Secret Atlanta: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

by Jonah McDonald

“Whether you’re a lifelong Atlantan or a first-time visitor, local writer and long-time Charis friend, Jonah McDonald will help you marvel at Atlanta’s most obscure oddities.” - Charis Books & More “This gem contains dozens and dozens of Atlanta’s secrets. If you (like me) thought you knew our city – I think you’ll be surprised.” - 365 Atlanta Traveler “Readers can explore some of the city’s most obscure oddities and hidden spots, or view well-known sites from a new perspective.” - The Atlanta 100

Genres: Travel

224 pages, Paperback

Published March 15, 2020

About the author

Jonah McDonald is an Atlanta writer, storyteller, historian, and naturalist. He is the author of the popular guidebook Hiking Atlanta’s Hidden Forests: Intown and Out and Secret Atlanta: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. He also works as a DeKalb County park naturalist. Jonah loves exploring his city via bicycle, canoe, or foot, and believes that there is a new story to learn and tell around every bend. When he’s not already on an adventure, Jonah loves finding a new one. Connect with Jonah at jonahmcdonald.com.

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightfully earnest and weird tourist guide to Atlanta. The cover says it all—temples, emus, weird folk art. If you’re looking for a world record live fern collection or a deep cut of Atlanta’s civil rights history, this is it.

[John Hubbard · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun, quirky book great for a deep dive Atlanta visit or just fun read full of snippets of all types of Atlanta history. The author shows a true love and caring for the city and for all the varieties of people and communities living in Atlanta.