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A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta
Dr Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

1. Dr Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site

9.4
450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Historic and Protected Site · Sweet Auburn · 52 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Guided walking tours of the Sweet Auburn district are offered Saturdays, March- November. To schedule a tour, please contact the Atlanta Preservation Center. http://atlantapreservationcenter.com

High Museum of Art is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

2. High Museum of Art

9.2
1280 Peachtree St NE (at 16th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Art Museum · Midtown · 207 tips and reviews

Video_BeanVideo_Bean: Awesome shows and great cultural events!! A must view anytime your in Atlanta.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

3. Fernbank Museum of Natural History

8.6
767 Clifton Rd NE (Ponce de Leon Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Science Museum · Eastside · 79 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Ground was broken in 1989 & on October 5, 1992, Fernbank Museum of Natural History opened to the public, becoming one of the only museums in the world to grow out of an old-growth forest.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

4. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

8.4
449 Auburn Ave SE (at Jackson St SE), Atlanta, GA
History Museum · Old Fourth Ward · 15 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, the Center is the official living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibits illustrate his life & teachings.

Margaret Mitchell House is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

5. Margaret Mitchell House

8.1
990 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
History Museum · Midtown · 33 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The house was known as the Crescent Apartments when she & her husband lived here from 1925 to 1932. While living here, she wrote the bulk of her Pulitzer prize-winning novel, Gone With The Wind.

World of Coca-Cola is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

6. World of Coca-Cola

8.3
121 Baker St NW (at Pemberton Pl), Atlanta, GA
Museum · Downtown Atlanta · 533 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: It opened in 2007, relocating from & replacing the original exhibit which opened in 1991. More than 1,200 artifacts from around the world that were never displayed to the public before are featured.

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

7. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum

8.8
441 Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA
History Museum · Poncey-Highland · 25 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The library was opened on Carter's 62nd birthday in 1986. It hosts special exhibits like Carter's Nobel Peace Prize & a full-scale replica of the Oval Office, including a copy of the Resolute Desk.

Mary Mac's Tea Room is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

8. Mary Mac's Tea Room

8.6
224 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 302 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Serving up delicious Southern food since 1945. 1st time visitors be sure to ask for a complimentary pot likker! While there take a look at the photos lining the walls of famous folks who have visited.

The Varsity is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

9. The Varsity

8.2
61 North Ave NW (at Spring St NW), Atlanta, GA
Hot Dog Joint · Midtown · 359 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: What you may not know about the world's largest drive-in and Atlanta landmark is that all your favorites are made from scratch! Upload a pic of yourself in a cool paper hat, sipping on a F.O.! Read more.

The Vortex Bar & Grill is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

10. The Vortex Bar & Grill

8.7
878 Peachtree St NE (btwn 7th & 8th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Midtown · 329 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Burgers here are to die for! On Man v Food Nation, Adam Richman tries a burger so monstrous that it's held together by 2 grilled cheese sandwiches!

Chick-fil-A is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

11. Chick-fil-A

8.7
461 N Central Ave, Hapeville, GA
American Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews
Regal Atlantic Station ScreenX, IMAX, RPX & VIP is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

12. Regal Atlantic Station ScreenX, IMAX, RPX & VIP

8.2
261 19th Street NW, Suite 1250, Atlanta, GA
Movie Theater · Atlantic Station · 115 tips and reviews

Luis G.Luis G: You can validate 2 hours off your parking right before you exit the cinema to head downstairs. Just look for people qeueing up near the exits at a time stamping machine.

The Fox Theatre is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

13. The Fox Theatre

9.5
660 Peachtree St NE (at Ponce de Leon Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Theater · Midtown · 144 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The theatre opened on December 25, 1929, just two months after the stock market crash. The Fox hosted the premiere of Walt Disney's Song of the South in 1946. Disney himself introduced the picture.

Shakespeare Tavern is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

14. Shakespeare Tavern

8.9
499 Peachtree St NE (at Renaissance), Atlanta, GA
Theater · SoNo · 31 tips and reviews

Laura F.Laura Franco: Great entertainment and great food! The food is reasonably priced, as well as the alcohol. Wonderful for a date night!

Georgia Institute of Technology is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

15. Georgia Institute of Technology

225 North Ave NW, Atlanta, GA
University · Georgia Tech · 25 tips and reviews

Jennifer K.Jennifer Konikowski: Since GT's in the middle of Atlanta, you can find the bar that's right for you! My favorite being Octane, right next door :D

Emory Conference Center Hotel is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

16. Emory Conference Center Hotel

6.0
1615 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Hotel · 78 tips and reviews

Cat P.Cat P: It's the Harvard of the South!!

CNN Center is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

17. CNN Center

7.7
190 Marietta St NW (at Centennial Olympic Park Dr), Atlanta, GA
TV Station · Downtown Atlanta · 126 tips and reviews

ChevroletChevrolet: The world headquarters of CNN. Offers a 55-minute guided walking tour with exclusive studio views and an exciting glimpse of news and broadcasting in action.

18. Centennial Olympic Park

9.2
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW (Marietta St), Atlanta, GA
Park · Downtown Atlanta · 211 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Designed as a town square at Atlanta's 1996 Olympics, it became a center of controversy when a bomb killed two people & injured 111 others. Militant anti-abortionist Eric Rudolph was held responsible.

Stone Mountain Park is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

19. Stone Mountain Park

9.0
1000 Robert E. Lee Dr., Stone Mountain, GA
Amusement Park · 287 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Stone Mountain Park is GA's most popular attraction and home to the world's largest freestanding piece of exposed granite. See the Lasershow, now in multidimensional Mountainvision, debuting May 2011. Read more.

20. Oakland Cemetery

9.1
248 Oakland Ave SE (at Memorial Dr SE), Atlanta, GA
Cemetery · Grant Park · 61 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Founded in 1850, it's the oldest cemetery in Atlanta. It is the final resting place of many of Atlanta's settlers, builders & most noted citizens like Bobby Jones, Margaret Mitchell & Maynard Jackson.

Georgia Aquarium is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

21. Georgia Aquarium

9.1
225 Baker St NW (at Luckie St NW), Atlanta, GA
Aquarium · Downtown Atlanta · 625 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: It's the world's largest aquarium housing more than 100,000 animals of 500 different species. The aquarium was built as a gift to the city of Atlanta from Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus in 2001.

Turner Field is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

22. Turner Field

755 Hank Aaron Dr SE (at Bill Lucas Dr SW), Atlanta, GA
Baseball Stadium · Summerhill · 296 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: Tomahawk chop your way to the Braves Museum in left field. Among other artifacts, you’ll find Hammerin’ Hank's record-breaking 715th home run bat and ball.

Georgia Dome is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

23. Georgia Dome

1 Georgia Dome Dr NW, Atlanta, GA
Football Stadium · Downtown Atlanta · 204 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Go inside the home of the NFL’s Falcons for a firsthand look at the locker room, press box, field, and more with a Georgia Dome Tour.

Atlanta Silverbacks Park is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

24. Atlanta Silverbacks Park

8.1
3200 Atlanta Silverbacks Way (Northcrest Rd.), Atlanta, GA
Soccer Stadium · 20 tips and reviews

Ant S.Ant Skyles: Best sporting experience in Atlanta (for the money.)

State Farm Arena is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

25. State Farm Arena

8.9
1 State Farm Drive NW (at Centennial Olympic Park Dr), Atlanta, GA
Basketball Stadium · Downtown Atlanta · 222 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: 1999's Philips Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks & the Atlanta Thrashers, is marked by a large number of advanced TV screens that showcase the namesake electronics company.

Ebenezer Baptist Church is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

26. Ebenezer Baptist Church

407 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Church · Sweet Auburn · 25 tips and reviews
Underground Atlanta is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

27. Underground Atlanta

5.1
50 Upper Alabama St #007, Atlanta, GA
Shopping Mall · Five Points District · 89 tips and reviews

Dwayne K.Dwayne Kilbourne: Check out the Peach drop here every New Years Eve but be sure to get here early so you can see the front part of the peach and the fireworks!

Atlantic Station is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

28. Atlantic Station

8.7
17th St NW (Market St NW), Atlanta, GA
Shopping Plaza · Atlantic Station · 137 tips and reviews

Perry EllisPerry Ellis: Atlantic Station, an eco-friendly community where life happens. Live, work, shop, or dine at this incredible location.

Georgia State Capitol is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

29. Georgia State Capitol

206 Washington St SW (at Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW), Atlanta, GA
Capitol Building · South Downtown · 23 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Completed in 1889, it is the working center of Georgia's government. The museum within the Capitol houses extensive collections reflecting the natural & cultural history of Georgia.

SweetWater Brewing Company is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

30. SweetWater Brewing Company

9.1
195 Ottley Dr NE, Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Brookwood Hills · 150 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: This microbrewery specializes in producing aggressive West Coast style beers to be enjoyed in the Southeast. Offering tours & tastings Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat. Part of our gourmand Atlanta dining tour: Read more.

Atlanta Brewing Company is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

31. Atlanta Brewing Company

2323 Defoor Hills Rd NW (at Collier Rd.), Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Underwood Hills · 55 tips and reviews

Tim F.Tim Farley: When open for tours & tastings, you can bring your dog but keep them on a leash and on the patio.

5 Seasons Brewing is one of A Not So Tourist Guide to Atlanta.

32. 5 Seasons Brewing

1000 Marietta St NW (at Howell Mill Rd NW), Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Marietta Street Artery · 110 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: 5 Seasons is the center of Atlanta's beer culture, while also serving a very impressive menu. Some of the best designer pizzas in Atlanta. Desserts are less impressive, however.