On two weekends in March, the Atlanta Science Festival is hosting a series of four Discovery Walks. The walks are FREE and self-guided. Each one features ten intriguing Science Stops where you'll learn fun facts about some aspect of science or … [Read more...] about We did a trial run of this Discovery Walk — check it out yourself this weekend, as part of ATL Science Festival
Walks & Tours
FREE: “Atlanta from the Ashes” history walking tour around Woodruff Park this Saturday
Updated on 1/30/2021 -- The history tours are continuing in 2021. Free tickets are available through the Eventbrite link below. This is a fun thing to do outdoors, and social distancing should be easy. Just bring a mask! Whether you're new to … [Read more...] about FREE: “Atlanta from the Ashes” history walking tour around Woodruff Park this Saturday
FREE tours of Oakland’s African-American grounds (reservations open on Jan. 14th and sell out fast!)
Every February, the Historic Oakland Foundation offers FREE guided walking tours of Oakland Cemetery’s African American Grounds. The tours have become a Black History Month tradition in Atlanta. In 2021, the tour capacity is limited to nine … [Read more...] about FREE tours of Oakland’s African-American grounds (reservations open on Jan. 14th and sell out fast!)
FREE: weekly group walks at Mason Mill Park on Wednesday
If you've never explored Mason Mill Park, now is the time! The park is located in the Emory area of Decatur. It's a 120-acre forest, with some of the nicest, most scenic trails inside the perimeter. The South Peachtree Creek Trail runs … [Read more...] about FREE: weekly group walks at Mason Mill Park on Wednesday
Discounts for Lawrenceville Ghost Tours, happening every night in October
Lawrenceville is said to be metro Atlanta's oldest city. It's also said that modern renovations to the historic downtown area awakened sleeping ghosts and ushered in reports of paranormal activity. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, you'll … [Read more...] about Discounts for Lawrenceville Ghost Tours, happening every night in October
Discounts: A Tour of Southern Ghosts at Stone Mountain
Celebrate the grand tradition of Southern storytelling! This popular ghost tour takes place at Stone Mountain Park, within the Historic Square attraction. We're not saying this collection of original buildings, all built between 1793 and 1875, is … [Read more...] about Discounts: A Tour of Southern Ghosts at Stone Mountain
Tour the historic Dekalb Courthouse on the Decatur Square on Feb. 10th
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Dekalb County Courthouse, which sits majestically on the Decatur Square. You'll learn all about the architectural style of the building, inside and out. And of course your guide will go over the history … [Read more...] about Tour the historic Dekalb Courthouse on the Decatur Square on Feb. 10th
LAST CALL: final weekend for a free guided bike tour on the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail (reserve now)
Content for the 2020 bike tours is coming soon! Please check back. This fall, you can take advantage of FREE guided bicycle tours on the Atlanta BeltLine. The bike tours are offered by the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and take place on Saturday … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: final weekend for a free guided bike tour on the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail (reserve now)