Our Host City: Atlanta
Useful information for you
Atlanta is one of the largest cities in the South. It is host to numerous sports teams, has many well-known visitor attractions, is a great city for dining and entertainment, and is extremely easy to get to — by air and by car. ASHI is pleased to be visiting this city for InspectionWorld 2011 — and we hope you, too, will find your visit to be worthwhile, before, during and after our conference and trade show.
Atlanta's Neighborhoods
The separated skyscrapers of Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead make Atlanta's three skylines, and the size of any one of these districts could rival the center of any other city in the South. All of the neighborhoods are packed with excellent restaurants.
Downtown (Five Points, Centennial Park, Sweet Auburn, Hotel District, Castleberry Hill) This central, downtown Atlanta neighborhood includes the state capitol, the CNN Tour, Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola and the Hilton Atlanta.
Midtown (Midtown, Atlantic Station) Just north of Downtown, this is the mai
Buckhead Located north of Midtown, Buckhead is the center of Atlanta's nightlife.
Dining in Atlanta
You will be amazed at the variety and easy walking access of restaurants within a short distance from the Hilton Atlanta. From steakhouses to seafood, there is something for every taste.
Attractions in Atlanta
The variety is almost infinite. Here are just a few of Atlanta's offerings.
Alliance Theatre
The Alliance is one of the largest regional theaters in the nation serving a diverse audience through award-winning work.
Philips Arena
Phillips Arena
is home to world class concerts, events and the NBA Atlanta Hawks and the NHL Atlanta Thrashers along with Atlanta’s newest pro-sports team, the WNBA Atlanta Dream.
Atlanta History Center
This Buckhead museum features exhibitions on subjects such as the Civil War, African-American heritage and Southern folk art. The Atlanta History Center includes a wing dedicated to the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.
Atlanta Opera
The Atlanta Opera offers four main stage productions each season, in addition to other programs, such as Pre-Opera Lectures and student matinees to further enhance the experience of opera.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is a Grammy Award winning, internationally-renowned ensemble now in its 62nd season.
Atlantic Station
Atlantic Station offers a city within a city feeling to all its visitors with a walkable streetscape-style setting with brick paved streets and a Central Park. Great boutiques, sidewalk cafes, hip restaurants reign at Atlanta's new Main Street.
Buckhead's Legendary Shopping Experience
Expect more Buckhead luxury than ever with the addition of the new 35,000 square foot Neiman Marcus wing at Lenox Square. Legendary shopping in Buckhead takes on new meaning with specialty retailers Calvin Klein, LUSH, Shabby Chic and Zara coming on the scene, exclusive to the Atlanta market only at Lenox.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Come face to face with the world's largest dinosaurs, explore the development of life on Earth through the landscapes of present-day Georgia and enjoy the incredible 5-story experience of an IMAX® film. Don't miss Martinis & IMAX®, Atlanta's perfect mix of culture and cocktails offered every Friday (January - November).
The Fox Theatre
This opulent historic landmark presents shows by Broadway in Atlanta and Theater of the Stars.
The Georgia Aquarium
Dive into a one-of-a-kind aquatic experience at the world's largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium! With the largest collection of aquatic animals, you are sure to see things you've never seen before!
High Museum of Art
Expect a broad, diverse selection of art comprising 19th/20th century American works, European paintings, decorative arts, African, African-American art, photography, and modern and contemporary art.
Inside CNN Atlanta
Journey into the heart of CNN Worldwide and get an up-close look at global news in the making. Inside CNN is a 55-minute guided walking tour with exclusive, behind the- scenes views of Atlanta’s CNN studios and an exciting glimpse of news and broadcasting in action from the world headquarters of CNN.
Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
Provides an opportunity to learn about the life and work of the 39th president. Walk into an exact replica of the Oval Office, see exquisite state gifts and special exhibits, and trace President Carter's life from his 6th grade report card to the actual Nobel Peace Prize awarded to him in 2002.
Margaret Mitchell House
Margaret Mitchell House is the three-story Tudor Revival mansion in Midtown where author Margaret Mitchell lived from 1925 to 1932 and wrote her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Gone With The Wind.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site & Sweet Auburn District
The area of Sweet Auburn is the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore his birth home, visitor center, historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, and The King Center, where Dr. King’s Nobel Peace Prize is on exhibit. The crypt and gravesite of Dr. King and his wife, Coretta Scott King, are also located at The King Center.
Underground Atlanta
Six city blocks have been transformed into a spirited marketplace that offers historic guided tours, more than 100 specialty stores, Kenny's Alley, the trendy hangout with exciting nightlife and restaurants, street-cart merchants and annual events.
World of Coca-Cola
From a multi-sensory 4-D theater, a marvelously restored 1880s soda fountain, a one-of-a-kind World of Coca-Cola glass bottle produced in a real, live bottling line, to an opportunity to sample nearly 70 different beverages from around the world, you'll experience something inviting around every corner.