Marvel at the thunderous spectacle of Niagara Falls in northern New York, or seek an antidote to urban chaos amidst the flat farmland of the Midwest. Then there are the black hills of South Dakota, the dramatic mountain and ocean landscape of California’s Pacific Coast Highway and the world-famous Grand Canyon.

The third-largest country in the world (after the Russian Federation and Canada), the USA has an enormous diversity of geographical features, including mountains, plains, and coastal zones. Though there are many cities that are densely populated with more manmade features than natural ones, there are also vast rural areas that are far more sparsely populated. The climate ranges from subtropical to arctic, with a corresponding breadth of flora and fauna.

Electricity

120 volts AC, 60Hz. Plugs have two flat pins with or without a third round grounding pin.

2019

New Year’s Day: 1 January 2019
Martin Luther King Day: 21 January 2019
President’s Day: 18 February 2019
Memorial Day: 27 March 2019
Independence Day: 4 July 2019
Labor Day: 2 September 2019
Columbus Day: 14 October 2019
Veterans Day: 11 November 2019
Thanksgiving Day: 28 November 2019
Christmas: 25 December 2019

All information subject to change.

Over three days, the festival celebrates the flowering of the dogwood trees with food, canine competition, community awareness, live music and an arts and crafts market.

Catch independent narrative films, documentaries, short films and foreign films from around the world and many films with local flavour, in competition and often ahead of their main release dates at the city’s premier movie festival.

Taking place along the neighbourhood’s pretty tree-lined streets, the Inman Park Spring Festival is a popular event that attracts thousands of visitors from across the region. During this fun-packed weekend, visitors can expect an arts and crafts show, the city’s largest street market and antiques fair, live music and a popular dance festival. The event takes place in historic Inman Park, which was Atlanta’s first planned community and one of the nation’s first garden suburbs. One of the highlights of the festival is the ‘Tour of Homes’ which enables visitors to take a closer look at the turn-of-the-century Victorian Painted Ladies and Craftsman bungalows that characterise this attractive neighbourhood.

Jazz concerts celebrated throughout the month in various locations, embracing Atlanta’s musical roots.  Culminates with a three-day Memorial Day Weekend celebration in Piedmont Park.

The largest 10km (6 miles) race in the world paces along Atlanta’s most famous road, Peachtree Street and ends with music and festivities at Piedmont Park.

Atlantans love to dress up and the costumes don’t get more outlandish than those on display at Dragon Con, a sci-fi convention that has grown to embrace the city’s connection with major television shows such as The Walking Dead, as well as its passion for inventive steampunk outfits. Catch the best sights during the popular parade on Labor Day weekend.

The largest independent book festival in the USA is held in the historic square in Decatur, an artsy neighbourhood east of Atlanta. The weekend event includes book signings, readings, workshops, panel discussions, live music and food and drink.

After a six-year hiatus, Music Midtown bounced back in 2011 with Coldplay headlining. Since then, the festival has grown into a two-day event of major indie and rocks acts playing outdoors in Piedmont Park.

A foodie’s paradise, chow to your heart’s content on Atlanta delicacies from more than 90 of the city’s best eateries at this two-day food fest, which includes cooking demonstrations and workshops.

Atlanta is home to the third largest gay community (per capita) and one of the oldest pride parades in the USA. The LGBTQ community celebrates with friends and supporters with Out on Film and other entertainment events that culminate in a weekend of live music and cabaret.

Featuring local bands, a costumed parade and colourful floats that journey through Little Five Points and Inman Park neighbourhoods, watch Atlantans getting creative for this spooky festival, one of the biggest of the year.

Soak up live bluegrass music and buy a $5 spoon to sample from over 100 varieties of chillis competing in a cook-off. Quirky food eating contests and an artist market add to the unique vibe in this increasingly popular neighbourhood festival.

The Whiskies of the World Expo gathers the world’s best distilled spirits, along with their producers, to give whisky lovers an opportunity to sample, learn and experience all they can about this popular drink. Exclusive whiskies are paired with artisanal foods, while the Expo features a buffet dinner plus live entertainment too.