Walk Sweet Auburn with an audio guide that stitches together Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, local churches, murals, and the Madam C.J. Walker Museum. Download the VoiceMap app, redeem your code, and plan 90–120 minutes to move through history at your own pace.
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Morning light slices between buildings as you step onto Auburn Avenue, the pavement humming with the city’s history. The audio guide begins at the Atlanta Breakfast Club and leads you past low churches, museum facades, and the quiet dignity of the King Center—each narration layering dates, voices, and the texture of place. From the Jackson Street Bridge the skyline watches over the walk like a patient witness; the tour nudges you toward both the grave and the childhood home of Martin Luther King Jr., and into the hum of Edgewood where murals and markets mark the neighborhood’s present.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires walking 1.5–2 hours on mostly flat, urban sidewalks.
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History
Sweet Auburn was a commercial and cultural hub for African American life in early 20th-century Atlanta, producing leaders, businesses, and churches central to the Civil Rights Movement.
Conservation
Respect memorials and historic buildings by keeping to sidewalks, avoiding litter, and following any posted photography rules; supporting local museums helps preservation efforts.
Reserve your spot on the The Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta: A Self-Guided Audio Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download and redeem before you go
Install the VoiceMap app, enter the eight-character code from your confirmation, and download the tour for offline use to avoid data issues on the route.
Bring comfortable shoes and water
Expect paved sidewalks and up to two hours on your feet; a refillable bottle and supportive shoes make the walk more enjoyable.
Start early or late to avoid heat
Summer afternoons can be hot; beginning in the morning or late afternoon gives cooler temperatures and better light for photos.
Respect memorial spaces
Pause phone noise and lower voices at memorials and churches—these stops are places of reflection as well as history.
Over-ear or in-ear headphones
Necessary to hear the audio clearly in busy street environments.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes handle paved sidewalks and occasional uneven curbs.
Refillable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during warmer months; refill stations are available nearby.
summer
Light rain shell or umbrella
Spring storms can be sudden—compact rain protection keeps the tour uninterrupted.
spring