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: January 2, 2023
21 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
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3. Beltline Hense Wall (Pastel Spots)
Closest Address: 985 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, map
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4. Beltline Fish Mural by Rising Red Lotus
Closest Address: 985 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, map (Opposite side of the above HENSE Wall)
5. The Music Room Boombox Doors
327 Edgewood Ave SE. Atlanta, GA 30312, map
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7. Hoxxoh Wall
10 Krog Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, map
Note: Must arrange to be allowed to go behind a fence to take photos.
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9. Greg Mike Garage Door
10 Krog Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, map
Diagonally across the street from the above Greg Mike wall.
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12. “Atlanta” Part of the Atlanta Humane Society
981 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, map
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14. The Highball Artist aka the Dripping Bridge by Hadley Breckenridge
Closest Intersection: Lucile Ave SW & Muse St SW, map
This one is hard to see from the road, but you’ll find it if you head down to the tunnel under the road.
16. Martina Merlini Wall
429 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, map
17. Atlanta Wall
300 Marietta St, Atlanta, GA 30313, map
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TMNK by Jerkface // Best of Atlanta // Dr. Dax Container Wall // Stripes Garage Door
When you visit different cities, do you hunt down photo ops like these? What cities have you visited that had the best murals?
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This is the best list I’ve seen yet!
Hi. As a person who lives in atlanta a lot of these are now different. They change yearly:)
Hey, 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. :)
I 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…
Glad 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!
The 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.
Heading 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 :)
As a native Atlanta, this warms my heart! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by, Robin. We love Atlanta! <3
Love this! I am planning to visit Atlanta next month, will definitely check out some of these spots.
Thanks, Maninder. Hope you have a great trip next month!
#5 TMNK has been painted over so sad
Oh no! What is it now?
#19 ATLANTA Wall is at the corner or Marietta and Baker St
Thank you so much, Lynn! :)
Yup! It’s on the Stats Sportsbar building.
Thank you! :)