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The Ultimate Virginia Highland Guide

By Abigail Woods By Abigail Woods | September 21, 2022 | Culture, Community,

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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.

Where To Eat

Whiskey Bird

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1409 N Highland Ave. NE, eatwhiskeybird.com

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.

Murphy's

997 Virginia Ave. NE, murphysatlanta.com

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.

La Tavola Trattoria

992 Virginia Ave. NE, latavolatrattoria.com

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.”

Alon's

1394 North Highland Ave. NE, alons.com

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

Hotel Clermont

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789 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, hotelclermont.com

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

Perspire

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1044 N Highland Ave. NE, perspiresaunastudio.com

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.

Sugarcoat

1062 St. Charles Ave. NE, sugarcoatbeauty.com

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

Moosh Shoppe

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1037 North Highland Ave. NE, mooshshoppe.com

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.

Virginia Highland Books

1034 N Highland Ave. NE, vahibooks.com

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

Highland Tap

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1026 N Highland Ave. NE, facebook.com/highlandtap

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

Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar

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794 N Highland Ave. NE, atkinspark.com

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, jimmycarterlibrary.gov

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.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

980 Briarcliff Road NE, callanwolde.org

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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