Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a walk through historic Oakland Cemetery — whether you’re coupled, single, or looking for a family-friendly outing. The “Love Stories of Oakland” tour has been a popular event in past years, for good reason.
As you stroll through Oakland Cemetery, a guide will recount some of the cemetery’s tales of everlasting love and point out the frequent symbols of undying devotion found on many of the stone markers.
Symbolism was important in Victorian times. Clasped hands are often seen on grave stones from that era; the symbol reflects the eternal unity of love.
There are two dates for the Valentine’s Day edition of the Love Stories of Oakland Tour.
♥ Friday, February 14th
The 75-minute long tour will start at 5:30 pm.
Arrive at Oakland’s Bell Tower at least 15 minutes before the start of your tour to check in.
Grab a complimentary hot chocolate and a sweet treat before your tour.
♥ Saturday, February 15th
The 75-minute long tour will start at 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 5:00, 5:15, and 5:30.
Please arrive at Oakland’s Bell Tower at least 15 minutes before the start of your tour to check in.
An advance ticket is required, and you can purchase online. (You’ll choose your preferred start time from the list of links.)
This event always sells out, so RESERVE NOW.
Ticket prices:
- Adults (18+): $16 to $24, depending on day
- Students (6-17) and seniors 65+ (with valid ID): $12 to $20
- Historic Oakland Foundation members: $8
- Children 5 & under: Free
While you’re there…
Check out the Oakland Cemetery Museum Shop for plenty of Valentine-themed gifts.
All Love Stories ticket holders will receive a 10 percent discount in the Museum Shop!
Combine your tour with a dinner deal
Make it a date to remember with a pre- or post-tour dinner at Agave and Petit Chou, right in the neighborhood.
Both are offering specials to ticket holders.
About the venue
Historic Oakland Cemetery is Atlanta’s oldest public park, and the final resting place for many notable citizens — including author Margaret Mitchell, former Atlanta mayors Maynard Jackson and Ivan Allen, sports legend Bobby Jones, and Civil War soldiers.
Less than a mile from downtown Atlanta, Oakland’s 48 acres are a treasure trove of history, gardens, sculpture, architecture, and ancient oaks and magnolias.
Oakland Cemetery is located at 248 Oakland Avenue, in southeast Atlanta, near Grant Park.
Oakland Cemetery is home to over 1400 trees, some of them nearly 200 years old. Many reflect Victorian symbolism, including those with a “weeping” form or tall columnar shape that points toward heaven.
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