Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

Top 1% of attractions in Atlanta
8/10

18 expert reviews

“King is buried outside in a simple marble tomb.”

– Michelin Guide

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
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"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
"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
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Martin Luther King Jr's gravesite at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through a self-guided visit to this memorial, where exhibits illustrate the life and teachings of the legendary civil rights leader. " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Begin your tour at The Martin Luther King Jr., National Historic Site Visitor Center, where the history of black America... is told." Full review
On the Grid On the Grid
"A must-visit if you’re ever in Atlanta. This sacred area pays a beautiful and serene tribute to the leader of the Civil Rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. " Full review
Where Where
"The area, run by the National Parks Service, is home to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Change, Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Birth Home, and more. " Full review
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