At Short Term Stay Atlanta, we want to introduce you to one of the biggest cities in the Southeast United States. Atlanta (or, as some call it, Hotlanta) is one of the biggest destinations in the South for shopping, entertainment, and business. It is also home to some diverse and unique neighborhoods. With a city as rich in history and culture as Atlanta, it is no surprise that the city features neighborhoods that are so different from one another.

Downtown Atlanta
If you are looking for furnished apartments in Atlanta, you can give Downtown Atlanta a look. The Downtown area is the heart of tourism in Atlanta, being home to such attractions as World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium, and the CNN Center. The area also houses over 100 restaurants and has a number of major sports venues, making it a popular neighborhood for entertainment. There are also some of the best shops in the city found in Downtown, making it a draw for those planning on doing some shopping.

Midtown
If you are in the market for a short term rental in Atlanta, then you might want to consider Midtown. The neighborhood has a rather high cost of living, but it offers a ton of things to do. There are fine dining restaurants all around the neighborhood, as well as plenty of outdoor activities available. Midtown is also home to some of the best nightclubs in the city, making for a very lively and energetic night scene. As such, Midtown is a large draw for tourists and for younger residents.

Peachtree City
A suburb to the southwest of Atlanta, Peachtree City has a population of around 34,000. One of the more unique features about the suburb is its over 90 miles of golf cart paths that can take you almost anywhere within Peachtree City. Many of the businesses within the city have actually built designated parking spaces for golf carts, and the Peachtree City Police Department actually uses golf cars of its own to patrol the paths. Peachtree City is also home to the headquarters of a few large businesses, including Global Aviation Holdings, Cooper Lighting, and Hoshizaki (one of the largest icemaker manufacturers in the world).

Alpharetta
Anyone in the hunt for Atlanta furnished apartments can give Alpharetta a look. Alpharetta is a suburb found to the north of Atlanta. It has a population of around 58,000. It is a popular place for business, with several major companies operating within the suburb. These include AT&T, General Electric, Comcast, and Cox Communications. Because of this, the population of Alpharetta tends to increase dramatically during the day, jumping as high as 120,000.

Sandy Springs
Those who are looking for an Atlanta short term rental can look to Sandy Springs. Sandy Springs is a northern suburb of Atlanta with a population of around 94,000. The suburb is home to the Concourse at Landmark Center, with Concourse Corporate Center V and VI (known by local residents as the "King" and "Queen" towers) being the most recognizable part of the suburb's skyline. Sandy Springs is also a popular location for business, with close to 4,000 businesses operating within the suburb.

Marietta
To the northwest of Atlanta is the suburb of Marietta. With a population of around 57,000, it is one of the larger suburbs of Atlanta. The economy of the suburb has suffered a bit in recent years, with around 16% of the population below the poverty line. Even so, there are several large businesses found in Marietta. Lockheed Martin has a plant in the suburb, and Kool Smiles is headquartered in the suburb.

Buckhead
Anyone looking for furnished apartments Atlanta can check out Buckhead. Buckhead is home to a number of restaurants offering fine dining, shops offering luxury goods, and nightclubs that give the neighborhood a lively night life. It is also home to some elegant architecture, making Buckhead a draw for those who enjoy looking at houses. The neighborhood is also an entertainment hub, known best for its Peachtree Street and the Andrews Entertainment District.

Brookhaven
Those who are looking for short term rentals in Atlanta can take a look at Brookhaven. The neighborhood is known for being one of the more upscale neighborhoods in Atlanta, with classy restaurants and expensive shops found in the area. New shops and restaurants open in the area on a regular basis. In addition, there are many quality nightclubs in Brookhaven, making it a popular neighborhood for those who enjoy the night scene.

Dunwoody
A suburb found to the north of Atlanta, Dunwoody has a population of around 46,000. The suburb is perhaps best known as the home of the headquarters of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper, which moved its headquarters from Downtown Atlanta to Dunwoody's Perimeter Center in 2010. In addition, InterContinental Hotels Group's American corporate offices are in Dunwoody, as are Porsche Cars North America's American corporate offices.

Decatur
If you are looking for a furnished apartment in Atlanta, you can look to the Decatur neighborhood. In Decatur you will find over 200 boutiques, restaurants, and galleries. Decatur Square is a popular location for the number of festivals held there, including the Decatur Arts Festival, the Decatur Book Festival, and the Decatur Arts Festival. The neighborhood is also popular among music fans, with many locations offering live musical performances. This draws in much of the younger crowd from around the city, giving the neighborhood a feeling of youth in the air.

When it comes to getting around Atlanta, there are the usual big city problems with congestion. Fortunately, there's a good public transportation system to take advantage of. There are also several cab companies, though it tends to be expensive to take a cab anywhere in Atlanta. For those who need to fly somewhere, Atlanta is home to the busiest airport in the world.

Public Transportation
Atlanta's public transportation system is run by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), making it easier for someone seeking Atlanta short term rentals to get around the city. There are both bus and rail services available.

MARTA's bus system allows you to reach most destinations within Atlanta and the surrounding neighborhoods. There are over 91 routes currently in use. Fares start at $2.50 for a single ride and can go as high as $9 for an all-day pass. To make things convenient for passengers, all of MARTA's bus routes either intersect with or feed into the rail routes.

MARTA operates four main rail lines in the city of Atlanta: The Red Line, the Gold Line, the Blue Line, and the Green Line. In addition to running in Atlanta, many of the lines also run out to the surrounding suburbs. The Red Line can take you to areas such as Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, East Point, and College Park. The Gold Line can take you to areas in Doraville, Chamblee, East Point, and College Park. The Blue Line goes to areas in Decatur and DeKalb County. The Green Line is the only one that runs exclusively within the city of Atlanta.

Taxis
If you would rather take a cab, Atlanta has a number of companies to choose from. Unfortunately, riding a cab in Atlanta is expensive. If you ride to a business in Downtown, Midtown, or Buckhead, it is an $8 fare just for you and, if you are riding with anyone, $2 for each additional person. For non-business destinations, fares start at $2.50 for the first 1/8 mile. There is an additional $0.25 extra added for each additional 1/8 mile. If you do not mind the price and still want to travel by taxi, some of the companies you can choose from include:

• Atlanta Checker Cab
• Buckhead Safety Cab
• Peachtree Taxi
• Atlanta Lenox Taxi
• Atlanta Yellow Cab Of Georgia
• All American Cab Atlanta

Driving
Anyone looking for an Atlanta furnished apartment who would rather drive will find that Atlanta suffers many of the same traffic congestion problems that a lot of major cities do. The rush hours are the worst, lasting from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. If you can avoid the roads at these times, do so.

The freeway system in Atlanta can help with some of the traffic congestion, though even on these roads you often have slow-moving traffic, especially during the rush hours. The I-285 (dubbed "The Perimeter") encircles the city. The Peremiter is one of the heaviest-travelled roadways in the United States. Interstate 20, also known as The West Expressway, can take you to areas in the eastern and western portions of Atlanta. I-75, also known as The Northwest Expressway, can take you to locations in north and south Atlanta. Interstate 85, also known as The Northeast Expressway" is the main north south route connecting Atlanta to Alabama and the Carolinas.

Airports
Those looking for short term rentals Atlanta who want to travel by air have only one commercial passenger airport in the Atlanta airport to choose from. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (also known as the Atlanta Airport or simply Hartsfield) is located seven miles to the south of Atlanta's central business district. With over 80 million passengers served per year, it is the busiest airport in the world. Hartsfield-Jackson serves both domestic and international flights, and is the main hub for Delta Air Lines. Southwest Airlines also has a strong presence at the airport.

When it comes to relaxing and having fun, Atlanta is a city with many options. There are many outdoor activities to take part in, spectator sports to watch, and places to visit.

Outdoor Activities:
For anyone hunting for furnished apartments in Atlanta who wants to have some fun outdoors, there are many options open to you. If you head Downtown, you can find Centennial Olympic Park, which was built for the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Golf fans can go to Buckhead and visit Bobby Jones Golf Course for a round of golf. In Westview, you can visit Westview Cemetery, which is located on grounds where part of the Battle of Ezra Church took place during the Civil War. In the Sweet Auburn district you can visit the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site and see the home where the activist lived as a boy. Between the Midtown and Virginia Highland neighborhoods is Piedmont Park, with the Atlanta Botanical Garden located adjacent to the park. For outdoor enthusiasts, there's also Stone Mountain and Inman Park.

Sport for Spectators:
Those looking for furnished apartments Atlanta who enjoy spectator sports have a few options available. Atlanta is home to major professional sports teams in football, baseball, and basketball. During the football season, fans can head to the Georgia Dome, which is sandwiched between the Downtown and Vine City neighborhoods. There, they can watch NFL superstar quarterback Matt Ryan lead the Atlanta Falcons onto the field. Baseball fans can head to Summerhill to visit Turner Field, which was known as Centennial Olympic Stadium when it was first built for the 1996 Olympic Games. There, they can see MLB's Atlanta Braves take the field. During the basketball season, fans can head Downtown to visit the Philips Arena, where they can watch the NBA's Atlanta Hawks take to the court.

Arts & Culture:
Those seeking short term rentals in Atlanta who enjoy art, history, or the performing arts will find a number of places to visit in the city. There are many art galleries, museums, and performing arts venues found all around Atlanta.

The numerous art galleries and museums found around the city make it easy for art and history fans to find someplace to visit. Some of the galleries and museums you can stop by include:

• Michael C. Carlos Museum
• Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
• High Museum of Art
• Fernbank Museum of Natural History
• The Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum
• Museum of Design Atlanta
• Georgia Aquarium

Performing arts fans also have a lot of options to choose from, with many performing arts venues found in different parts of the city. Some of the performing arts venues around Atlanta you can visit are:

• The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
• Chastain Park Amphitheater
• The Atlanta Ballet
• Rialto Center for the Performing Arts
• Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
• Fox Theatre
• Atlanta Opera
• Woodruff Performing Arts Center

Dining:
For anyone looking for furnished apartments in Atlanta who is interested in fine dining, there are a number of restaurants around the city where you kind find all kinds of cuisine. Some of the cuisine you can find around the city includes American, French, Italian, and Thai.

A popular American cuisine restaurant is Bacchanalia, which can be found in Midtown. If you find yourself in Buckhead, you can stop by Buckhead Diner. Another American cuisine restaurant you can visit in Buckhead is Nava. You may also want to check out Wisteria in Virginia-Highland. There's also Flying Biscuit Cafe, Atlanta Fish Market, Cakes & Ale, and Horseradish Grill.

If French cuisine is more your thing, Au Pied de Cochon is a popular French restaurant that can be found in Buckhead. There's also French American Brasserie in the Downtown area. For Italian cuisine fans, Pacci Ristorante is a popular Italian restaurant in Midtown. You can also visit Pasta da Pulcinella, which is also in Midtown. Thai cuisine fans will want to stop by Tamarind Seed Thai Bistro in Midtown or Surin of Thailand in Virginia-Highland.

Nightlife:
Those who enjoy an active night scene will find that Atlanta's is very active. Bars, pubs, and taverns are found all over the city, making for fun and energetic nights.

Bars, Taverns and Pubs:
The Atlanta Eagle is a gay bar found in Midtown where you can go for drinks and dancing. The Porter Beer Bar is a popular bar located in Little Five Points where you can get all types of beers. Head over to Buckhead and you can stop by Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant for food and drinks. If you find yourself back in Midtown, Cypress Street Pint & Plate offers a variety of foods and drinks. Some other places around the city where you can stop for drinks include Elmyr, Elder Tree Public House, Ri Ra Irish Pub, and Flatiron Restaurant & Bar.

Clubs:
In Lindbergh you can visit Tongue & Groove, a club with dancing, drinks, and a VIP booth. Head to Virginia Highlands and you can stop by MJQ Concourse, a dance club which features a variety of music, including hip hop, 80's music, and 90's music. In Midtown is Reign Nightclub, where you can dance, drink, and get VIP treatment. Gatsby's Social Club and Dessert Lounge in Midtown is a dessert lounge where you can try a variety of desserts or take to the dance floor. Some other clubs you can visit include The Hole In the Wall, Koo Koo Room, Cru Urban Lounge, and Blush Ultra Lounge.

Shopping:
For those looking for short term rentals Atlanta who are into the shopping scene, Atlanta has plenty of options for you, as well. There are a number of large malls around the city, as well as many smaller shops and popular shopping areas.

Lenox Square is a huge, four-level mall found in Buckhead. It has 250 stores and features many of the larger retailers, including Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Neiman Marcus. You can also find Phipps Plaza in Buckhead, which offers 112 stores. Head to Dunwoody and you can visit the Perimeter Mall, which has 200 stores to choose from. In the Cumberland district is the Cumberland Mall, where 150 stores are housed.

As for some of the smaller shops, Ten Thousand Villages is a popular fair trade shop found in Virginia Highland. In Buckhead, you can visit Le Dress Boutique, a bridal gown and fashion shop. If you find yourself in Little Five Points, you can stop by the oddly-named Psycho Sisters Consignment Shops for vintage goods.

Underground Atlanta is a shopping and entertainment district in Five Points (not Little Five Points) that has fallen on somewhat hard times. You can find a lot of retail stores, restaurants, nightclubs, and bars. The Downtown area is quite popular with shoppers, hosting a number of malls, specialty boutiques, designer outlets, and major retailers. Buckhead is a popular shopping neighborhood, with large malls, antique shops, art galleries, and many more different types of shops found all over the area.

At Short Term Stay Atlanta, we want to show you the ways in which Atlanta caters to your needs when it comes to health, education, and faith. In many places around the city, you can find hospitals, schools, and places of worship. With so many of these available around Atlanta, you will never have to go far to find one.

Hospitals:
In the event anyone looking for short term rentals in Atlanta needs medical care, there are a number of hospitals and medical centers around the city where you can go. Some of the hospitals you can go to in Atlanta include:

• Hillside Hospital Atlanta
• Atlanta Medical Center
• Northside Hospital Atlanta
• Laurel Heights Hospital
• Regency Hospital of South Atlanta
• Kindred Hospital Atlanta
• DeKalb Medical Center
• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
• Shepherd Center Atlanta

Schools:
Education is an extremely important part of life, and there are probably many looking for furnished apartments Atlanta who have children who will be attending school. Atlanta has many high-quality schools from elementary on through to college. Some of the schools around the city that are available include:

Elementary Schools:

• Springdale Park Elementary School
• Lin Elementary School
• Fernbank Elementary School
• Heards Ferry Elementary School
• Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts
• Dunwoody Springs Elementary School
• Henderson Mill Elementary School
• Spalding Drive Elementary School
• Centennial Place Elementary School
• Beecher Hills Elementary School

Middle Schools:

• Sandtown Middle School
• Atlanta Charter Middle School
• Sequoyah Middle School
• Sylvan Hills Middle School
• Coan Middle School
• Bunche Middle School
• Price Middle School
• The Best Academy at Benjamin S. Carson
• Harper-Archer Middle School
• APS-Forrest Hills Academy

High Schools:

• North Atlanta High School
• Druid Hills High School
• Cross Keys High School
• Westlake High School
• McNair High School
• South Atlanta School of Computer Animation and Design
• Crim High School
• South Atlanta High School
• Maynard H. Jackson High School
• Douglass High School

Colleges & Universities:

• Georgia State University
• Clark Atlanta University
• The Art Institute of Atlanta
• Atlanta Technical College
• Argosy University Atlanta
• Brown Mackie College Atlanta
• Herzing University Atlanta
• Atlanta Metropolitan College
• Emory University
• Spelman College

Places of Worship:

Because faith is an important part of life for many people looking for short term rentals Atlanta, there are a number of religious venues in Atlanta where you can practice your faith. Churches, synagogues, mosques, and Islamic centers can be found in different parts of the city.

Churches:

• Calvary Baptist Church Atlanta
• First Baptist Church Atlanta
• Catholic Center at Atlanta University
• Holy Cross Atlanta
• Lutheran Church of Apostles Atlanta
• Redeemer Lutheran Church Atlanta
• Sandy Springs United Methodist
• Inman Park United Methodist
• First Presbyterian Church Atlanta
• Northwest Presbyterian Church Atlanta

Synagogues:

• B'nai Torah
• Temple Emanu-El Atlanta
• Temple Sinai Atlanta
• The Temple Hebrew Benevolent Congregation Atlanta
• Anshei Chesed

Mosques & Islamic Centers:

• Masjid Al Muminun
• Masjid Ash-Shura
• Masjid Al-Hidayah
• Oglethorpe Masjid
• Masjid Mujjtahhed-Deen