Earlier this month I was invited by Qatar Airways on a trip to Atlanta. It was all very spontaneous, and because Qatar Airways is named as the world's best airline, I decided to literally jump on board and fly all the way from Thailand to Atlanta.

It was my first visit to the city and I was overjoyed to explore a place I haven't been before. Discover Atlanta provided me a CityPASS that promised three things: I would see the most famous attractions, get an amazing discount and I would skip the entrance lines. Sounded great to me!

Atlanta is very walkable and many attractions are close to each other. The public transportation is great because it brings you quickly and easily to most places... If you spend more time in the area, you could look for an RV rental in Atlanta.

Without further ado, here is my perfect Atlanta travel guide for you! You can do this itinerary easily within 3 days. Enjoy!

I'm not the biggest fan of sweet sodas, however visiting the World of Coca Cola was pretty impressive. The museum in Atlanta showcases the history of the Coca-Cola company in a quite entertaining way. There is a 4D cinema, multiple exhibits, a pop culture gallery, and loads of other attractions.

One of the highlights is to try more than 100 different coca cola beverages, from all around the world. They all have one thing in common: very sweet.

Don't miss this: The CNN Studio Tour, It gives you an exciting glimpse behind the scenes of the global headquarters of CNN. There are several studios, news rooms, restaurants and stores are located within this gigantic building.

Impressive: The informative tour starts with the longest escalator in the world

The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is the second largest aquarium in the world and the biggest in the United States. It houses over 500 species, such as whale sharks, dolphins, penguins, beluga whales, manta rays, turtles and many more. If you're brave, dive with the whale sharks!

On a side note, I was having a bit of a personal struggle promoting this place as I do not support animals in captivity. However, from a different perspective, aquariums for good for education and research. The aquarium is involved in several research initiatives, monitoring the health of the animals.

The Botanical Garden in Atlanta is a 30 acres of lush green garden with several exhibits and beautiful flowers that are waiting to be explored. A great place to relax, perfect for an afternoon stroll. In case you get hungry, there is an excellent restaurant called Lintons Cafe, located inside the garden.

The History Museum was founded in 1926 and consists several exhibitions about Atlanta's past. You can easily spend an entire day there exploring over 6000 memorabilia from the Olympic games, such as uniforms, victory medals, etc. There is even an original running track.

My highlight was the historic Swan House which was recently featured in the Hunger Games. The building is one of the most photographed landmarks of Atlanta, the elegant mansion is stunningly beautiful, inside and outside.

Buckhead is an upscale neighborhood with ultra chic boutiques, cool cafés and fancy restaurants. Take a walk in its beautiful tree lined side streets which are often referred to as the "Beverly Hills of the East".

If you're into high-end retailers, you will completely lose yourself in Buckhead. You can find some of the world's best fashion brands including La Perla, Jimmy Choo, Helmut Lang, Louis Vuitton and Hermés.

Take a hike in the largest piece of exposed granite in the world. The Stone Mountain Theme Park is located on more than 3,000 acres and features interactive family friendly attractions, panoramic views of the city, plus natural and historical sights. Don't miss the spectacular laser show, projected on the mountain.

Photo Credit © Mike Eloff of  Life of Mike

The Jackson Street Bridge is one of the best places to get a fantastic photo of Atlanta's gorgeous downtown skyline. Bring your camera and tripod and capture the scenic views of the city.

This spot is quite popular among photographers so if it gets too busy at sunset I suggest getting up early and catching a picture before sunrise.

I stayed 3 nights at the grand Marriott Marquis Hotel in Atlanta. Located in the heart of downtown, the hotel is within a short walking distance to many major attractions including the World of Coca Cola, Georgia Aquarium and the headquarters of CNN.

The hotel itself is gigantic with over 1500 rooms spread on 48 floors. The ride with the glass elevator is quite impressive. The hotel features several in-house restaurants, bars and cafés (there is a Starbucks inside), plus a variety of great amenities including a swimming pool, jacuzzi and a fitness centre.

The pictures above and below are taken from my room on the 27th floor. Ask at the reception for a room on the higher floors to enjoy some panoramic city views.

I hope this little travel guide gave you some ideas for your trip to Atlanta! If you have more time, check out TripAdvisor's List of Top Things To Do, plenty of great ideas on how to have a good time in Atlanta. I wish you happy travels!

Have you been to Atlanta? What did I miss?

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This trip was made possible by Qatar Airways and Discover Atlanta. All opinions are, as always, my own.

Thanks to my Editor Libby Ruth Green of EatAway.

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