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Overview
The South's so-called capital isn't nicknamed Hotlanta for nothing, y'all. Charismatic and lush, Atlanta is a feverish, easy-on-the-eyes cavalcade of culture, cuisine and Southern hospitality.
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Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site
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The Civil Rights movement owes a great debt to the actions of various martyrs, communities and political actions throughout the American South, but almost…
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Atlanta's modern High Museum was the first to exhibit art from Paris' Louvre and is a destination as much for its architecture as its world-class exhibits…
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Center for Civil and Human Rights
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The striking Center for Civil and Human Rights was a 2014 addition to Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park. It is a sobering $68-million memorial to the…
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Martin Luther King Jr Birthplace
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The home where Martin Luther King was born and spent the first twelve years of his life is now part of the National Historic Site. Free first-come, first…
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In the northeast Atlanta suburb of Stone Mountain sits this unique – and controversial – theme park based around the 825ft-high Stone Mountain, the world…
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Once considered the largest oil painting in the world, this historic, cylindrical panoramic painting of the Civil War's Battle of Atlanta was unavailable…
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This history museum centers on the Swan House, a 1930s mansion designed by iconic Atlanta architect Philip Trammell Shutze. Visitors can wander through…
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Martin Luther King Jr, his father and grandfather were all pastors here, and King Jr's mother was the choir director. Sadly she was murdered here by a…
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Best Things to Do
Whether you're into history, sport or the arts, "Hotlanta" has something new to see on every visit. Here are some of the best things to do in Atlanta.
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Pick the best time for your visit to Atlanta with this seasonal guide.
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Prepare to eat great food, find your inner activist and wander down more than a few Peachtree Streets in the South's friendly unofficial capital, Atlanta.
Read articleTransportation
Despite its sprawling layout and debilitating traffic, Atlanta is fairly easy to navigate, both with your own set of wheels or on public transportation.
Read articleFree Things to Do
Visiting The A on a budget? Check out these parks, cultural attractions and more throughout Atlanta – all of them totally free.
Read articleBest Neighborhoods
There are many unique quarters to discover in Atlanta beyond its dynamic Downtown. Here are the top neighborhoods to explore to when you visit “The A.”
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Atlanta is the fun-filled gateway to the myriad delights of the American southeast. Here's a guide to the best day trips from Atlanta.
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Atlanta is an epicenter for film, hip hop and foodie trends with strong southern roots – here's how to visit without breaking the bank.
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