Atlanta, Georgia, is located near the Southern end of the Appalachian Mountains. It's known as the 'the city in a forest' thanks to its lush canopy of trees.Most visitors know about the burning of Atlanta during the Civil War thanks to Gone with the Wind. The Atlanta History Center documents Civil War history, and another must-see attraction is the Martin Luther King Junior Historic Site.Enjoy the green city spaces at Centennial Olympic Park near the city's downtown, or in midtown's Piedmont Park. The best views of all are found at nearby Stone Mountain Park, the world's largest exposed granite monolith.The World of Coca Cola offers guided tours, and kids will love the Zoo Atlanta and Georgia Aquarium, where you can even swim with whale sharks in the huge Ocean Voyager tank.In the evening, there are vintage emporiums and bars to explore at the diverse Little Five Points neighborhood, while the opulent, 1920s-style Fabulous Fox Theater is a prime example of the elegant architecture and Southern grace that Atlanta is known for.

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