Check out a piece of urban Atlanta's history by visiting The English-American Building, more widely known as the Flatiron Building. The building is located in the downtown business district and was built in 1897, making it the city's oldest standing skyscraper. The exterior of the Flatiron is mostly original, though the interior has been widely remodeled. If you're into history and architecture, then you'll definitely want to see this historic building.
Experience some of the greatest stories ever told at Shakespeare Tavern. This theater company hosts productions of William Shakespeare's best works, and a few other classics in between. If you're a fan of classic literature, you can't miss a performance of stories like Macbeth, The Merchant of Venice, As You Like It, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, or Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.
You haven't really experienced Southern history until you've toured a genuine plantation home. Journey back through time as you walk through the Archibald Smith Plantation Home. This historic home was built in 1845 and has been preserved over 150 years through the test of time. Exhibits in the home include a feature on the Smith family and their role during the Civil War.