Discover Atlantas Quirky Cultural Gems

Atlanta, Georgia is a city that has it all from Southern hospitality to cosmopolitan charm. And when it comes to the arts and culture scene, there are plenty of hidden gems waiting to be discovered by curious travellers. Here are some mustsee sites:

1. The Wrens Nest (1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW) This historic home was once owned by author Joel Chandler Harris and served as his inspiration for the Uncle Remus stories. Today, visitors can tour the house or attend one of their storytelling events.

2. Center for Puppetry Arts (1404 Spring St NW) Dont let its unassuming exterior fool you! Inside this building lies a worldclass collection of puppets from around the globe, and regular performances ranging from classic tales to modern works.

3. Krog Street Tunnel (1 Krog St NE) While not technically an art museum or theater, this underground tunnel is covered in vibrant graffiti murals and serves as an everchanging canvas for local street artists.

4. Alliance Theatre (1280 Peachtree St NE) One of Atlantas premier theaters located at the Woodruff Arts Center boasts Broadwaycaliber productions such as The Color Purple or original plays like Angry Raucous & Shamelessly Gorgeous.

5. Oddfellows Building (3379 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 510), Head upstairs inside Phipps Plaza mall where this humble space is home to various indie galleries showcasing emerging talent that ranges anywhere from sculpture made with found objects upcycled into bold statements on race relations in America.

6.Clermont Lounge(789 Ponce De Leon Ave Unit B) Housed in what was formerly a hotel ballroomturnedbrothelturnedstrip club earned national attention after being featured on Anthony Bourdains No Reservations TV showgogo dancers, a house band playing 70s rock, and red velvet wallpaper line the walls.

7. The Goat Farm Arts Center (1200 Foster St NW) This sprawling compound of artists studios and performance spaces popped up in an abandoned factory just west of Midtown Athens that provide opportunities to see underground festivals like MomoCon or immersive art installations.

8. SweetWater Brewing Company(195 Ottley Drive NE) A true Atlanta institution is this brewpub where beer is brewed onsite amidst a motley dcor featuring local street artist Totems murals adorns the woodpaneled interior while outdoor games such as bocce ball court or cornhole share space with live music performances.

9. Spelman College Museum of Fine Art (350 Spelman Ln SW) Celebrating black female artists from around the world with exhibitions ranging from African diaspora photography to contemporary installation pieces focused on social justice issues thus making it one of the few university museums dedicated to artwork made by women for everybody.

Websites:

https://www.wrensnest.org/

http://puppet.org/

https://alliancetheatre.org/

https://goatfarmartscenter.org/

http://clermontlounge.net/

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