Krog Street Tunnel
Tourist attraction · Atlanta ·
Ever-changing graffiti canvas connecting Atlanta neighborhoods, a vibrant urban art hub
Ever-changing graffiti canvas connecting Atlanta neighborhoods, a vibrant urban art hub
"Don’t let the sketchy dark tunnel that connects the Inman Park and Cabbagetown neighborhoods scare you. Krog Tunnel is a giant urban canvas that serves as mural space, gig poster, community message board and photo shoot backdrop. Social protest and artistic expression intermingle in a true Illustration of visual communication." - Brand Bird
"The Krog Tunnel, the premiere dank graffiti pit in Atlanta. Located under the CSX railyard, the tunnel serves as one of the primary entries/exits to Cabbagetown. When the tunnel isn’t full of idling cars in rush-hour traffic, it’s a photo shoot destination, a hip-hop music video staple, and the latest extension of Atlanta’s Beltline project. Tip: Scream while you’re segwaying through the tunnel." - 3 Owl Media
"I make sure to walk through Krog Street Tunnel to see its massive wall of murals — it’s one of the area’s most striking public-art concentrations." - Su-Jit Lin
"Most urban tunnels and viaducts have their fair share of graffiti, but Atlanta’s Krog Street Tunnel stands apart from the rest—there’s barely an inch of unpainted space in it. The short underpass was built in 1912. It connects the Atlanta neighborhoods of Cabbagetown and Inman Park, attracting residents from both sides who are looking for a place to make their mark with street art. The graffiti tradition in the tunnel dates back to the 1960s, and continues to this day. From small tags to huge murals to underground festival flyers, the concrete walls and pillars are a chaotic kaleidoscope of overlapping and ever-shifting images, words, and ideas. The messages are a mix of political commentary, philosophical musings, and everything in between. People have even spray-painted marriage proposals on the walls. The art changes on a regular basis, as artists cover up old work and build on top of existing art. Locals are protective of the tunnel, which serves as both art canvas and community message board." - ATLAS_OBSCURA
"I passed through the Krog Street tunnel, known for its street art and as a magnet for artists and photographers, which links Inman Park and the Eastside Beltline to the trail on the other side in Cabbagetown and Reynoldstown." - Beth McKibben