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VOTING CLOSED: What is the best tourist attraction in Atlanta?

By Jen West
Sept 6, 2016

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 you may have missed.

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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