East Side

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Fernbank Museum of Natural History showing heritage elements
Fernbank Museum of Natural History featuring a statue or sculpture and outdoor art
Fernbank Museum of Natural History showing forests and a garden
Fernbank Museum of Natural History which includes a park, forests and a bridge
City fathers purchased six acres in 1850 to be a public burial ground for a young but fast-growing town that already had a population of more than 2,500. It was designed as a rural garden cemetery, a 19th Century innovation conceived as an alternative to traditional graveyards which often were crowded and aesthetically unappealing.

Originally called Atlanta Graveyard or City Burial Place, Oakland was renamed in 1872. By then it had expanded to 48 acres, mainly due to pressures of the Civil War. During the war, the City and the Confederate government added land to bury soldiers who died in local hospitals. As fighting drew closer and engulfed Atlanta, more burial space was needed. After the war, space was added to provide a proper final resting place for soldiers who had been hastily buried on area battlefields. By 1867 the cemetery reached its present size.

In the late 19th Century, Oakland was a popular destination for Sunday carriage rides and picnics. Families tended the plots of loved ones, creating an assortment of lovely gardens. Atlanta’s first greenhouse was established here in 1870. Many distinctions of daily life were maintained in death, as African Americans were buried apart from whites and Jewish sections were separate from Christian.

As the 20th Century unfolded, Oakland increasingly was surrounded by residential and industrial development. The cemetery also was filling up. The last sites were sold in 1884. With the passage of time, many graves went unattended as descendants moved away or lost touch with their antecedents. Oakland fell into serious disrepair from neglect and occasional vandalism.

In 1976, Oakland was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Historic Oakland Foundation was founded. The City and the Foundation have worked together to stabilize the cemetery and make it an attractive and inviting place for all Atlantans.

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The University Inn at Emory

The University Inn at Emory

3 out of 5
1767 North Decatur Road Atlanta GA
Completamente rimborsabilePaga più tardi
Il prezzo è 220 € a notte nel periodo 25 mar - 26 mar
220 €
25 mar - 26 mar
tasse e oneri inclusi
Alloggia in questo hotel per viaggi d'affari a Atlanta. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come la prima colazione inclusa nel prezzo, il Wi-Fi gratuito e ...
7,8/10 Good! (964 recensioni)
Spacious and comfortable room Close to Emory University

Recensione del 21 lug 2024

The University Inn at Emory
Oasis Treehouse Atlanta

Oasis Treehouse Atlanta

Atlanta GA
Il prezzo è 342 € a notte nel periodo 24 mar - 25 mar
342 €
24 mar - 25 mar
tasse e oneri inclusi
Soggiorna in questa baita a Atlanta. La struttura offre comodi servizi come patii e aria condizionata. Nelle vicinanze si trovano i seguenti luoghi d'interesse: ...
10/10 Exceptional! (73 recensioni)
The host was very responsive when help was needed with the shower and fixed the minor confusion on the faucet immediately. Relaxing rain on tin roof, sounds of nature, and felt safe.

Recensione del 28 feb 2026

Oasis Treehouse Atlanta
4 Minutes to Downtown by the Atlanta Beltline Trail in the Cabbagetown Neighborhood

4 Minutes to Downtown by the Atlanta Beltline Trail in the Cabbagetown Neighborhood

5 out of 5
607 Gaskill St SE Atlanta GA
Alloggia in questo appartamento di lusso a Atlanta. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un parcheggio gratuito e un servizio di pulizie ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (17 recensioni)
Very cold and drafty, heat only goes to 70 for a few moments. Space heaters are needed. Bathroom is cold, water doesnt reach a super hot temp. Back door is not level so you can see outside through the bottom. Location is great, neighborhood is cool. Not a horrible stay for an urbanite but of there ...

Recensione del 12 dic 2025

4 Minutes to Downtown by the Atlanta Beltline Trail in the Cabbagetown Neighborhood
Cozy home in the heart of E Atlanta surrounded by nice restaurants & activities

Cozy home in the heart of E Atlanta surrounded by nice restaurants & activities

Atlanta GA
Il prezzo è 235 € a notte nel periodo 24 mar - 25 mar
235 €
24 mar - 25 mar
tasse e oneri inclusi
Soggiorna in questa casa vacanza a Atlanta. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un servizio lavanderia e un tavolo da biliardo. Nelle ...
Cozy home in the heart of E Atlanta surrounded by nice restaurants & activities
Luxury 10 Room Home with Huge Rooftop In ATL near Zoo,Aquarium,Stadium, and more

Luxury 10 Room Home with Huge Rooftop In ATL near Zoo,Aquarium,Stadium, and more

Atlanta GA
Il prezzo è 1521 € a notte nel periodo 24 mar - 25 mar
1521 €
24 mar - 25 mar
tasse e oneri inclusi
Soggiorna in questa casa vacanza a Atlanta. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un giardino e un servizio lavanderia. Nelle vicinanze ...
Luxury 10 Room Home with Huge Rooftop In ATL near Zoo,Aquarium,Stadium, and more
Atlanta Spacious Haven near Downtown & BeltLine

Atlanta Spacious Haven near Downtown & BeltLine

Atlanta GA
Il prezzo è 696 € a notte nel periodo 20 apr - 21 apr
696 €
20 apr - 21 apr
tasse e oneri inclusi
Soggiorna in questa casa vacanza a Atlanta. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come un servizio lavanderia, patii e aria condizionata. Nelle vicinanze si trovano ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (26 recensioni)
Older home , comfortable but needs a little work. Will be reaching out to VRBO with other concerns.

Recensione del 18 feb 2026

Atlanta Spacious Haven near Downtown & BeltLine
Prezzo per notte più basso trovato nelle ultime 24 ore, per un soggiorno di 1 notte per 2 adulti. Tariffe e disponibilità sono soggette a modifica. Si applicano condizioni aggiuntive.

Altri quartieri di East Side

Ponce City Market featuring signage

Old Fourth Ward

Esplora la zona di Old Fourth Ward e includi nel tuo itinerario attrazioni come Central Park e Atlanta Civic Center.

Old Fourth Ward
Virginia Highland

Virginia Highland

Anche se Virginia Highland non ospita attrazioni famose, nelle vicinanze puoi esplorare Callanwolde Fine Arts Center e The Atlanta Beltline Start, per una vacanza memorabile.

Virginia Highland
ATLights.
#Trovember

Peachtree Center

Se ti trovi in zona Peachtree Center, devi assolutamente visitare AmericasMart; prendi la metro da Stazione di Peachtree Center per spostarti nel resto della città.

Peachtree Center
SoNo, South of North Avenue

SoNo, South of North Avenue

Se ti trovi in zona SoNo, South of North Avenue, ricorda che Atlanta Civic Center e New American Shakespeare Tavern sono due attrazioni da non perdere.

SoNo, South of North Avenue
Fairlie-Poplar Historic District

Fairlie-Poplar Historic District

La ricca offerta ristorativa e l'acquario sono tra le principali attrazioni di Fairlie-Poplar Historic District. Altre due tappe da non perdere sono Rialto Center for the Performing Arts e Tabernacle.

Fairlie-Poplar Historic District
Jackson Street Bridge

South Downtown

Se ti trovi in zona South Downtown, devi assolutamente visitare Underground Atlanta; prendi la metro da Stazione di Garnett per spostarti nel resto della città.

South Downtown


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