7 days in Atlanta & Orlando Itinerary

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

Shop till you drop at National Center for Civil and Human Rights and Ponce City Market. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Fox Theatre and Centennial Olympic Park. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, stroll around Piedmont Park, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and take in nature's colorful creations at Atlanta Botanical Garden.

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Nashville to Atlanta is an approximately 5-hour bus ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Nashville in February, things will get somewhat warmer in Atlanta: highs are around 59°F and lows about 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can travel to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

You've now added Discovery Cove to your itinerary. You'll get in some beach time at St. Augustine Beach and Ormond Beach. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets and International Drive. Change things up with these side-trips from Orlando: St. Augustine (Lightner Museum & Flagler College), Ponce Preserve (in Ponce Inlet) and Beach at Daytona Beach (in Daytona Beach). There's more to do: look for gifts at The LEGO Store and make an unforgettable trip to Happily Ever After Fireworks.

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You can fly from Atlanta to Orlando in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Atlanta in February, with highs in Orlando at 75°F and lows at 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.