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Atlanta GA United States of America

Atlanta is the capital of and the most populous city in the state of Georgia and is, today, a national centre of commerce. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Atlanta has the highest elevation out of major cities east of the Mississippi River. An Atlanta tour must include the Atlanta History Center. Learn about the city’s roots and its role in the Civil War. Atlanta is the major setting for Margaret Mitchell’s novel “Gone With the Wind,” and you can learn about the author and the book at the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum. Stop by the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site which includes this inspiring leader’s birthplace home, his final resting place, the church where he once gave sermons, as well as a museum and memorial. From there, your Atlanta sightseeing should continue at the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, the Centennial Olympic Park, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and the Stone Mountain Park. On the outskirts of the city we have the beautiful Stone Mountain Park. If you take the Summit Skyride, you’ll get an outstanding view of the city.Atlanta is the flagship for the New South, a sprawling city with trendy bars, top-notch restaurants and high end boutiques, but all adorned with Southern charm. Atlanta has a very modern skyline but is intrinsically proud of its heritage.

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Atlanta GA United States of America