Here at ASW Distillery, we love all that Atlanta has to offer, the diverse neighborhoods, world-class restaurants, vibrant nightlife, and thriving cultural scene. If you’re heading to The City Too Busy to Hate any time soon, we hope you’ll consider stopping by either of our locations: the Distillery or the Barrel Exchange. To that end, we’ve put together these 5 tips to help you plan for your visit.

#1 Best Time to Visit

Atlanta is known for its hot and humid summers, with temperatures at their highest in July and August. We recommend visiting Atlanta between March to May when temperatures are milder and you can enjoy outdoor activities, festivals, and concerts. In the spring, Atlanta is truly beautiful with the azaleas and dogwoods in full bloom.

#2 Airport Travel Tips

Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) is the world’s busiest passenger airport. Seven large concourses are connected via a subway and miles of moving walkways. This means that it can take a significant time to get to your gate, so plan to arrive at least two hours in advance (even more for international flights). Save time at the airport by booking your ATL parking in advance so that you have a parking spot waiting for you when you arrive.

#3 Getting Around

The road congestion in Atlanta can make it difficult to get around. The good thing is that you don’t need a car to get around Atlanta. The extensive public transportation system is called MARTA and it connects the major parts of the city and nearby suburbs. The fare is reasonable and you can purchase a day or weekly pass if you know you will be hopping on and off throughout your visit.

#4 Where to Stay

There are a number of trendy neighborhoods around Atlanta and each has its own distinctive character. Little Five Points is known for its great dive bars, vegan restaurants, and music scene. East Atlanta Village boasts tons of local restaurants, independent bookshops, artisan bakeries, and a vibrant arts and music scene. The historic West End neighborhood is known for its terrific soul food restaurants, the Westside BeltLine, and the ASW Whiskey Exchange. You can also stay Downtown or in Midtown if you want to be near the main tourist attractions.

#5 What to Do

Downtown Atlanta is home to four major attractions: The Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, The CNN Center, and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. If you want a real taste of Atlanta, then spend time on Auburn Avenue, where you will find the birth home of Dr. Martin Luther King, the Ebenezer Baptist Church, and The King Center. Catch a Braves baseball game, Falcons football game, or Hawks basketball game. Take a tour and experience our tasting room at the ASW Whiskey Exchange. We hope to see you soon!