10/27/09

How disgusting!!!

by CSMobileUser

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

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

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

11/06/08

Atlanta is not safe

by Barry331

Atlanta has been over hyped and 'PR sanitized'-the reality is far different!(higher per capita violent crime statistics than LA,NY and Chicago)-Dont expect a pleasant, fun experience! If you are not within eye ball range of a uniformed Police Officer-You Are Not Safe In Atlanta!-Get a concealed weapons permit and legally carry concealed if you plan on spending any time in the downtown or midtown atlanta area,carry pepper spray(aim for the eyes- Run!)-It can save your life

08/27/08

BE careful while in the streets...

by faithfal

Really good shopping , but the area isn't the safest. There are a few good restaurants and a few night clubs. Its a cool hang, but be sure to have a ton of friends with you.

08/26/08

A disgrace to Atlanta

by scdadofthree

Family visited Undergropund Atlanta several years ago (maybe late 90's) Back 8/08--dirty, not safe, gangsta adults and kids bunched up in groups all over blocking sidewalks. I don't think we have ever been so disappointed in a place in our lives. This is a disgrace to Atlanta. We have spoke to over 25 people in past 2 weeks on this and all feel the same. Atlanta--get this cleaned up!!!!

• Pros: nothing !!!
• Cons: everything--ditry-not safe--a disgrace to a great city

07/29/08

The Night Life

by Wanny808

My husband & I went to the underground to party on Friday & Saturday night. We both LOVED it we are going back next month. We are from Annapolis Md. We never experianced so much fun with so many mature fun loving people.We have no place like that in Maryland to party. I recommend the underground night life to everyone over 21 looking for a good time.

• Pros: Fun, Cheap nice verity of music & clubs
• Cons: long lines for clubs & some are over crowded when you do get in

05/19/08

SHOP TIL YOU DROP!!!

by miamaterial

to me underground atlanta is unlike i anything ive ever experience contrary to popular belief i loved it. it was a diffferent atmosphere than anyone shopping place ive been to. the stores are different (in a good way), an item you buy in underground atlanta you will deff not see it when u come home. to me it is a good place to get a variety of items and the food is good too. i would deff visit underground atlanta again!!!!

• Pros: walking distance from the marta

03/29/08

Worst experience ever!

by traveling1

I went, I saw, and I'm thankful I lived to get home! Underground Atlanta is a HORRIBLE place. I went and took my 16 yr old daughter. Major mistake! The lewd comments made toward my daughter by the trash hanging around there and the thugs hanging around is enough to keep me from EVER going back and will recommend against it to all my friends!

• Pros: None
• Cons: All have been stated

11/17/07

Not Worth The Time

by sarahlhal

After hearing great things about the Underground, I decided to pay a Friday night visit. I was NOT impressed. First of all, it's in a sketchy area. Second, there is nothing to do after the stores close. The "clubs" if you want to call them that, were not open, and the bars that were, were dirty, dark, and dingy. Not appealing. After walking around on the upper part of the Underground, I realized that the only people on the street were police officers and bums begging for money. A robbery had just occurred right in that area. I did not feel safe AT ALL, and I will never go back. Not a place to go if you are looking for someplace clean and fun.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Smelly, dirty, and unsafe.