When the Fox Theatre opened to the public, it was so opulent in appearance the local newspaper described it as having, “a picturesque and almost disturbing grandeur, beyond imagination.” The “Fabulous Fox,” now the only remaining movie palace in Atlanta, was originally intended as the Yaarab Shrine Temple, the headquarters for a 5,000-member Shriners organization, and features two distinctively exotic styles of architecture – Egyptian and Islamic. The 4678-seat auditorium, designed for movies and live performances, replicates an Arabian courtyard, replete with a night sky of embedded, flickering crystal “stars” and dreamy projection of clouds that slowly drift across the “sky.” A rumor that one of the stars was actually a piece of a Coca-Cola bottle was confirmed in June 2010 with a little *attic* research. The theatre’s “Egyptian Ballroom” was modelled after a temple to Ramses II, and details of the lush ladies lounge include a strikingly realistic replica of King Tut’s throne and makeup tables adorned with diminutive Sphinxes! During the 40s, the Fox gained notoriety as the only theatre in Atlanta allowing both black and white patrons; there was, however, a separate black box office, entrance, and seating. Today, the original segregation wall and “colored” box office window stand unused at the back entrance. A variety of fanciful and informative narrated tours are offered, inviting guests to explore the many wonders of this beloved Atlanta landmark theatre – the #1 non-residency venue worldwide for the decade (5,000 seats or less). “The Fox Experience” deserves a top spot on every Peach State itinerary!