AirTran Airways Flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Atlanta (ATL)
Orbitz is pleased to offer airline tickets on AirTran Airways, which operates 3 regularly scheduled daily non-stop flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Atlanta (ATL), departing between 6:06am and 5:04pm. Usually a Boeing 737-700 is flown for this route. The average travel time from Minneapolis, MN to Atlanta, GA is 2 hours and 24 minutes.
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During your Atlanta vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Wren's Nest
Named for a family of wrens that once nested in the mailbox, Wren's Nest is the former home of Joel Chandler Harris, who chronicled the wily deeds of fictional African characters Br'er Rabbit and Br'er Fox. It's been open to the public since 1913, when Harris's widow sold it to the Uncle Remus Memorial Association.Harris's literary career began at the age of 13, when he apprenticed on the Countryman, a quarterly plantation newspaper. During the four years that he spent learning at the Countryman, young Harris spent many an evening hanging about the slave quarters, drinking in African folk tales and fables spun by George Terrell, a plantation patriarch who became the prototype for Uncle Remus. Sherman's army put the Countryman out of business, and Harris went on to other newspapers, working his way up to editorial writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution by age 28. There, plagued by writer's block one gloomy winter afternoon, he remembered the plantation stories of his youth and evoked Uncle Remus to fill his column. Enthralled readers clamored for more, and the rest is history.The house itself is an 1870s farmhouse with a Queen Anne-style Victorian facade added in 1884. Harris lived here from 1881 until his death in 1908, doing most of his writing in a rocking chair on the wraparound front porch. On a 30-minute tour, including a slide presentation about Harris's life, you'll see a good deal of memorabilia: the stuffed great horned owl over the study door was a gift from Theodore Roosevelt, whose White House Harris visited; the original wren's nest mailbox reposes on the study mantel; and all of Harris's books, along with signed first editions from major authors of his day (Mark Twain and others) are displayed in a bookcase.The house is interesting, but the best part is the storytelling. Call ahead to find out when the storyteller-in-residence will be telling stories culled from African and African-American folklore; it's a real treat.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
Under the auspices of the National Park Service, this area of about 2 blocks around Auburn Avenue was established to preserve the birthplace and boyhood surroundings of the nation's foremost civil rights leader. Designated a National Historic Site, these blocks include King's boyhood home and the Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King's father and grandfather were ministers and King served as a co-pastor. Free tours of King's birth home start at Fire Station No. 6, which was recently restored by the NPS; tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the National Parks Service Visitor Center, 450 Auburn Ave.Other Auburn Avenue attractions, not under NPS auspices, include The King Center, where King is buried (see the previous listing), and the APEX Museum. Several more surrounding blocks have been designated as a preservation district. This area is known as Sweet Auburn. John Wesley Dobbs, maternal grandfather of former Atlanta mayor Maynard Jackson, is the person who first called it such, after Oliver Goldsmith's The Deserted Village, the first line of which reads, "Sweet Auburn! loveliest village of the plains." Mayor Jackson says his grandfather called the area "sweet" because the keys to black liberation existed here in the form of "the three b's -- bucks, ballots, and books."There is a visitor center at 450 Auburn Ave., across from the King Center. It provides a complete orientation to area attractions and includes a theater for audiovisual and interpretive programs, interactive exhibits, and a bookstore. The visitor center is fronted by a beautifully landscaped plaza with a reflecting pool, King's crypt (which his wife had returned to the site several years ago), and an outdoor amphitheater for National Park Service programs.
High Museum of Art
Designed by architect Richard Meier, this facility -- part of the Woodruff Arts Center complex -- is itself a work of art. A dazzling white porcelain-tiled building with an equally pristine white interior, the museum houses four floors of galleries connected by semicircular pedestrian ramps girding a spacious, sun-filled, four-story atrium. A $130 million three-building expansion is scheduled for completion in 2005; the new additions will include additional gallery space for the museum's permanent collection, enlarged special exhibit space, a coffee bar, and a new retail shop.The permanent collection here includes more than 10,000 pieces, among them a significant group of 19th- and 20th-century American paintings. Hudson River School artists such as Thomas Cole and Frederic Church are featured, as are Thomas Sully, John Singer Sargent, and William Harnett. The Virginia Carroll Crawford Collection of American Decorative Arts comprehensively documents trends in decorative arts from 1825 to 1917. The Samuel H. Kress Foundation collection includes Italian paintings and sculpture from the 14th through the 18th centuries. The Uhry Print Collection contains important works by French Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, German Expressionists, and 20th-century American artists. Also notable are collections of sub-Saharan African art, a folk art collection, and works by noted 19th- and 20th-century American and European photographers.In addition to the permanent collection, which is shown on a rotating basis, the museum hosts a number of major traveling exhibitions each year, complemented by films, lectures, workshops, gallery talks, concerts, and other cultural events. Ask at the desk about events during your stay. Free guided gallery tours of the High's permanent collection are offered every Friday and Saturday at 2pm; free guided family tours are given every Sunday at 2pm.The museum has a wonderful gift shop with an impressive stock of art books, prints, and interesting art-related objects. There's an excellent cafe run by Alon's, which has two other locations in town. It's a delightful space, accented with the same colors as the Calder mobile that is visible just outside the big glass windows. The cafe serves up sandwiches, soups, pastries, and desserts, plus fresh juices, teas, and specialty coffees. It's open Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, and Sunday noon to 5pm. You don't have to enter the museum to get to the cafe.As this book was going to press, it was announced that the photography and folk art collections of the High Museum's downtown branch will be moving to this branch. Stay tuned for details.
Westin Buckhead Atlanta
If the Ritz-Carlton is the Rolls Royce of Atlanta hotels, the Westin is the Ferrari. Its fresh Euromodern design makes it a favorite among trendsetters visiting the city, and its excellent location -- in the heart of Buckhead between Lenox Square and the Atlanta Financial Center -- makes it a top choice among business travelers and serious shoppers.Formerly the Zurich-based Swissôtel, the Westin Buckhead boasts postmodern European architecture, including a pristine white-tile exterior with a graceful curve. Interior spaces use minimalist Bauhaus design elements, and feature original works by renowned contemporary artists including Warhol, Rauschenberg, Chagall, Schnabel, and Stella.Rooms are sleekly furnished with Beidermeier-style maple pieces with black lacquer accents, oversize desks with plug-ins for laptop computers, and ergonomic chairs. Westin's signature Heavenly Beds are so cushy you might miss breakfast. Marble bathrooms offer cosmetic mirrors, TV speakers, hair dryers, and upscale, biodegradable toiletries. The corner king rooms are especially luxurious. Nineteen rooms are accessible to travelers with disabilities. Pets are allowed at no charge and receive special pet amenities.The superb Palm restaurant offers one of the best lobster dinners in town.Facilities: Restaurant; indoor lap pool; a small but nicely equipped health club offering exercise equipment, a sauna, a steam room, and a personal trainer; spa; concierge; complimentary shuttle to any destination in a 2-mile radius; airport shuttle; business center; unisex salon; 24-hr. room service; massage.
Howard Johnson Plaza Suites at Underground Atlanta
If huge, convention-oriented hotels turn you off, check out the Howard Johnson Plaza Suites. This 16-story hotel was originally a 1918 office building to which 10 stories were added in 1990. The style is elegant and understated, attracting a clientele that prefers the intimacy of a European-style hotel. Each suite has a small living room, a separate bedroom, and a marble bathroom, some with Jacuzzis. Many of the rooms have views of the downtown skyline, and all are elegantly appointed with solid cherry furniture and modern prints.The hotel is on the top level of Underground Atlanta, within walking distance of the downtown business area and close to the main MARTA station, where all the lines converge, making it easy to travel to Midtown, Buckhead, and the airport. Seven rooms are accessible to travelers with disabilities.
Laurel Hill Bed and Breakfast
0This private urban retreat is about as delightful as they come, with a host to match. Laurel Hill Bed and Breakfast is actually two individual houses -- Dudley House and Agnew House -- both perched high above the street. Named for the laurel that grows wild on the property, the venture is the result of a lot of hard work. Innkeeper Dave Hinman lived in one of the homes for about 15 years. When the house next door -- a mirror image of his own -- became available, he purchased it and renovated both English Tudors to create a B&B.In addition to revamping the two warm and inviting homes, Hinman created a wonderful outdoor environment on the hill rising behind the B&B. Here, winding paths lead you up through the property to secluded and tranquil seating areas -- perfect places for reflecting quietly and enjoying a relaxing moment. The property's highest point looks out from among native Georgia Oaks and Pines, providing an eagle eye view of the quaint Lake Claire historic neighborhood.Dave does the cooking himself. Individually prepared full American breakfasts are served each morning on an open schedule, beginning with the first request and ending with a relaxed last call at 11am. Mouthwatering deserts are featured each afternoon in Agnew House only and on most Saturdays, a relaxed Dave serves his "Southern Afternoon Tea." The dining environment is relaxing and enjoyable, and Dave seems to have a knack for knowing when you'd like to chat and when you just want to enjoy some time alone or with your traveling companion.Five suites are available between the two houses, including two suites with Jacuzzi baths and double showers. Luxuriously soft Ralph Lauren linens can be found everywhere from the bed sheets to the towels, and fresh flowers and beautiful antiques add to the relaxing atmosphere. Lake Claire is in a central location, so there are many attractions and restaurants to explore in the area. Or you can just linger around Laurel Hill and enjoy.
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