Atlanta is essentially a place to live and work. There are many
interesting things to see in the city, it is well worth the trip
from cities such as Chattanooga, TN or Athens, GA for big name
concerts and excellent dining. Atlanta is the capital city of
Georgia, located in the northern part of the state. The seat of
Fulton County, Atlanta also occupies portions of De Kalb County.
Atlanta is located on the Piedmont Plateau, a rolling upland region
on the eastern slope of the Appalachian Mountains. The city's high
mean elevation—323 m (1059 ft) above sea level—distinguishes Atlanta
from most other southern cities and gives it a more temperate
climate than urban areas located further south.
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Important places associated with
Martin Luther King Jr. and the American civil-rights movement line
this half-mile stretch of Auburn Avenue. King's birth home and grave
site, Ebenezer Baptist Church (where he worshipped and preached) and
Fire Station No. 6 Museum are the main historical attractions, but
don't miss the visitor center. It offers chilling exhibits, video
displays and film presentations. Particularly poignant are eight
life-sized statues of men and women, black and white, in a simulated
Freedom March of the 1960s. Stand among the figures and listen to
the old spiritual songs.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta Botanical Garden's-These gardens grow throughout the Garden
and are cultivated for their preservation and in harmony with their
place in the ecosystem.
Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum-Home of the world's largest
painting, "The Battle of Atlanta" and home of the historic Civil War
locomotive, "TEXAS" (hero of the "Great Train Race"). Through
spectacular music, art and sound effects, history comes alive as you
step back to July 22, 1864 and become part of the battle.
Jimmy Carter Library and Museum-The Museum
of the Jimmy Carter Library includes photographs and historical
memorabilia from the Carter presidency (1976 - 1981). An exact replica of
the Oval Office and gifts received by the Carters are also featured. A
permanent exhibit of significant events occurring during Jimmy Carter's
life and political career includes photographs with interpretative text.
