Krog Street Tunnel — Attraction in Atlanta

I only give three stars because when we lived in Cabbagetown in the 90s( my husband way before that) everyone painted over the graffiti trying to make it look "nice".. as before it was gentrified as a neighborhood it was an empowerment Zone ..in other words you had a tax break ( often no tax) to live there as there were many abandoned houses and it was very high crime.. and all the awesome graffiti that everyone I knew did on that tunnel has long been painted over and at that time it was illegal. The people who were the groundbreakers for this now awesome piece of artwork are not recognized at all, and when they come back to visit are treated like trash , that indeed is not appreciated. Nor appropriate. Remember Cabbagetown was built because of the Fulton cotton bag Mill and the houses were put there for the workers... and what remained even after the mill closed were the descendants of those Mill workers ...till the mid-to-late 90s and early 2000s when there were still a few holdouts but now there is nobody left from the original cabbage heads. Anyone living there now is not a cabbage head and should never call themselves that.. it is very disrespectful there for the people that worked very hard to live there amongst very difficult times and poverty. They stayed because that was their home ..that was where they were born, that was where their grandparents grew up. that was where the people and their families of Appalachians came down to work in that Mill and live in those houses. They should be given some respect and acknowledgement. Without them there would be no Krog Street tunnel with graffiti. there would be no Cabbagetown.. where upper-middle-class transplant residents snub their noses at people like us when we try to visit, and go to the park and take our kids there. To show them where their grandparents once lived and worked... where their parents went to school... as the statues of the old primary still remain. I wish someone would do a great mural and the krog street tunnel about original Cabbagetown it would take someone who knew their history and understood. Someone with respect in their heart of generations that have been pushed out of most of Atlanta due to gentrification... the inability for original Atlanta natives to afford to live where they grew up and where their families were from. Cabbagetown being historically one of them. Keep up the beautiful art let's just hope to see more event influenced by the actual...

Atlanta’s Living Canvas: the iconic graffiti tunnel along the BeltLine

The Krog Street Tunnel isn't just a place you walk through—it's a place you experience. It’s one of Atlanta’s most vibrant, raw, and constantly evolving pieces of public art, and it perfectly captures the creative heartbeat of the city.

Walking into the tunnel feels like stepping into a living, breathing museum. Every inch of the walls (and ceilings!) is covered in colorful graffiti, murals, tags, and spontaneous messages—layer upon layer of expression from local artists, visitors, and dreamers. It's not polished or curated—and that's exactly what makes it powerful. It's authentic, alive, and ever-changing.

The Krog Street Tunnel connects the Inman Park and Cabbagetown neighborhoods and also ties beautifully into the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail. Whether you’re biking, running, walking, or just exploring, passing through the tunnel is like a jolt of creative energy on your journey.

One of the best parts? No two visits are ever the same. New artwork appears, old messages get painted over, and the tunnel evolves with the spirit of the city. It's part gallery, part free speech wall, part community gathering point—and entirely Atlanta.

If you're exploring the BeltLine, make sure you take a detour through the Krog Street Tunnel. It's a bold, colorful reminder that art belongs to everyone—and that sometimes the most inspiring beauty is found in...

Such a cool spot! I'd seen photos all over social media of this iconic Atlanta tunnel, but experiencing it in person was even better. From what I heard from friends, this tunnel has been a canvas for local artists for decades, connecting the Cabbagetown and Inman Park neighborhoods.

The experience was incredible - as you walk through the tunnel, you're surrounded by layers upon layers of street art. Every surface is covered with vibrant pieces, from small tags to massive murals. I got lucky during my visit and actually saw an artist working on a new piece, which was fascinating to watch!

The best part? The art doesn't stop at the tunnel. Following the path south (thanks to a local friend's tip), I discovered that the street art continues in both directions. Whether you turn right or left, the walls are filled with all kinds of amazing artwork. The subjects range from abstract designs to portraits, political messages to playful characters.

Pro tip I picked up from other visitors: it's best to visit during daytime for better photos and to fully appreciate the details in the artwork. I've heard the art changes frequently, so each visit offers something new to discover. This is definitely one of those authentic Atlanta experiences that shows why this city has such a reputation for incredible street art. Can't wait to go back and see what new pieces...