Just come and get lost. Lots to read and look at. Some great views of downtown too. The guide provided in the gift store is also fun to use. There are several tours year round to check out as well.
Simply not to be missed! The unexpectedly romantic pathways ramble through ancient Victorian gardens filled with stunning architecturalmonuments. GREAT stories on the different guided tours!
Oakland is the best place to eat lunch. Go to Grant ParkCoffee or Ria's and pick up some delicious sandwiches to go and sit in the cemetery for the best lunch date in town!
One of Atlanta's most interesting historic sites, this cemetery is the final resting place of Bobby Jones, Margaret Mitchell and Maynard Jackson, to name a few. Self and guided tours are available.
Tunes From The Tombs at Historic Oakland Cemetery is a featured event on www.XPLRR.com. Download the FREE app and become an Atlanta Explorer! http://bit.ly/XPLRRiPhone | http://bit.ly/XPLRRAndroid \nПодробнее
A surprisingly active and beautiful cemetery, be sure to take one of the guided tours or visit for one of their events: Tunes in the Tombs, Sunday in the Park, and of course, for Halloween!
Many notable AF-American residents rest here, including Bishop Gaines, former slave & 2nd pastor of Big Bethel African Methodist Church. See more African-Americans' accomplishments:http://bet.us/BHM
In keeping with Historic Oakland Foundation’s green initiative, attendees are encouraged to ride MARTA or bicycles to the festival. ABC will provide valet bikeparking by the main gate on Oakland Ave.
Oakland is using a Save America's Treasures grant from the National Park Service to restore several of the mausoleums on the site. Visit and see them at work doing amazing stone restoration.
Grab lunch to go from across the street: Tin Lizzy's, Republic, Doc Chey's, Six Feet Under & eat with Bobby Jones. The last person who did this on a Saturday golfed lights-out on Sunday!
The self guided map is 4 dollars at the visitor center and a must. (If u check in u get 25% off) The african american section has different markers where u can call a number and hear information!
Founded in 1850, it's the oldest cemetery in Atlanta. It is the final resting place of many of Atlanta's settlers, builders & most noted citizens like Bobby Jones, Margaret Mitchell & Maynard Jackson.
Check out Sunday in the Park each year in October - this Victorian street festival has a lot to offer. The last couple of years have had amazing weather.
Several walking tours are available @ the visitor center. Visitors are encouraged to use the OC as a park, so feel free to stroll the acres. Follow @oaklandcemetery for tour info & witty commentary. \nПодробнее
Local Lust: Grab lunch to go from across the street: Tin Lizzy's, Republic, Doc Chey's, Six Feet Under & eat with Bobby Jones. The last person who did this on a Saturday golfed lights-out on Sunday!
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. \nПодробнее
Make sure to visit the visitors center first. They have guided maps for sale and the folks working there are very knowledge about the cemeterys history.
Every year the "Capturing The Spirit of Oakland" Halloweentour is definitely a must do for anyone looking for a fun way to [legally] roam around a cemetery. \nПодробнее
Stop by the Bell Tower (Gift Shop) to purchase a self-guided tour map or sign up for a guided walking tour. Tour times: Sat & Sun -10am, 2, 4, & 6:30pm. \nПодробнее