As soon as we moved out west, all these bright, colorful murals have been popping up in our hometown. I remember when Krog Street Tunnel used to be the main landmark for graffiti, but now these colorful murals are all over the city. If you’re visiting, here are the most popular instagram spots in Atlanta.
We learned that much of it started from the Living Walls conference in August 2010. They have since evolved to year-long projects, and it’s not simply about making amazing urban art but also about highlighting a number of problems facing the city.
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Last Updated: Aug 9, 2019. First Published: Sep 26, 2016
25 BEST INSTAGRAM SPOTS IN ATLANTA
While we were visiting friends and family in Atlanta, we also made it our mission to hunt down as many of them as possible and we’ve rounded them up in this post. Be sure to use the map below to navigate to each spot! Also, since these murals are constantly changing, let us know in the comments below if you see them covered up or replaced.
1. Ricky Watts Wall for Outer Space Project
10 Krog Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, map
Artist: Ricky Watts
4. Beltline Fish Mural by Rising Red Lotus
Opposite side of the above HENSE Wall.
5. The Music Room Boombox Doors
327 Edgewood Ave SE. Atlanta, GA 30312.
6. Disco Wall at Disco Kroger
3330 Piedmont Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30305
7. HOXXOH Wall
10 Krog Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Note: Must arrange to be allowed to go behind a fence to take photos.
8. Greg Mike Wall
10 Krog Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Note: Must arrange to be allowed to go behind a fence to take photos.
9. Greg Mike Garage Door
Diagonally across the street from the above Greg Mike wall.
10. Greg Mike Peach Coca Cola Collab
537 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, 30308, map
11. Arden’s Garden Blue Geometric Wall
969 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
12. “atlanta” part of the Atlanta Humane Society
981 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
photo via @discoveratlanta // @anasantosphoto
13. Upside Down House by Caroline Caldwell
339 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
14. The Highball Artist aka the Dripping Bridge by Hadley Breckenridge
Closest Intersection: Lucile Ave SW & Muse St SW
This one is hard to see from the road, but you’ll find it if you head down to the tunnel under the road.
15. A Toast to Atlanta by Dr. Dax
488 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
16. Martina Merlini Wall
429 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
photo via @discoveratlanta // @carly_cooper
17. Atlanta Wall
Centennial Olympic Park (anyone have the exact address to this?)
photo via @discoveratlanta // @chaseyourtrail
18. Abstract Wall by HENSE
760 10th St NW Atlanta GA 30318
19. Atlanta Sign Philips Arena
1 Philips Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303
photo by @mistahfu
20. Tree of Life by 3ttman
39 Georgia Avenue SE Atlanta, GA 30312
21. Atlanta Made Wall
1183 Howell Mill Rd NW Atlanta GA 30318
22. HOXXOH Wall 2
1242 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
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Walter Seals
8 May 2018This is the best list I’ve seen yet!
Faith
29 Mar 2018Hi. As a person who lives in atlanta a lot of these are now different. They change yearly:)
Local Adventurer
13 Aug 2018Hey, Faith! We’ll be updating this list in the near future, especially with Atlanta growing and changing at such a rapid rate! We notice a few of these spots changing every time we come back to Atlanta as well. :)
Maggie
11 Mar 2018I took my daughter and a bunch of friends around for her birthday yesterday. Thanks for all of the pointers! They have so many good photos now from our trip! Very worthwhile!!!! The Dr. Dax wall on Flat Shoals was AMAZING! The other walls in that same parking lot were very good too!
We couldn’t find Dr. Dax’s Container Wall though… We saw three sides of the building. Which side is it on? The side facing the parking lot has a Spider Man mural (him in costume and then him as muscle and bone only…) The other side of the building facing the empty lot has a bunch of cartoony characters on it. Hoping it wasn’t painted over?
Also couldn’t find the “Best of Atlanta” one… Is it close to the Paris on Ponce tiny door? We couldn’t find anyone who knew where it was to help direct us to it…
jacob
14 Mar 2018Glad to hear the list helped! We’re going to double check that they are all still there and update the post in the next couple of weeks. Most of our markers/addresses should be right where the mural is, although sometimes you have to walk around the buildings. Plus, they do change from time to time. Thanks for pointing that out!
Kim Takahashi
1 Aug 2018The Best of Atlanta one is at the corner of Baker NW St & Marrietta St. It’s on the side of a pub/bar/business. Sorry didn’t get a name. My husband & I just left there. I hope this helps.
Summer
10 Jan 2018Heading to ATL in 5 days and your post gave me a couple must-see places to check out. I’m especially looking forward to visiting the Krog Street Tunnel. Thanks for sharing :)
robincharmagne
2 Dec 2017As a native Atlanta, this warms my heart! Thanks for sharing!
Esther JuLee
2 Dec 2017Thanks for stopping by, Robin. We love Atlanta! <3
Maninder kaur
27 Nov 2017Love this! I am planning to visit Atlanta next month, will definitely check out some of these spots.
Esther JuLee
2 Dec 2017Thanks, Maninder. Hope you have a great trip next month!
Emily
10 Aug 2017#5 TMNK has been painted over so sad
jacob
13 Aug 2017Oh no! What is it now?
LYNN
15 May 2017#19 ATLANTA Wall is at the corner or Marietta and Baker St
Esther JuLee
16 May 2017Thank you so much, Lynn! :)
Solida
28 May 2017Yup! It’s on the Stats Sportsbar building.
Esther JuLee
29 May 2017Thank you! :)