Not everything is top notch but that's part of the beauty of freedom of expression. Various skill…read morelevels are represented and I'd venture to say if you keep coming back month after month you can see spraypainters develop their skills in real time. Without the graffiti this would be just another dank, gray, slightly sinister or drably boring traffic tunnel with vehicles choking pedestrians with exhaust. But now you get spray can fumes added to the mix! A couple people have also said urine stench. I didn't happen to smell that on my two trips on my southern sojourn but I believe it offends nostrils at times. I did see a homeless person who I tried not to disturb as well. That's life in a big city though. The Ann Arbor graffiti alley back home sometimes gets the homeless and sometimes you might smell piss there, especially in one certain spot. I'd venture to say you'd get both those things with or without graffiti and the stream of artists and onlookers might even have some looking for bushes nearby instead of relieving themselves here. I spotted lots of young people going to and from bars on a weekend night. I'm sure lots of weed is smoked here and tons of pictures are taken. How many pictures would be taken here without the graffiti? And right around the corner at one end is a massive wall stretching for I don't know how long covered with huge colorful murals for as far as I walked. So, hey, legal murals are represented, too and a nice primer on "graffiti vs. street art" is there for anyone to take in. This here tunnel probably keeps more than a few malcontents from tagging any of those murals. Local color aplenty here and it's constantly changing. I think I like it better than the Ann Arbor graffiti alley though my sample size here is admittedly small, just a couple nights in February 2026 as opposed to dozens of trips stretching over a few years in Ann Arbor.

This might be a review about the tunnel but you need to make it to Wylie st and walk that so that…read moreyou can immerse yourself in more art. The tunnel is amazing and a space for any and all to make art! Take your can or paint and make your art. Art is nothing if not shared!!

The plaza theater is a classic if you live in Atlanta! It brings nostalgic in five to modern day…read moremovies. I was here to watch the recent release of Wuthering Heights, and my viewing experience was great! The quality felt much better than a typical AMC. I will say are a bit squished if you're looking for comfort over style. They were only a few in the theater that I watched my film, and as you'd expect they could recline or have much room to stretch your legs out in. Luckily, this wasn't a necessity for me, but if you'd like to make yourself at home, be warned. The price for a small popcorn was a pretty standard seven dollars. I didn't get to look at the rest of their offering, but it seems they had traditional movie concessions. Overall, love the vibe of this theater and hold definitely be back!

EXTREMELY CHILL Relaxed Old-School Theatre sitting @ Poncey-Highland off N Highland Ave…read more Reminds you of Golden Age of Theatre before COVID... Very V clean Always. Kindest most welcoming staff Ready to Help. Check out their Wide array of films.. ranging from Independent Alternative Flics Not showing Anywhere in Atl ;) to foreign gems, & to the mainstream Classics of yesteryear. Just left HIND RAJB!!! Never thought this flic would show ever Anywhere in GA due to its discerning critical analysis. Plaza Rocked It! Gotta love this gem; adds Huge flavor to this city!

Located in a small park along the John Lewis Freedom Parkway, this interesting artwork is…read moreabsolutely eye-catching. Looking like a large grey globe, until you get close to it you can't see that there is a figure INSIDE the globe. Hence the name, "Self Portrait." Unveiled last week, the artwork is by artist Jaume Plensa (b. 1955, Barcelona, Spain). It is part of the Renew Atlanta Public Art Program. It is 11 feet by 11 feet. A striking piece, I have absolutely no idea why the figure is sitting inside the globe or what the obvious lettering indicates. I couldn't make out any significant words to provide meaning or context. There is no legal parking nearby so if you're visiting, I would suggest doing so on foot or by bicycle. [Review 19557 overall - 611 in Georgia - 528 of 2023.]

The Super Bloom at the Atlanta Botanical Garden was such a beautiful sight and happy I got to see…read moreit. Tickets run about $26.95 for standard adult admission, with slight variations depending on the day and if purchased online or in person. Given the sheer scale of the grounds, it feels like a fair value. I went on a weekday, which I highly recommend. Parking is incredibly straightforward, you park right on-site at the SAGE Parking Facility. It starts at $3 per hour, but keep in mind that the garage is entirely cashless, so you will need a card. Also if there is an event at Piedmont Park, parking may be impacted. Check-in was quick, and while there were visitors, it never felt crowded or overwhelming. The entire experience flowed smoothly from start to finish. This is perfect for a solo adventure. They were celebrating their 50th anniversary with the Super Bloom display, and it showed. There were over 200,000 tulips and spring bulbs throughout the garden. When I reached the Great Lawn, it opened up into a full sea of color. The visual texture of so many layered, vibrant petals blooming all at once was stunning. Each section felt different. One moment I was surrounded by vibrant florals, the next I was walking through lush greenery that felt almost like a rainforest and the air was so clean. It naturally slowed me down in the best way. The Orchid Daze exhibit was a highlight for me. It was calm, lightly fragrant, and tucked away enough to feel like a quiet escape. I ended up staying longer than expected. It would have been nice, if they had more dedicated seating areas. There weren't many spaces designed for just sitting and being, closer to the flowers especially if you wanted to relax without being in the middle of foot traffic. The grounds were clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed. There were also great spots for photography, I saw everything from casual photos to full-on portrait sessions. On-site Dining If you plan to stay for a while there is a restaurant on-site, which is convenient. The menu was simple, light bites, sandwiches, and seasonal options. Pricing was about what you'd expect for a major attraction, averaging around $25 to $40 per person for a casual lunch. Overall: A way to slow down and take things in. Peaceful, beautiful, and worth the visit. I'm already curious to see how it will transform for summer.

My experience at this botanical garden was pretty mid. Not worth the $35 paid in my opinion…read more The garden overall was pretty neat and clean. A good place to walk around. However, the variety of plants and exhibits weren't very impressive. It was also disappointing to see the lady flower landmark not fully ingrained with flowers around late April. The most impressive part to me were the greenhouse plant exhibits. There was a good variety of plants there from different corners of the world. The outdoor exhibits were just not that interesting. Parking is an additional charge, so my friend and I did free street parking nearby and just walked to the entrance. They also have a couple food options within the gardens. My friend and I got some popsicles for $5 which was nice since it was pretty humid at the time we went. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend, but I didn't have a terrible time here.

The BeltLine Tour is a FREE 3-hour bus tour of the BeltLine which I learned is a 22-mile loop of…read morehistoric rail lines that will eventually create parks, trails, transit, and new development for Atlanta. We took the tour last wknd, and enjoyed learning about the BeltLine project while driving through the Atlanta neighborhoods like Glenwood, Grant Park, Boulevard Crossing, Capital View, Peachtree Hills, etc. and some historic sites, too. Highlight of the tour was seeing the Bellwood Quarry which will be the centerpiece for the future Westside Reservoir Park - the largest park in Atlanta. I was amazed - not to the level like when I first saw the Grand Canyon - but almost, just b/c I never knew such a gem existed INSIDE Atlanta. In case you're wondering about the location, it's behind Marietta Blvd and right now it's fenced off to the public. They say the only way you can see it is taking this tour. Check out the photos - beautiful, right?! The BetlLine project is huge, and has the potential to transform Atlanta. They say it will ultimately connect 45 neighborhoods. I also learned that Atlanta is the one of the most underparked cities - we're at 3.8% whereas most cities are 10-15%. Check out the website to get more info on the project. The tour is a great way to spend your Friday or Saturday morning, and then grab some brunch afterwards :) They book fast and advanced reservations are required. Our tour guide was great and highly knowledgeable but she does talk non-stop. Three hrs is a long time and honestly, I did doze off a few times :) But seeing the Quarry was totally worth it, and I definitely learned a lot about Atlanta.

Yes, the tour is a whole 3 hours. But if you have any interest in Atlanta, mass transit, and/or…read moreurban design, you will quickly get immersed in the tidbits that the tour guide feeds your group and the time will fly by. This was my case during the FYLA event that I attended. The shuttle that we boarded was comfortable and air-conditioned (for those worried about suffering through Atlanta summer temperatures or having to weather a rough ride). Our guide, Shanté (or Shauntay maybe?), was a doll, knew a lot about the project and the city as a whole. She seemed to be seasoned, as she spoke clearly and timed everything she said just right, as she stood with her back to the front, to face our group. I learned a lot and saw neighborhoods that I had never seen or heard of. The architecture of Atlanta is something to admire, as it is unique. I enjoyed seeing the Bellwood Quarry Reservoir (look at our photos, it is gorgeous) and the Old Fourth Ward Park. Now I am hoping that I can convince my landscape architect-in-training sister to join me for this tour. I was told to wait a couple months before going again, to get some new information. Keep in mind that the tours book to capacity at least a month in advance, to plan wisely (though our guide said that if you are really interested, show up and see if some people who have reserved dropped out the last minute--she said this happens quite frequently). If you want, take along some snacks. Just make sure to empty your bladder and any other organs that may need to be voided before arriving to the start point of the tour. The closest bathroom before taking off from the Inman Park MARTA station is at Dough Bakery and the staff restrict bathroom use to patrons. Don't judge me for getting a grapefruit scone so that I could relieve myself. You will make a stop a little bit before the halfway point of the tour at a Kroger (is this murder Kroger? I'm unsure), where you can pick up nourishment and use the facilities. But it can be an uncomfortable first hour or so, if you are thinking you can just hold it. Okay, let's move past the bathroom thing... You should learn more about the A, its history, its neighborhoods, and the progress of the BeltLine. This tour will help you do all those things in a span of just 180 minutes, give or take.

This place rocks! A movie included in your ticket price just throws it over the top! We thoroughly…read moreenjoyed our time here. Rest rooms on every floor and food on the bottom floor. The kids play space on the top floor is out of this world! I was inspired to play and investigate alongside my kids! The curators were incredibly thoughtful and created such a welcoming space that is guaranteed to inspire young people and adults alike! Finishing the inside experience is far from the end of your day though. There is a whole world of exploration to be had outside! The hiking trails are well maintained and there are surprises around every corner. From art instillations, to bug motels, to climbing structures for kids to quiet brooks to stroll by it has something for everyone! The children's play park outside is tucked to the side with fencing and features water play. I wish I knew that in advance I would have packed the kids a spare set of clothes to really allow them to let loose and enjoy this to the max! There is not a lot of shade in that particular section of the outdoor space and no benches by the water (there is a rock wall everyone was sitting on to hide from the sun and be nearer to littles who wanted to play by the water) This is one of the best places for families to visit in Atlanta! If time allowed we would have came back here multiple times!! Absolutely a must do!

During a visit to the Atlanta area, my best friend's teenager wanted to check out everything…read moredinosaur-related at Fernbank. We should've come earlier: there are so many exhibits, and so much to see and do, we couldn't pack it all into one afternoon! If you are interested in natural history or want to do something in the Atlanta area that is fun and engaging for kids, teens and adults, hit up this massive museum. There is something for everyone.

I attended the Saturday Chef's Market at Pullman Yards with his sister yesterday and we had a…read morespectacular time. This is a very popular and awesome experience for the whole family. There are multiple vendors, a Balloon Museum, and an indoor space for events and art with a chill lounge with images that pay homage to the history of the Pullman Porters. I strongly recommend this experience and that you arrive around 12 noon because it gets crowded quickly. Admission is free but you pay each vendor as you purchase. This is an every Saturday evening beginning at 1 p.m. through 5 p.m. EST. There is both paid and on the street free street parking on Arizona. There is no specific Yelp profile for Pullman Yards or the Chef's Market so this is the only option I could find about the venue.

Every galley show UTA has I make sure I'm available to attend! The artists they featured have such…read moregreat pieces and they always have great complimentary refreshments to offer. UTA has blessed Atlanta's art scene so much and I as a appreciator of the arts am grateful

The Tiny Doors ATL is so unique to Atlanta. These doors are located all over Atlanta and most of…read morethem are accessible to the public! A couple of doors that I saw that required tickets to the event/location were the Georgia Aquarium and Botanical Garden tiny doors. I have visited many tiny doors and have even spent a day looking for them. Each door is uniquely designed for the place it is located. Each door was so special that it's hard to choose a favorite. I would recommend looking for them if you are visiting a place where one is nearby, but I wouldn't recommend dedicating time to search for these. The Tiny Doors ATL website has a map that locates each of the tiny doors with pictures, names, and number. Enjoy the views and happy finding! Website Link: https://www.tinydoorsatl.com/tiny-doors Would rate 10/10 Credit to Tiny Doors ATL website for Tiny Door numbers and names

Since the Tiny Doors ATL art project started at the Krog Street Tunnel in July 2014, founder and…read moreartist Karen Anderson Singer has become a local celebrity. At the time of writing this review, there are over 20 public art installations of tiny 7-inch doors throughout Atlanta. Each was handmade and installed by Singer who, according to CBS Sunday Morning and CNN, takes anywhere from 40 to 60 hours to make a single door. She described them as a "love note to Atlanta." Once the doors are installed, they are maintained too. The doors are really cool and unique to the City of Atlanta. Atlanta is lucky to have Singer. From the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market to the Swan House in Buckhead, Tiny Doors have been popping up in places all over ATL. During the 2021 NBA Playoffs, Singer even unveiled a door at State Farm Arena with Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins and CEO Steve Koonin: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQuTUF-r87C/. You can check out all of Singer's amazing work on Instagram at @tinydoorsatl: https://www.instagram.com/tinydoorsatl/. My personal favorite doors have been Door #21 on the new Atlantic Green in Atlantic Station, unveiled in October 2020, and Door #658 in Inman Park near the border with Old Fourth Ward. Door #658 was originally unveiled at the Hotel Indigo in Midtown in 2019. It's now located at the Edge OTB apartment complex, facing the Atlanta BeltLine's Eastside Trail. The door is numbered 658 because it's 658 times the size of a standard 7-inch Tiny Door. I uploaded pictures of these two doors to Tiny Doors ATL's listing here on Yelp. As a homeowner in Atlantic Station since before the retail portion of the development opened in 2005, I'm proud to have Singer and Tiny Doors ATL as a neighbor and officially Atlantic Station's "Artist in Residence" as of April 2020. Tiny Doors' studio address is: 1380 Atlantic Drive Suite 14100 Atlanta, GA 30363 Park in the Atlantic Station garage near stairwell 10 (green color). The first two hours of parking is free. I recommend entering and exiting the garage via 16th Street which puts you on level P2. It's much easier to get in and out that way (less traffic/congested). Tiny Doors' studio doors opened to the public for the first time on July 17, 2020. Since then, Tiny Doors ATL has held Open Studio hours where the public can meet Karen Anderson Singer, see works retired and in progress, and browse and purchase #TinyDoorsATL merchandise. Check out Atlantic Station's events page (https://atlanticstation.com/event/tiny-doors-atl-open-studio/all/) and Tiny Doors' Linktree (https://linktr.ee/tinydoorsatl) to see future Open Studio dates and hours as well as a helpful map of where you can find Tiny Doors around Atlanta. Upcoming Tiny Doors ATL Open Studio hours are: * Saturday, November 20, 2021, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM * Saturday, December 18, 2021, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Recently, Open Studio has taken place the third Saturday of every month.

Street art nirvana Take this over museum…read moreCooler and cheaper Thanks to outgoing Yelp Atlanta CM and former Twin Cities CM, Jonathan T, for bringing my attention to this place. Every time I go to a new city, I always seek out the street art. Downtown Atlanta and Buckhead do not seem to have much, if any, of it. It seems to be all concentrated in the Cabbagetown neighborhood. I took Marta out to the Inman Park station and then backtracked westward turning south through the Krog Street Tunnel. Had kind of heard about the Tunnel as well. It was not very impressive. Very schoolyard type graffiti. Once you get through the tunnel, though, JACKPOT. Murals as far as the eye can see both to the left and to the right. Each piece blends in with the one next to it. For the most part, it is just one continuous huge mural put together by different artists. Check it out of you get down to the Big Peach!

Gorgeous, inspiring, and vibrant art murals span Cabbagetown's CSX Hulsey rail yard walls for…read moreseveral blocks, and all art lovers need to check it out (if they haven't yet). Upon exiting the south opening of the Krog Street Tunnel, either hang a left or right to start marveling at it all. Some of my favorites include the following: - @RisingLotus' martial art + fantasy mural - @Sever's rendition of The Giver - @LelaBrunetArt's yellow woman wearing a headdress. Every time I have someone out of town (who loves art) comes through, I take them here.

This is probably the largest and best festival in the state of Georgia and well worth visiting. The…read morefestival spans multiple closed streets around the park. It's also conveniently right off the crosswalk from the Inman Park MARTA station - don't bother looking for parking as there is very little. You can also walk to the festival using the Beltline. The vendors are mostly craft and include original art, pottery, handmade bags, the list is huge. There's also plenty of food vendors for even the picky eater. Make sure to bring plenty of filtered water or stick with beer. This is a must-attend show.

Did you know Inman Park was Atlanta's first suburb? That's why there's a Trolley Barn. The two-mile…read morecommute (in the 1800's) was more easily handled by trolley. (#publictransportation, ahem!) Since the 1970's, The Inman Park Festival is something of an Atlanta tradition. There's a tour of homes, a 5k run, a parade, and (of course) a big street market featuring all sorts of colorful, local arts and crafts, beauty & skin care, foods and spices, home accessories, woodworking and ceramics... This year, I picked up a few items to gift to my friends. There are hosts of things to try and do, including activities for kids, and a really cool Dance Festival where you'll see stellar dance expositions from Atlanta's best dance companies. The food scene is pretty much what you'd expect. All the standard offerings from frozen lemonade to corn dogs, funnel cakes to pretzels, all the "regulars" are there. Sometimes I wonder if there will ever be a way to make the street-fair food scene innovative and not just regular. Still, this is among Atlanta's best run, and well-organized Festivals. See you there next year.