Quick Summary: Atlanta is known for its many public parks and green spaces, which may be accessed for free and have earned Atlanta the nickname "the city in a forest." For lower-cost transportation options throughout the city, many attractions in Atlanta may be accessed via the MARTA public transit system, which offers affordable bus, light rail, and subway service.


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1. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. The Atlanta BeltLine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Centennial Olympic Park

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4. Atlanta Contemporary

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5. Piedmont Park

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6. Atlanta Monetary Museum

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7. The National Archives at Atlanta

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8. Fernbank Science Center

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9. The Georgia Capitol Museum

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10. The Georgia Governor's Mansion

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11. The High Museum of Art

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12. Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking

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13. The Atlanta Farmers Market

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14. Art Stroll at Castleberry Hill

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15. The Cascade Springs Nature Preserve

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16. The Sweet Auburn

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17. The Atlanta Children's Christmas Parade

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18. Elevate Art

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19. The Silver Comet Trail

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20. The CDC Museum

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