Oakland Cemetery
Victorian garden cemetery founded in 1850, where Margaret Mitchell and other notable figures rest, with views of the downtown skyline.
This is Atlanta's oldest public cemetery. Its grounds hold ornate Victorian headstones, sculptures and family mausoleums, along with a section for Civil War soldiers. Gone with the Wind author Margaret Mitchell and legendary golfer Bobby Jones are both buried here. Volunteers carefully maintain the gardens, which look like a true garden when the flowers bloom in spring, with downtown skyscrapers in the background. Entry is free, and guided tours cost about $15.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00 (earlier closing in winter)
Nearby sights
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
- Krog Street Market
- Sweet Auburn
- Zoo Atlanta
- Georgia State Capitol
- SkyView Atlanta
- Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
- Atlanta BeltLine