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Wren's Nest

1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
404-753-7735
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Ranked #25 of 166 attractions in Atlanta
Type: Historic Sites, Museums
Description: The 19th-century farmhouse that once belonged to Joel Chandler Harris, the author of Br'er Rabbit and Br'er Fox.
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Atlanta
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I went to a great concert with a group of friends. We had a table reserved near the stage. We bought along wine and food. We had a blast. I've been in Atlanta for many years, but never heard of the Wren's Nest.

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Our family (2 adults, 2 young adults) recently visited the Wren's Nest in Atlanta. What a treat!! I am a native Georgian, had heard about it, but never taken the time to visit. It appeared on Groupon and we decided to go. I wish we had gone when my daughter was younger! However, we all thoroughly enjoyed the tour, we... More

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Lawrenceville, Georgia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

I have lived in the Atlanta metro area for 25 years and previously not visited this home. What a treat. It's reasonably priced and the 82 year old docent was just amazing and so informative. The house is very well preserved to the period when JCH lived there.

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Austell, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

It is obvious that the place is in need of funds. They do their best with what they have. It is a good place to bring kids if they are familiar with the stories.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

What a wonderfully preserved piece of history cared for by people willing to talk as much or as little as you want. Far better than Margaret Mitchell's "dump".

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

a well maintained and curated house museum and grounds celebrating interesting and authentic local literary and journalistic figure

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Decatur, Ga.
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33 attraction reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

Reasonably priced, beautifully maintained, fantastic historic significance. It's nice to imagine life when Joel Chandler Harris lived there.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

Great restoration. Very interesting history. J,C. Harris typical early 20th century writer with true southern leanings

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012 via mobile

The Wren's Nest is a lovely tribute to author, Joel Chandler Harris. His UNCLE REMUS stories reflect a time in history where slaves had their own culture and language. The movie, SONG OF THE SOUTH, remains one of mt favorites with its rendition og ZIPPEDTY DOO DAH!! The 81 year old docent kept me wanting more. She was a delight,... More

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Mableton, Georgia
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2012

This historic site does the best job of keeping the stories of Uncle Remus alive for a new generation

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