Atlanta Fun Fact #9: The Secret City Beneath the Streets!

🚇 Fun Fact #9: The Secret City Beneath the Streets! 🏙️

Did you know there is a literal "buried city" sitting right beneath downtown Atlanta?

Back in the 1920s, traffic in the city center became incredibly congested and dangerous due to the dozens of railroad tracks crossing the streets.

To fix this, Atlanta built a massive system of elevated viaducts to route cars safely over the tracks. The result? The original street level of downtown was simply abandoned and left in the dark! Decades later, this hidden, frozen-in-time streetscape was rediscovered and transformed into "Underground Atlanta." 🔦🕰️

Exploring Atlanta's rich, complex history is incredible, but navigating a multi-layered downtown traffic grid in multiple cars can be a nightmare for out-of-town groups!

Whether you want to dive into deep historical tours, hunt down movie locations, or take a scenic drive out to the wineries, Atlanta Tour Express has you covered. Our expert drivers know both the hidden history and the modern streets like the back of their hands. Book a custom tour for up to 14 passengers, and let us handle the navigating and parking while your group uncovers the best of the South! 🚐✨