September 21, 2022
Guides,
Escape the hustle of downtown Atlanta and venture to Virginia-Highlands, a happening area with plenty of activities to keep you entertained and just enough leisure to keep you at peace.
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Where To Eat
Whiskey Bird
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1409 N Highland Ave. NE
A combination of Asian flavors with American tastes, Whiskey Bird knows how to please a crowd. This spunky spot is mixing it up and attracting crowds by the masses – but you’ll just have to go and see for yourself.
997 Virginia Ave. NE
Did someone say upscale comfort food? We did – and Murphy’s is hitting this cuisine right on the mark. Using local farm-to-table ingredients, the chefs bring your favorite Southern flavors to life and ensure you leave feeling satisfied.
992 Virginia Ave. NE
La Tavola is taking it back to the basics with executive chef Kevin Grossman leading the way. His intention? To combine the northern flavors he’s always known with the southern cuisine he so admires and refers to the outcome as “rustic comfort food.”
1394 North Highland Ave. NE
An award-winning bakery and market, Alon’s offers artisan baked goods and homemade cuisine for all those who come to enjoy. The European-inspired interior invites you in for an authentic, high-quality experience.
Where To Stay
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789 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE
Hotel Clermont is offering the modern stay of your dreams. Relish in jaw-dropping views of the city via the rooftop bar, relax in one of 94 unique guest rooms or visit the French-American brasserie, Tiny Lou’s.
Where To Relax
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1044 N Highland Ave. NE
Come on in and sweat it out. Perspire Sauna Studio invites you to relax and let the heat do the rest as the red light works its magic.
1062 St. Charles Ave. NE
Looking for a luxury nail spa with a multitude of other beauty options? Look no further than Sugarcoat, the chic destination for all things you.
Where To Shop
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1037 North Highland Ave. NE
Moosh, your new favorite neighborhood store, is a lifestyle clothing brand that offers carefully curated pieces from favorited brands of the owners themselves including Crosby, Hana San, Agolde, Vilac and so many more.
1034 N Highland Ave. NE
Nothing says quant quite like your local bookstore and Virginia Highland Books is no exception. The local book shop offers every read you’ve been craving and all right where you want them to be.
For Pre-Dinner Drinks
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1026 N Highland Ave. NE
With 33 years of experience under their belt, Highland Tap is as homegrown as it gets. Stop in for a hickory wood grilled steak, a steak burger or a martini to kick-start your night.
Where To Hit The Town
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794 N Highland Ave. NE
Operating as Atlanta’s oldest continuously licensed tavern, Atkins Park Restaurant and Bar is a place for everybody to enjoy.
Cultural Experience(s)
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
41 John Lewis Freedom Parkway NE
Take a deep dive into times past at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. Here, you’ll explore photographs and items from the Carter presidency.
980 Briarcliff Road NE
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center offers accessible art education to the Atlanta community through regular events and a multitude of classes for everyone. Stop in to browse the opportunities and new adventures offered just for you.
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