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The Woodruff Arts Center

1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
404-733-5000
Ranked #54 of 173 attractions in Atlanta
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Educational Sites, Symphonies, Architectural Buildings, Performances, Theatres
Activities: Nightlife, Arts and crafts
Owner description: The Woodruff Arts Center is one of the premier cultural centers in the nation. Located in Midtown Atlanta, The Woodruff campus houses four renowned...... more » Owner description: The Woodruff Arts Center is one of the premier cultural centers in the nation. Located in Midtown Atlanta, The Woodruff campus houses four renowned organizations - Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, High Museum of Art, and Young Audiences. The Woodruff Arts Center annually offers more than 3,300 performances and exhibitions. In addition to its role as a cultural beacon, the Center serves as a critical economic, educational, and social catalyst for Atlanta and the region. « less
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Avondale Estates, Georgia
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Put your walking shoes on...the layout of the woodruff requires the map and comfortable shoes. More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

If you come see the Atlanta Symphony, you won't be disappointed. Not a bad seat in the house. My wife and I went to see a performance of Gershwin, and we did it at the last minute, getting two eats in Row Y (last row). We were surprised, because they were awesome seats, and the didn't seem that far back.... More

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Dunwoody, Georgia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Atlanta Symphony, plays, lectures, library, workshop, architecture - this place has it all. More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

This is just such a great place we have in Atlanta. Every seat in the house is good. The hall is an exciting work of are in itself. I also love that when you purchace tickets from them you can see how the stage will look from your seat. More

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Atlanta
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

This place is great. So much to offer at all times of the day. More

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Snellville, Georgia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

When The Woodruff Arts Center hosts an event - be there! We took my little cousins to the Target Family Fun Day there two years in a row - it was a fantastic way to introduce the kiddos to the arts with so much hands-on things to do. More

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Suwanee, Georgia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Sound system leaves much to be desired. Poor quality audio diminishes performances. Very unfriendly atmosphere. More

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Atlanta, GA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Wonderful setting. A nice theater overall. In the heart of Atlanta. More

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31 reviews 31 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

This is great place to see all different types of art. More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

This is a really lovely place to see a concert. I really enjoyed the symphony. More

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