City Guides Atlanta The South’s capital is a progressive melting pot, which is evident in its robust culture, trendy restaurants and neighborhoods with their own distinct personalities. Just drive down Peachtree Road , one of the city’s major veins, to find everything from falafel and bulgogi to authentic Neapolitan pizza and chicken and waffles. Take a world-tasting tour under one roof at innovative food halls, including The Municipal Market , Chattahoochee Food Works and Ponce City Market . Family attractions cater to many interests: Learn about the civil rights movement at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and The National Center for Civil and Human Rights , stroll through magical displays at the Atlanta Botanical Garden , try hands-on creative activities at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta or go on a nature quest at Fernbank Museum of Natural History . Atlanta is made up of a grouping of neighborhoods, each with a unique vibe and strong sense of community. Get to know a couple: Grant Park boasts Zoo Atlanta (and its beloved giant panda cubs) along with too-pretty-not-to-Insta Victorian-era houses. Oakland Cemetery is the final resting place of Margaret Mitchell, Maynard Jackson and Bobby Jones, and is also home to blooming gardens, magnolia trees and themed tours like Black Magnolias—which explores the lives of Atlanta’s African American women. Inman Park ’s treelined streets, cobblestone lanes and lush front-yard gardens make you want to slow down and breathe in the fresh air. Sit awhile at the many sidewalk cafes, before popping into chic boutiques or sipping a creative cocktail, especially along Highland Avenue , or strolling the Freedom Park Trail . As you roam the city, keep an eye out for more than 1,000 vivid street murals—and maybe even some Tiny Doors —created by local and international artists. EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG 107
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