Take in the eerie beauty of Georgia's oldest burial grounds, the Oakland Cemetery. The cemetery was founded in 1850 and there are an estimated 70,000 people laid to rest in its 48-acre expanse. Sections of the cemetery include the New Jewish section, the Black section, the Confederate section, and the cemetery's Original Six Acres; each section represents a different time in history. Some of Atlanta's most important and influential figures are interred here.
Celebrate the artistic works and achievements of people of African descent at the National Black Arts Festival. The event showcases art, music and cultural facets of African heritage. This festival is the largest of its kind and presents works in the genres of dance, film, literature, music, performance art, theater and visual art. Maya Angelou, Spike Lee, and Gladys Knight have all been featured contributors and guests of the event.
Explore the history of the city at the Atlanta History Center. The museum features rotating and traveling exhibits, and houses six permanent exhibits that showcase relevant points in Atlanta history. Events and time periods spotlighted include the city's expansion from a rural area to a metropolis, the Civil Rights Movement in the city, and the city during the Civil War. The Atlanta History Center boasts one of the largest collections of Civil War artifacts in the world. This museum and attraction also has historic homes and gardens on its grounds, and has been teaching the public about Atlanta's history since 1926.
Squeeze in a quick game of golf at the College Park Golf Course. Your time on the 9-hole course will fly by as you encounter a handful of par 3 and 4 shots. If the game goes by faster than you'd planned, stick around for a bit and practice your swing on the driving range or raid the racks at the Pro Shop.