The King Center
The King Center
449 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Telephone: (404) 526-8900
CATEGORIES: Attractions | Museums & Galleries
Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, The King Center is the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of America’s greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace. More than 650,000 visitors from all over the world are drawn annually to the King Center to pay homage to Dr. King, view unique exhibits illustrating his life and teachings and visit the King Center’s Library, Archives, his final resting place, his birth home, gift shop and other facilities.
Nearby Dining:
- Cafe 458 (289 feet SE)
- Café Circa (315 feet SE)
- Edgewood Corner Tavern (331 feet SE)
- Old Fourth Ward Edgewood Avenue Pizzeria (378 feet SE)
- The Sound Table (542 feet SE)
Nearby Nightlife:
- The Reserve (254 feet SE)
- Café Circa (315 feet SE)
- Edgewood Corner Tavern (331 feet SE)
- Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room (378 feet SE)
Nearby Destinations:
- U*Space Gallery (415 feet SE)
- Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site (438 feet NW)
- America's Soul Food Museum (913 feet W)
- Freedom Park PATH Trail (0.36 miles NE)
- Atrium on Sweet Auburn (0.40 miles W)
- True Colors Theatre Company (0.41 miles E)
- Oakland Cemetery (0.50 miles S)
Nearby Parking:
- 450 Auburn Avenue Parking Lot (0.21 miles N)
- 305 Fort Street Parking Lot (Below Connector) (0.29 miles W)
- Sweet Auburn Curb Market Parking Lot (0.43 miles W)
Nearby MARTA Rail Stations:
- King Memorial (0.40 miles SW)
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