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For those looking to travel on a budget, Atlanta can be a worthwhile destination. Home to budget-friendly hotels, free attractions and events, and helpful resources it’s possible to enjoy the best the city has to offer without spending much money. To help you, here are some suggestions.
Stay at budget-friendly hotels
Accommodation is often the most expensive part of a trip. That being said, Atlanta is home to an array of hotels that are clean, comfortable and won’t break the bank. Some of these include La Quinta Inn & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Medical, Best Western Plus Inn at the Peachtrees, Country Inn and Suites Buckhead and The Highland Inn. Additionally, Priceline allows you to name your own price and search budget-friendly hotels, while Hotel Tonight can get you unbelievable last minute deals when you book your hotel the day of your stay.
Take buses and trains instead of taxis
To get around Atlanta without spending a fortune, make use of Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) trains and buses. Each trip costs $2.50 one-way, although you can save money by purchasing more trips at once like 20 trips for $42.50, a 1-day pass for $9, a 2-day pass for $14, a 3-day pass for $16, a 4-day pass for $19, a 7-day pass for $23.75 or a 30-day pass for $95.
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Enjoy free attractions
To save money, you can always enjoy the many free things to do in Atlanta. First of all, the city has numerous beautiful parks with many opportunities for outdoor recreation. For example, Centennial Olympic Park is great for picnicking, enjoying public art and woodland strolls, while Piedmont Park features 189 acres (76.5 hectares) of space for jogging, skating, biking, picnicking, fishing and sports. Moreover, visitors to Atlanta can gallery hop without spending a dime in Castleberry Hill, as well as enjoy free museums around the city like the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and the Georgia State Capitol and the Capitol Museum.
Take advantage of free events
The above mentioned Centennial Olympic Park hosts numerous complimentary events. For example, the park hosts daily dancing fountain shows at 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm and 9pm. There are also a few music events, such as Wednesday WindDown, a live music series from April through September from 5:30pm to 8pm on Wednesdays and Music @ Noon, which hosts musical acts from 12pm to 1pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from April through October. Moreover, on the first Thursday of each month there is a complimentary art walk from 5pm to 8pm in downtown Atlanta, while Piedmont Park hosts Screen on the Green, a free outdoor film festival taking place every Thursday at sunset through June.
Opt for an Atlanta CityPass
An Atlanta CityPass allows you to save on single admission tickets to popular attractions by purchasing a bulk of tickets at once. In fact, the pass allows you to save up to 42%, and because tickets are already included you don’t have to wait on long ticket lines. Along with providing helpful information and travel tips, the Atlanta CityPass includes entry to a CNN Studio Tour; World of Coca-Cola; Georgia Aquarium including an AT&T Dolphin Tales Show, Deepo’s 3D Wonder Show and admission to special exhibits; a choice between the High Museum of Art with special exhibitions or the Atlanta History Center with special exhibitions and an IMAX film; and a choice between Zoo Atlanta with express entry or the Atlanta History Center with access to the Margaret Mitchell House.
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