Category: The Phoenix

After coming from Centennial Olympic Park, my journey in exploring the city continues. I walked towards Andrew Young International Blvd NW and turned right in Carnegie Way NW until I reached it end at Forsyth St NW. From there I crossed the street to reach Margaret Mitchell Square which located between Forsyth St NW and Peachtree St NW.

Margaret Mitchell Square

From Margaret Mitchell Square, I wandered along Peachtree St NW and stopped when I reached Auburn Ave NE. Here I saw the historic Flatiron Building which built in 1897 and the curve fountain called International Peace Fountain which commemorates the significant role of Atlanta city towards civil and human rights movement.

At Auburn Ave NE

 

Flatiron Building
At Northern Edge of Woodruff Park

International Peace Fountain at northern edge of Woodruff Park

Playground “ATL”

Atlanta Streetcar

Peachtree St NW

When I crossed Auburn Ave NE, I reached the main area of Woodruff Park. The park was named after Robert Woodruff a former president of Coca-Cola company. Here I saw a monument that symbolized the rebirth of the city after civil war that was torn when it was burned by William T. Sherman’s Union Army.

At Woodruff Park

Woodruff Park

Atlanta From The Ashes or The Phoenix monument

At Edgewood Ave SE

Georgia State University-Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Next walking adventure happens at Underground Atlanta. Until then.

Notes:
1. Plan to visit Downtown Atlanta ? – Please check latest information here
2. Entrance Fee – Walking in the city is totally free
3. Public Transportation Ticket – Use MARTA Breese Card,  here’s the official website, here’s alternative site for the card
4. Directions to walk in this part of Peachtree Street NW using train :
If you will ride within Red Line or Gold Line regardless which station you will come from, just remember to get-off at Peachtree Center Transit Station.
If you will ride in any of Blue or Green Line, you are required to transfer at Five Points Station and take Red or Gold Line and get off at Peachtree Center Transit Station.
From Peachtree Center Transit Station, get off at Forsyth Street NW,  cross next road which is Peachtree Street NW. And walked along Peachtree Street towards Downtown direction or towards Marietta Street NW.