Surprised to learn that Atlanta has played an important role in the history of the United States? Get the insider scoop with an expert tour guide! Follow the history of Atlanta from a major Civil War battlefield to the center of the Civil Rights movement during this guided tour.
Stops on your tour will include:
- Cabbagetown - a historic cotton mill town established in the late 19th century which still retains its unique and historical architecture
- Inman Park - site of the Battle of Atlanta; the neighborhood has many decorative Victorian homes, including the home of the founder of Coca Cola
- Grant Park - see the oldest surviving pre-Civil War home in Atlanta as well as the birthplace of golf legend, Bobby Jones
- Oakland Cemetery - the garden cemetery is the final resting place for various historical figures including Civil War soldiers, the author of Gone with the Wind, and the co-founder of The Masters Golf Tournament
- Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site - the district includes the birthplace, church, and final resting place of the leader of the Civil Rights movement
Guided tour