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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site vs Atlanta Botanical Garden

Both are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site ranks significantly better than Atlanta Botanical Garden. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site comes in at #1 in Atlanta with praise from 7 reviews like On the Grid, Lonely Planet and concierge.com.

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
8 / 10
450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The modest Queen Anne–style residence is where Martin Luther King Jr. was born and raised." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The emotional core of this sprawling city can be found in the Preservation District of downtown Atlanta's Sweet Auburn neighborhood."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The historic site commemorates the life, work and legacy of the civil rights lodestar. The center takes up several blocks." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Free guided tours leave for the Martin Luther King Jr Birthplace." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site provides a definitive look at the life of the great native-Atlantan civil rights leader." Full review
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Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta Botanical Garden
8 / 10
1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Concierge Concierge
"Piedmont Park has playgrounds, fishing ponds, extensive jogging and bicycle paths, a tennis center, and playing fields that can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis online."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In the northwest corner of Piedmont Park, the stunning 30-acre botanical garden has a Japanese garden, winding paths and the amazing Fuqua Orchid Center." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Occupying 30 acres inside Piedmont Park, the grounds contain acres of display gardens... and the award-winning Fuqua Orchid Center." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Great for green thumbs."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Atlanta Botanical Garden has been voted the city's best place to commune with nature and upon visiting you'll agree." Full review
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Be sure to check what's in bloom before you go.
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