11/30/2025
Only In Atlanta
Every major city has a story. A confluence of people, places and events that shape its narrative. So, whatās Atlantaās story, you might ask? Itās a tale forged in fire about a city consistently reinventing itself, and like the mythical phoenix that arose from the ashes, so does ATL. Stronger. Resolute. Home to boundless exploration ā and inspiration. Discover what makes the city so unique with these places to visit that are found only in Atlanta.
Places to Visit that are Only in Atlanta
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
Atlantaās native son, Martin Luther King Jr., left an indelible legacy that stands to this day. The care Coretta Scott King put into preserving the civil rights iconās history at The King Center, continues at Ebenezer Baptist Church, his birth home and the historic site. The work done here imprints powerful emotional connections and cements Atlanta as the heartbeat of the Civil Rights movement.
Did you know? Atlanta is one of only two cities in the world to lay claim to two Nobel Peace Prize winners ā Martin Luther King Jr., and President Jimmy Carter. See the medals on display and learn about the legacies of both men at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.
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THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is one of the top places to visit in Atlanta
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is one of Atlanta's top tourist attractions
As home to the American Civil Rights Movement and leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, plus countless others who spent their lives championing justice, it was only right to establish a beacon that connects their harrowing efforts to the human rights challenges of today. Opened in 2014, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a museum and cultural experience like no other. Equal parts modern education and historical record, feel the emotional journey as immersive exhibitions like the āLunch Counter Sit-Inā put you in the position of non-violent protestors in the 1960s.
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ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER
If you want to know Atlantaās story, you go to the source. What started as the Atlanta Historical Society in 1926, a collective of researchers and historians dedicated to preserving Atlantaās legacy as a titan of the South, later became Atlanta History Center. The museum stands as a testament to all things ATL chronicling our moment in the spotlight as home to the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, a 132-year-old Cyclorama painting capturing the Civil War, and a unique collection of 50 items capturing the essence of what makes us the Capital of the South.
Did you know? Atlanta History Center is home to the Swan House, which was showcased in āThe Hunger Games: Catching Fireā as President Snowās mansion.
~ Now you knowš”
(Courtesy of Discovery Atlanta)
