Virginia–Highland
Virginia-Highland | |
|---|---|
Sign at Virginia Ave. and N. Highland Ave. | |
| Nickname: VaHi | |
Virginia Highland location relative to downtown Atlanta | |
| Coordinates: 33°46′56.64″N 84°21′15.48″W / 33.7824000°N 84.3543000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fulton County |
| City | City of Atlanta |
| Council District | 6 |
| NPU | F |
| Government | |
| • City Council | Alex Wan |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.95625 sq mi (2.4767 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 7,800 |
| • Density | 8,200/sq mi (3,100/km2) |
| Source: 2010 U.S. census figures as tabulated by WalkScore | |
| ZIP Code | 30306 |
| Website | Virginia Highland Civic Association |
Virginia Highland Historic District | |
| Location | bounded roughly by Amsterdam Ave., Rosedale Rd., Ponce de Leon Avenue and the BeltLine Eastside Trail, Atlanta, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 33°46′56.64″N 84°21′15.48″W / 33.7824000°N 84.3543000°W |
| Area | 612 acres (248 ha) |
| Built | 1899-1955 |
| Architect | A. Ten Eyck Brown, G. Lloyd Preacher, Owens James Southwell, Leila Ross Wilburn |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/Craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 05000402 |
| Added to NRHP | May 10, 2005 |
Virginia–Highland (often nicknamed "VaHi") is a neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, founded in the early 20th century as a streetcar suburb. It is named after the intersection of Virginia Avenue and North Highland Avenue, the heart of its trendy retail district at the center of the neighborhood. The neighborhood is famous for its bungalows and other historic houses from the 1910s to the 1930s. It has become a destination for people across Atlanta with its eclectic mix of restaurants, bars, and shops as well as for the Summerfest festival, annual Tour of Homes and other events.
In 2011, readers of Creative Loafing voted Virginia–Highland "Best Overall Neighborhood." In June 2011, Atlanta Magazine designated Virginia Highland "favorite neighborhood overall". In 2012, readers of Creative Loafing voted VaHi "Best Walkable Neighborhood". In 2020, Southern Living editors named Virginia–Highland number 4 on their “The South’s Best Neighborhoods” list.