Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Walk in the footsteps of a civil rights icon at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta, Georgia.
Explore the life, legacy, and final resting place of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at this inspiring national historical park in Atlanta. Walk in his footsteps through exhibits, his birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and the King Center [1, 2].
A brief summary to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
- 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, Sweet Auburn, Georgia, 30312, US
- +1404-331-5190
- Visit website
- Monday 9 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-5 pm
- Thursday 9 am-5 pm
- Friday 9 am-5 pm
- Saturday 9 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Start your visit at the Visitor Center to get maps and information [1, 3].
- Allow several hours to see all the sites in the park [8].
- Check the park's website for events and temporary exhibits [2].
- Free parking is available on John Wesley Dobbs Avenue [3].
Getting There
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Public Transport
To reach the park via public transport, use MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) [5, 7]. While there is no direct train service to the park, several bus routes provide access [7, 12]. From the Peachtree Center Station, you can take the #3 bus to the Auburn Ave @ William H Borders Sr. Dr. stop [7, 20, 22]. Alternatively, take the Atlanta Streetcar from Park Place to the King Historic District [7, 20, 21]. A single MARTA trip costs $2.50, which includes up to four transfers within three hours [5, 6, 15]. A Breeze card, which costs $2, is required to ride the MARTA train [6, 15, 17]. The Atlanta Streetcar costs $1 per ride, or $3 for a day pass [21].
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Walking
From the nearby Sweet Auburn Curb Market, head east on Edgewood Avenue SE, then turn left onto Jackson Street NE. Continue onto Auburn Avenue NE, and the park will be on your left. The walk is approximately 0.4 miles and takes about 8 minutes [4]. No costs are involved.
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Personal Vehicle
If driving, free parking is available on John Wesley Dobbs Avenue between Jackson Street and Boulevard [3, 7]. The entrance to the parking lot is located at 423 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312 [7]. From the parking lot, it is a short walk across Irwin Street to the Visitor Center [1, 7]. Parking is free [3, 9].
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