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Sweet Auburn

Sweet Auburn Ave, Atlanta, GA
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Ranked #83 of 173 attractions in Atlanta
3.0 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Description: The heart of African American commerce and culture in Atlanta at the turn of the century.
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Negril, Jamaica
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“Loved seeing the old buildings.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I like this neighborhood because of the tourist attractions that are only blocks from one another. You can see the original SCLC building and the new one. The King Center for Non Violent Social Change, The birth home of Martin Luther King Big Bethel, and many other buildings that are a part of history. Every year we look forward to... More

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“sweet auburn fest”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

I love going to these every year and I believe they do it twice a year. you walk around and eat food and people watch.

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“Avoid the Frommers walking tour”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2006
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I followed the Frommers walking tour starting from Piedmont towards the east. I am a foreigner and I felt so scare, I return half way. Close shops, homeless people talking to me during the walk, smell like a bathroom under the bridge, empty streets... not a safe walking tour! The Curb Market was nice.. Another example of abandoned downtown areas... More

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