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.
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.
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.
King Center for Non-Violent Social Change
You can browse the exhibits at King Center for Non-Violent Social Change, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Atlanta. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant 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.
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.
Things to do
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour
Center for Puppetry Arts:: Worlds of Puppetry Museum
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
Top hotels in Sweet Auburn Historic District
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
The hotel overall was in great condition! Lots of friendly staff. I had varying results on the housekeeping, sometimes they would do a great job and other times they didn't do as Stellar of a job. The food at the restaurants was very good! There was lots of amenities in the facility, and the views ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Staff were very kind & paid attention to detail. Uncomfortable mattresses were a complaint amongst the other guests I spoke to within my group.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hilton Atlanta
Staff was so friendly but hotel was outdated
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
Price and location
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Georgian Terrace Hotel
It's an older hotel that's a little dated. The lobby area was nice. It took almost 5 minutes for someone to check us in. One of the elevators didn't work and the one that did was really slow. The apartment was spacious, but it wasn't for me. I left after 10 minutes and booked somewhere else.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
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, Atlanta Civic Center and Ponce City Market 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 Rialto Center for the Performing Arts or Tabernacle 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, Atlanta Civic Center and The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 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.
