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.

 RECOMMENDED VIDEO: An exclusive look inside the Center for Puppetry Arts

About the Author

Featured

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Georgia leaders, including Gov. Nathan Deal, Sandra Deal, members of the King family, and Rep. Calvin Smyre,  were on hand for unveiling of the first statue of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday at the statehouse grounds, more than three years after Gov. Nathan Deal first announced the project.  During the hour-long ceremony leading to the unveiling of the statue of Martin Luther King Jr. at the state Capitol on Monday, many speakers, including Gov. Nathan Deal, spoke of King's biography. The statue was unveiled on the anniversary of King's famed "I Have Dream" speech. BOB ANDRES  /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Credit: Bob Andres