Atlanta Downtown has a lot of attractions that include famous sites such as the Georgia State Capitol, the Centennial Olympic Park and Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. With the help of the following tour you will be able to explore the vast and diverse history of Atlanta and the State of Georgia. This tour will lead you to some of the most famous places that Atlanta has to offer.
1) Ebenezer Baptist Church
Built in 1922, Ebenezer Baptist Church is one of Atlanta's most famous sites. Martin Luther King Jr. was a pastor here and this is the place where his famous sermons were first heard. The building has been renovated and restored several times. Most of the furniture was preserved intact. The church also houses the largest organ in the southeastern part of the country. You can take a tour of the church or just roam by yourself.
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2) Big Bethel AME Church
Big Bethel AME Church is the first church of African Methodism in Georgia. It was founded in 1847. Over the years, the building was used as the first school for African Americans, later as a college, also only for African Americans. Nowadays, it is one of the largest AME churches in the city.
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3) Georgia State Capitol
The Georgia State Capitol was built in 1889. Nowadays it is a landmark in the history of 19th-century American architecture. At the time of its construction, Georgia's capitol was the tallest building in Atlanta. The buildings main features are the gold covered dome and the statue of a woman with a torch in one hand and a sword in the other, placed atop the Capitol, also called "Miss Freedom".
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4) Underground Atlanta
Underground Atlanta is a 12-acre collection of restaurants and shops that specialize in souvenirs and gifts. You can find a large number of vendors selling merchandise off antique pushcarts. This shopping venue is a great place to find a gift for your near and dear ones.
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5) Woodruff Park
Located in Atlanta's Downtown, Woodruff Park is famous for the statue depicting Phoenix Rising from the Ashes that is a symbol of Atlanta's destruction during The Great American Civil War. Being a famous lunch time spot for locals as well as tourists, you can relax and have a nice time here.
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6) Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Olympic Park was opened in 1996, for the Summer Olympic Games. It consists of amazing green spaces, rock gardens and works of art. Nowadays, the park serves as Georgia's legacy from the Centennial Olympic Games and is part of the commercial development of Georgia's capital, Atlanta. Its main features are the dancing water fountain, a memorial quilt in remembrance of the victims of the 1996 Olympic bombing and the weekly free concerts.
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7) Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium opened in 2005. Today it is the world's largest aquarium. The aquarium houses tens of thousands of freshwater and marine creatures. It has more than 60 habitats, 21000 square feet of viewing windows and more than 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water. The aquarium also features a 4-D theater and The Learning Loop.
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8) World Of Coca-Cola
The Coca-Cola World is an attraction dedicated to the heritage of the world's best-known brand. It opened in 1990. You can explore the complete story of the Coca-Cola company. It features interactive touch screen displays, a multi-sensory 3-D movie, a fully-functioning bottling line and the opportunity to sample over 60 different products from around the world.
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