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Explore how a 1999 graduate thesis transformed Atlanta's old railroad tracks into a multi-billion-dollar engine of urban growth. Walking along the Eastside Trail, discover the friction between visionary green infrastructure, rapid gentrification, grassroots art, and corporate redevelopment in historically Black neighborhoods.
- Trace the BeltLine’s transformation from a graduate thesis and disused rail corridor into an engine of urban growth.
- Explore historic infrastructure, public art, adaptive reuse, and a flood-control landscape along the Eastside Trail.
- Examine the tension between green investment, gentrification, grassroots expression, and redevelopment in historically Black neighborhoods.
- Hear the story in an immersive podcast style with navigation and an interactive in-app guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From the main transit hub in Atlanta, take local transit toward Krog Street Tunnel. Walk the final stretch to Krog Street Tunnel, Atlanta, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Ponce de Leon Avenue BeltLine Trestle Bridge, Atlanta, United States, walk to the nearest transit stop and travel back to the main transit hub in Atlanta. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Krog Street Tunnel
A historic 1912 railroad underpass linking Inman Park and Cabbagetown, now famous for its constantly evolving graffiti.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Krog Street Market
A 1920s warehouse complex converted into a food hall, illustrating early commercial adaptive reuse along the corridor.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
The official 2012 starting location of the BeltLine's Eastside Trail, marking the start of Atlanta's multi-use path network.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
An elevated trail bridge spanning Freedom Parkway, highlighting civil rights legacy and highway resistance.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park
Atlanta's first public skatepark, constructed alongside the BeltLine corridor with support from the Tony Hawk Foundation.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Historic Fourth Ward Park
An award-winning civil engineering project that combined flood control infrastructure with a scenic public lake.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Ponce City Market
A 2.1 million-square-foot former Sears distribution center converted into a flagship mixed-use retail, office, and residential anchor.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
An elevated historic rail trestle bridge offering views of the city skyline and space reserved for future light-rail transit.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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