Emory University Campus Tour
Architecture, history & things to do near Emory University (Emory)
Why Walk Emory University Campus
Emory's campus sits on 630 acres in the leafy Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, designed by architect Henry Hornbostel in an Italian Renaissance style using locally quarried pink and gray Georgia marble. The Quadrangle, anchored by the Asa Griggs Candler Library, is the historic heart. The Michael C. Carlos Museum, redesigned by Michael Graves in 1993, houses collections of ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Americas. The Goizueta Business School occupies a modern complex on the north side of campus. The Rollins School of Public Health and the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing connect to the adjacent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention campus. Lullwater Preserve, a 185-acre nature preserve, extends from the southeast edge of campus.
Free Emory University Campus Tour with Roamee Pro
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free Emory University campus tour with audio narration. Use it to explore The Quadrangle, Michael C. Carlos Museum, Candler Library, plus hidden spots like Lullwater Preserve and Dooley without booking a group tour.
This Emory University campus tour is built for travelers searching for a audio guide, a free walking route, or the Roamee app for Emory University. Start with The Quadrangle and Michael C. Carlos Museum, then branch into local context, photo spots, and neighborhood stories as you walk.
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Must-See Spots at Emory University
- •The Quadrangle — Emory's central quad in pink Georgia marble, anchored by the Candler Library with its classical colonnade
- •Michael C. Carlos Museum — Michael Graves's postmodern building housing significant collections of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and pre-Columbian art
- •Candler Library — the 1926 neoclassical library with a grand reading room, the architectural centerpiece of the Quad
- •Goizueta Business School — a modern complex named for Coca-Cola CEO Roberto Goizueta, reflecting Emory's deep ties to the company
Hidden Gems at Emory University
- •Lullwater Preserve — a 185-acre forested preserve with walking trails, a suspension bridge, and a 1920s Tudor mansion on the estate's grounds
- •Dooley — a skeleton mascot stored in the biology department who 'rules' Emory; look for the tradition's traces across campus buildings
Walking Tip
The main campus is compact and walkable. Start at the Quad, visit the Carlos Museum, then walk southeast to Lullwater Preserve for the trails. The CDC campus is adjacent but requires separate security clearance.
Best Time to Visit
Spring (March-April) for azaleas and dogwoods. Fall for pleasant Atlanta weather and foliage. Dooley's Week in April is Emory's biggest campus tradition.
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