Atlanta Walks: A Comprehensive Guide to Walking, Running, and Bicycling the Area's Scenic and Historic Locales

By Ren Davis, Helen Davis, Helen Davis

Book Overview

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 the whole family: walkers, runners, and bicyclists.
Both urban and suburban walks of varying lengths and difficulty
Background, historical markers, notable sites and buildings
Special features and area events
Trail distance, terrain, and nearby parking and MARTA access
Approximately 45 maps
Atlanta's moderate climate, gentle terrain, and fascinating history and architecture provide the perfect setting for delightful walks.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561455849
• ISBN13: 9781561455843
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.4" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Great Gift Idea

This is a great book to get know Atlanta. Most of the walks are 5 miles or less. The book has lots of maps and points of interest. I found it fun to walk and bike Atlanta when I first moved here. Great gift for someone moving or new to Atlanta