pays homage to its deeply Southern roots while also embracing a contemporary cosmopolitan air. Great for solo travelers, couples, and families, Atlanta also hosts fantastic dining and accommodations options, a lively downtown and midtown area, and an abundance of world-class attractions.