Oakland Cemetery

Just come and get lost. Lots to read and look at. Some great views of downtown too. The guide provided in the gift store is also fun to use. There are several tours year round to check out as well .

Simply not to be missed! The unexpectedly romantic pathways ramble through ancient Victorian gardens filled with stunning architectural monuments . GREAT stories on the different guided tours !

Oakland is the best place to eat lunch . Go to Grant Park Coffee or Ria's and pick up some delicious sandwiches to go and sit in the cemetery for the best lunch date in town !

It's a stunning, clear crisp day here at Historic Oakland. Come visit me in the Bell Tower museum shop where I'm volunteering til 1:00.

One of Atlanta's most interesting historic sites , this cemetery is the final resting place of Bobby Jones , Margaret Mitchell and Maynard Jackson , to name a few. Self and guided tours are available.

A surprisingly active and beautiful cemetery , be sure to take one of the guided tours or visit for one of their events : Tunes in the Tombs, Sunday in the Park , and of course, for Halloween !

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Historical gem in the Grant Park neighborhood . Beautiful gardens , skyline views and so much history of Atlanta and the Old South all in one place.

I'm particularly fond of the mausoleums as well as the historic Jewish section and the Confederate soldiers grounds.

Many notable AF-American residents rest here, including Bishop Gaines, former slave & 2nd pastor of Big Bethel African Methodist Church . See more African-Americans' accomplishments:http://bet.us/BHM

In keeping with Historic Oakland Foundation’s green initiative, attendees are encouraged to ride MARTA or bicycles to the festival . ABC will provide valet bike parking by the main gate on Oakland Ave.

Oakland is using a Save America's Treasures grant from the National Park Service to restore several of the mausoleums on the site. Visit and see them at work doing amazing stone restoration.

Biking through this historic cemetery where much of the fallen confederate army is buried in front of the Atlanta skyline is a serene experience.

Grab lunch to go from across the street: Tin Lizzy's, Republic, Doc Chey's, Six Feet Under & eat with Bobby Jones . The last person who did this on a Saturday golfed lights-out on Sunday!

Explore the plots of Oakland Cemetery with a guided tour ! You'll learn SO MUCH about Atlanta history and Oakland's famous (and infamous) residents.

The self guided map is 4 dollars at the visitor center and a must. (If u check in u get 25% off) The african american section has different markers where u can call a number and hear information!

Founded in 1850, it's the oldest cemetery in Atlanta. It is the final resting place of many of Atlanta's settlers, builders & most noted citizens like Bobby Jones , Margaret Mitchell & Maynard Jackson .

A cemetery is not a park for good times, or for 5K races, or vendors! Have some common decency and respect for the dead!

The tours are worth every penny. The Halloween tour sells out months of advance, book early.

Stunning location! A must see if you're in the area. Definitely worth the trip!

I’m not really a fan of cemeteries and I don’t see the big ow of this one, but it is very touristic . You can take guided tours for around $15.

Check out Sunday in the Park each year in October - this Victorian street festival has a lot to offer. The last couple of years have had amazing weather.

This place is full of history and great sculptures . Be careful walking because some of the roads are torn up

Attend one of the weekend tours and learn a little more about Oakland's history & then pop over to Octane for a coffee and treat.

Several walking tours are available @ the visitor center. Visitors are encouraged to use the OC as a park , so feel free to stroll the acres. Follow @oaklandcemetery for tour info & witty commentary. Read more

Oakland Cemetery is an 48-acre hilly area in the southeastern section of Atlanta which contains the city 's oldest extant burial grounds.

Local Lust: Grab lunch to go from across the street: Tin Lizzy's, Republic, Doc Chey's, Six Feet Under & eat with Bobby Jones . The last person who did this on a Saturday golfed lights-out on Sunday!

Thank you for visiting with us today. Please stop by the gift shop located in the Bell Tower while you are here for more information on tours and a great selection of books & gifts . Read more

Nice place to walk around but not on a hot day...!

Stop by the grave of "Gone with the Wind" author, Margaret Mitchell when you visit this famous Atlanta cemetery .

Stop by the grave of "Gone with the Wind" author, Margaret Mitchell when you visit this famous Atlanta cemetery .

Zombie run today made it interesting lol

Take a guided tour on the weekend or go at dusk when it's more creepy.

The symbolism tour is awesome! Definitely check it out & do it at the evening twilight tour for added ambiance!

Make sure to visit the visitors center first. They have guided maps for sale and the folks working there are very knowledge about the cemeterys history.

Every year the "Capturing The Spirit of Oakland" Halloween tour is definitely a must do for anyone looking for a fun way to [legally] roam around a cemetery . Read more

Never rush a trip to Oakland, make sure you have to time to enjoy all its beauty!

Take any tour , you will enjoy them

Not bad, it's a different option !!

The first Sunday in October is the annual Sunday in the Park festival featuring food, music , and historical demonstrations.

Dogs on leashes are welcome but please clean up after your pets and do not allow them on the monuments . Read more

Haunted. And also Bobby Jones is buried here.

Stop by the Bell Tower (Gift Shop ) to purchase a self-guided tour map or sign up for a guided walking tour . Tour times: Sat & Sun -10am, 2, 4, & 6:30pm. Read more

take arty photos of mournful mortuary sculpture ; reflect on your certain demise and subsequent oblivion; cross the street for a well-deserved beer .

Emory Cares had a service project at Oakland, and captured a ghost on camera . Bring yours & see if you can get a shot of one. Read more

Take the self guided tour of the African American section

Go here to take some really amazing pics.. Be sure to find the Lion and Margaret Mitchell 's grave. Read more

This place is amazing

Go early - best before 10 am Read more

Take a tour . Thank us later.