Atlanta Walks: A Guide to Walking, Running, and Bicycling Historic and Scenic Atlanta

by Helen Davis, Helen Davis

Put on your walking shoes and hit the road! In fact, hit the sidewalks, paths, and byways as you discover Atlanta on foot.

Authors and walkers Ren and Helen Davis have divided the metropolitan area and surrounding counties into a variety of walks that reveal the history, architecture, and great beauty this city has to offer. These self-guided tours of Atlanta are suitable for all sorts of outdoor enthusiasts: walkers, runners, and bicyclists. Atlanta's moderate climate, gentle terrain, and fascinating history and architecture provide the perfect setting for delightful walks. An entertaining and healthy way to discover Atlanta for yourself.

This handy reference guide includes information on both suburban and urban walks of varying length and difficulty, trail distance, terrain, and nearby parking and public transit access, and notable sites and buildings. It also includes 45 maps.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

212 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1993

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Reviews

[Theempathogen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is as thorough as it gets. Hikes are organised by if they're urban or rural, and by difficulty. This book is a must for every Atlantan who likes to hike.