Atlanta , General info:
8/10

The capital of Georgia state. Atlanta grew up from regional commerce city to global. Atlanta Metropolitan area has grown 20.5% in a period 2000-2006. During the Civil Rights Movement, Atlanta stood apart from southern cities that supported segregation, calling itself as "The City Too Busy to Hate.". Along with St. Louis and Los Angeles, Atlanta is one of three cities in the United States to have hosted the Summer Olympic Games.

Atlanta , Cheap stuff:
6/10

Bargains, Factory Outlets, ... bargain hunters show you the way to the best stuff at the lowest prices at every venue

Also, try CityPass in Atlanta to save 50% off of attraction admission tickets to 6 of Atlanta's top attractions including Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola.

Atlanta , Different stuff:
7/10

French-Language Theater, Indian cuisine, Vinnings,..

Atlanta , Don't miss:
9/10

New World of Coca-Cola, Inside CNN Atlanta Studio Tours, Centennial Olympic Park and Stone Mountain Park.

Atlanta , Food:
8/10

Many choices for a good eat, for example:

Patio Promenade:

When visiting Atlanta this spring, relax on the patios of the city's top restaurants. Take in the sights and scenes of Atlanta at diverse restaurants that range in cuisine, style and atmosphere.

Atlanta Fish Market:

On the patio of Atlanta Fish Market, enjoy a wide variety of seafood fare such as the raw oysters, baby lobster tail or smoked mango-glazed salmon.

Kyma:

Stop by Kyma for Greek wine and fresh and healthy appetizers while sitting on the welcoming patio, complete with plush and comfortable furniture.

La Grotta Ristorante Italiano

Relax on the patio overlooking a beautiful garden in either the Buckhead or Perimeter location of this fine Italian restaurant. La Grotta's specialties include veal cutlet, breaded and sauteed, topped with prosciutto, roasted peppers and mozzarella.

Atlanta , Hotels:
9/10

InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel, Marriott Perimeter Center, and much more...

Atlanta , Safety:
9/10

Many people feel comfortable riding MARTA (the mass transit system) at night, and by most accounts is safe (others avoid it). Solo female travelers might want to select an alternate form of transportation in the evenings, but daytime travel is very safe and has lots of passengers who use it to travel to/from the airport.

Interstate driving is safe, but can tend to be harrying for those not accustomed to driving in large cities.

Outside the Perimeter (areas outside 285, particularly on the North side) are considered to be very safe

Edmonton , General info:
8/10

Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta, located on the North Saskatchewan River in the central region of the province. It is an area with some of the most fertile farmland on the prairies. It is the second largest city in Alberta after Calgary, and is the hub of Canada's sixth largest census metropolitan area, with a metropolitan population of 1,034,945, making it the northernmost North American city with a metropolitan population over one million. At 684 square kilometres (264 sq mi), the City of Edmonton covers an area larger than Chicago, Philadelphia, Toronto or Montreal. Edmonton has one of the lowest population densities in North America, about 9.4% that of New York City. A resident of Edmonton is known as an Edmontonian.

Edmonton , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Edmonton serves as the northern anchor of the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor (one of four regions that together comprise 50% of Canada's population) and is a staging point for large-scale oil sands projects occurring in northern Alberta and large-scale diamond mining operations in the Northwest Territories.

Edmonton , Different stuff:
10/10

Edmonton is the most northerly major city in North America. At the summer solstice, Edmonton receives seventeen hours and six minutes of daylight, with twilight extending well beyond that. Edmonton receives 2,289 hours of sunshine per year, and is one of Canada's sunniest cities.

Edmonton , Don't miss:
9/10

The Edmonton International Fringe Festival, which takes place in mid-August, is the largest Fringe Theatre Festival in North America, and second only to the Edinburgh Fringe festival in the world. More than 1500 performers take part in the festival each year. In 2006, over 77,000 tickets were sold to indoor shows, and over 500,000 people visited the festival site.