BY DEBBIE EMERY
L ong known as part of the “New
South,” Atlanta has broken away from
the competition to become the premiere
destination of the southern U.S.
With a vibrant financial district, boundless
cultural destinations for any age, eclectic
neighborhoods, and the flashiest stadium
in the NFL, the capital of Georgia is
blowing away competition.
FLYWASHINGTON.COM 30 SUMMER 2018
Atlanta literally rose from the ashes after
the Civil War, becoming a hub for the Civil
Rights movement in the ‘60s and the home
city of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you
want to learn more about this culture-
changing era, visit the Center for Civil and
Human Rights or the Martin Luther King,
Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change.
Constantly growing and evolving, here are
our top picks for The ATL.