16 of Atlanta’s Mayors have been buried here. It’s a beautiful park with beautiful Victorian architecture, less than a mile from the heart of the city.

The various sections of the park include the historic original 6 acres (see the mausoleum of Jasper Newton Smith, the neoclassical Kontz Memorial and the Egyptian Revival Neal Monument), the Confederate section (see the Confederate Obelisk, the graves of the four Confederate genralsnadn the Lion of the Confederacy), the New Jewish section, Potters Field, Black Section and the Bell Tower.

Going through the cemetery’s various sections, one is struck by how it’s style and layout changes; this dynamic is thanks to the place’s long history that constantly adapted to the style, ideology and culture of the day.

If you take the guided tour (you should), you’ll be hear a very richly detailed and enthusiastic breakdown of the history of this place. Get your camera. Oakland Cemetery is one of the attractions in 3 perfect days in Atlanta itinerary. Must visit this awesome attraction.

• The entry is free.
• Buses and large vehicles are not allowed inside Oakland's gates.
• They organize super fun educational tours for school children.
• Oakland hosts organize different events, like nightime Halloween tours, Victorian street festivals, and weekly special topic tours.

• King Memorial MARTA Station

• Ria’s Bluebird
• Agave Restaurant
• Six feet under pub and fishhouse
• Carroll Street Cafe

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