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Did you know there is a literal "buried city" sitting right beneath downtown Atlanta? Back in the 1920s, traffic in the city center became incredibly congested and dangerous due to the dozens of railroad tracks crossing the streets.

Did you know Atlanta is now one of the top filming locations in the entire world? When you watch your favorite movies and shows, you might think you are looking at the streets of New York, a top-secret sci-fi lab, or a post-apocalyptic wasteland. But it's an illusion!

Did you know Atlanta is now one of the top filming locations in the entire world? When you watch your favorite movies and shows, you might think you are looking at the streets of New York, a top-secret sci-fi lab, or a post-apocalyptic wasteland. But it's an illusion!

Did you know Atlanta is home to the largest aquarium in the United States? The Georgia Aquarium holds a staggering 11 million gallons of water! Even more amazing, it is the only institution outside of Asia where you can see massive, majestic Whale Sharks swimming right above your head

Did you know Mercedes-Benz Stadium features the largest video board in the world? The 360-degree "Halo Board" is over 63,000 square feet! This incredible venue is gearing up to host 8 matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a massive Semi-Final.

Did you know the world's most famous beverage was invented right here in Atlanta? In 1886, a local pharmacist named Dr. John S. Pemberton crafted the very first batch of Coca-Cola.

Did you know Atlanta is home to the largest drive-in restaurant in the entire world? The Varsity covers two full city blocks downtown and can accommodate 600 cars outside and over 800 diners inside! On days when the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets play, they serve over 2 miles of hot dogs and 300 gallons of chili.

✈️ Fun Fact #2: We are home to the undisputed heavyweight champion of the skies! Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is officially the busiest airport in the world. In a single year, ATL handles over 100 million passengers and roughly 2,500 flights every single day. It is actually within a two-hour flight of 80% of the United States population! 🌎 With that massive amount of foot traffic, coordinating a group arrival can be incredibly stressful. That is whe

Did you know there are over 70 streets in Atlanta that include the word "Peachtree"?

🍑 Welcome to 30 Days of Atlanta Fun Facts! 🏙️ We spend every single day driving groups all over Metro Atlanta, and over the miles, we have learned some incredible, weird, and wonderful things about the city we call home. Starting today, Atlanta Tour Express is kicking off our 30 Days of Atlanta Fun Facts! 🗓️✨ For the next month, we will be sharing one bite-sized piece of Atlanta trivia every single day. Whether you are a lifelong Georgia native, a recent transplant, or pla