Virginia Highland

Historic Virginia Highland is Atlanta's most popular neighborhood for shopping, dining and nightlife. Developed in the early 1900s, it consists of seven distinct commercial "villages" alternating with short, walkable blocks of charming bungalow homes. The neighborhood's name derives from the intersection of Virginia and North Highland Avenues.

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.

Architecture of note includes the Fire Station 19 (Atlanta’s oldest fire station- circa 1925), the Adair Mansion, the Briarcliff Hotel and the Hilan Theatre.

Green space in this neighborhood is at its maximum – enjoy Piedmont Park, John Howell Memorial Park, Orme Park and the Neighborhood Arboretum.