Bienvenidos a Atlanta, Georgia — una ciudad de historia, cultura y constante reinvención. Conocida como la “Ciudad en un Bosque” por su extenso manto de árboles, Atlanta combina la historia de la Guerra Civil, el Movimiento por los Derechos Civiles, el legado olímpico y un perfil urbano moderno en un solo relato dinámico. El nombre de Atlanta proviene del ferrocarril Western & Atlantic; la ciudad creció primero como un centro ferroviario y más tarde como un cruce de caminos para los negocios, la música y la cultura. Hoy en día es la capital del Nuevo Sur: un lugar que honra su pasado mientras abraza el futuro. En este recorrido los guiaremos por algunos de los lugares más emblemáticos de Atlanta: el Parque Olímpico del Centenario de 1996, atracciones de clase mundial como el Acuario de Georgia y el Mundo de Coca-Cola, sitios históricos como la Iglesia Bautista Ebenezer y el King Center, destinos culturales como el Teatro Fox y el High Museum of Art, además de escapadas verdes que van desde Piedmont Park hasta el Jardín Botánico de Atlanta. Mientras conducen, escucharán relatos que conectan la historia, la arquitectura y la cultura de la ciudad, y les señalaremos los mejores lugares para detenerse, observar y vivir la experiencia de Atlanta. Así que pónganse cómodos, abróchense los cinturones y prepárense para explorar Atlanta — una ciudad que siempre avanza, pero nunca olvida de dónde viene.
Welcome to Atlanta, Georgia — a city of history, culture, and constant reinvention. Known as the “City in a Forest” for its canopy of trees, Atlanta blends Civil War history, the Civil Rights Movement, Olympic legacy, and a modern skyline into one dynamic story. The name Atlanta itself comes from the Western & Atlantic Railroad, with the city growing first as a rail hub and later as a crossroads for business, music, and culture. Today, it’s the capital of the New South — a place that honors its past while embracing the future. On this tour, we’ll guide you through some of Atlanta’s most iconic landmarks: the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park, world-class attractions like the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola, historic sites such as the Ebenezer Baptist Church and The King Center, cultural destinations like the Fox Theatre and the High Museum of Art, and green escapes from Piedmont Park to the Atlanta Botanical Garden. As you drive, you’ll hear stories that connect Atlanta’s history, architecture, and culture, and we’ll point out the best spots to stop, look around, and experience the city. So buckle up and get ready to explore Atlanta — a city that’s always moving forward, but never forgets where it came from.
Welcome to the Historic America & UCPlaces audio walking tour of Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood. Today you’ll be walking along the most historic stretch of road in Atlanta! The area is packed with American stories as Auburn Avenue is lined with amazing buildings, stunning street art, and powerful tales of Atlanta’s Black heritage. We’ll see where Martin Luther King Junior was born & raised, visit the places where he worked, and explore the community that nurtured him before ultimately laying him to rest. You’ll visit the spot where Ray Charles was discovered, where Hall-of-Fame hoop dreams began, and where the laundresses of Atlanta struck a blow for human dignity. We can’t wait to share this neighborhood with you! To get started, make your way to the intersection of Auburn Avenue and Peachtree Center Ave.
Where to Live: Atlanta, Georgia
Hello there and welcome to this UCPlaces Where to Live Tour of Atlanta, Georgia. My name is Shelly and I’ll be showing you around this amazing city. In case you weren’t aware, Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and has the 10th largest economy in the United States. Atlanta’s diverse economy includes aerospace, logistics, medical services, information technology, film and television production, media operations and much much more. Originally it was founded as the end of a major railroad, but now it is actually a junction among multiple railroads, propelling major growth. Don’t be mistaken though - Atlanta is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and has rolling hills and dense urban tree coverage. It’s not just concrete and high rises. Well, should we go check some of it out? Ok, let’s get going. Our first site is Martin Luther King Junior Park. There’s lots to see there. Please meet me at the corner of Howell Street North East and Auburn Avenue North East.
Where-to-Live: Dunwoody, Georgia
Hello and welcome to this UCPlaces Where to Live tour of Dunwoody, Georgia! My name is Shelly and I will be showing you around this fun city. So are we ready to talk about Dunwoody? Awesome! Why don’t you meet me over at the Dunwoody Nature Center at 5343 Roberts Drive. Please follow your navigation.