Guided Walking Tour of Grant Park

Sunday, March 11, 2007
10:00am

Walk through Atlanta's history from the antebellum Grant Mansion and Confederate fortifications to the Victorian era and present day in Grant Park. The park, the centerpiece of this revitalized neighborhood, was given to the city in 1883 by entrepreneur Lemuel P. Grant and quickly became a favorite spot because of its beautiful lake, numerous springs and amusement area. It is now home to the Atlanta Cyclorama and Zoo Atlanta.

Cost: Free (This date only)

Directions: Meet in front of the Grant Park Conservancy, corner of Sydney and Broyles streets. MAP

MARTA: Exit MARTA rail at the King Memorial Station (E2). To get the needed bus transfer to get to Grant Park, before exiting the turnstile, tap your card on the target as you did to get into the rail station. This will allow you to, at no additional charge, take bus route #197 to Cherokee and and Sydney streets, two blocks south of the I-20 overpass. Walk three blocks west along Sydney to Broyles Street. The Grant Park Conservancy is on the corner.

Heading North on I-75/85: Exit 246 (Fulton St.) Follow Fulton St. sign, turn right on Fulton and go three blocks to fork in the road. Take right fork, Sydney St., and go three blocks to Broyles St. The Grant Park Conservancy is on the corner.

Heading South on I-75/85: Exit 246 (Fulton St.). Turn left on Fulton and go three blocks to fork in the road. Take right fork, Sydney St., and go three blocks to Broyles St. The Grant Park Conservancy is on the corner.

Presented by: Atlanta Preservation Center 404-688-3350

Note: APC Walking Tours are offered on other days during the Phoenix Flies schedule, with the normal schedule and rates. Visit their Web site for details.

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