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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park

A sight in Sweet Auburn, Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Why go

King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church and his tomb along Auburn Avenue in Sweet Auburn.

It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 1 activity. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Historic Fourth Ward Park and Jackson Street Bridge.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Sweet Auburn
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Historic Fourth Ward Park

    Park built around a stormwater pond, with a stone cascade, boardwalks and views of Ponce City Market.

    Outdoors · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Jackson Street Bridge

    Overpass above Freedom Parkway with the most photographed view of the downtown skyline, a short walk from Old Fourth Ward.

    Sight · Downtown & Midtown Atlanta · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Krog Street Market

    Food hall in a 1920s warehouse beside the Krog Street Tunnel, with counters for ramen, tacos, barbecue and ice cream.

    Food · 0.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Highland Bakery

    Neighborhood bakery and brunch spot known for sweet-potato pancakes, biscuits and big breakfasts.

    Food · 0.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Polaris

    Revolving lounge under the blue dome on top of the Hyatt Regency, open since 1967 and back in business since 2014.

    Drinks · Downtown & Midtown Atlanta · 0.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Westin Peachtree Plaza

    The 73-story glass cylinder on Peachtree Street; upper-floor rooms look straight across the skyline.

    Stay · Downtown & Midtown Atlanta · 1.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is a stop on our Atlanta New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is our only sight pick in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Downtown & Midtown Atlanta

Our climate figures for Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine come from nearby Downtown & Midtown Atlanta. Average daily highs in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta run from 50°F in January to 90°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Downtown & Midtown Atlanta from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Downtown & Midtown Atlanta weather by month (covers Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine).

Getting there

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Coordinates
33.75500, -84.37222
Destination
Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine, Georgia
Website
nps.gov

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park?

Plan on about an hour at Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Visitor center buildings typically close on Jan 1; the streets, tomb and reflecting pool stay open to walk.

Is Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park free?

Yes, we list Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park?

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park appears on Atlanta New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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