Death and Decadence - A hike through Decatur Historic Cemetery. . . and More

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Death and Decadence - A hike through Decatur Historic Cemetery. . . and More

The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Decatur, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Aug 27 2014 10:30 am >> Wed, Aug 27 2014 3:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Sat, Aug 16 2014 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Aug 26 2014 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

4 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 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

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Number Registered So Far:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Death: If you like cemeteries, you'll love the Decatur Historic Cemetery! We'll pick up one of the ten page Walking Tour brochures of the 58 acre park (Decatur's largest greenspace) that highlights 40 special grave sites in the cemetery. We'll check out the various plots and also take a scenic stroll through the adjacent Glen Lake Park - - a beautifully forested path accessible from the cemetery. (Check the notes below for links to the Walking Tour Brochure and to Glen Lake Park).

Although our pace will be leisurely and there isn't much in the way of elevation change, we'll be on our feet for a few hours and we'll be walking at least 5 miles. Judge your ability accordingly.

Decadence: After our cemetery tour, we'll walk a few blocks to Decatur's famous Brick Store Pub where we'll indulge ourselves with a delicious lunch and perhaps a glass of one of their famous beers. (See the links below for a menu and a history of the pub.)

After lunch, folks are free to stroll around Decatur or return to their cars (which we'll leave parked in the cemetery).

Required Items to Bring:

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera

Comfortable walking shoes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We'll meet in the cemetery, where parking is available on the sides of all the roads that meander through the 54 acres. We'll park close to the visitor center, to the right as you drive into the cemetery on Bell Street. The address of the cemetery is 299 Bell Street, Decatur, GA 30030.

Put the address in Google Maps for directions to the cemetery.

Notes:

The Brick Store Pub is located at 125 E. Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030. A menu can be seen online at www.brickstorepub.com/menu.

For a history of the Brick Store Pub, check out http://www.brickstorepub.com/history

For a view of the Decature Historic Cemetery, go to http://www.decaturga.com/index.aspx?page=290 By clicking on the walking tour brochure, you can get a preview of the grave sites we'll be noting as we stroll through the area.

Glen Lake Park is located at 1211 Church Street,Decatur, GA 30030. A link to photos and information are at http://www.atlanta-midtown.com/neighborhoods/parks/decatur/glenlake/

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