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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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  • Atlanta, Georgia, USA - January 15, 2014: Gravesites of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta, Georgia.

    Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site

    Atlanta

    The Civil Rights movement owes a great debt to the actions of various martyrs, communities and political actions throughout the American South, but almost…

  • August 4, 2014: Exterior of the High Museum of Art on Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta.

    High Museum of Art

    Atlanta

    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…

  • Atlanta, USA - November 3, 2014: National Center for Civil and Human Rights - is a museum dedicated to the achievements of both the civil rights movement in the United States.

    Center for Civil and Human Rights

    Atlanta

    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…

  • USA, Georgia, Atlanta, Martin Luther King National Historic Site, birthplace of Rev. Martin Luther King, King family home

    Martin Luther King Jr Birthplace

    Atlanta

    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…

  • fireworks at Stone Mountain in Atlanta; Shutterstock ID 35528275; your: Bridget Brown; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI Image Update

    Stone Mountain Park

    Atlanta

    In the northeast Atlanta suburb of Stone Mountain sits this unique – and controversial – theme park based around the 825ft-high Stone Mountain, the world…

  • CCM1FJ Nov. 13, 2010 - Atlanta, GA, U.S. - ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 12: Visitors take in the panoramic painting and diorama depicting the Battle of Atlanta at the Cyclorama Civil War museum in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, November 12, 2010. The sesquicentennial of the Civil War is in 2011. PHOTO CREDIT: ERIK

    Battle of Atlanta Cyclorama

    Atlanta

    Once considered the largest oil painting in the world, this historic, cylindrical panoramic painting of the Civil War's Battle of Atlanta was unavailable…

  • Swan House in Atlanta - part of Atlanta History Center - ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL. 20 2016; Shutterstock ID 415659565; your: Bridget Brown; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI Image Update

    Atlanta History Center

    Atlanta

    This history museum centers on the Swan House, a 1930s mansion designed by iconic Atlanta architect Philip Trammell Shutze. Visitors can wander through…

  • Ebenezer Baptist Church at Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site.

    First Ebenezer Baptist Church

    Atlanta

    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

Whatever you enjoy, Atlanta has you covered. From lively public markets to compelling museums, these are the best things to do in Atlanta.

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Best Time to Visit

Whether you're seeking fun festivals, fall apple-picking or live college football, you'll find it all in Atlanta.

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Things to Know

Pick your season carefully, prepare for a living lesson in Black history and never say “Hotlanta”: here’s all you need to know before visiting Atlanta.

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Transportation

Despite its sprawling layout and challenging traffic, Atlanta is easy to navigate if you know how, both with your own wheels or on public transportation.

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Free Things to Do

Visiting The A on a budget? Check out these parks, cultural attractions and more throughout Atlanta – all of them totally free.

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Best Neighborhoods

Beyond Atlanta's dynamic Downtown, here are the top neighborhoods to explore to when you visit “The A.”

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Day Trips

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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Money and Costs

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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