Take a FREE behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Dekalb County Courthouse, which sits majestically on the Decatur Square. These tours normally have a $10 fee -- but the tour docents are in training this month, and June is their practice … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: only 1 more date for a FREE tour of the historic Dekalb Courthouse on the Decatur Square
Walks & Tours
FREE: “Atlanta from the Ashes” history walking tour around Woodruff Park this Saturday
Whether you're new to Atlanta or have lived here most of your life, there's always something to learn about our city's rich heritage. You can dive into the history of downtown's Woodruff Park and the surrounding Fairlie-Poplar business district … [Read more...] about FREE: “Atlanta from the Ashes” history walking tour around Woodruff Park this Saturday
ATL Science Festival is over, but you can now buy all 4 Discovery Walk maps for $5!
UPDATED on 3/27/2021 The Atlanta Science Festival had a very successful run in 2021, by designing events that took out the crowd factor. Festival events were mostly outdoors, self-guided, or virtual. Our personal favorite was the Discovery … [Read more...] about ATL Science Festival is over, but you can now buy all 4 Discovery Walk maps for $5!
Enjoy Mother’s Day brunch, dinner, or dessert for dine-in or to-go — updated for 2021
Celebrate Mother’s Day by taking Mom to brunch or dinner! Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9th, 2021. We’re putting together a list of restaurants in the Atlanta metro area where you can get Mother’s Day Brunch for $35 or under per person. (That doesn’t … [Read more...] about Enjoy Mother’s Day brunch, dinner, or dessert for dine-in or to-go — updated for 2021
2021 Guide to Spring Festivals around metro Atlanta
Spring festival season in Atlanta generally kicks off around March first, and continues through Memorial Day weekend -- and then it's summer festival season! This is a general list of annual spring festivals around the extended metro … [Read more...] about 2021 Guide to Spring Festivals around metro Atlanta
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
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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
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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
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)
