I have never actually visited Folklore Haunted House however I had a wonderful experience with…read moretheir team. I bought RIP tickets for my Sister and I to go on Halloween on a Monday night; the following morning we were informed that our Grandfather had passed away in his sleep. My Sister and I were no longer going to be in the State of Georgia during our reserved ticket time and we were pretty bummed we were now missing out on nearly $100 and a fright! I messaged Folklore later in the day on Tuesday and explained our situation. I am very grateful that the team at Folklore refunded our tickets. Not only does this help us with travel expenses but it open up 2 spaces on Halloween night to attend! I look forward to trying again next year!

I've been to many haunted houses, but Folklore is the best with pop scares and the creepy vibes. I…read morefelt like I was in an actual horror movie!

I first visited NETHERWORLD back when I was in high school, before they moved to Stone Mountain, so…read morecoming back after all these years definitely brought back a lot of memories. I've also visited a few times since they moved, and overall I've always enjoyed the experience. This year is their 30th anniversary, so some friends and I decided it was a good time to come back. We bought tickets for 9 PM on October 17 and arrived in the area around 7:30. Unfortunately, parking was probably the most frustrating part of the entire night. We spent almost an hour going between the Yellow and Red parking lots before finally finding a space. By then it was already around 9:20 PM. For such a popular attraction that has been around for so many years, I really wish the parking situation could be improved. It's actually one of the main reasons I hadn't returned in a while. The lines were also still pretty long, which reminded me of my previous visits. At least you can watch the projected videos of other brave visitors getting scared while you wait. The first haunt was Curse of the Collector. My friends and I were laughing because some of it felt very familiar, almost like not much had changed. That said, the actors and costumes were still detailed and creepy, and I was happy that the experience felt longer than I remembered--around 25 minutes for us. Getting scared with friends along the way was a lot of fun and actually helped me forget about the stress of work for a while. Next was Beyond Oblivion, which gave us a funny little scare right at the beginning. During the elevator section, everyone suddenly thought the elevator had actually broken and that we were trapped inside. Thankfully, it was just part of the experience! This haunt felt a little shorter, maybe around 15+ minutes, but the atmosphere was darker and a bit more gruesome, with actors popping out to scare you more frequently. After finishing both haunted houses, we also got to take some pictures with the costumed characters outside, which was a nice way to end the night. Overall, despite the parking headache and long wait, I had a really fun time coming back to NETHERWORLD. The two-haunt experience for the 30th anniversary made the trip feel worthwhile, and it was especially nostalgic for me after visiting this place since my high school days. Sometimes getting scared and laughing with friends is exactly what you need after a stressful week. Happy Halloween!

This was an amazingly fun time…read more Be prepared the parking is plentiful but in several different areas that then take a walk to the location. Once you get to the location the line will be long! But it moves pretty quickly. We spent about 30 mins in line. Be sure to get on line and book your time before you go!! And then get there 15 mins at least before your time... there is a line before the actual line. Then be prepared... not to be scared... I was not scared, but to be wowed! This place is super cool!! The pics don't do it justice. So many amazing things to see and this is a twisty turning maze of sights! I highly recommend the attraction. There is food, they have pictures, there are two different experiences... we did the main one and like I said it was awesome! I'd do it again... in a heart beat. My son and I had a fantastic time!

Can't wait for this to open looking forward to the haunted house and festival. good scare good food…read moreits going into spooky seaso.

The Atlanta Zombie Apocalypse is an annual "haunted house" type attraction located in Conley,…read moreGeorgia, which is about 15 miles southeast of Midtown Atlanta (a 20-25 minute drive). The Atlanta Zombie Apocalypse is supposed to simulate a real-life zombie outbreak and put you in the center of it. It's a neat idea and it's been open every October for the past several years. I attended the attraction this past Friday, October 3, 2014, on opening night. The attraction is scheduled to be open every Friday and Saturday night, the rest of October, except for the week of Halloween, where the attraction will be open on Thursday and Friday that week. Check the business's web site for a calendar and more details, including a FAQ, here: http://www.atlantazombie.com/. I went with a group of six. We showed up around 9pm and the line was very short. This year, there are two attractions: (1) a zombie outbreak scenario and (2) a zombie paintball gun experience. We each paid $40 for a combo ticket to visit both attractions. We each got $5 off because it was an opening weekend special. The regular combo ticket price is $45. Credit cards accepted. Parking costs $3 cash. Shortly after signing my waiver form, I heard security say there was a "Code Yellow." A staff member told me that meant someone got so scared, they peed on themselves. I was told by security there have been "Code Browns" too, where people have soiled themselves. We went to the zombie outbreak scenario first. A few groups ahead of us were so frightened, they left after completing only a few rooms. For the first attraction, we were able to go in as a group of six. We entered a giant, multilevel, abandoned warehouse/office building. The scenario had a storyline to it. We were basically thrust into the plot of a stereotypical zombie movie, TV show, or video game. We started off at the base of a stairwell and I was immediately reminded of The Walking Dead, 28 Days Later, and The Last of Us. It was pitch black and the environment felt real. [Warning: Spoilers Ahead] Actors guided us every step of the way. We were inside an overrun FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) building. Security guards and FEMA officials briefed us on the zombie outbreak situation. There was fighting amongst the characters and lots of scurrying through hallways and rooms, up and down stairwells, to try and avoid people and zombies. The actors were talking so fast and rushing us through each set of rooms that I didn't fully comprehend what was going on. Maybe it was designed that way. Early on, it was revealed that FEMA thought we were infected, so not only did we have to escape zombies, but armed FEMA guards too. We eventually ran into a FEMA doctor and military personnel, who led us through a makeshift triage. Along the way, zombies would pop out and try to bite us. There was a lot of, "Hurry! This way!" and "Stick together!" Humans would also get into altercations with each other and sometimes end up killing each other. It was just a crazy, bleak situation. There were a few outdoor areas that we had to run through with lots of zombies. That was fun. The actors aren't supposed to touch you and you're not supposed to touch them, so I sort of lollygagged behind the group to get a better look at the zombies. I tried to "enjoy" and take in the experience more. I think a common problem with most haunted attractions is customers go through them so fast because they're scared and running away from something that they miss out on a lot of the sights and sounds that the creators worked so hard to put together. Overall, I thought the zombie apocalypse scenario was well thought out. Our run through the course lasted roughly 15 minutes, but felt shorter than that. We ran into a wide cast of characters. Along with FEMA, we hit the CDD (Centers for Disease Development) offices as well as some stragglers who saved us. There was one open-field chase sequence, just like in the movies, where someone was waiting for us inside a set of doors, shouting at us to hurry before the zombies got us. Of course, after rushing inside, the actor shut the doors before the zombies could get in, leaving them banging on the doors. [End Spoilers] The paintball experience was a letdown. First, we waited over an hour in line, and the line was short. Something must have happened inside the attraction to cause a delay. An injury, perhaps? The maximum paintball group size was four. The paintball sequence took place in the woods. We walked through the woods, pitch black, with only our guide's flashlight to lead the way. When a zombie approached, the guide would shine his light at it and we'd shoot the zombie. One hit pretty much "killed" the zombie. The entire paintball portion lasted maybe 10 minutes. It ultimately consisted of a casual stroll through the forest, shooting a zombie every so often. There was no real adrenaline rush and it was actually kind of boring, though amusing. In the end though, I did have fun.

It's the end of the world and the zombies have taken over!! The Atlanta Zombie Apocalypse drops…read moreyou into an end-of-the world scenario with zombies coming at you from every angle. It's up to a highly trained and specialized military unit to help you and your group get from one part of the compound to the other - without getting killed or infected. You'll feel like you're in a real life action-horror film, complete with running, jumping, dodging, gunfire and zombie groupies. That's right. Zombie groupies. I haven't had this much fun since that weekend in Tijuana! The Apocalypse portion is a MUST, but if you want to shell out $10 more to shoot paint balls at real zombies (albeit, in a very controlled environment) have at it, as there is a section called "Shoot Out" that allows you to do just that. While I was super excited at the thought of shooting zombies, the reality of the Shoot Out was a bit of a letdown and the only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars. But, trust me when I say The Apocalypse section more than made up for it. Just a tip - get there early! The ticket office opens around 8 (double-check on their site as I think it may open earlier the closer we get to Halloween). If you're not there early enough, you could be waiting for up to 2 hours.

The Dark Lady play was excellent from start to finish. Just wanted to give flowers and let others…read moreknow about this place. I will definitely be back.

The performance was fantastic. The seats are comfortable. There are also good concession options…read more Parking is only validated for 1 hour so try to arrive close to show time.

The Center for Puppetry Arts is one of those places in Atlanta that I think people overlook, and…read morethey really shouldn't. The exhibits are actually COOL. Not "cute for kids" cool. Genuinely interesting. The Jim Henson Collection alone is worth the visit. Seeing characters and pieces tied to Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth in person hits completely different when you grew up with them. I also really like that the museum goes beyond the familiar stuff. The Global Collection shows puppetry traditions from around the world, so it feels more like an actual museum experience than just a nostalgia stop. Right now they also have Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation, which takes you behind the scenes of how stop-motion is created. That exhibit runs through December 27, 2026. It's interactive, creative, and just different from the usual Atlanta museum rotation. Adults can enjoy it just as much as kids, especially if you're into art, film, design, or just seeing how things are made. Definitely one of those places that makes you say, "Why haven't I been here sooner?"

Without spoiling too much, this museum is a haven for Muppet fans as well as those with a deep…read moreappreciation for stop motion animation. The staff are friendly and helpful, but the museum is best enjoyed self-guided. I loved how the museum gives an homage to the history of puppetry through the global exhibit and brings us into the future with the stop motion exhibit. As a muppet fan, I was ecstatic to see all the artifacts contributed from the Jim Henson company and they feature muppets from all the major films.

After 10+ years of just attending the free parade on Saturday, we invested in the 5-day passes. It…read morewas SOOOO Worth it! 100%! There are hundreds of events to attend daily for the 5 days. They start around 8 Am or so and end...well...I do not know exactly if/when they end :) The conference is definitely family friendly, and they make it easy to search events to tell what age group they are for. You have to go in-person to get your badge and the lines on the first day can be LONG so we opted for Friday and we waited about 30 minutes.

If you like walking across downtown Atlanta to stand in line for a few hours to get your badge…read more .... Then walking back across town to stand in line for a few more hours ( in the heat) ... to get into an event where everyone is selling the same thing in a crowded area. Knock yourself out. You will spend more time in line than the event itself. There was a time ( long long ago) when it was an awesome event. Those days are gone.

Out Front is one of my favorite places to see shows and work. Their main focus is inclusivity and…read morewelcoming every patron and artist who walks through their door, and they succeed. I love their commitment to non-gendered bathrooms. It reflects their goal of an inclusive space and makes even using the restroom accessible for those who don't identify within the gender binary.

I'm between 3 and 4 on this one…read more 4 stars for the talent I saw and the curve balls they threw into the play - "The mystery of love and sex" was the one I saw. Fun, funny, and wise. It was also R rated (full frontal nudity, both male and female but not pornographic or gross), with the cast cursing, drinking wine and smoking cigarettes/pot on stage. If you are easily offended, this wouldn't be a good place for you to go. If you are fun and open minded, give it a whirl. They also have a small bar with snacks and basic liquor along with beer/wine. 2 stars for the bathroom situation. It's a LGBTQIA audience so you may end up in a bathroom with a bunch of guys, straight and otherwise (I'm a girl). AWKWARD.. Especially with a mix of stalls and open urinals. And it wasn't just me. Everyone was commenting on it. Overall: I think they are new to the scene and still need to work some kinks out. I do hope the bathroom situation changes..