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A stroller and wheelchair ac
cessible trail leads to the oth
er gardens: the quarry garden
that features the state cham
pion Franklin Tree (the largest
Franklinia altamaha in cultiva
tion in Georgia), long extinct
in the wild; the lavish gardens
of boxwoods and roses at the
1920s Swan House; the rho
dodendron garden featuring
shade-loving plants that thrive
in Atlanta; and the Asian-Amer-
ican garden of Japanese maples
that is remarkable in any season
but bursts with color in the fall.
Even with all the beautiful,
rare and endangered plants to
see in the gardens, one of the
delights in strolling through the
towering urban forest and lis
tening to birds sing in the can
opy is what visitors don’t see
and hear. It doesn’t take long
to forget that Buckhead’s office
towers, glitzy shopping, dining
spots and traffic on Peachtree
and Roswell roads are located
only several blocks away.
The Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road
404-814-4000
www. atlantahis torycenter. com
Hours of Operation: Museum
Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday:
Noon - 5:30 p.m. Gardens and grounds close at
5:15 p.m.
Swan House and Smith Family House tours
Guided tours are scheduled by onsite admissions
staff at time of arrival. Space is limited. For groups
of 10 or more, call 404-814-4062. All tour times
subject to change without notice.
Swan House
Monday - Saturday: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Smith Family Farm
Monday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Kenan Research Center
Wednesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday -
Tuesday: Closed
Holidays: The History Center and Kenan Research
Center are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve,
Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The History
Center is open from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Martin
Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day.
Gardens and trails showcasing the Atlanta region’s horticultural history are
among the main attractions at the Atlanta History Center. The trails are designed
for stroller and wheelchair use, though access may be limited in places.
Featured gardens and trails
Connor Brown Discovery Trail
This trail links the gardens, grounds and historic houses. It was designed for families,
and introduces children to weather, trees, plants, landscape and animals that are com
mon to the Georgia region. Seven interactive discovery stations add to the learning ex
perience. Be sure to spend some time at the overlook.
The Mary Howard Gilbert Memorial Quarry Garden
This 3-acre garden shelters one of Georgia’s most comprehensive collections of na
tive plants (almost 600 species). A pond and bog garden in the center of the quarry pro
vides a habitat for unusual species, such as carnivorous plants and wild orchids, and a
variety of birds and woodland creatures. If you’re lucky, perhaps the lady slipper orchids
will be in bloom during your visit.
Smith Family Farm Gardens
A fenced vegetable garden, a plot devoted to corn and cotton, old-fashioned flowers,
a farm house, slave quarters and a swept-dirt yard will take visitors back in time to see
what life was like in 1860s Georgia. The children won’t want to miss the sheep.
Cherry Sims Asian-American Garden
Asian plants and their American counterparts co-mingle under towering trees in this
informal woodland setting. Many plants will be familiar to visitors because they often
are the backbone of Atlanta-area gardens. The most familiar plants will be Japanese ma
ples and hydrangeas.
Swan House Gardens and Grounds
The 18 th century-inspired landscape of this elegant and historic house features a pair
of cloverleaf pools, cascading fountains, a terraced lawn and roses tumbling over a stone
retaining wall. Bring your camera; the Swan House Garden is one of the most photo
graphed sites in Atlanta.
Frank A. Smith Rhododendron Garden
Gardeners who have shaded landscapes will find inspiration in this garden. They will
see how an abundance of shade-loving rhododendrons, small flowering trees, eclectic
ground covers and giant elephant ears can flourish in shady spots. An intimate pond
and a dry stream offer added reasons to linger in this garden, especially on a warm day.
Swan Woods Trail
Vestiges of terraced cotton fields abandoned a century ago are still visible along this
trail through 10 acres of robust urban forest. Wildlife sightings will reward the watch
ful. Fern lovers will want to put Fern Circle on their don’t-miss list. It includes a collec
tion of fern species and wildflowers native to the Georgia Piedmont. Also situated on
the Swan Woods Trail is the Garden for Peace, part of an international gardens network
dedicated to promoting peace.
You should never
playing.
Like John Snellings at Lenbrook.
Lenbrook
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The Retirement Community.
Lenbrook resident John Snellings is
one jazzy guy: he proficiently plays
the tenor saxophone with a popular
local trio. What’s more, he regularly
takes lessons! “I want to keep
improving,” says John.
Lenbrook is home to so many interesting
people, like John. It’s a unique community that gives
its residents opportunities to enrich themselves and
grow. Lenbrook offers a wellness-focused lifestyle
with on-site classes, dances, engaging speakers and
entertainment...like smooth, weekly performances by
John Snellings!
Ask about Lenbrook’s
upcoming events!
Call 404-692-6831
Not-For-Profit
3747 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
www.lenbrook-atlanta.org
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