10 Free Things to Do in Metro Atlanta ATLANTA
By Explore Georgia
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o matter where you call home, you’ll find an enjoyable escape in Georgia’s
great cities, small towns, mountains, beaches and state and national parks. With endless energy, city sophistication and warm Southern hospitality, the metro Atlanta area is one of Georgia’s favorite destinations. And the most well-known attractions are also some of the
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area’s most affordable! Below are 10 free things to do that the whole family will enjoy. Get out and explore today. You’ll find even more travel inspiration for planning your own Georgia vacation at ExploreGeorgia.org.
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Arabia Mountain At the Arabia Mountain
National Heritage Area and Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, located in DeKalb county, you can roam the mountain, farmland, lakes, hiking trails and a nature preserve on more than 2,000 acres of pristine land.
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The Atlanta BeltLine Take a guided walking
tour of the Atlanta BeltLine, a transit, trails and parks project connecting Atlanta’s neighborhoods. Enjoy fresh air, new city views, fascinating Atlanta history and every season along the multi-use system, which will comprise a 22-mile loop when completed. 14 KNOWAtlanta FALL 2021
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Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center At the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center in Johns Creek, you can walk two miles of trails, see animal exhibits and tour buildings reminiscent of rural Georgia in Heritage Village.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Pay respects to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. National
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rehabilitation center in Locust
civil rights leader grew up in
Grove. The facility is open
a modest two-story home,
Tuesday through Saturday
preserved as it was when he
from noon to 3 p.m., when
was a child. Tour King’s birth
visitors can see an array of wild,
home, visit the King Cen-
exotic and domestic animals.
ter and explore Atlanta’s Sweet
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Auburn Historic District, the center of one of the city’s most important historical African-American communities.
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Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary
See animals of all stripes at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, a wildlife
Explore 566 acres of
forests and wildflowers along the Yellow River at Gwinnett County’s Yellow River Park. You also can enjoy mountain biking, hiking and horse trails, as well as family-friendly playgrounds.
