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
The room was clean and the hotel was overall well maintained. Unfortunately, the elevators had napkins wadded up and stuck to the outside. The carpets also had so many stains and looked, frankly, like they were vomiting-stained/bleached. Staff was helpful with questions and very nice to work ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
The staff was incredibly friendly. The breakfast was excellent and a good value for Atlanta. We found rooms to be very clean although the beds were a little close to the walls and it wasn’t quite big enough for three people in one room. Overall, it was a good stay and I would go there again, but ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hilton Atlanta
The staff was very friendly and the hotel was very clean
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown
Husband and I wanTed to chill out and watch some tv but it didn’t work. Guy at the front desk did not seem to care at all. Bedspread had a dirty footprint on it when we arrived in the room.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Westin Atlanta Airport
First time at this hotel and was very disappointed being a Westin property. Definitely older and long in the tooth!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter
It was clean spacious and the staff was helpful. I will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 4 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.
