Activity Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
An activity in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Late morning.
Why go
Paved former rail corridor lined with murals and patios, linking Reynoldstown, Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward and Piedmont Park.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 1 sight. The closest of our other picks is Ponce City Market, 0.4 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Activity · Cities
- Neighborhood
- Old Fourth Ward
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Late morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Ponce City Market
The 1926 Sears building on the BeltLine, now a food hall, shops and a rooftop with skyline views.
Shopping · 0.4 mi straight-line - 2Piedmont Park
Midtown's big park, with Lake Clara Meer, the Active Oval and wide views of the Midtown towers.
Outdoors · 0.7 mi straight-line - 3Mary Mac's Tea Room
Midtown Southern dining room open since 1945, known for fried chicken, collards, pot likker and cinnamon rolls.
Food · Downtown & Midtown Atlanta · 0.9 mi straight-line - 4Highland Bakery
Neighborhood bakery and brunch spot known for sweet-potato pancakes, biscuits and big breakfasts.
Food · 1.2 mi straight-line - 5South City Kitchen Midtown
Contemporary Southern restaurant in a Midtown house since 1993: buttermilk fried chicken, shrimp and grits, she-crab soup.
Food · Downtown & Midtown Atlanta · 1.2 mi straight-line - 6Jackson Street Bridge
Overpass above Freedom Parkway with the most photographed view of the downtown skyline, a short walk from Old Fourth Ward.
Sight · Downtown & Midtown Atlanta · 1.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail is a stop on our Atlanta New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail is our only activity pick in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine guide.
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Krog Street Market
Food hall in a 1920s warehouse beside the Krog Street Tunnel, with counters for ramen, tacos, barbecue and ice cream.
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Historic Fourth Ward Park
Park built around a stormwater pond, with a stone cascade, boardwalks and views of Ponce City Market.
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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church and his tomb along Auburn Avenue in Sweet Auburn.
When to go: weather by month, based on Downtown & Midtown Atlanta
Our climate figures for Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine come from nearby Downtown & Midtown Atlanta. Average daily highs in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta run from 50°F in January to 90°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail itself, we suggest: Late morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Downtown & Midtown Atlanta from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Downtown & Midtown Atlanta weather by month (covers Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 33.77812, -84.36581
- Destination
- Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine, Georgia
- Website
- beltline.org
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail: quick answers
How much time do you need at Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail?
Our pick: Late morning. Insider tip: Walk north from Krog Street to Ponce City Market, about 2 miles.
Is Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail free?
Yes, we list Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail?
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail appears on Atlanta New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
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