Home to prominent leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, Atlanta is the birthplace of historical events which shaped the progress of the city. From the National Black Arts Festival to the Atlanta Jazz Festival, Martin Luther King, Jr. Week, the Sweet Auburn Springfest and the Atlanta University Center representing the largest consortium of black colleges in the world, Atlanta's diversity is everywhere.
"Atlanta offers many of the city lights, attractions and cultural offerings that you find in the likes of New York City and Washington D.C. but combines them with its own unique brand of southern charm."-from Boom! Magazine, December 2008. Read more.
"ATL - More Flavor Than The Ice Cream Man."-from a comfort foodie, festival follower, adrenaline junkie who played the How Do You ATL? game. You too can choose your perfect Atlanta, then post it to ATL Insider, where you'll find Atlanta blogs and forums to help plan your trip.
Visit atlantaheritage.com for more vacation ideas.
Visit Atlanta Heritage for more activities.
Take a GPS Tour of the MLK National Historic Site.
