Must See Sights and Landmarks in Marietta Area

"Over 35 acres just east of Downtown Atlanta, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is dotted with places tied to Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement in Atlanta. By the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change you can pay your respects at the tomb of MLK and his wife Coretta Scott King, which sits at the centre of a reflecting pool, with an eternal flame burning close by."

"You can’t talk about Atlanta without mentioning its significance to the Civil Rights Movement, and Martin Luther King Jr. played a major role in that. His “park” celebrates his legacy with museums, monuments, archives, resource centers and other important and informative places of interest regarding his life and his cause. The centerpiece of the park is the tomb of Dr. King and his wife."

"Spreading over 35 acres, this revered historic park includes the birthplaces of the hallowed civil rights leader, the Ebenezer Baptist Church where he preached and the gravesite of Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a must-see site for anyone visiting Atlanta. 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta | 404.331.5190 | Distance from Hotel: 9.1 miles"

"Originally the residence of Emily and Edward Inman, this historic mansion was built in 1928 by architect Philip Trammell Shutze and is now part of the Atlanta History Center in Buckhead.. The elaborate main facade combines Renaissance and classical styles, and fans of the "Hunger Games" film series may recognize the home: it was used as President Snow's residence in the popular movies. Continue to 9 of 9 below."

"The grand old architecture of Georgia is one of its biggest selling points as a tourist destination. Atlanta has its fair share of mansions as well, including the Swan House. Built in the early 1900s, the Swan House is a beautiful estate sitting on top of a picturesque hill."

"A black and white photo of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. demanding equal voting rights for African American citizens at The King Center in Atlanta, GA. Shortly after her husband’s assassination, Coretta Scott King founded The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change to preserve his legacy."

"Located on the southern edge of Midtown and towering to a height of 1,024 feet, the Bank of America building is the tallest in Georgia, the 6th tallest in the country, and 9th tallest in the world. It was completed in 1992 after only 14 months of construction. The open-lattice structure supporting the spire illuminates at night, and if that wasn't impressive enough, the spire is covered in 23-karat gold leaf."

"At 55 stories and 1,023 feet tall, the Bank of America Plaza has been the city's tallest building since its construction in 1982. Recognizable by both its postmodern Art Deco style, reminiscent of the Empire State Building, and its gold-leaf covered, 90-foot spire, the structure was designed by the same Connecticut-based firm responsible for New York's Central Park Zoo."

"Bank of America Plaza stands at 1,023 feet above the ground making it the tallest building in Atlanta city since its completion in 1992. It ranks as the 11th tallest building in the US. The building has 55 floors above the ground, 24 elevators, and 1251 parking spaces."

"A photo posted by Mia Jones (@i_am_miss_j) on Aug 15, 2015 at 9:00pm PDT. There are few things as holy as Chinese food at 3 am, and boy does Chinese Buddha deliver. Though it may be hard to navigate their extensive menu when you haven't slept in over 24 hours, you can never go wrong with their Mongolian beef."

"Head Downtown to the Twelve Centennial Park Hotel and discover one of the swankiest steak and seafood restaurants in town. This home of juicy steaks and crisp fries might not be th..."

"The Spicy Peach in Toco Hills Town Center is said to offer kosher options. Consider checking out their delivery menu."

"One of the most highly-acclaimed comedy clubs in Atlanta, Laughing Skull claims to be the world's tiniest stand-up venue, but the outstanding talent that regularly takes the stage is anything but. Within this hip 74-seat setting, the biggest names on both the national and local comedy scenes keep audience members doubled over with laughter. Located adjacent to famous burger spot, The Vortex, make your way between venues and fill up on burgers and beers."

"LOCATED INSIDE The Vortex Midtown 878 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30309 877-LAFF-AT-Uwww.vortexcomedy.com. Notoriously known as Atlanta’s best comedy club, Laughing Skull Lounge praises itself as a comedy club like no other. It’s Atlanta’s only full-time progressive comedy club and has been recognized on Chelsea Lately, David Letterman, and Howard Stern."

"Located at 1216 Spring St. NW, the comedy club, performing arts and nonprofit spot is the highest-rated low-priced comedy club in Atlanta, boasting 4.5 stars out of 148 reviews on Yelp. Curious to know more?. "The Whole World Improv Theatre (WWIT) is a non-profit theatre company that began in 1993," per the history section of its Yelp profile."

"A post shared by Michael B (@mchlbnw) on Oct 18, 2019 at 12:13pm PDT. Whole World Improv Theatre is a long-running nonprofit situated right in the middle of Midtown. The theater features improvisational performances by a talented troupe."