Smyrna - Georgia - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels
Just 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta, the city of Smyrna, Georgia, awaits you. Although this is a growing city within easy reach of a large metropolis, you won't find the same hustle and bustle here and therefore you can have a very relaxing vacation. It is known as the "Jonquil City" because of the thousands of jonquils that bloom in the many gardens and along the city streets in early spring. The climate here is very favorable, with warm winters and hot summers, so you can enjoy what Smyrna has to offer at any time of the year. The city is strategically located near three Interstate highways, so you won't have any difficulty driving there.
With more than 100 hotels ranging from quaint bed and breakfasts to luxurious high rise hotels, you won't have any difficulty finding accommodations. The same choice extends to finding dining locations. Whether you want a romantic candlelight dinner for two, casual dining for the family or a burger to go, Smyrna can accommodate your needs.
Visit Aunt Fanny's Cabin, a restaurant that was been in business from 1948 to 1992. Today you will find it at the Smyrna Welcome Center. You can see the pictures of the many celebrities that dined here while it was in operation. The Margaret Mitchell House is the place where this famous author wrote the novel "Gone With the Wind". Look out through the windows and see if you can find any scenes that she might have used in the novel.
Since you are so close to Atlanta, you just might be able to take in a game if the Atlanta Braves are in town. The wealth of shopping experiences available in Smyrna and Atlanta will make the avid shopper on vacation very happy indeed. You will probably spend so much time shopping that you will have to return to Smyrna to see the sights.