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!!

I've been watching them complete this mural for a few months now and looks like it finally is done!…read morehttps://www.tribuneledgernews.com/ledger/woodstock-mural-showing-its-true-colors/article_03243684-b408-11e7-8905-af3f2629d12d.html It is painted by a local mural artist and looks like it depicts everyday life scene in Woodstock. I drive by the wall daily on the way home from work and love looking at it. Everytime I look at it I see something new. Really well done! 1484th review 7/25/2018 404th for 2018

This place is a great spot for a family outing and also special needs friendly. Our special needs…read moreadult day program visited this week. The guy who worked there had a great personality. He was helpful, respectful, patient, and had a huge smile. It was our first visit, and everyone in the group loved it! Thank you for making this outing a success! The place was well maintained and reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend.

Cute indoor spot, good for maybe ages 8/9 or younger her. The mini golf is very basic, but my 8yo…read moreloved the black lights and Halloween decor. Arcade was ok too, most games around $1 to play.

We live close by in Tucker and frequent downtown Norcross for the restaurants and frequent event…read morethat they have there particularly in the summer months. It's always a nice friendly crowd, free parking and plenty of places to sit and enjoy the outside festivities.

Very charming part of town! It is quite small but has plenty…read moreof areas to take photos. I walked around taking snaps of random things but saw plenty of other photographers as well. I didn't try any of the restaurants but I did see a few. This is the perfect please If you are looking for a charming, small city and red brick vibe.

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.

Had an amazing time, great selection of projects to select from with various prices and super fast…read moreturn around time. It's super that they offer that if you don't finish a project while there you can come back later to complete.

Hi, I just want to share about my experience on Saturday July 18. When we walked in, there was a…read morequeue of people, but several open tables. I walked up to the young person at the desk and said hi. We did not have a reservation, but we would like to know where we can sit and she stared at me and said that she needed to check out the other customers and then she would let me know. We stood around for about 15 minutes and my niece was anxious to sit down, so did sit at a table. My husband and I went back up to the front while my niece and sister and her husband were walking around. At that time we walked back up to the front and two people are completely ignoring us while we're standing there. There's been several people walking in behind us and sitting at tables. As we are standing there, one of the people looked over at my niece and points and says what are they doing there? They then proceed to go over to a child and tell them that they cannot sit there. That's when I interrupted and said we've been waiting to see where we can sit we are happy to go anywhere and this person completely ignored us and the other girl at the front said she wasn't sure. We're standing there. People are behind us. People are walking up to the queue and the person that approached my niece ignored all of them until a lady spoke up and said she was here to pick up and then they said oh I thought you were with that party. The customer service was awful. We actually came here to help brighten up the spirits of my sister who had had an awful day. It took an hour just to get her to come out of the house and I did not make a reservation because I was not sure that we would be able to get her motivated to come. We were hoping that this would be a stress-free experience as the sign on the door says and something that would really bring her some joy instead it made her so upset and Feeling unwelcome. I was finally able to ask about some boxes that were sitting on a table to see is there anyway we could move to this two top while the rest of the party stand so that my niece and my sister could paint something small. The girl looked clueless, but said OK sure and went and moved the boxes off the table. I just felt like it would be appropriate to share this with the owner or the leadership team as there were several other patrons that were really ignored and this was not a great experience. Even if we didn't have a reservation acknowledging when we came in and providing us direction, would've been helpful instead of having us stand around while other people sat down and then have a child being approached and told to move.

The good: The staff is very nice and helpful. Particularly the groundskeeper/horticulturalist,…read moreRobert, who described many of the bansai trees and their age, soil and process and care. The restrooms are very clean. Admission is reasonable at $10 per adult. No cash accepted. Plenty of walkable area and trails, many places to comfortably sit and enjoy this slice of nature. This was a pleasurable distraction from the busyness of the surrounding commercial area. There was also a nice covered area for observation of the koi pond and waterfall features, which would be great in a mild rain shower. The butterfly tent area sounds amazing, but we were too early for the season. The gardens are set up for educational purposes for children, which is nice. The bad: some areas are in desperate need for weeding, Robert said a large group of volunteers were coming out this weekend to help with weeding. There were many poison oak plants and poison ivy plants in some areas where kids might roam, especially, or adults too. The trails could be marked better, even though maps were available at the main admissions shop and a couple on property. Generally, this seemed newer rather than well established, but it is on its way to a nice gardens area and even now is a great spot to spend a couple of hours or more in nature!

The garden is very inviting. It's not very expensive to come and see all the beautiful plants that…read moregrow in Georgia. They have a waterfall upon a Koi Pond another Koi pond and just plenty of flowers and birds to just enjoy. as well as a butterfly house. They have plenty of programs for kids and adults live music throughout the year overall it's a very relaxing place nuzzled in the city of Marietta Kennesaw Mountain.

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.

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.

Not a bad way to spend the July 4th Holiday afternoon…read more Plenty of shade around the garden. Some of the indoor gardens were cooler because the plants are from mountain tops. The Niki in the Garden exhibition was nice. Plenty of restrooms and water fountains around the grounds. You'll definitely get your 10,000 steps in walking around the garden.

This is not a must do thing by any means but I've been a few times over the years and for some…read morereason I really enjoy it. The Coke history is neat but there isn't really a ton to the experience, I still feel like they could add a bit more. The tasting room is probably the best part - trying drinks from all over the world. I still wish they had the actual Coke formulations from different countries but I think they don't want to acknowledge that they have different recipes because they make such a big deal of "the recipe" everywhere. It's a good way to kill a little time, especially if you have the city pass/museum pass because it's included in that and a good use of it in my opinion.

This wasn't high on my list of must dos, it wasn't until my third visit to Atlanta that I decided…read moreto visit. It's kind of ridiculous to pay almost $30 to worship a large company and get advertised to. But it is iconic. They've done a good job building out an experience that the right size and an ideal blend of information, artifacts, interactions, and tastings. And despite the price, given the popularity, they could clearly charge more.