High Museum Of ArtvsFox Theatre
Both Fox Theatre and High Museum of Art are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, High Museum of Art scores significantly better than Fox Theatre. High Museum of Art is ranked #3 in Atlanta with accolades from 9 publications including Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
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1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Fodor's "This museum's permanent collection includes 19th- and 20-century American works, including many by African-American artists." Full review
Concierge "Part of the Woodruff Arts Center, the High is one of Atlanta's premier cultural institutions and is conveniently located in the city's Midtown arts district."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Atlanta's modern High Museum was the first museum in the world to ever exhibit art lent from Paris' Louvre and is a destination as much for its architecture as its world-class exhibits." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The High's permanent collection includes some 11,000 works of art, with a particular emphasis on 19th- and 20th-century American painting and decorative arts." Full review
Not For Tourists "Atlanta's best-known art museum."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The star in the Woodruff Arts Center's crown is this striking contemporary structure... covered with white porcelain-enameled steel panels." Full review
Afar Magazine " The overall atmosphere was a welcome addition to a weekend trip filled with food, beer, music, and, of course, football." Full review
Where "Designed in 1983 by Richard Meier, the High was named one of the 10 best works of American architecture of the 1980s by the American Institute of Architects." Full review
Time Out "the High has assembled one of most significant collections of American self-taught and vernacular art in the world. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A high point (pun very much intended) of classic and contemporary art in the Southeast." Full review
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Just don't miss the folk art, which you're less likely to see elsewhere than the recognizable European works on display.
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660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
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Fodor's "One of a dwindling number of vintage movie palaces in the nation, the Fox was built in 1929 in a fabulous Moorish-Egyptian style." Full review
Not For Tourists "Beautiful temple-turned-theatre. Check out the sky ceiling."
Travel + Leisure "This former movie palace with a can't-miss marquee on Peachtree Street plays hosts to more than 250 shows each year, from Broadway productions to concerts." Full review
On the Grid "Today, its unique architecture continues to dazzle crowds and draw top entertainment. Next time you catch a show, make sure to look up and enjoy the star-speckled ceiling." Full review
Where "This 1929 theater is a lavish showplace of Moorish-Egyptian style. Upcoming shows: Mamma Mia, June 13-18; Bring It Live, June 29." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Easily the grandest entertainment venue in Atlanta." Full review
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Be sure to ask for a gratis riser to fit in the seat to give the little ones a better view.
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"The Fox Theatre is more than a performance venue – it's one of the city's most iconic landmarks." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Fox Theatre hosts great comedy, dance, and music shows throughout the year, but its unique design — influenced by Egypt and the Middle East makes it worth checking out alone"
Frommer's "Opened in 1929, when movie theaters were conceived along lavish lines, the Fox is a Moorish-Egyptian extravaganza complete with arabesque arches, onion domes, and minarets" Full review
