We did this tour as part of the month-long (during March) Phoenix Flies set of tours. Hence it was…read morefree, though I believe the Wren's Nest does offer tours year round for a fee. This place has a somewhat special significance for me. I first toured it (I think) as a child in the 1970s. However, its importance extends further back than that. My father lived in the area in the late 1920s and attended school about a block away. Even then, this was a library / museum. I'm fairly sure he would have seen this as a roughly 9-year old. It is rare to have a family connection like that to a specific museum... We arrived for the tour and were seated in one of the front rooms. The guide gave an overview of Joel Chandler Harris and the property. She also noted when it became a museum, etc. I will pause here and offer my opinions on the owner / author. I understand why Disney chose to withdraw 'Song of the South' from distribution. On the other hand, it makes me sad that what is being lost is (in some respects) the collective wisdom of the generations of Africans and slaves whose oral history this represents. Do I think that Disney's cartoon is as good way to represent this? No. Do I think that the oral histories had valuable lessons, amassed over countless generations, to communicate to the present day? Yes. The fundamental concepts of things like 'the tar baby' or 'the briar patch' are universal and timeless. To cancel the ideas via cancelling the stereotypes does (in my opinion) a disservice to the past generations whose stories these were. The lessons themselves are *so* instructive and applicable to everyday situations. It would have been fantastic had Joel Chandler Harris donated some % of his proceeds of the Uncle Remus Stories to some sort of foundation to assist descendants of those from whom he heard the stories. That he did not choose to, though, should not invalidate the wisdom of the stories themselves. It disrespects the original storytellers, IMO. Anyway... The house tour covers the entire ground floor. This was expanded from an original small farmhouse to include multiple bedrooms for Harris' expanding family. I also enjoyed some of the architectural details (especially some of the wallpaper) and the sculptures related to the stories. They even had some tobacco containers in the shape of hares and foxes. I think this is a highly worthwhile tour, whenever you opt to take it. They do have parking on site along the side of the house.'

Visiting the Wrens Nest is like a step back in time. For me, being a Black Woman, this is NOT…read morealways the experience I want to have. However I must give this owner a rating and kudos on their care in preserving the family history and opening this venue to up to the community. This venue has an awesome backyard "amiptheater" / stage and sound booth which features many music artists throughout the year. Annually we are hosted and attend the Historic West End Neighborhood Concert. This year we heard Vivian Green! The backyard is lovely, offering "just enough" lighting for romantic table settings or grass picnics while enjoying music. Its treated for pests/insects and is like an oasis (very quiet)away from the busy main street of Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. The venue, now has ample parking with the use of a stripped and renovated lot next to the neighboring church. Look out for several Jazz series hosted during the late summer/fall. A billboard notice is usually posted on their grounds, facing the street with the announcements. This is an inclusive space, however some of the rocky paths make it hard to walk, or use a wheel chair. Note: Do not wear stilettos!

So fun! The shows were so cool and interesting and the food was amazing, so much to do there!read more

The new owners are using AI to promote events and are allow dropshippers and 3D printers as…read morevendors. It has gone very downhill since a decade ago.

Tones of fun! Me and my son had a nice time. It was a one man show and he had such personality. He…read moreoffered great customer service. I purchased off of Groupon, but we where not treated any different from someone who purchased on site. The prices look to have ranged from 25.00-75.00 all based off the size canva you pick. They supply the poncho and shoe covers, so no worries about your gear. The paint that's used does wash off the skin, with soap and water pretty easy. There are different sized paint brushes, water guns, squirt pumps, and plenty of color choices. It's so cool to see what your design creation changes to once you put it on the spin wheel. You will be sharing the room with others, no private rooms. There is one restroom. This is a cool date idea, family fun day, or a me day.

Visited Picasso's Splat Room alone and had a great time unlocking my creativity with good music and…read moregood vibes. Upon arrival you'll have free parking. The entrance is the last door before subway (to the right) it sits back a little so you may miss it if you glance too quickly but it's definitely there! Their prices range from $20-$45 and you can book online or walk in until 7pm. The owner Jerrell is an artist himself and will be opening another location in Stone Crest Mall in Feb/March so definitely be on the look out for that. This event is great for solo outing/date, date night, friend groups, corporate events, birthdays, etc. it's a very intimate setting but you'll definitely have a great time!

Located on Main St in College Park. Arrive early as parking fills up quickly…read more Paint and Sip event on 5-6-2017. So I love Groupon and I'm always looking for things that my sisters and I can enjoy here in Atlanta. I came across a deal for the Brush Up and Wine Down. Very reasonable for 2 people and a few hours of fun! We arrived and we're greeted by all the ladies eagerly waiting to paint. It was set up outside and it was a very nice day which was perfect. They had music and Wine to enjoy. All the art supplies were provided. Great Hostess. You are given a plain canvas that has a stencil that has the item you are going paint outlined. Now it's time to paint. At the end we take pictures and get to take our masterpieces home. Lol. We all took our time mixing and matching colors, laughing, talking, and sipping wine. All in all - Very fun for a girls day. I will definitely do this again.

I was elated to find such a state if the art, clean, expansive and parking friendly performing arts…read morecenter on the Southeast side! I came to see Wiz, the return and I'll absolutely be back.

Upon arrival, there is a lot of parking and plenty of handicap access parking…read more Very clean facility. The lobby was spacious enough for vendor tables all around plus two step and repeat areas. The seating in the theater was very comfortable. This is my second or third event that I have attended here and each time has been a pleasant experience. Great place to look into if you have enough following to fill the seats.

The staff is fantastic and the quality of work is truly one of a kind. If you're looking for…read morequality art work from local talent, I highly recommend this Art Society!

Attended the foodie festival and it was a must go!!! I was nervous about the amount of people but…read moreEcho park did a great job controlling traffic and keeping everyone safe. They had water stations and cool spots on vans which helped with the heat

Love AMS!! i have attended several racing events. 8/10…read more THIS review is regarding the FoodieLand food festival 2026. So we went yesterday. FOOD: The vendors offered different food from a regular festival guys like hot dogs or giant turkey legs. Most plates are upwards of $20 each. Didn't see more global cuisine outside of Mexican, Jerk or Asian. But "foodie" is a bit of a misnomer. If looking for truly elevated cuisine, better off attending the "Taste of " events. DRINKS: The large (refillable) drinks start at $25 and were more sweet than refreshing for 98° weather. Better off of with water. Cocktails were average ENTERTAINMENT: OK - no celeb headliners 5/10

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.