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Atlanta Travel Guide

Atlanta has in recent years undergone a transition from a city of regional commerce to a city of international influence. It is a beautiful city, often considered a poster child for cities worldwide experiencing rapid growth and urban sprawl.

About Atlanta

Atlanta covers an area of 132.4 sq. miles (343 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 5.2 million people being the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia, as well as the the core city of the ninth most populous metropolitan area in the United States.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic SiteA few blocks to the east of downtown, the Sweet Auburn neighborhood is home to the birthplace of America’s most influential Civil Rights leader. Operated by the National Park Service, this historic site contains Dr. King’s boyhood home, his crypt and the Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Tours are conducted daily on the hour beginning at 10am. During the summer, tours are on the half-hour, starting at 9:30am. Since the historic site covers several city blocks, visitors are advised to stop at the Visitor Center upon arrival for a map and touring advice. Free admission.

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