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The sprawling city of Atlanta only came into being in 1837 as a terminus of a new railway. During the Civil War the city grew as a transportation center and, because of this accessibility, the Confederacy Army developed their munitions industry here. Consequently the city was a major target for the Union Army and it was burned in 1864 in an act immortalized in "Gone With the Wind".
Recovery, however, was quick and the city was championed by many industrial giants who based their companies here, such as Coca-Cola. Considerable immigration swelled the population of the city, particularly from black Afro-Americans, so it is no surprise that Martin Luther King Jr. was born here.
The principal sights of the city include Underground Atlanta, the World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Park, which was home to the 1996 Olympic Games, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site.
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Places near Atlanta
- Cherokee 217 kilometers away
- Birmingham 226 kilometers away
- Montgomery 236 kilometers away
- Asheville 267 kilometers away
- Nashville 347 kilometers away
- Savannah 359 kilometers away
- Charlotte 365 kilometers away
- Tallahassee 368 kilometers away
- Tupelo 402 kilometers away
- Jekyll Island 408 kilometers away
- Panama City Beach 419 kilometers away
- Charleston 429 kilometers away
- Fernandina Beach 440 kilometers away
- Winston-Salem 461 kilometers away
- Lexington 480 kilometers away
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Accommodation choices for Atlanta
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Atlanta. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Loews Hotel
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The St. Regis Atlanta
Atlanta