The Fabulous Fox

Tour Atlanta’s Iconic Theater

Taking time to enjoy the history and beauty of downtown Atlanta, my family and I decided to veer off the beaten path of “traditional” kid-friendly activities and check out the Fabulous Fox Theatre with a behind-the-scenes tour.
The Fox Theatre sits right on the heart of Peachtree Street and in the hearts of Atlantans, who saved it from the wrecking ball in 1974 when BellSouth proposed tearing it down to expand parking. The “Save The Fox” campaign raised $3 million and even got schools kids involved with “penny drives.”
This classic gem in Atlanta’s history offers an enchanting tour that takes you back in time to the glitz and glam of the 1920s. From the classic entrance to the “Egyptomania” themed décor, including some original furniture pieces and flooring that have been impeccably maintained, the theatre makes quite an impression from start to finish.
Its “atmospheric” ceiling reminds you of an outdoor Middle Eastern castle. The ceiling sparkles with 96 stars that light up the beautiful ultramarine sky and clouds that actually move! The tour also includes the orchestra pit and Mighty Mo, the largest working Moller theatre organ in the world.
Throughout the tour, I was pleasantly surprised to see how intrigued and involved, Micah, my 6-year-old daughter was. In addition to searching for secret passageways, she had a great time envisioning herself performing on the “The Big Stage.” In fact, during the intimate tour you could hear the oohs and aahs from many participants as we walked through the many twist and turns of this mysterious theatre.
This tour offered different levels of enjoyment for each of us. Micah loved the mystery and the fact that everything was so “fancy.” My husband, Chris, admired the Egyptian art that covered the building and I loved watching Micah and her dad try out the dance floor in one of the “fancy” ballrooms!
Tours are offered throughout the year; specialty tours have ghost, holiday and movie themes.
– Caren Davis Lightfoot