Atlanta, Hot 'Lanta, or 'the capital of the new South'; no matter what term is used, Atlanta, Georgia is an exciting place to visit. Looking for things to do in Atlanta, one will not be disappointed by the many choices. From Underground Atlanta, World of Coca Cola, world-class restaurants and historical landmarks such as the gold domed Capital building, the Fox Theater or the Varsity, Atlanta has something for everyone visiting the Southern city.
Historic Atlanta
In 1930, Atlanta hosted the premiere of Gone With the Wind, with the reception of the film's premiere at the Georgian Terrace Hotel, which still exists with its elegance, southern grace as well as a top restaurant. The Georgia Terrace Hotel is across from the historic Fox Theater that allows one to step in to the Arabian Nights for Broadway plays, musicians and other touring acts that come to Atlanta. Check out Atlanta.net for tour information on Atlanta attractions, tickets and other activities.
The area known as "Sweet Auburn" is the location of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic site. This area was considered the thriving center for Black enterprise in Atlanta from the 1890's to the 1940's and is the birthplace of the Nobel Peace Prize winner, Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore Dr. King's birth home and museum located at The King's Center.
