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Fernbank Forest, Chelsea Heights
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Fernbank Forest

  • 4.7260 reviews
  • Free
  • Closed now

Fernbank Forest is a tranquil urban old-growth forest offering shaded walking trails, diverse wildlife, and interpretive signage that highlights local ecology. Visitors come to immerse themselves in quiet nature walks, seasonal birdwatching, and family-friendly outdoor education — expect dirt paths, boardwalks, and occasional guided programs. It’s ideal for those seeking peaceful sightseeing, photography opportunities, and a natural escape within Atlanta.

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Fernbank Forest in short

When is Fernbank Forest open?

Every day, 10 AM–4:30 PM.

When is the best time to visit Fernbank Forest?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Fernbank Forest indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Fernbank Forest?

767 Clifton Rd N E,Atlanta, GA 30307.

Right now · 5:45 pm

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens tomorrow 10 am.

In its favour

  • Golden hour
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Closed now
monday
10 AM–4:30 PM
tuesday
10 AM–4:30 PM
wednesday
10 AM–4:30 PM
thursday
10 AM–4:30 PM
friday
10 AM–4:30 PM
saturday
10 AM–4:30 PM
sundayToday
10 AM–4:30 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Fernbank Forest
  2. 2 Fernbank Museum · 6 min
  3. 3 Dellwood Park · 9 min
  4. 4 Deepdene Park · 9 min
  5. 5 Lake Claire Park · 18 min
767 Clifton Rd N E, Atlanta, GA 30307(opens the map)DirectionsTo Chelsea HeightsCall+14049296300Websitefernbankmuseum.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 260 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Gardens

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around Chelsea Heights

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time