Atlanta

Atlanta's original name was 'Terminus,' a fitting moniker as the city was founded at the convergence of two major railroad lines in 1837.

Atlanta is the only major American city to be almost entirely destroyed by war (during Sherman's March to the Sea in the Civil War) and subsequently rebuilt from the ashes.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has held the title of the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic for over two decades, consistently handling over 100 million passengers annually.

Despite its urban sprawl, Atlanta boasts over 48% tree canopy cover, earning it the nickname 'city in a forest' and making it one of the greenest major cities in the U.S.

Atlanta celebrates New Year's Eve with the 'Peach Drop,' a unique tradition where a giant peach descends from a 100-foot tower in Underground Atlanta, a festive nod to Georgia's state nickname.

Just east of Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park features the world's largest bas-relief carving, depicting Confederate figures Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Jefferson Davis on the side of a massive quartz monzonite dome.

Atlanta is widely recognized as a global capital for hip-hop music, having launched the careers of numerous influential artists and pioneering subgenres that have shaped the genre's sound and mainstream appeal.

Atlanta is home to 'Tiny Doors ATL,' an ongoing public art project featuring miniature, intricately detailed doors installed in various locations across the city, encouraging exploration and discovery.