Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
Atlanta, GA
A cluster of sites in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn district, including Dr. King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church and his tomb. Start at the visitor center, and check ahead if you want a home tour, as access is limited.
The park in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn neighborhood traces Martin Luther King's life from his birth in 1929 to his assassination in 1968. The visitor center is at 450 Auburn Avenue NE. It is the best place to begin, with exhibits and films on King and the civil rights movement. Outside, Peace Plaza and the Civil Rights Walk of Fame invite a stroll.
The park includes his birth home (501 Auburn Avenue), Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King preached alongside his father, the King Center with Freedom Hall next to the tomb, and Fire Station No. 6 of 1894. The birth home can only be visited on ranger-led tours. According to the National Park Service, advance reservations are not available: spots (15 people per tour) are given out on the day of your visit and fill up quickly (as of October 2026). Allow half a day for all the sites, and check opening hours beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Atlanta, GA
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 33.7556, -84.3735
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Primitive Group CampingCampsite13 mi from Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
- Stone Mountain CampgroundMotorhome stopover15 mi from Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical ParkMotorhomes
- Stone Mountain CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical ParkWi-Fi
- Campsite · AtlantaCampsite15 mi from Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical ParkTents
- Campsite · AtlantaCampsite15 mi from Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical ParkTentsToilets
- Atlanta South RV ParkMotorhome stopover22 mi from Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical ParkMotorhomesWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park?
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is in Atlanta, GA, at GPS 33.7556, -84.3735. It is about 37 mi from Cartersville.
Can you camp near Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Primitive Group Camping, about 13 mi away; within 25 mi there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Stone Mountain Park (14 mi), Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (19 mi), Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site (36 mi) and Amicalola Falls (56 mi).
When is the best time to visit Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)