Atlanta, Georgia: National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Atlanta was right in the middle of the fight for civil rights during the second half of the 20th century. Therefore, it's only fitting that there's a nice facility designed to celebrate that goal. It's located in the main tourist area of downtown. 

Upon entering, tourists are greeted with a good-sized exhibit on civil rights. A particular favorite is a replica of a lunch counter from the South in the 1950s. You might remember that such places were strictly segregated in the day, and the forces opposed to integration took strong measures to keep it that way. Visitors sit at the lunch counter, put on headphones, and relive the experience of those involved in the sit-in - complete with shouting and vibrations in the chair that make it feel as if it is being kicked. It's rather unpleasant to sit there for the entire 1 minute, 45 seconds of so, which is the idea. 

Upstairs, the exhibit is more targeted toward human rights around the world. Down below, a display of Dr. Martin Luther King's work is on display; it's from the Morehouse College Collection. The "basement" also contains an event space.

Most people will come in from the grassy area, but be sure to go around to the other site of the building and see the other entrance. It's shown here and quite well done - just like the rest of it. 

There is talk of expanding the facility in the near future, which would be great. But it's certainly worth your time now.