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Atlanta's Essential Landmarks

Atlanta’s landscape is defined by its role in the American Civil Rights Movement and its evolution into a modern Southern hub. This collection features the King Center, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and the birth home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. within the Sweet Auburn district. Historical sites include the Carter Presidential Library, the Georgia State Capitol, and the Victorian-era Oakland Cemetery. Modern landmarks are represented by the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Sun Dial restaurant, which offers panoramic views from atop the Westin Peachtree Plaza.

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King Center for Non-Violent Social Change

The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, commonly known as The King Center, is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit…

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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

Managed by the National Park Service, this site encompasses several blocks in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. It preserves significant locations from Dr. King's life, including his childhood surroundings and the historic Fire Station No. 6.

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Ebenezer Baptist Church

Visit this beautiful church where even Martin Luther King was the pastor.

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Carter Presidential Library

The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia, houses U.S. President Jimmy Carter's papers and other material relating to the…

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium

This multi-purpose stadium features a unique retractable roof and a 360-degree "halo" video board. It serves as the home field for the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and MLS's Atlanta United FC.

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The Georgia State Capitol

The Georgia State Capitol is an architecturally and historically significant building in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

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Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum

The Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum was a Civil War museum located in Atlanta, Georgia.

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King Birth Home

This two-story Queen Anne-style house on Auburn Avenue is the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He lived here from his birth in 1929 until 1941.

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Grant Park

Grant Park refers to the oldest city park in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, as well as the Victorian neighborhood surrounding it.

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Oakland Cemetery

Oakland Cemetery is one of the largest cemetery green spaces, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

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Sun Dial

Enjoy your meal with a view. This complex houses a top-notch restaurant, a cocktail lounge and an observatory level.

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