Located just east of Downtown Atlanta, the Sweet Auburn district is steeped in history. Famously the birthplace of civil rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Sweet Auburn is the best place on Earth to connect with his enduring legacy. Not only does the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site engage visitors with an interactive center that explores King’s extensive legacy, in Sweet Auburn, you can even tour King’s birth home, as well as Ebenezer Baptist Church; the burial sites of King and his wife, Coretta Scott King; and the International Walk of Fame - an interactive memorial made of shoe prints from influential civil rights activists.
Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976, Sweet Auburn is experiencing a major upswing, investing in connectivity-boosting initiatives like the Atlanta Streetcar, which runs from the King Center to downtown’s Centennial Olympic Park. The annual Sweet Auburn Festival celebrates the past and the future of this neighborhood, attracting thousands of visitors annually. Sweet Auburn Curb Market has become a fun anchor for the neighborhood, providing a bustling and varied lunch option for nearby workers. Originally opened in 1918 and filled with a rich history of its own, the market has something for every palate, offering fresh produce, meats and dairy from local and organic farms, as well as the wares of artisan shops and eateries.
