Atlanta's Buckhead District
Welcome to Buckhead, the ultra chic Atlanta neighborhood where you can experience fine dining, luxury shopping and a vibrant nightlife. Buckhead is home to Lenox Square - nirvana for fashionistas across the Southeast - and Phipps Plaza, the upscale destination for shoppers throughout Georgia and the region. Restaurants and boutiques abound throughout Buckhead, and nightlife beckons from the world famous Peachtree Street and the Andrews Entertainment District.
It's no wonder that Buckhead is also home to some of the city's most elegant residential streets including West Paces Ferry Road, where you'll find the Governor's Mansion. Buckhead in Atlanta reaches north, south, east and west from the intersection of Peachtree Road and Piedmont Avenue.
Visit Buckhead to discover decadent restaurants, world-class hotels and legendary shopping.
Virginia Highland
Historic Virginia Highland is Atlanta's most popular neighborhood for shopping, dining and nightlife. Developed in the early 1900's, it consists of seven distinct commercial "villages" alternating with short, walkable blocks of charming bungalow homes.
Locals and tourists alike mingle for brunch at charming sidewalk cafes, cocktails at lively night spots, and innovative cuisine at progressive restaurants and bistros. Discovering the unexpected is part of the attraction where you may find world- famous musical entertainment at a tiny nightclub, an opening-night party at an art gallery or a gathering of fascinating people at one of the coffeehouses.
Virginia Highland is acclaimed for its diverse and unique shopping. Trend-setting apparel, classic to kitschy antiques, folk and pop art, whimsical decorative accessories, natural linens, rare cigars, distinctive art books, gourmet kitchenwares, fine woodworking and gardening tools, unusual fresh flowers, gelatos, unique contemporary, antique or traditional furniture, do-it-yourself pottery, full-service day spas, fashionable salons – all are just a few of the extensive retail offerings.
Grant Park
Grant Park, Atlanta, GA is the area’s largest and oldest historic district which also surrounds its oldest city park. Primarily a residential neighborhood, the community sponsors an annual tour of homes which spotlights period styles from Craftsman bungalows to Victorian cottages. A haven for families, the 131.5-acre park features lush lawns, stunning views and annual festivals, including the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival which features an artist market, 5K run, food vendors and live entertainment all nestled under the ancient oak trees.
Bordering Grant Park are three of Atlanta’s premiere attractions: Zoo Atlanta – home to more than 1,300 animals including Giant Pandas, Sumatran tigers and one of North America’s largest captive gorilla populations; the Atlanta Cyclorama which immortalizes the 1864 Battle of Atlanta with a 42-foot-tall cylindrical oil painting and one of the South’s largest collections of Civil War memorabilia; and Oakland Cemetery – a rolling greenspace built in 1850 which is now the final resting place of more than 70,000 stories. Notable figures buried here include Atlanta’s first African-American mayor Maynard Jackson, as well as Gone with the Wind author Margaret Mitchell and golf legend Bobby Jones.
Spend time exploring the Grant Park Atlanta area on your next Georgia vacation.
Inman Park
Inman Park, Atlanta is widely regarded as "Atlanta’s first suburb." The tree-lined neighborhood is filled with gorgeously renovated Victorian homes, a few of which now operate as B&B's. The Atlanta Preservation Center offers a walking tour of Inman Park which includes the elegant Victorian homes built by Coca-Cola magnates Asa Candler and Ernest Woodruff, while ATL Cruzers Electric Car City Tours point out a few of the neighborhood’s antique oddities.
Each year Inman Park, Atlanta welcomes the city to the Spring Festival and Tour of Homes – a two day celebration of parades, entertainment, dancing and open houses. For great dining, head to Rathbun’s and Krog Bar, owned by celebrity chef Kevin Rathbun. Nearby, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum offers interactive exhibits of the former president’s humanitarian efforts across the globe.
Midtown
Day and night, Midtown Atlanta offers an abundance of things to do for everyone. Find delicious diningaround every corner, tons of outdoor activities, award-winning cultural centers and a thriving nightlife all in the heart of the city. By day run and play at Piedmont Park – one of Atlanta’s largest green spaces – stop and smell the blooms at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens or explore the historic district with walking tours provided by The Atlanta Preservation Center.
Visit the Woodruff Arts Center for an evening of elegance. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is a Grammy Award-winning ensemble, playing host to a multitude of the world’s best musicians. Alliance Theatre hosts productions straight from the Tony stage, and the High Museum regularly hosts traveling exhibitions in addition to a renowned collection housed in a gorgeous modern facility.
Head to the Fox Theatre and enjoy one of Broadway’s hottest hits. Nightlife in Midtown Atlanta also thrives in Midtown with internationally acclaimed DJs performing at Opera Atlanta Nightclub. You’ll never get bored with so many things to do in Midtown, Atlanta!
Ansley Park
Located just west of Midtown, Ansley Park was one of Atlanta’s first suburbs designed for automobiles. First developed in 1904, it features some of the most eclectic displays of architecture from Colonial to Italian Renaissance the city has to offer. TheNational Register of Historic Places has designated the city as a Historic District.
Ansley Park is still a haven for wealthy locals and is a great place to take a scenic drive to view mansions, plantation homes and gorgeous green spaces. Just minutes away, Piedmont Park and theAtlanta Botanical Garden offer sweeping vistas of the Midtown skyline.
Most houses are private residences but private walking tours of Ansley Park are available through the Atlanta Preservation Center.
Decatur
Home to Agnes Scott College, the charming, quirky Decatur, Georgia neighborhood is found just six miles east of Downtown. Friendly, walkable and right on the MARTA line, Decatur is home to more than 200 boutiques, restaurants and galleries. Eddie’s Attic is a must-see for live, local musicians.
Annual festivals bring thousands from all over the city and region to Decatur Square. The Decatur Arts Festival, all of whose events are free, runs throughout the month of May. The Decatur Craft Beer Festival sells out in seconds every fall. Bring your pail and shovel for the annual Beach Party, when the city carts in mound of real sand to cover the streets. The most nationally renowned festival might the Decatur Book Festival, which happens each Labor Day weekend when authors of national and regional fame come to town for the largest independent book festival in the country.
Just between Decatur and Downtown are two of Atlanta’s can’t-miss cultural attractions: the Fernbank Museum of Natural History which is home to the Southeast’s largest collection of dinosaur fossils and replicas as well as an IMAX theatre and The Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University which exhibits ancient art and Egyptian mummies.
Chamblee
City Hall Park in Downtown Chamblee
Chamblee (Sham-blee) is a city in northern DeKalb County, Georgia, United States, northeast of Atlanta. The population was 9,892 at the 2010 census.
Chamblee is south of Dunwoody, southwest of Doraville, northeast of Brookhaven, and north of Interstate 85.
Downtown: Downtown Chamblee has been preserved has an early 20th-century railroad community. Many of the buildings are of historic vintage, and the district has architectural similarities to other similar former railroad communities, such as Decatur and Norcross. Much of the downtown businesses are devoted to Chamblee's antique industry, but that has been changing. The district has attracted significant commercial development since 2000, including lofts and townhomes. The Chamblee MARTA Station and City Hall are both located downtown.
Sexton Woods
Partially in Chamblee and partially in unincorporated Dekalb County, Sexton Woods is mixed neighborhood of 1950's ranch style homes and more recently new tear downs. Sexton Woods is bordered by Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Harts Mill Road, and Ashford Dunwoody Road. Sexton Woods is also the home of Chamblee Middle School, located on Chamblee-Dunwoody Road until 2006.
Keswick Village
Adjacent to Sexton Woods, Keswick Village is next to Keswick Park in Chamblee.
Clairmont Park
Residential neighborhoods along Clairmont Road, south of Peachtree Boulevard, near Peachtree Dekalb Airport.
Huntley Hills
Huntley Hills is a neighborhood established in the early 1960s, though the first house was built on Plantation Lane in 1950. Huntley Hills Elementary School is located in the middle of the neighborhood. Huntley Hills Elementary has a Montessori program added during the 2000-2001 school year[11] and was opened on August 21, 1964. Huntley hills also has a wide range of special needs programs for children ranging from high to low disorders.
Brookhaven
is a city in western DeKalb County, Georgia, United States, directly northeast of Atlanta. On July 31, 2012, Brookhaven was approved in a referendum to become DeKalb County's 11th city. Incorporation officially took place on December 17, 2012, on which date municipal operations commenced. With a population of around 49,000, it is the largest city in DeKalb County.
Historic Brookhaven: Historic Brookhaven is the historic residential neighborhood from which the area derives its name. It has homes surrounding the Capital City Country Club, many designed by a number of well-known Atlanta architects of the pre-war period. The neighborhood boundaries are well defined, and it stretches from Peachtree Dunwoody Road on the west, Windsor Parkway to the north, Mabry Drive to the east, and Peachtree Road to the south. A majority of the neighborhood technically lies within the extreme northeastern section of the city of Atlanta.
Brookhaven Village
Brookhaven Village is the name given to the urban town center that has emerged on Dresden Drive, just east of the Brookhaven MARTA station, anchored by the Village Place and Village Park Place mixed-use developments. The village is bordered by the residential neighborhoods of Ashford Park to the north and Drew Valley to the south, both offering single family homes within walking distance of the village. The village is home to commercial establishments, residences, and offices.
Lynwood Park
Lynwood Park was historically an African-American neighborhood of wood and cinderblock homes in the small area north of Windsor Parkway and east of Sandy Springs. In the last decade, residents seeking a new home in a close-in location have built crafstman-style homes, contributing to the overall improvement of the area's infrastructure. The community is home to a large park, Lynwood Park, which features basketball courts, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a recreation center, a playground and picnic area.
Peachtree Road
Peachtree Road connects Brookhaven to Buckhead and Chamblee. Much of Brookhaven's commercial developments are situated along Peachtree, including Town Brookhaven, a 600,000 square feet (56,000 m2) mixed-use district located at Peachtree Road and Town Boulevard, adjacent to Oglethorpe University. In addition to major commercial tenants, there are more than 1500 residential units and 150,000 square feet (14,000 m2) of office space in Town Brookhaven.
North Brookhaven
North Brookhaven refers to the area that is bounded by I-285 to the north, the Fulton County line to the west, Chamblee to the east, and Windsor Parkway to the south. More specifically, the term describes the area that makes up the majority of District 1 of the city of Brookhaven.From 1924 to 1965, the area was incorporated as the city of North Atlanta, which included all of North Brookhaven as well as areas south to Peachtree Road. Largely suburban in character, the area is home to various residential subdivisions; two large parks, Blackburn Park and Murphey Candler Park, and the Nancy Creek PATH trail;[the historic Peachtree Golf Club, which was founded by Bobby Jones and designed by Robert Trent Jones; and top rated public and private schools, including Marist School,[Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School, St. Martin's Episcopal School,Montgomery Elementary School, and the Kittredge Magnet School. A commercial district located at the intersection of Ashford Dunwoody and Johnson Ferry Roads forms the commercial heart of the district, occupying the former site of Old Cross Keys, one of the earliest antebellum settlements in DeKalb County.
Buford Highway
The Buford Highway corridor forms the southern portion of Brookhaven. The corridor is characterized by high-density housing with a large international population, mostly comprising Hispanic immigrants. Due to its international character and ethnic restaurants and businesses catering to a variety of groups, including Hispanic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean, Buford Highway has become a testament to Atlanta's growing multiethnic makeup.
Lenox Park
Lenox Park is a former country club in the southwest corner of Brookhaven, re-purposed for residential and office uses. It is located between Roxboro Road and North Druid Hills Road, just north of Buford Highway and is home to the headquarters of AT&T Mobility
Vinings
is a census-designated place and an unincorporated town in Cobb County, Georgia, just across the Chattahoochee River from Atlanta. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 9,734. It is located between the affluent West Paces Ferry section of Buckhead in northwest Atlanta, and suburban Smyrna in Cobb County, adjacent to the Cumberland edge city. The U.S. Postal Service uses "Atlanta" for all Vinings addresses (ZIP code 30339), and "Vinings" is listed as "not acceptable".
Nestled in the suburbs just northwest of Downtown Atlanta, Vinings is one of Cobb County’s most sought after areas.
Located alongside the Chattahoochee River and a mere ten miles northwest of Downtown Atlanta, Vinings contains the perfect blend of Southern charm and modern day sophistication. Home to over 9600 residents, Vinings is an unincorporated town that was originally known as Crossroads and then Paces back in 1830.
From Ferry Station to Railroad Station to Small Town Southern Sophistication
By the 1830s, Vinings was known for its proximity to the Chattahoochee River and the ferry stations that lined the area. At that time, Vinings was known as Paces and was named for Hardy Pace. Pace owned and operated Paces Ferry which shuttled inhabitants back and forth between Atlanta, Vinings and Buckhead. Later, in the 1840’s, Vinings earned it official name when the area became a construction stop on the Western and Atlantic Railroad. The principal architect at this stop was William H. Vining who was there to construct a railroad bridge. During this time, numerous supplies were sent to “Vining’s station” and soon the Vinings name was adopted.
Vinings Historic Preservation Society
Founded in 1993 by the Ruth Carter Vanneman Foundation, this non-profit, charitable organization is all about the preservation of historic sites and spirit of Vinings. Offering locals and visitors’ education and information regarding the origins of Vinings as well as the historic architecture of this charming Southern town, the Vinings Historic Preservation Society is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in becoming involved in the community as well as those curious about the area.
With historic sites and attractions such as: the Pace House and Silver Comet Trail alongside modern architectural structures such as; the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, there is something for everyone in this progressive Southern town.
Because of its proximity to the Chattahoochee River, Vinings possesses a natural beauty that is undeniable. As the site of several outdoor festivals, parades, concerts and farmers markets, Vinings is the ideal escape from the stress and strife of the big city.
Not only does Vinings offer natural attractions and family friendly events, the town incorporates high fashion, elegant dining and top notch entertainment which offers visitors and locals a plethora of ways to explore and enjoy this unique town. Many of the town’s biggest events take place in the Historic Vinings area in such venues as Vinings Jubilee which is a beautiful outdoor shopping center located in the heart of the city.
Location
Nestled in the northwestern suburbs of Atlanta, Vinings is one of Cobb County’s most sought after neighborhoods. Beautiful homes, excellent schools and low taxes are just a few of the reasons why many people flock to the chic area.
Climate
Vinings offers up mild weather with an average temperature of 65 degrees and is known for its large amounts of rainfall per year which explain the lush, natural foliage and exceptional air quality.
Southern charm and modern day sophistication
It comes as no surprise that Vinings has captured the heart of many travelers and residents of this beautiful, charming little town that embodies the essence of the New South.
Sandy Springs
is a city in northern Fulton County, Georgia, United States, north of Atlanta. According to the 2010 Census, Sandy Springs has a population of 93,853.
Sandy Springs, Georgia’s sixth largest city, is located just north of the thriving metropolis of Atlanta. This bustling city offers residents and guests both immediate access to big-city excitement and traditional Southern charm. Sandy Springs is rich in a variety of unique delights: more than 20 miles of glorious shoreline along the Chattahoochee River, 11 parks city-wide, a dynamic economy and a sense of community that sustains and welcomes all. We encourage you to explore this site for more information about our quality hotels, festive events and great places to enjoy our amazing outdoor recreation areas. Available for you are numerous fine dining and shopping options, convenient and accessible transportation, and many services including high quality healthcare. From here, you may also access some interesting facts about our new city, see where we are (and where you will want to be) on the map, and request a Fun Guide.
Downtown: Although it does not resemble a traditional downtown, the area around bounded by Abernathy Road to the north, I-285 to the south, and Sandy Springs Circle to the west, and Hildebrand Drive to the east is defined by the city and business groups as "Downtown Sandy Springs." Northside Tower, located at Roswell Road and Sandy Springs Place, has served as an unofficial landmark for the center of the district since its completion in 1971. Downtown is also the site of the actual sandy springs that spurred the name of the city. The city owns the former site of the Target store on Johnson Ferry Road at Sandy Springs Circle, with long-term plans ofredeveloping the site into a mixed-use municipal complex, complete with a city hall. Also, the city is seeking to add more roads to the district so it resembles a more traditional street grid pattern.
Riverside
Riverside is the western district of the city, bordering the Chattahoochee River and forming the western border with Cobb County. It is a residential area marked by winding, hilly roads. The main roads are Heards Ferry Road and Riverside Drive, and it is located off the Riverside Drive exit of I-285.
Dunwoody Panhandle
The Dunwoody Panhandle is a residential area bounded by the Dunwoody city limit to the south, the Chattahoochee River to the north, Georgia 400 to the west, and the Peachtree Corners city limit to the east. The district's name is derived from the fact that it is wedged between the river and Dunwoody, forming a geographic panhandle. Major roads include Dunwoody Club Drive and Spalding Drive, and Interstate access is through the Northridge Road exit of Georgia 400. The Dunwoody Pandhandle is a controversial area for the city, as it had been considered Dunwoody for many years. Tension mounted when Dunwoody street sign toppers were removed and replaced with Sandy Springs street sign toppers, and a street sign topper compromise proposed by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association was rejected by the Sandy Springs city council. The area also resisted being within the city limits, with residents stating that they considered themselves Dunwoody. Sandy Springs responded with a claim that the area would be marketed as Dunwoody in Sandy Springs, much like Buckhead in Atlanta, but this has yet to be seen. Many residents still refer to their address as Dunwoody.
Perimeter Center
Perimeter Center is a commercial edge city and business district surrounding Perimeter Mall. Although about 40% of Perimeter Center, including the mall, is located in Dunwoody, the western 60%, including most of the area's office towers, are located in Sandy Springs. Pill Hill is located in the Sandy Springs section of Perimeter Center, and is the largest medical center in Georgia. It includes Northside Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, and Children's Health Care of Atlanta. Landmarks include Hammond Park and the Sandy Springs and Medical Center MARTA stations.
North Springs
North Springs is the large northernmost area of the city, and is generally defined as the area west of Georgia 400, east of Brandon Mill Road and the Chattahoochee River, and north of Abernathy Road. The North Springs MARTA station, the terminus of the MARTA North-South line, serves the district.
Sandy Springs ITP
A small portion of Sandy Springs extends inside the Perimeter to the Atlanta city limit. Most of this area is comfortably affluent and centers around scenic, mansion-filled single-lane roads such as Northside Drive, Mt. Paran Road, and Powers Ferry Road.
Smyrna
is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 51,271. It is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA MSA, which is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Gainesville, GA-AL CSA.
Smyrna is located about 10 miles northwest of Atlanta, Georgia and is considered an integral part of the Metro Atlanta area. Known as the "Jonquil City," it derives this name from the thousands of jonquils that flourish in gardens and along the streets in early spring.
The City of Smyrna was incorporated in 1872 and operates under a form of government with Mayor and Council members representing seven wards. Mayor and Council are elected by the people for four-year terms. The governing body appoints a City Administrator to serve as the City's chief administrative officer. Over the years, the City of Smyrna - covering approximately 15 sq. miles - has developed into a vital and active member of the regional landscape.
Just a 15-minute drive from downtown Atlanta, yet free of the congestion
Revitalized and active downtown area includes a library, community center, retail development and mixed-use development, city hall and charming homes
Charming neighborhoods with a vast array of amenities for residents and businesses
Parks, jogging trails, pools, lighted tennis courts, public golf courses and much more
Day camps, sports and recreational activities for children to seniors
Summer concerts and family events downtown
Winner of the prestigious Urban Land Institute’s Award of Excellence
More than 50,000 residents call Smyrna home, and this area of Cobb County continues to be attractive for residential development. Smyrna’s demographic profile shows its residents are younger and have a higher per capita income as compared with the Atlanta MSA. Our neighborhoods are diverse in style and are doubly enriched with diversity and community spirit. Our location near the Cumberland – Galleria employment center continues to draw residents and businesses to our community.
Marietta
is located in central Cobb County, Georgia, United States, and is the county's seat and largest city.
As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 56,579, making it one of the Atlanta metropolitan area's largest suburbs. Marietta is the fourth largest of the principal cities (by population) of the Atlanta metropolitan statistical area.
Located just 15 miles northwest of Atlanta, Marietta serves as the county seat in the center of Cobb County, Ga. There is easy access to all points in Marietta thanks to Interstate 75, U.S. Highway 41 and many state routes.
The city of Marietta, Ga., is a full-service municipality distinguished by its unique history, sense of community and modern quality of life.
The city's economic development, police, fire, parks and recreation, public works, environmental services, power and water departments serve citizens and businesses.
Marietta is 15 miles northwest of Atlanta and the Cobb County seat. At 23 square miles, Marietta is one of Georgia's most populous cities, with 56,579 residents calling the city home.
The National Civic League judged Marietta one of the 10 best communities in the nation as a 2006 All-America City, the oldest and most-respected community recognition award in the country. CNNMoney.com named Marietta one of the top 25 places in the United States to retire in 2011.
The Marietta Square is the central gathering place at the heart of Marietta with Glover Park as the center of it all.
· Festivals, concerts, markets and special events
· Colorful seasonal landscaping in a Victorian setting
· Gazebo is a a favorite spot for weddings and prom photos
· Stage hosts evening and lunchtime concerts
· Shopping, antiques, restaurants, museums and theatres
· Playground train engine for the kids
· Three-tier fountain
Roswell
is a city in northern Fulton County, Georgia, United States. It is an affluent northern suburb of the state capital of Atlanta. Roswell is Georgia's eighth largest city with a population of 88,346 per the 2010 United States Census.
Alpharetta
is a city in north Fulton County, Georgia, United States. It is an affluent northern suburb of Atlanta. According to the 2010 census, Alpharetta's population is 57,551.
