From the Civil War to the Civil Rights movement, Atlanta is steeped in American history. Stop by the Atlanta History Center for a good introduction to the area's Civil War roots. Or visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Site and learn more about the life of the Atlanta civil rights leader. If you're a fan of Gone with the Wind, take visit to the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, where the author penned her classic novel. And when you get hungry during your stay, there's no shortage of Southern cooking to satisfy your cravings. Whether your visit includes history or fiction, fried chicken or peach cobbler, you'll fall in love with Atlanta's Southern charms and hospitality.