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"The titanic Sears, Roebuck & Co. building (1926) on the newly revitalised BeltLine in the Old Fourth Ward neighbourhood is one of the largest buildings in the Southeast United States. After Sears moved out in 1987, the city of Atlanta took up residence before the site was sold off in 2011 to be turned into this amazing shopping, dining, entertainment and residential space. The soul of Ponce City Market is in the Central Food Hall, which is along the same lines as Manhattan’s Chelsea Market for its globetrotting jumble of grab-and -go food stalls, sit-down restaurants and market vendors specialising in cheese, fresh bread, spices and fish."

"Ponce City Market is a former Sears, Roebuck & Co. retail store and regional headquarters that features shops, restaurants and offices. Make sure to go to the roof for great views, food and Skyline Park, with an 18-hole mini-golf course, Heege Tower and three-story slide. Location: 675 Ponce de Leon Ave."

"The Center for Civil and Human Rights is a powerful, moving museum that ties the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s with the today's global Human Rights movement. Visitors can tour a number of permanent and temporary exhibits, including the Morehouse College collection of MLK memorabilia, an interactive gallery of the Civil Rights Movement and a human rights exhibit that encourages onlookers to identify with modern-day activists around the globe who are being persecuted in their own countries. Expect to see emotionally raw images and portrayals at this new Atlanta attraction, watching, seeing, hearing and interacting with history in an intimate and modern setting."

"While the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis gets a lot of love I was very impressed with the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. The first exhibits when you enter are somber so be prepared but I visited with my 4 and 6 year old and they learned a lot so don’t feel like you can’t visit with younger kids. The museum doesn’t just talk about the past, with an entire exhibit dedicated to current Civil and Human Rights issues."

"Atlanta Contemporary is a non-profit, non-collecting institution. The space features works by Georgia artists in painting, print, sculpture, photography, performance, and more!. It has become one of the nation’s leading contemporary art centers, playing a vital role in Atlanta’s cultural landscape."

"Feel free to check out Atlanta Contemporary, just ten minutes from our bed and breakfast. This institution specializes in contemporary art with several rotating exhibitions. For over 30 years, they have brought unique artwork from around the world to the local community."

"The Municipal Market in Sweet Auburn has been trading in this evocative, warehouse-like building since 1924. The market holds 30 local businesses, from produce vendors to amenities like a bookshop and bakery, to some of Atlanta’s most prized small eateries. The name, Curb Market is used locally, and a holdover from segregation when black vendors weren’t allowed to trade inside and had to sell their wares on the kerb."

"The neighborhood where Martin Luther King Jr. grew up hosts local farmers and vendors at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market. It's where you can find that unusual ingredient, be it chitlins, rabbit, or live crabs. The market also has a few permanent..."

"Leading up to the new SunTrust Park development, The Battery Atlanta is not only home to new shops, dining experiences and living quarters, but also to the Atlanta Braves baseball team. If you’re a big fan of the team, getting a picture of this sign with you underneath or just by itself will make you feel like you’re really at home in the Hollywood of the South. Parking in the red deck will get you closest to the sign’s location."

"Located in the mixed-used community The Battery, Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta is within steps of Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves professional baseball team. The area is also rife with premier office space, the Coca-Cola Roxy music venue, a variety of shopping, and great dining options. Less than a mile away are the Cobb Energy Centre and Cobb Galleria Centre entertainment and convention venues."

"Just up the street from the Atlanta Braves Stadium (officially named Sun Trust Park) in Cumberland, the Omni Hotel at the Battery Atlanta offers 4-star luxury accommodations for baseball lovers. Rooms and suites are dog-friendly, and the whole family can enjoy amenities including an outdoor pool, restaurant, and shuttle service. There is also a restaurant on-site, as well as a fitness center."

"Scofflaw’s original 18,000 square-foot facility and a tasting room, located in the Bolton neighborhood, is still a favorite among locals and westside residents, much like the POG Basement IPA. Now the brewery has a second location nearby at the Works in Underwood Hills. Currently open Thursday through Sunday, Dr. Scofflaws includes a huge rectangular bar of taps offering the brewery’s standards and special releases. Grab a seat on the outdoor patio featuring the jagged remains of an old brick wall, outdoor heaters, and games."

"This lovely chain of trail-connected parks along Ponce de Leon Avenue was designed in the 1890s by Frederick Law Olmsted Sr., whose work included the Emerald Necklace of Boston, The Biltmore Estate in Asheville and New York City’s Central Park. These six segments of parks collectively form an Atlanta treasure."

"If you’re in need of some inspiration, consider trying these things: Hot Dogs, Burritos, and Tacos."