11 free museums and attractions to explore around Atlanta
By Stephanie Toone
Sept 11, 2017
When the weather calls for it, or when you just feel like venturing out for a new cultural experience, there are several metro Atlanta museums and attractions to keep you entertained.
Georgia Capital Museum and Tour: Self-guided tours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. No reservations required for self-guided tours. Guided tours are only available for groups of 10 to 60 and reservations are required. The schedule varies depending on the time of year but tours generally are in the morning Monday- Friday. 206 State Capitol, Atlanta.
Attendees at the Union encampment at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Friday, June 27, 2014.
Historic Oakland Cemetery: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday- Friday; 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday except 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. during winter months. 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta. Located in Atlanta’s Old 4th Ward, admission to the cemetery is free but tour maps are $5.
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Stephanie has been telling stories her whole life. Her interest in the written word started with short stories and journal entries about run-ins with classroom bullies as a child and matured to writing for her high school newspaper over the years. She has written and edited for The Tennessean, Augusta Chronicle and American City & County.
Stephanie has been telling stories her whole life. Her interest in the written word started with short stories and journal entries about run-ins with classroom bullies as a child and matured to writing for her high school newspaper over the years. She has written and edited for The Tennessean, Augusta Chronicle and American City & County.
