Why go
This eastside walk suits visitors interested in neighborhood history, civil rights and a food stop at each end. Browse Municipal Market in Sweet Auburn first, then look at the Odd Fellows Building from the public street as you move through Sweet Auburn. Give the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park the longest pause; use its current visitor arrangements while the main center is under renovation. The final walk reaches Krog Street Market for a break and a different side of the eastside food scene. The building exterior is a brief stop, so leave more time for the historic site.
The route, stop by stop
World itinerary estimate: 190–395 min
Times are planning estimates. Unknown visit durations start at an editable 30 minutes; access is checked separately.
- 01
Main stop · 35–60 min
Municipal Market in Sweet Auburn
A historic public market in Sweet Auburn with produce, food counters, and local merchants. Visit during market hours and check individual stalls.
Explore Walk · 4 min · Estimated
02Main stop · 15–20 min
Odd Fellows Building and Auditorium
A historic Auburn Avenue landmark best viewed from the street. Its paired buildings recall the business, social and cultural institutions that made Sweet Auburn a center of Black life.
ExploreWalk · 9 min · Estimated
03Main stop · 25–45 min
Sweet Auburn Historic District
A walk along Auburn Avenue through a former center of Atlanta's Black business, civic and religious life. Its historic streetscape rewards attention to the buildings as well as their stories.
ExploreWalk · 4 min · Estimated
04Main stop · 75–110 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
A group of Sweet Auburn places connected to King's childhood, ministry and legacy. The Birth Home and historic Ebenezer Baptist Church make his life in Atlanta tangible beyond a museum display.
ExploreWalk · 14 min · Estimated
05Main stop · 40–70 min
Krog Street Market
A compact food hall and retail stop at the south end of the Eastside Trail. Vendor hours vary, so treat the market as a flexible meal anchor.
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