Midtown Atlanta Walking Tour of Midcentury Women's History
Discover how women's lives and social change shaped Midtown
Duration
1.5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 18 people
Includes
Walking tour, Historical stories
Highlights
Explore Midtown through carefully researched stories of the women who lived and worked here. Walk at an easy pace for a little more than a mile, connecting Atlanta's changing streets with its 20th-century history.
- See midcentury buildings that defined the world of Midtown's women
- Explore how wars and new technology changed urban life in Atlanta
- Discover how Civil Rights activism influenced the area
- Consider how Margaret Mitchell shaped the way we remember the South's history
Itinerary
- Start at Peachtree and Ponce de Leon, in the shadow of historic buildings.
- See the historic Georgian Terrace Hotel and the facades of nearby Fox Theater and the classic Ponce de Leon Apartments.
- See nearby historic apartments and grand Victorian homes.
- End near the Margaret Mitchell House.
Important details
- Participation requires good health.
- Nearby public parking lots charge for parking; parking is not included in the listed price.
- Participation requires accepting the risks of walking on city streets, taking personal responsibility, and releasing the operator and fellow walkers from liability.
- Take appropriate precautions against COVID and other risks to those around you.
Cancellation Policy
Tours run rain or shine. Cancel a public tour more than 24 hours before start for a refund or credit; no-shows receive no refund. Cancel a private tour at least two weeks before for a 75% refund. If the operator cancels for extreme or dangerous weather, public tours offer a refund or credit; private tours offer rescheduling or a 90% refund.
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FAQs
No. The tour starts near North Avenue station and ends near 10th Street station. Return to the starting point by train, on foot, or by Uber or Lyft; the return distance is less than a mile.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Bring an umbrella or raincoat if rain is possible, and consider water and a hat on sunny days.
Meeting details
Georgian Terrace Hotel corner at Peachtree Street and Ponce de Leon Avenue, 659 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308