Centennial Olympic Park vs Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Both are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site scores significantly better than Centennial Olympic Park. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site scores 94 with endorsements from 9 sources such as Concierge, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Centennial Olympic Park
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265 Park Ave W NW, Atlanta, GA 30313-1591
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Fodor's
"This 21-acre swath of green was the central venue for the 1996 Summer Olympics."
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Not For Tourists
"Kids love running through the fountains."
Lonely Planet
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"Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park is the city's focal point for visitors."
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Michelin Guide
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"The park, with its centerpiece Olympic Rings fountain, hosts special events downtown."
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Afar Magazine
"It was the 1996 Centennial Olympic Summer Games that turned Atlanta into the direction it is now heading."
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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
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450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
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Fodor's
"The modest Queen Anne–style residence is where Martin Luther King Jr. was born and raised."
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Concierge
"The emotional core of this sprawling city can be found in the Preservation District of downtown Atlanta's Sweet Auburn neighborhood."
Lonely Planet
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"The historic site commemorates the life, work and legacy of the civil rights lodestar. The center takes up several blocks."
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Lonely Planet
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"Free guided tours leave for the Martin Luther King Jr Birthplace."
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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."
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