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 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.

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.]

I hadn't visited the High Museum of Art in nearly a decade and thoroughly enjoyed myself. We got…read morethere a little late so didn't have too much time but was still able to see the majority of the museum with a quick pace. Kind staff, great exhibits, architecture and art. I really enjoyed the various rooms and variety from impressionists to modern and everything in between. Would definitely add this museum to my Atlanta itinerary.

I spent about 2 hours exploring the High Museum. The museum is large enough to feel like a full…read moreouting but not so overwhelming that you're exhausted by the end. I especially enjoyed the mix of contemporary and classic works, and the building itself is beautiful with plenty of natural light. We visited on a weekend afternoon and found it busy but still comfortable to navigate. There were plenty of benches throughout for taking a break and really appreciating the artwork. I'd recommend this for a date, solo afternoon, or when you have visitors in town. My biggest tip would be to check the special exhibitions before your visit since they can be a major highlight. Definitely one of Atlanta's gems.

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.

Atlanta Botanical Garden continues to be one of my favorite places in Atlanta to visit. It is…read moredefinitely one of my happy places. I love that it's located right in the city, yet you feel so far away. I also really appreciate the membership options they offer. I typically get the single membership, which is well worth it when you consider how many times you can visit and the member-only events they host. This time around, though, I decided to rejoin with an upgrade to the Family Membership ($135 for the year, which covers two adults and children). It comes with four free guest passes, discounts at the gift shop, and options for parking garage passes. They also host member only events, and for the month of September, members get a discount at the garden cafe and restaurant. In addition to seeing all the gorgeous flowers and trees, there is always something going on throughout the year. They host events featuring work by various artists and sculptors throughout the garden, a scarecrow event in the fall, the holiday lights in the winter, and an orchid exhibit in the spring. Another great perk is that your membership gets you discounts at other botanical gardens across the United States. If you love nature and enjoy visiting gardens wherever you travel, I definitely recommend taking advantage of their membership!

We love the Atlanta Botanical gardenand try to go monthly to see the gardens as they change through…read morethe year -- but it usually turns out to be quarterly. With membership we never have to think about the cost and I am guessing that the two of us go enough that we savemoney withthe annual family membership. But there's a lagniappe that the Botanical garden doesn't even mention. Memberships at he Atlanta Botanical Gardens gives reciprocal membership in 350+ gardens around the US and Canada. But was I ever surprised to discover that it includes the Atlanta History Center. We were there Saturday and saved $29 each by belonging to the Atlanta Botanical Garden. I don't know about y'all, but I think that free is a very good price.

This is a very life like statue of Civil Rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was…read morededicated in January 2021. You will find this wonderful statue in the median, overlooking Mercedes Benz Stadium, at the intersection of Northside Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The statue is the work of Basil Watson, whose works have honored John Lewis, Queen Elizabeth II, Usain Bolt. The bronze statue sits 12 feet tall and is perched on a 6 foot pedestal. The sculpture has an uncanny resemblance to MLK and depicts King releasing a dove from his right hand. The sculpture's artwork is nice, but the inscriptions on the base takes it to another level. The front of the base reads, "DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968 / Dedicated by the /CITY of ATLANTA / 2021 / "HOPE MOVING FORWARD" / Sculptor: BASIL WATSON". Additionally, the MLK QUOTES "HATE CANNOT DRIVE OUT HATE; ONLY LOVE CAN DO THAT", "DARKNESS CANNOT DRIVE OUT DARKNESS; ONLY LIGHT CAN DO THAT" and "IF YOU CAN'T FLY THEN RUN, IF YOU CAN'T RUN THEN WALK, IF YOU CAN'T WALK THEN CRAWL, BUT WHATEVER YOU DO YOU HAVE TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD" (my favorite), are all inscribed on the base as well. There is some metered street parking available if you would like to check out this sculpture up close and personal. I can on an early weekend morning and had no issue getting a good look at the statue. If you are quick, and traffic is slow, you may be able to park near the statue, jump out and take a quick look. I really like this statue and it overlooking the Arena makes for a great photo. With that being said, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop at all. I was there less than 10 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

Over in the Old Fourth Ward, on the corner of Highland Ave. and Glenn Iris, sits an art…read moreinstallation created by an award-winning, internationally-recognized artist. A sculpture of such awe-inspiring wonder, only one thing crosses the mind when viewing it. That word? Craptacular. OK, I know art is subjective and that in its purest form, it exists to elicit a reaction from the admirer, creating a symbiotic relationship between the viewer and the viewed. This convergence of piece, person, and cultural context became even more of a focal point following the paradigmatic shift from Romanticism to Modernism. Thus, a modern piece as the Fifty-Four Columns is meant to reflect a sense of place contextualized by the ever dynamic skyline of Atlanta looming in the background; this juxtaposition is even more striking in a changing neighborhood such as the Old Fourth Ward. I also understand that public art is about the democratization of art, improving its access to all in order to generate a sense of community in this increasingly transient world. That said, this piece both sucks AND blows. In fact, for the longest time, I thought it was an abandoned construction site for a new loft complex a developer just never got around to finishing. I've flushed better art than this. So apologies to the artist, Sol le Witt, if this wasn't your intended response. You can submit your own review if you want. And to those of you walking the trails of Freedom Park, go ahead and check the, um, art out. At least now you know what it's called.

So I've heard about this cyclopean travesty of non-euclidean geometry for quite some time. I was…read moreparalyzed with gibbering fear at the thought of this otherworldy abomination. My fear was justified. I only hope I can warn the rest of you in time. What has been seen cannot be unseen. How was this thing selected? I suspect this is the result of a long strange trip involving hookers and blow, and when the haze wore off, the tiny remaining budget was spent on cinder blocks and day laborers and "fuel" to justify how the resulting columns are the true artistic expression of the clay, that the artist was powerless to prevent this metamorphasis. How many tax dollars were wasted on this "sculpture"? How much is wasted every year to maintain and paint them? $7,500 for the last paint job in 2009 and its already peeling. This is the sort of thing that makes cutting public funding of the arts a great target.

Modern peach is a beautiful and large monument located in what appears to be a rear common area for…read moreplaces like the hall of fame, cnn tower and Merced Benz stadium in downtown Atlanta. This piece with a plaque that says it celebrates college football is a giant metallic peach which Georgia is famous for. Me and my buddies were walking the nearby area checking out the sites while in town for a football game at nearby Mercedes Benz stadium. Overall Very beautiful piece to stumble upon that even lights up at night. We got to experience this during the day and night time as we parked our car near this route from the stadium.

This piece of art is located just outside of the CNN building. I'm a firm believer that local art…read morehelps give a city or town a personality. Peaches and Georgia go hand in hand. So this is a very appropriate sculpture. It is also a very cool statue. It is modern and Sleek looking and perfectly accents the area.

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!

Came here for an independent film screening. I love how cozy the theaters are and how quirky the…read moredesign is. I wish they had more snack options but they're close to lots of restaurants so you can still grab food before or after a show.