Must See Sights and Landmarks in East Cobb Area

"National Historical Site honors one of the great leaders in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. Covering 35 acres, this National Parks Service site offers much to see and learn. Among the many stops, you can pay your respects at his burial place, tour his boyhood home, or visit Ebenezer Baptist Church where he often spoke."

"Much like the great leader who inspired it, this national monument has a big impact. Located in the historic Sweet Auburn District downtown, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park goes on and on."

"The Swan House is part of the Atlanta History Center but can be visited separately. The home was built for Edward Inman, an heir to a large cotton fortune, and his wife, Emily. The architect was Philip Trammel Shutze and he designed the home and the gardens in an Italian classical style."

"If you’re looking for something a little more vintage, Atlanta’s still got you covered. The Swan House was designed by Phillip T. Shutze for an elite married couple. Once they died, the mansion and its grounds were acquired by the Atlanta Historical Society."

"The eternal flame at the King Centeris one of the most iconic images in Atlanta. The flame burns near the eternal resting place of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King and is located at the King Center, located on Auburn Avenue. Location: 449 Auburn Ave."

"The official residence of the Georgia Governor, located in Atlanta’s Buckhead district, was constructed in 1967. It is considered to have one of the best federal period collections of furniture in the United States. Semi-guided tours of the Governor’s Mansion are offered several mornings a week."

"This angular high-tech wonder, completed in 2017 was almost a decade in the planning and cost $1.4bn to build. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium is one of five NFL stadiums with a retractable roof, which closes like a multi-leaf lens shutter on a camera. The main tenants are the always competitive Atlanta Falcons, who came close against the Patriots at the 2017 Super Bowl, and the soccer team Atlanta United FC."

"Or cheer on Atlanta United as they take the pitch and trade end zones for goal posts. 9.6 Miles from Hotel Colee. 409 Nelson St SW Atlanta, GA 30313"

"An old liquor store in Downtown Atlanta became the first Mellow Mushroom, a joint venture between three college students, in 1974. A wide selection of craft and local beers complements specialty pizzas like the Magical Mystery Tour, featuring mushrooms and jalapenos, and the Mellowterranean, with feta cheese, black olives, and tzatziki sauce."

"Home-grown Mellow Mushroom was one of the first restaurants around town to embrace a bit of counter-culture and fun. The funky outdoor patio on Peachtree Street invites all to chill, be hip and enjoy great pizzas and beer while you’re groovin’. Location: 400 West Peachtree St. NW"

"DecaturAnother ice cream spot serving up delicious gelato is Cremalosa, the Decatur sweets shop led by pastry chef and food writer Meridith Ford. In addition to a bevy of gelato flavors, visitors can also try Cremalosa’s cake pops, sorbetto, and boozy milkshakes like The Elvis—a peanut butter and banana pudding gelato concoction with a healthy dose of bourbon whiskey.How to order: Takeout with optional patio seating. Muriel Vega prefers salty over sweet."

"You’ll find small-batch, made-from-scratch gelato at this new Decatur shop. Try their traditional Italian flavors or new originals like banana pudding, malted milk ball and gingersnap cookie. “Boozy” milkshakes and adult beverages make a fun grownup treat."

"Avondale EstatesIf that sweet tooth hits, head to Cremalosa. Cool off with one of its creamy, dense flavors and enjoy it on their patio."

"Aurora Coffee is an independent, community-oriented, indie coffee shop in the heart of Little Five Points that displays work from local artists on its walls and serves coffee blends from around the world. Nestled in Atlanta’s most artistically diverse and funkiest neighborhood, the shop’s exterior boasts a striking design while the calmer, minimalist interior has a polished concrete floor and vibrant décor and graphic wall displays, and state-of-the-art lighting. The buzzing coffee shop serves a range of globally-inspired coffees from espressos to lattes, along with a variety of teas and fresh pastries and breakfast dishes."

"This indie coffee shop in the heart of Little Five Points displays work from local artists on the walls as guests sip on coffee blends from around the world. For those seeking to cool off with caffeine, try a "bear” or a half-iced coffee, half-flavored milk combo. Aurora is currently selling hand pies from Goodness Graceous cottage bakery, too. Masks required."

"This flash-frozen ice cream is created using liquid nitrogen, hence the name. Try the cake batter and fudge with cookie dough sprinkles, the coconut and black raspberry mixed with berries and topped with coconut flakes, or peanut butter ice cream topped with fudge, Reese’s peanut butter cups, and brownies. There’s also a location near Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta."

"This unique ice cream is frozen using only liquid nitrogen, making it a really cool and cold treat. They have traditional and fun flavors, including bubble gum, cake batter, cinnamon, maple, root beer and white chocolate, or you can add mix-ins to make your own delicious combinations. Downtown, Johns Creek and Sandy Springs."

"As the name suggests, Sub Zero Ice Cream is special because its ice cream is made using liquid nitrogen for the freezing process!. This process creates a rich, dense ice cream that is unique to this technique. They’ve put a focus on customizable flavors, stop by the shop and create your own ice cream concoction today!"

"The Swan House is part of the Atlanta History Center but can be visited separately. The home was built for Edward Inman, an heir to a large cotton fortune, and his wife, Emily. The architect was Philip Trammel Shutze and he designed the home and the gardens in an Italian classical style."

"If you’re looking for something a little more vintage, Atlanta’s still got you covered. The Swan House was designed by Phillip T. Shutze for an elite married couple. Once they died, the mansion and its grounds were acquired by the Atlanta Historical Society."