Civil Rights Tour, Atlanta

Name: Civil Rights Tour
Address: 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, 30312-1504, United States
Telephone: +1 404-386-0992

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The International Civil Rights Walk of Fame, is a historic promenade that honors activists involved in the Civil Rights Movement and other national and global civil rights activists. It was created in 2004, and is located at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta. The site is more than just a promenade; it is an outdoor exhibit that showcases, in granite and bronze, the footstep impressions of those honored. ()

Coordinates: 33°45'25"N, 84°22'24"W

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450 Auburn Ave NENortheast Atlanta (Sweet Auburn)Atlanta 30312-1504 United States

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+1 404-386-0992

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Civil Rights Tour – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oakland Cemetery, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, SciTrek.

0.6 miS
Margaret Mitchell, Cemetery, Historical place
Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta
16 min walk • Oakland Cemetery stands as a historical testament to the city of Atlanta, a place where the past is eternally etched into the landscape. This Victorian garden cemetery, founded in 1850, spans 48 acres and serves as the final resting place for many of Atlanta's most...
~680 ftSW
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, the Ebenezer Baptist Church is not only a place of worship but also a museum that bears witness to a pivotal chapter in American history. It is here that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the iconic figure of the Civil Rights Movement...
~690 ftS
Museum, Park
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Atlanta
4 min walk • The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site is a poignant testament to the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in American history. Located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, this museum and surrounding area honor the Civil Rights leader, Dr.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Science museum
SciTrek, Atlanta
21 min walk • The Science & Technology Museum of Atlanta, usually known as SciTrek, was located at 395 Piedmont Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia, next to the Atlanta Civic Center. It was forced to close in August 2004 due to reduced federal and state funding. All of its displays were sold or auctioned on January 15, 2005.
0.9 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Peachtree Center, Atlanta
22 min walk • Peachtree Center is a district located in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Most of the structures that make up the district were designed by Atlanta architect John C. Portman, Jr.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum
APEX Museum, Atlanta
15 min walk • The APEX Museum is a museum of history presented from the black perspective. It is located on Auburn Avenue in the Sweet Auburn historic district of Atlanta, Georgia. The Apex Museum was founded in 1978 by Mr. Dan Moore.
0.5 miE
Park
BeltLine, Atlanta
13 min walk • The Atlanta BeltLine is a 22 miles open and planned loop of multi-use trail and light rail transit system on a former railway corridor around the core of Atlanta, Georgia.
0.8 miW
Park, Architecture
Hurt Building, Atlanta
21 min walk • The Hurt Building is an 18-story building located at 50 Hurt Plaza in Atlanta, Georgia with a unique triangular shape. One of the nation's earliest skyscrapers, the Hurt Building was built between 1913 and 1926, and was the initial home for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
0.9 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Rialto Center for the Arts, Atlanta
24 min walk • The Rialto Center for the Arts is an 833-seat performing-arts venue owned and operated by Georgia State University and located in the heart of the Fairlie-Poplar district in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The venue is home to the Rialto Series, an annual subscription series featuring national and international jazz, world music, and dance.
0.6 miS
Monuments and statues
Confederate Obelisk, Atlanta
16 min walk • The Confederate Obelisk is a large Confederate monument located in the Oakland Cemetery of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The structure, a tall obelisk located in the cemetery's Confederate section, was dedicated in 1874.
0.7 miW
Park
Hurt Park, Atlanta
19 min walk • Hurt Park is a small park in downtown Atlanta in the triangle between Edgewood Avenue, Courtland Street, and Gilmer Street. It is named after banker, real estate, and streetcar developer Joel Hurt.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Civil Rights Tour?

Nearby attractions include Behold, Atlanta (3 min walk), Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta (4 min walk), Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Atlanta (4 min walk), Wheat Street Baptist Church, Atlanta (5 min walk).

How to get to Civil Rights Tour by public transport?

The nearest stations to Civil Rights Tour:

Tram

King Historic District • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (4 min walk)
Edgewood at Hillard • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (7 min walk)

Metro

King Memorial • Lines: Blue, Green (13 min walk)
Peachtree Center • Lines: Gold, Red (22 min walk)

Bus

Village Smoke • Lines: Blue Route (36 min walk)