Atlanta's Best Free Attraction 2008

Historic site and retail mall by day, nightlife destination after dark.

Reviews:

• “BE careful while in the streets…”
• “A disgrace to Atlanta”
• “The Night Life”
• “SHOP TIL YOU DROP!!!”
• “Worst experience ever!”

Tips: Taking advantage of a loophole that allows establishments that serve alcohol to stay open until 4am, a host of new nightlife venues at Underground Atlanta stay open later than most in the city.

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Atlanta’s answer to Central Park is the top sunny-day destination for intown residents.

Reviews:

• “Really Great Park”
• “Best Park in the city of Atlanta”
• “Loved it.”
• “The Epicenter Of Atlanta!”
• “It’s the “City” Park"

Tips: You can try 10th Street but will likely have to settle for Midtown’s narrow streets. The Midtown MARTA station is a 10-minute walk.

Piedmont Park

The civil-rights movement took its first steps at these sites.

Reviews:

• “Well Educated”
• “Great Experience”
• “He Had A Dream!”
• “Awesome…”
• “A must for both tourists or americans”

Tips: Combine a trip to the King Center with a visit to Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. King was baptized and often preached.

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

More than 80 acres of tombstones offer the most authentic link to Atlanta’s colorful history.

Reviews:

• “And When I Die……….!”

Tips: Guided tours are available Saturdays at 10am and 2pm and Sundays at 2pm (March through October). March through October, you can take the twilight tour at 6:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Adults pay $10, seniors $3 and kids $5. The Visitor Center also sells self-guided tour maps for $1.

Oakland Cemetery

Romo Gallery

No other green space in Atlanta offers such a dramatic view of downtown.

Tips: Walk, skate or jog to the corner of Boulevard and Freedom Parkway to take it all in.

Freedom Park

Tourist magnet attracts locals looking for a lunch-hour escape or a free outdoor concert.

Reviews:

• “nice water fountains”
• “wonderful”
• “All Season Fun”
• “A world away from home right at home”
• “Fun Frolicking”

Tips: Competitive sports, skating, biking and feeding the pigeons are prohibited in this park. Head to Midtown’s Piedmont Park to fulfill your recreational needs.

Centennial Olympic Park

Atlanta’s only museum dedicated to cultural richness throughout the world.

Tips: The museum is free to all on Wednesdays from 1pm to 5pm.

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