Midtown is where the city stretches and yawns into its best self. Piedmont Park is the front yard, the Woodruff Arts Center is the living room, and the skyline above 10th Street has more cranes than most southern downtowns combined. Walk-everywhere energy with a real cultural pulse.
"Full Walking Midtown Atlanta Tour" — via All About Living In Atlanta on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗
Neighborhood Highlights
- Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Woodruff Arts Center: High Museum, Symphony, Alliance Theatre
- Fox Theatre
- Two MARTA rail stations (Midtown and Arts Center)
Schools
Elementary
- Springdale Park Elementary
- Morningside Elementary
- Centennial Place Elementary
Middle
- Inman Middle School (David T. Howard)
High
- Midtown High School (formerly Grady)
Nearby Colleges & Universities
- Georgia Tech
- Savannah College of Art and Design — Atlanta (SCAD)
- Georgia State University
Grocery Stores
- Publix at Midtown Promenade
- Whole Foods Midtown
- Trader Joe's (Monroe)
- Whole Foods (Ponce City Market)
Downtown & Gathering Spots
Midtown IS the downtown for many — Peachtree, Crescent, and Juniper are the spine, and you can walk to a Braves watch party, a Broadway tour, and a Michelin-aspirant tasting menu without moving your car.
Developments to Watch
- 1105 West Peachtree and 1072 W Peachtree towers
- Science Square and Coda research campuses
- Midtown Connector park study (proposed)
Local Restaurants & Nightlife
- Bacchanalia (Westside-adjacent)
- Cooks & Soldiers
- South City Kitchen
- Empire State South
- Park Bar
- Blake's on the Park
Leisure, Activities & Entertainment
- Piedmont Park
- Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Fox Theatre shows
- BeltLine Eastside Trail northern terminus
Family Resources
- Piedmont Park splash pad
- Center for Puppetry Arts
- Atlanta Children's Museum (downtown, nearby)
- Midtown Branch Library
Commute Times
Driving estimates outside of peak traffic.
Shopping
- Colony Square
- 12th & Midtown
- Midtown Promenade
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