TOUR REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 7/7/16. OUR TOUR DESK STAFF AT THE CONVENTION CENTER WILL BE TAKING PAYMENTS THROUGHOUT THE 2017 BOULE FOR ANY TOURS THAT ARE STILL AVAILABLE! 

1) “The Heritage Trail…  Including Reverend King’s Dream Tour / Atlanta University Center District Tour”

Sunday, July 10 (1:00pm – 5:00pm)  (STILL AVAILABLE)

Welcome to Atlanta and a cultural journey through time as you discover who we are…from Civil War to Civil Rights to International Host City of the Centennial Olympic Games.

Enjoy an overview of the city and hear the story of how this tiny railroad terminus grew to be an international city. The world came to Atlanta in 1996 and we will share some of our best legacies from the Centennial Olympic Games.

Long before there was a Martin Luther King, Jr., there was an Auburn Avenue cradling a strong black community that left its mark on this city, this country, and indeed the world. As we travel down “Sweet Auburn,” you will see the former home of Atlanta Life Insurance Company, founded by a former slave by the name of Alonzo Herndon.

We will stop at the King Historic District.  At the King Center for Non-Violent Social Change, get an inside look at the timeline of Dr. King’s life and ministry.  See historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where Dr. King preached his first and last sermon.  Stand before his tomb and read the familiar words, “Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I am free at last.”  A driving tour by his birth home will complete our visit to the King District. Bring your camera!

Next is a drive through the campus of the Atlanta University Complex; home of Atlanta’s well known Historically Black Colleges and Universities, to include Clark-Atlanta University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Morris Brown College and the Interdenominational Theological Center. Learn the history of these schools that have produced a remarkable list of prominent alumni.

Tour includes: Luxury transportation, professional step-on guide and admission

Tour Time: 4 hours

Minimum: 50 guests

Cost: $44.95 per person (early bird discounted registration ended on 6/17)

(includes a 3.25% credit card service fee)

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2) Reverend King’s Dream Tour

Saturday, July 9 (10:00am – 12:00pm)   (SOLD OUT)            

Saturday, July 9 (12:30pm – 2:30pm)  (STILL AVAILABLE)

Monday, July 11 (10:00am – 12:00pm) / 12:30pm – 2:30pm    (STILL AVAILABLE)

Thursday, July 14 (12:15pm – 2:15pm)  (STILL AVAILABLE)

Welcome to Atlanta and a cultural journey through time as you discover who we are…from Civil War to Civil Rights to International Host City of the Centennial Olympic Games.

Enjoy an overview of the city and hear the story of how this tiny railroad terminus grew to be an international city. The world came to Atlanta in 1996 and we will share some of our best legacies from the Centennial Olympic Games.

Long before there was a Martin Luther King, Jr., there was an Auburn Avenue cradling a strong black community that left its mark on this city, this country, and indeed the world. As we travel down “Sweet Auburn,” you will see the former home of Atlanta Life Insurance Company, founded by a former slave by the name of Alonzo Herndon.

We will stop at the King Historic District.  At the King Center for Non-Violent Social Change, get an inside look at the timeline of Dr. King’s life and ministry.  See historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where Dr. King preached his first and last sermon.  Stand before his tomb and read the familiar words, “Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I am free at last.”  A driving tour by his birth home will complete our visit to the King District. Bring your camera!

We will also see the building that housed Atlanta’s first black-owned newspaper, founded in 1928; the site of the Royal Peacock Night-Club which opened in the 1920’s, and the headquarters for the SCLC. 

Tour includes: Luxury transportation, professional step-on guide and admission

Tour Time: 2 hours

Minimum: 50 guests

Cost: $42.95 per person (early bird discounted registration ended on 6/17)

(includes a 3.25% credit card service fee)

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3) Atlanta University Center Tour

Saturday, July 9 (12:30pm – 2:30pm)  (POSTPONED)

Saturday, July 9 (3:00pm – 5:00pm) (STILL AVAILABLE)

Monday, July 11 (12:00pm – 2:00pm) /2:30pm – 4:30pm   (STILL AVAILABLE)

Enjoy an overview of the city and her famous Peachtree Street. We’ll tell you the stories of how this tiny railroad terminus grew to be an international city with a tour of the campus of the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Consortium, which is the world’s largest consortium of African American private institutions of higher education. The Consortium is a vital part of Atlanta’s African-American heritage. Members of the consortium are the highly esteemed Clark-Atlanta University, Spelman College, Morehouse College and Morehouse School of Medicine. Morris Brown College and the Interdenominational Theological Center were founding members, but no longer belong to the AUC Consortium.

The AUC campuses are located in the Atlanta University Center neighborhood, near downtown Atlanta, southwest of the new Mercedes Benz football stadium. The schools’ early histories date from the end of the Civil War through the Reconstruction era, when these institutions were established to educate newly freed slaves. The past, present and future of these illustrious institutions is a source of pride for Atlantans, students and alumni.

We will stretch out legs on one of the campuses and drive by the Herndon Home, the former home of Atlanta’s first Black millionaire. The Atlanta University Center claims a remarkable list of prominent alumni. Some of the most notable are Marva Collins, Maynard Jackson, Marian Wright Edelman, Pearl Cleage, James Weldon Johnson, Alice Walker, Samuel L. Jackson, Emmanuel Lewis, Keisha Knight Pulliam, Esther Rolle, Ralph Abernathy, Julian Bond, Martin Luther King Jr., Hosea Williams, David Satcher, Louis Sullivan, Edwin Moses, Kenny Leon, Spike Lee and Lerone Bennett.

Tour includes: Luxury transportation, professional step-on guide and admission

Tour Time: 2 hours

Minimum: 50 guests

Cost: $42.95 per person (early bird discounted registration ended on 6/17)

(includes a 3.25% credit card service fee)

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4) “Be Chic in the City” Shopping Adventure

Friday, July 8 (1:00pm – 6:00pm)

Saturday, July 9 (2:00pm – 7:00pm)

Thursday, July 14 (11:00am – 4:00pm)   (CANCELLED)

Since 1959, Lenox Square^® has been the premier shopping destination for fashionistas throughout the Southeast. Located in the heart of the Buckhead neighborhood, Lenox Square offers an unparalleled shopping experience.

An impressive two-story glass facade showcases the iconic property’s street side presence, including a glass covered porte-cochere and valet amenities for easy access.  The mall boasts Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Macy’s and features nearly 250 specialty stores like FENDI, Burberry, Cartier, David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, Diane von Furstenberg, and Vineyard Vines. 

Shoppers may also avail themselves to three full-service restaurants: The Cheesecake Factory, Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar, and True Food Kitchen. In addition to their front-side restaurants, you’ll find dining experiences throughout our property that fit every taste.  Experience fine dining at Prime, a long-time favorite, or enjoy a casual meal at California Pizza Kitchen, Corner Bakery, or even Panera Bread.  If you’re looking for a quick bite, there’s a wide selection of specialty food shops located on the lower level in the Lenox Fashion Cafe.  Make sure you stop by Sprinkles Cupcakes & Ice Cream or Garrett Popcorn to celebrate your successful day of shopping!

Tour includes: Luxury transportation and escort

Tour Time: 5 hours

Minimum: 30 guests

Cost: $41.95 per person (early bird discounted registration ended on 6/17)

(includes a 3.25% credit card service fee)

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5) “Bargain Hunters; Shop Til Ya’ Drop” Adventure

Friday, July 8 (2:00pm – 7:00pm)

Sunday, July 10 (1:00pm – 6:00pm)

Love to shop but REALLY love looking for bargains? This shopping adventure may be the one for you. The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, just a short drive from Downtown Atlanta, is a bargain hunter’s paradise. It is the newest and nearest Outlet Center to Atlanta with over 150 outlet stores to visit. It is located in Woodstock, Ga. featuring stores like Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Michael Kors, Coach, Vineyard Vine, Johnny Rockets and more.

Tour includes: Luxury transportation and escort

Tour Time: 5 hours

Minimum: 30 guests

Cost: $42.95 per person (early bird discounted registration ended on 6/17)

(includes a 3.25% credit card service fee)

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