In 1974, Mayor Marynard Jackson (OC resident) refused to sign the paperwork needed to demolish the Fox and on July 10th of that year held the first "Save the Fox" meeting at Herren's restaurant. Read more.
This piece of land used to be the site of the Augustus Hurt Plantation. During the Battle of Atlanta in July 1864, Union General Sherman used the plantation home as his headquarters. Read more.
Wonderful place to learn about the history of Atlanta's Jewish population. Be sure to check out our tours at Oakland focusing on Jewish residents buried here & one on the Leo Frank case. Read more.
Disney's Song of the South had its world premiere at the Fox Theatre in 1946. Joel's son Julian (& his wife Julia), pulitzer prize winning journalists, reside in the Rawson mausoleum at Oakland. Read more.
Plaza opened its doors in 1939 & is the oldest continuously operated cinema in Atlanta. A non-profit Foundation was created to restore the theatre, promote independent film, & support the local arts. Read more.
Inside the museum is "The Texas" which Capt William Fuller used to recapture "The General" from Andrews Raiders. Capt Fuller is buried in Oakland Cemetery. Read more.
Fort Walker was located in the SE corner of the park. It was named after CSA General W.H.T. Walker who was killed during the Battle of Atlanta on July 22, 1864. Read more.
Check out the permanent exhibit "A Walk Through Time in Georgia" which tells the fascinating history of our state's diverse landscape of swamps, barrier islands, and mountains.
Oldest known cemetery in metro Atlanta & believed to pre-date Decatur's incorporation in 1823. Spans 38 acres & is home to approx 20,000 residents including G.W. Scott, founder of Agnes Scott College.
Thank you for visiting with us today. Please stop by the gift shop located in the Bell Tower while you are here for more information on tours and a great selection of books & gifts. Read more.
(8/28/10) We sat in this section out in right field! We must say that this is a great spot to sit if you like seeing the entire field and also the Brave's bullpin!
July 30, 2010 ==> After enjoying a good picnic at the base of the mountain (in the designated zone) and a hike up the paved road, we found this to be a great alternative route down
(6/25/11) Dwayne takes Elaine here (her first time) to celebrate 11 months together; great food and views, especially during sunset! Book reservations early! Read more.
What you may not know about the world's largest drive-in and Atlanta landmark is that all your favorites are made from scratch! Upload a pic of yourself in a cool paper hat, sipping on a F.O.! Read more.
Order the smoked Turkey or the veggie plate - great food. Warning, your close will smell like Hickory Smoke the remainder of the day ; )
Ask for flavored mayo on the side, buffalo shrimp and hummus plate rule. If the Vortex has a wait just walse down the street, almost always a place to sit and some of the best service in Atlanta
This peaceful oasis includes 30 acres of gardens, an urban forest, wildflower trails, the Dorothy Chapman Fuqua Conservatory and a 10,000 square-foot Fuqua Orchid Center.
Now a museum dedicated to her life and work, Mitchell found her apartment here far from ideal during the writing of “Gone with the Wind.” She called it “the Dump.” (From Aerial America) Read more.
The Georgia Aquarium is the #1 attraction in Atlanta and rightfully so. It is the largest indoor aquarium in the world with whale sharks and beluga whales, just to name list a few of the star performe
Fall is a great time to visit the zoo - the animals love the cooler days and are frisky.
It was built in 1928 for Edward & Emily Inman after their house in Ansley Park burned in 1924. The Inman family resides in Oakland Cemetery. Read more.
Former site of Rich's Dept. Store. You'll find several artifacts on display including the original Pink Pig monorail from 1953. Brothers Morris & Emanuel Rich, store founders, are buried in Oakland.
After you see the The General, visit Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta to visit the final resting place of its Engineer Capt. William Fuller and see the spot where some of the Andrews' Raiders were hung. Read more.
Elaine treats Dwayne to his first trip here on 3/12/2011; it is no wonder why this place is so popular - an awesome array of aquatic animals makes this a must-see place! Read more.
On Saturday, March 12, 2010, Elaine, Jamie, and Dwayne enjoy the beautiful weather at this ATL hot spot ~ this is Dwayne's first true visit to the popular park; however, it won't be his last! Read more.
(3/12/11) After Elaine treats Dwayne to the Georgia Aquarium and Centennial Olympic Park for first time, Dwayne takes Elaine and Jamie to Hard Rock Cafe for first time ever! Great atmosphere here! Read more.
(8/28/10) Elaine takes Dwayne to his very first Atlanta Braves baseball game! Talk about strikeouts - Hudson rang up 13 Ks in route to the 12-3 victory over the Marlins! Boy is this stadium beautiful!
This traditionally black neighborhood of several blocks in Atlanta includes Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth home, the Ebenezer Baptist Church where he was a pastor, and his grave site.
The outdoor venue’s annual summer concert series has become an Atlanta tradition.
