Atlanta is a destination city for anyone looking for a heavy dose of Southern culture, great food and excellent attractions. This week's Best of Atlanta poll is the hunt for our city's best tourist spots.

While you are exploring, here are three ways to unlock secrets at the Georgia Aquarium.

If you plan to visit the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, you might want to take a look at our insider's guide.

Atlanta has a lot to offer, so you could have skipped out on a few cool spots. Here are some museums that will not cost you a penny.

Love all things sports? Check out these sports-inspired attractions.

Don't see your favorite Atlanta tourist attraction? Nominate it in the comments below.

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Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney — pictured during a hearing Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 — has cleared the way for Georgia's State Election Board to obtain Fulton ballots and other documents from the 2020 election. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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