Piedmont Park Photo Tour

Piedmont Park is a 200-acre urban park located in Midtown Atlanta. It is the "crown jewel" of Atlanta's Emerald Necklace, a collection of parks and greenspaces that surround the city and are connected by the Atlanta BeltLine.

Piedmont Park, which dates back to the early 1800s, has a rich and interesting history. The Piedmont Exposition of 1887 and the Cotton States and International Exposition of 1895 were held here.

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Yesterday's Spring Equinox Piedmont Park tour with Explore Atlanta...
I know a lot about Piedmont Park: living next to it the past 10 years, I've done many walks and tours and it's a common stomping ground for me. But on Steve's tours there always seems to be things I didn't know that I get to learn about --like the actual river that used to run through the park or the time the Liberty Bell visited. Or more in-depth stories of things I did -- like the Nelson Mandela tribute in the pictures below. A great way to get some fresh air and kick off Spring! ~ Stacy F

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Photo Gallery

I took the photos below on 03.18.21 during one of my recon missions for a walking tour I did on 3.20.21. Taking photos and walking the route a few days beforehand is one of the ways I prepare for my tours. ~ ATLsherpa

The route I designed for this tour appears in the map above. It starts at Park Tavern and goes north along the Northeast Interim Trail. The return trip takes us by the Atlanta Botanical Garden and the more 'popular' parts of the park.

Interesting to note the elevation changes within Piedmont Park. Keep in mind that I stopped and took 170 photos. I am not that slow...

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Monroe to Park Drive Bridge via Northeast Trail

This video contains some views of the Northeast Trail near Amsterdam Walk...

Six Springs Wetlands

Some videos I shot back in 2014 on another recon mission...

Northeast Trail / Piedmont Commons / Clear Creek Bridge / Northwoods

The video contains some nice views of Clear Creek and the wooden bridge...

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Grand Arbor / Legacy Fountain / The Promenade / Atlanta Botanical Garden

Historical Photos

Magnolia Hall & Admin Offices Area

The Balustrades / Piedmont Driving Club

This gallery contains some nice photos of the stone balustrades and steps that led up to the major buildings built for the 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition. This is one of my favorite features of Piedmont Park and one that allows us to 'connect with the past' in a physical and artistic way...