Virginia-Highland is the friend everyone keeps in their group chat. Bungalow streets, a five-corner village of restaurants and shops, and the kind of neighborhood porches where everybody actually knows everybody. It's small, walkable, and timeless.
"Virginia Highland — Atlanta Neighborhood Tour" — via Atlanta Georgia Living on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗
Neighborhood Highlights
- The Virginia-Highland village (N. Highland & Virginia)
- John Howell Memorial Park
- Annual Virginia-Highland Summerfest
- Easy BeltLine access via Ponce de Leon
Schools
Elementary
- Springdale Park Elementary
- Morningside Elementary
Middle
- Inman Middle School
High
- Midtown High School
Nearby Colleges & Universities
- Emory University
- Georgia State University
- SCAD Atlanta
Grocery Stores
- Publix at Ansley Mall
- Whole Foods at Ponce City Market
- Trader Joe's at Monroe
- Kroger at Ponce
Downtown & Gathering Spots
The Village at N. Highland & Virginia is the heart — a five-corner cluster of patios, boutiques, and the sense that you've wandered into a smaller town.
Developments to Watch
- Ongoing N. Highland streetscape improvements
- Ponce City Market expansion (adjacent)
- BeltLine Northeast Trail extension
Local Restaurants & Nightlife
- Murphy's
- Atkins Park (Atlanta's oldest tavern)
- La Tavola Trattoria
- Yeah! Burger
- Highland Tap
- Hand in Hand
Leisure, Activities & Entertainment
- John Howell Park
- Orme Park
- Piedmont Park (walkable)
- BeltLine Eastside Trail
Family Resources
- Highland Bakery weekend brunch
- VaHi Tot Lot
- Morningside Farmers Market
- Highland Inn live music
Commute Times
Driving estimates outside of peak traffic.
Shopping
- Highland Row boutiques
- Ansley Mall
- Ponce City Market (10 min walk)
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