Downtown

Downtown is a business district in Atlanta, United States, encompassing several areas including Castleberry Hill, Centennial Hill, Fairlie-Poplar, Five Points, the Hotel District, and South Downtown. Pedestrian pathways connect these sections and make it easier to navigate between the different parts of the center.

The district emerged in the 1830s as a railway junction and grew into a commercial hub. Construction of important buildings like the Georgia State Capitol accompanied this development during the 19th century.

The Center for Civil and Human Rights displays exhibits about social movements, while the World of Coca-Cola presents the story of this global beverage. Both locations sit near each other and offer insights into American themes that draw visitors from around the world.

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority runs several rail and bus lines throughout the district, linking visitors to key attractions and business centers. Most areas are easy to explore on foot during the day, though distances between different neighborhoods vary.

Underground Atlanta preserves a network of 19th-century streets and storefronts beneath the current street level, now housing entertainment venues. This layer formed when the city raised streets above old rail tracks, shifting the original sidewalks underground.