Historic site and retail mall by day, nightlife destination after dark.
(404) 381-1247
50 Upper Alabama St
(Marietta Street NW)
Atlanta,
GA
30303
33.7569
-84.3935
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Downtown, Northeast
Underground Atlanta
Last updated 7.23.09
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Underground Atlanta offers unique shopping, dining, history and entertainment experiences for everyone. Shopping at Underground Atlanta is like stepping back in time. Stroll down some of the original streets of old Atlanta and see what the more than 100 different stores have to offer. Whether you're shopping for clothing and accessories, a great gift for someone special or souvenirs to remember your trip, Underground Atlanta has it all. In the mood for Italian, American or Irish fare? Or would you like a little live entertainment with your dinner? If so, then visit one of Underground Atlanta's…
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Overview – As the site of Atlanta's original downtown, the terminus of its first railroad, the fieriest of its Civil War flames, and the heart of its Victorian recovery, Underground Atlanta has the potential to be a premier historic site, but few tangible reminders of its history are left. The novelty of walking underground on old city streets is its best feature. Underground is also a good place to get your city bearings. The Atlanta Convention and Visitor's Bureau is located here, along with a half-price ticket booth. World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia state capitol, Turner Field, CNN…
10/27/09
How disgusting!!!
by CSMobileUser at Citysearch
Ok...so my husband and a few of oufriends decided to go to underground atlanta for a change of scenery. Were from north florida. This place is disgusting...it should be burned...I will never come back..we spent maybe 15 minutes walking around when we realized there are crackheads everywhere! We had two black guys stop us...one asked us to buy him some drugs and the other wanted to dance and sing for us because quote"I'm a crackhead gone wild" really??? After that we looked around and the place is infested with black people!!! They all looked like druggies...there were no cops and it was only around 4 pm...I think there are to many disgusting blacks and they should just go into hifing...no body wants to see them or hear that they're a crackhead gone wild
03/22/09
Wow stay away
by jilmeri at Citysearch
We drove around the Underground part of Atlanta fully expecting to get out and do some shopping because several internet sites recommended this as a great historic shopping area. This was at 5 - 6 pm, not yet dark out. There was NO WAY we were about to get out of the car. I am serious, there was a very very dangerous vibe to this part of town. It was crowded, police everywhere, people cruising all over the street almost hitting us... NOT tourist friendly at all. The Atlantic shopping area is the way to go, outdoor layout and great selection of stores! Atlanta, you have to do something about the Underground - the dangerous 'vibe' was a big turnoff and it is obvious that other nearby areas in Downtown are suffering because of the chaos of the Underground. I go to NYC every year, and i have spent time in several other big cities as well and I have absolutely never felt so unsafe as I did driving near the Underground.
- Pros: shocking
- Cons: shocking
12/30/08
Underground is unique and safe
by Silversong at Citysearch
As a native of Atlanta and a local I have to say that Underground is a good place to visit. The crime that some have associated with Underground and the area are not so. I have lived in Downtown Atlanta and work across the street from Underground at Georgia State University for over 25 years. You do NOT need to walk in fear around underground. That does not mean that you should not exercise caution, especially at night. Unfortunately the World of Coke has moved to Centennial Park next to the Georgia Aquarium so that major tourist draw is gone. Still its worth a check out.
- Pros: fun atmosphere, lots of interesting shops.
- Cons: World of Coke have moved
The Details on Underground Atlanta
Save Money:
AtlanTIX, Atlanta's only half-price ticket booth offers tickets for same day shows only. It's located on the upper level of Underground.
When to Go:
Taking advantage of a loophole that allows establishments that serve alcohol to stay open until 4am, a host of new nightlife venues at Underground Atlanta stay open later than most in the city.
The Extras:
Park at Underground to board the Underground Atlanta/MARTA Braves Shuttle for a hassle free round-trip to Tuner Field.
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- Shopping, Dining & More
Underground Atlanta offers unique shopping, dining, history and entertainment experiences for everyone.
Shopping at Underground Atlanta is like stepping back in time. Stroll down some of the original streets of old Atlanta and see what the more than 100 different stores have to offer. Whether you're shopping for clothing and accessories, a great gift for someone special or souvenirs to remember your trip, Underground Atlanta has it all.
In the mood for Italian, American or Irish fare? Or would you like a little live entertainment with your dinner? If so, then visit one of Underground Atlanta's diverse restaurants for lunch or dinner.
At night, watch as Underground Atlanta's nightlife arises. Visit any one of the eight bars/clubs and dance the night away.
At Underground Atlanta, there's something for everyone.
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