Sweet Auburn Historic District Travel Guide
Atlanta
Visit Sweet Auburn Historic District
Popular places to visit
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
See where this Nobel Peace Prize laureate was born, stand in the church where he preached, and read about his life and work.
Ebenezer Baptist Church of Atlanta
The most prominent figure from the U.S. civil rights movement preached in what is now known as America’s Freedom Church for its role in a move toward equality.
The King Center
You can study the exhibits at The King Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Atlanta. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
John Wesley Dobbs Monument
You can learn about the history of Atlanta with a visit to John Wesley Dobbs Monument. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Prince Hall Masons Grand Lodge
You can learn about the history of Atlanta with a trip to Prince Hall Masons Grand Lodge. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Walden Athletics Complex
You can take time to visit Walden Athletics Complex during your travels to Atlanta. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Things to do
World of Coca-Cola General Admission Ticket
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
Atlanta: Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
Top hotels in Sweet Auburn Historic District
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Check in took forever. Long line and not enough worker bees. No free WiFi. They were going to charge $14.95 PER DAY for WiFi access. Not OK in this day and age. Room was fine but found hair in tub and a dirty towel folded up inside a clean one. Yuck. Many areas of carpeting throughout the hallways ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter
It was a good stay. I loved the afternoon cookies and lemonade! The rooms were clean and good to go. I’d stay there again.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Yes , great , good, great
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hilton Atlanta
I had a great experience at this Hilton and would definitely return.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown
Excellent location for the Mercedes arena and the State Farm arena. We liked the rooftop bar — nice view, good music, comfortable setting.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Westin Atlanta Airport
Our stay was very excellent. Checked in about 9:30 PM and out again at 4:00 AM, a very short layover between flights at Atlanta. The beds were very comfortable. The walk in shower was an additional perk that was unexpected. We were checked in and out by 2 different desk clerks very quickly. The airport ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Sweet Auburn Historic District
Peachtree Center
While you're in Peachtree Center, take in top sights like AmericasMart and jump on the metro at Peachtree Center Station to see more of the city.
Old Fourth Ward
If you're spending some time in Old Fourth Ward, Ponce City Market and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.
Fairlie-Poplar Historic District
The ample dining options and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Fairlie-Poplar Historic District. A stop by Tabernacle or SkyView Atlanta might round out your trip.
Downtown Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena are a few top attractions in Downtown Atlanta. Hop around the city on the metro at Five Points Station or Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center Station and check out the area's must-see aquarium, great live music and popular shops.
SoNo
If you're spending some time in SoNo, New American Shakespeare Tavern and Atlanta Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.
South Downtown
While you're in South Downtown, take in top sights like Underground Atlanta and jump on the metro at Garnett Station to see more of the city.
