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National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Essential; pair with the MLK park.
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Things to do in Atlanta: the local short list
The capital of the New South: civil-rights history, a legendary food scene, and the BeltLine stitching it together.
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Georgia Aquarium
One of the world's largest; whale sharks.
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World of Coca-Cola
Taste 100+ flavours from around the world.
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Ponce City Market
Food hall on the BeltLine; rooftop Skyline Park.
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Atlanta Botanical Garden
Canopy walk; Holiday Lights in December.
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Fox Theatre
1929 movie palace; tours available.
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Little Five Points
Atlanta's alternative quarter.
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Stone Mountain (day trip)
Hike, laser show, pumpkin festival in fall.
Planning the trip?
Hartsfield-Jackson ATL, ~16 km south; MARTA rail reaches downtown in ~20 min. The world's busiest airport. Fly into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — see the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport airport guide for terminals, real transport prices and layover itineraries.
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What airport serves Atlanta?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Hartsfield-Jackson ATL, ~16 km south; MARTA rail reaches downtown in ~20 min. The world's busiest airport.
What is Atlanta known for?
The capital of the New South: civil-rights history, a legendary food scene, and the BeltLine stitching it together.
What sport does Atlanta live for?
Atlanta United's soccer cathedral; Falcons, Braves and Hawks fill the calendar. Soccer: Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (record MLS crowds). NFL: Falcons. MLB: Braves (Truist Park, 2021 champs). NBA: Hawks. College football runs the fall.
When is the best time to visit Atlanta?
Check the festival calendar above — timing a trip around the town's big festivals is the insider move.
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