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

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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.

Ren Davis holds degrees from Emory University and Tulane University. He has written articles for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Georgia Journal, Atlanta Magazine, and Tennis and is also a consultant in health policy and bioethics. He lives in Georgia. Helen Davis holds degrees from Ohio State University and Georgia State University. She has taught in the Atlanta public schools since 1980. She lives in Georgia.