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Atlanta is the capital and largest city of Georgia, situated in the northwest part of the state at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Chattahoochee River. Atlanta is the major commercial and transportation hub of the southeast United States, and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is one of the busiest in the world.

Atlanta has something for everyone, whether you are the most discerning shopper, an arts aficionado or a diehard sporting enthusiast. The comfortably cool Atlanta weather, an average of 57º (Fahrenheit) in February, is the perfect background for you to experience a city rich in entertainment and filled with a wealth of attractions and activities! Whether enjoying sports, attractions or nightlife, the pulse of Atlanta entertainment beats at an exhilarating rate. Atlanta attractions have something for everyone! From arts and cultural events, to festive nightlife and sports outings, there are more than 200 Atlanta attractions from which to choose, and 8,000 restaurants.

Visiting Atlanta

Whether a first-time or frequent visitor, we recommend a visit to www.atlanta.net for information on the latest happenings and planned events occurring in the city during SECO. The best-laid plans can result in a truly memorable visit to this great city! The Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau runs the www.atlanta.net site, so you'll also find great links to help you plan your trip and options to get newsletters, brochures/guides and online coupons. You can also visit Atlanta City Search (www.atlanta.citysearch.com) or Access Atlanta (www.accessatlanta.com) for more information about Atlanta.

View a detailed map of the Atlanta area! Courtesy of www.Mapnetwork.com

Enjoy a night out with the Atlanta Hawks as they play the Seattle Supersonics on Wednesday, February 22, 2006! Special discounted tickets are available for SECO Attendees. Click on the logo to the left to learn more about this great deal. Philips Arena is walking distance from the Georgia World Congress CEnter and Omni CNN Center hotel.

Restaurants & Nightlife

Atlanta offers a diverse, world-class restaurant scene, and there are many highly rated restaurants from which to choose in the downtown area. SECO strongly recommends you make advance reservations for dining. Both Atlanta.CitySearch.com and Access Atlanta.com offer comprehensive listings and detailed information about dining options in Atlanta. As a service to Congress Center visitors, the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a restaurant reservation service; the desk is located under the big peach in the main lobby of the Congress Center.

For special treatment, these fine restaurants have extended offers for dining. Attendees must show their SECO Passport name badge to receive these offers:

Vinocity Wine Bar and Restaurant | Midtown | 404.870.8886 | www.vinocitywinebar.com
Vinocity will offer complimentary dessert with dinner purchase

Joel | Buckhead | 404.233.35006 | www.joelrestaurant.com
Joel will offer a complimentary glass of house wine with dinner

Underground Atlanta | Downtown | 404.523.2311 | www.underground-atlanta.com
Underground Atlanta will offer free admission into Kenny's Alley and its 8 different clubs