Please visit www.ourtripvideos.com for full video and more free videos. Atlanta is the capital and the largest city in the US state of Georgia, and the core city of the 9th most populous US metropolitan area The land comprising the city of Atlanta was once an American Indian village called Standing Peachtree. During the American Civil War, Atlanta served as an important railroad and military supply hub. In 1864, the city became the target of a major Union invasion. In 1990, Atlanta was selected as the site for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Atlanta became the 3rd American city to host the Summer Olympics. Atlanta sits atop a ridge south of the Chattahoochee River. Atlanta has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild, but occasionally chilly winters by the standards of the US. Bank of America Plaza, is the 30th-tallest building in the world at 1023 feet(312m). It is also the tallest building in the US outside of Chicago and New York. The new World of Coca-Cola, features the history of the world-famous soft drink brand and provides visitors the opportunity to taste different Coca-Cola products from around the world. Pemberton Place parking garage for a fee of $10 per day. Underground Atlanta, a historic shopping and entertainment complex lies under the streets of downtown Atlanta. The Varsity has been an Atlanta landmark for over 75 years. Just east of the city rises Stone Mountain, the largest piece of exposed granite in the world. One of 7 American cities ...

• published: 12 Jan 2009
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