Fabulous 2017 Art on the Eastside Beltline - Wed, Nov 1 2017

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Fabulous 2017 Art on the Eastside Beltline


The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Eastside Beltline, Atlanta
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Nov 1 2017  10:00 am >> Wed, Nov 1 2017 3:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Oct 30 2017 6:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Nov 1 2017 10:00 am
Event Duration:5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Dozens of visual works of art from local to international artists have transformed the Atlanta BeltLine into a linear gallery space. In addition to the more than 35 permanent Beltline exhibits we've enjoyed along the Eastside Beltline railroad corridor, over 40 new, dynamic art installations have been erected.  These new installations are temporary and will be on display only through November 2017; so grab this chance to see the spectacular displays on a leisurely walk with fellow AOC members.

The Beltline hike is flat, so elevation change will not be a problem.  The total distance of our walk will be about 8 miles.  We'll be walking at a very comfortable pace and stopping frequently to appreciate all the exhibits we pass. Distance will be the only challenge for people who are new to hiking.

We'll gather behind the Publix supermarket  (parking lot on the back right) off Monroe Avenue (see street address and coordinates below) and access the Beltline behind the supermarket, where we'll travel north past Piedmont Park.  We'll check out the new Ponce City Market and then check out the art along the new extention area to Memorial Drive before making our way back to the Krog Street Market, which has a wide variety of great food offerings. We'll stop there for lunch, ice cream, pastry, or just a drink, and then, we'll head back, taking a different route (and faster pace) through Piedmont Park, where we'll see sights like the educational garden and the dog park. 

OPTION:  Those wanting to get home faster and not take the return walk back from Krog Street Market may opt to take Uber or Lyft back to their cars after lunch.  This would cut their hike to about 4 miles.

Bring your camera or plan to use your cell phone for the many photo opportunities you'll have.


Required Items to Bring:

Comfortable walking shoes/socks

(Most of the walk is on a cement trail; part of it is on a a gravel path)

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Sunscreen and a sun-hat  (we'll have a good deal of open-exposure 
for most of the hike)
Sunglasses
Money for lunch at Krog Street 
Market
Camera/cell phone camera

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll meet in the parking lot beside/behind the Publix Supermarket on Monroe Drive in Atlanta:

1544 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

GPS coordinates: 33.7989375, -84.3717422


Notes:

A downloadable brochure of the 2016 exhibits can be seen at:

https://beltlineorgart-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/09/Art- on-the-Atlanta-BeltLine-brochure-2017.pdf

 

 


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