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Atlanta has been dubbed everything from the "capital of the new South" and "the next international city" to "the best place to do business." It's also a great place to visit. Fueled by the prosperity of local mega companies like Coca Cola and Holiday Inn, the prestige of hosting the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and the energy of young upwardly mobile types who have migrated to the city in droves - Atlanta is on fire. And this time it's a good thing. From world-class restaurants and a myriad of cultural attractions to a hip nightlife and sporting events galore, the city is cosmopolitan in every sense of the word. But Atlanta has also managed to maintain its historic character. Stop by the Atlanta History Center or visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Historical Site, a moving tribute to an American icon. Browse through the former home of famous author Margaret Mitchell or pop into the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum for details on the life and times of the former president and his family. Whether you choose modern urban endeavors or old southern pleasures, Atlanta will not disappoint.
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1. The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
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4.5 based on 76 reviews
2. Centennial Olympic Park
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4.0 based on 4,293 reviews
Built for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, this public park offers weekly free concerts, a dancing water fountain for the kids and a memorial quilt in remembrance of the victims of the 1996 Olympic bombing.
Reviewed By katherinesK1960VV - Snellville, United States
We stayed at the Hyatt Place Hotel, right across from the Park. Our first night we walked around the park and got great pictures. It was very clean and felt safe. There were some homeless individuals but kept to themselves. We cut through the park to get to Ted’s Montana Grill. It was the first time that my husband had been back to the park since the bombing of the park during the Olympics in 1996. We saw the Memorial that was placed at the front of the park. He was working right next to where the bombing took place and I could tell it brought back good and bad memories. Seeing it at night all lit up was Beautiful. Great place for a family to walk around and explore. There are so many attractions right there, World of Coke, Ga Aquarium, Skyview Ferris Wheel, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Children's Museum of Atlanta, College Football Hall of Fame.
3. Tullie Smith Farm
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4.0 based on 17 reviews
Welcome explorers of the world! If you’re looking for history, knowledge and adventure, you’ve come to the right place. The Atlanta History Center is located in one of Atlanta’s most vibrant communities where the stories and mysteries of our region thrive. Our 33-acre experience features award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, enchanting gardens, interactive activities and a variety of year-round adult and family programs. With ticket admission, our guests enjoy complimentary parking and all-inclusive access to Atlanta History Center destinations.
4. First Congregational Church Historic Structure
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
