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Margaret Mitchell House vs Atlanta History Center
Both Margaret Mitchell House and Atlanta History Center are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Atlanta History Center ranks slightly higher than Margaret Mitchell House. Atlanta History Center scores 90 with accolades from 7 sources such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Not For Tourists.
Margaret Mitchell House
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990 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Fodor's
"To many Atlantans, the Margaret Mitchell House symbolizes the conflict between promoting the city's heritage and respecting its roots."
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Frommer's
"Eight decades after it was first published, Gone With the Wind continues to fascinate people around the world."
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Lonely Planet
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"A shrine to the author of Gone With the Wind . Mitchell wrote her epic in a small apartment in the basement of this historic house, though nothing inside it actually belonged to her."
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Travel + Leisure
"Visitors to Atlanta, especially Southern history and literature buffs, won't want to miss the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, operated by the Atlanta History Center."
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Frommer's
"Fans of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler often come to Atlanta for one reason alone: To see for themselves where the great Margaret Mitchell penned "Gone with the Wind." "
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Atlanta History Center
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130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
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Fodor's
"Life in Atlanta and the rest of the South during and after the Civil War are a major focus of this fascinating museum."
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Frommer's
"The Atlanta History Center chronicles the past of Georgia and the Southeast, as well as the history of Atlanta."
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Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Travel + Leisure
"Set on the grounds of Swan House, one of Atlanta's classic historic estates, the Atlanta History Center features permanent and special exhibitions devoted to the history of the city and region."
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Not For Tourists
"Start here to learn Atlanta's history."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Four excellent permanent exhibits in the Atlanta History Museum bring the city's defining experiences to life."
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Be sure to visit the elegant 1928 Swan House (visit by guided tour only).
