Virginia Highland Atlanta

Get Your Score:

Locate me

83 About Virginia Highland

Virginia Highland is the 5th most walkable neighborhood in Atlanta with a Walk Score of 83.

Best Atlanta neighborhoods for walkability are Sweet Auburn, Downtown and Poncey-Highland.

# Virginia Highland

Walk Score:	83
Population:	7,801

Walk Score Distribution

0 100

Slideshow

Moe's & Joe's Bar & Grill .26 mi
Intown A: With a history that goes back to 1947, this beer and 'dogs joint is reliable and tasty. Popular with the college crowd but not to the point of obnoxiousness.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Random Public Art .58 mi
Brandon A: Some really trippy public building art
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Fellini's Pizza .54 mi
Intown A: Felini's never disappoints when it comes to a tasty slice and fresh salad at good prices.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Cacao Atlanta Chocolate .25 mi
Intown A: Every city should have a quaint chocolate shop where skilled artisans hand-make tantalizing bars and confections. You can order online, but the magic is in the shop.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Highland Tap .23 mi
Intown A: Underground, dark, warm and cozy, this neighborhood favorite is known for its steaks and drinks. Burgers are half price every Tuesday.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
La Raine's Bridal Boutique .45 mi
Intown A: This bridal boutique offers exceptional one-on-one service and an array of gorgeous gowns. LaRaine herself is present at all fittings along with her in-house alterationist.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Atlanta Motorcycles & Repair .63 mi
Brandon A: A flying scooter of sorts lol :)
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Clairmont Lounge .59 mi
Intown A: Atlanta's oldest strip club featuring the acts of Blondie, quite possibly Atlanta's oldest stripper.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Dark Horse Tavern .47 mi
Intown A: This is definitely one of "the" spots to hang late-nights in the Highlands. It's great for 20-something social maniacs; other than that, it's just OK.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Judith Bright .21 mi
Intown A: This store offers mid-priced, hand-crafted jewels in an assortment of forms and styles. Judith, the designer, has been featured everywhere from "O" Magazine to Hollywood films.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
American Roadhouse .41 mi
Intown A: Standard, reliable American fare with great service and no waiting. Breakfast and lunch are best.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
La Tavola .21 mi
Intown A: A classic Italian ristorante with warm décor and traditional flavors, La Tavola was recently named one of Atlanta's 38 essential restaurants by Eater Atlanta.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Festivity .26 mi
Intown A: This southern-inspired fashion boutique offers down home clothing, shoes, accessories and gifts with a modern twist.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
El Azteca .55 mi
Intown A: Standard Mexican fare but with a great outdoor patio on Ponce.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Panita Thai Kitchen .46 mi
Intown A: Quite possibly the most unusually-wonderful looking restaurant in Atlanta, the food is beautifully presented and flavored, though the service can be lacking at times.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
The BookHouse Pub .58 mi
Intown A: A quaint beer bar tucked away off of Ponce that will surprise with the music and food selection, along with the hidden outdoor patio.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
The Drunken Unicorn .58 mi
Brandon A: More really cool building art for The Drunken Unicorn
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Rollick .26 mi
Intown A: Totally off-trend but completely on-point, Rollick offers something different for the fashion forward with its breezy - often handmade - garments and accessories.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Porta Via .26 mi
Intown A: This Italian-style provisions store is a nod back to the old country with prepared sandwiches, salads and baked goods. Grab lunch to go or sit with friends at the farmhouse table.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Friends Neighborhood Bar .59 mi
Brandon A: Sweetwater Brewing Co. Street art on the side of Friends on Ponce
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Harry & Sons .46 mi
Intown A: Thai and sushi offerings in an intimate space on the main Va-Hi strip. The coconut soup is the best!
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Sugarcoat Nail & Beauty Bar .53 mi
Intown A: In a hurry but need your nails to be in tip-top shape? Try The Express Mani-Pedi Combo for only 35 bucks - includes the essentials: nail shaping, soak, cuticle care and polish.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Dakota J's .25 mi
Intown A: With a clothes selection more hippie/whimsy than trendy -this boutique is a must-stop for unique, eclectic accessories that will punch up any boring outfit.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
The Real Chow Baby .55 mi
Intown A: A self-serve stir-fry bar where you build your own noodle bowls, flavor can be a little lacking if you don't know exactly what you're doing.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Surin of Thailand .48 mi
Intown A: I'm not too sure of the combination of pad thai and sushi, since they come from countries vastly different, but somehow Surin's has found the right formula. Loud, cafeteria-style seating with quick service, good prices and tasty food.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Pozole Restaurant .45 mi
Intown A: This tequila bar (with food) offers $1 tacos on Wednesdays and $1 Tacate on Sundays.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Virginia Hill Condominiums .56 mi
Intown A: One of the best locations in the city - overlooking Piedmont Park and steps from dining and shopping.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Bridge Boutique .51 mi
Intown A: The antithesis of H&M, this tiny boutique is chock full of coveted designers like Tracey Reese and Champagne & Strawberry.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Blind Willie's .45 mi
Intown A: This is quite possibly the best place to hear blues in Atlanta. It's small, smokey and crowded, but the performers and house band are outstanding.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Paolo's Gelato Italiano .27 mi
Intown A: Ahh…Paolo's. Authentic Italian-style gelato made with fresh fruits, vegetables and other ingredients. With flavors from Almond to Violet and everything in between, it's easily addictive.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Marco's Pita .58 mi
Brandon A: Marco's Pitas if you like pitas you MUST try Marcos!!!
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Glamour Paws .53 mi
Intown A: One-stop shopping for your pooch! Here you can pick up some food, buy a blinged-out dog collar, make an appointment for boarding, and get Fido's hair and nails done.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Half-Moon Outfitters Inc .24 mi
Intown A: This Southeast chain offers sporting apparel and services tailored to our region's outdoor activities and climate - find everything you need for kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking, surfing, and travel.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Rita's Water Ice .58 mi
Intown A: Sadly, this location is closed during the "winter" months. (Don't they know this is HOTlanta?) The Italian ice is made fresh and changes daily - go for the coconut.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Fontaine's Oyster House .58 mi
Intown A: Very. Good. Food. The oysters are ice cold and fresh, the red beans and rice is perfectly seasoned, and the gumbo roux is made just right.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
310 Rosemont .26 mi
Intown A: A women's clothing boutique with a very "edited" selection. Prices can be steep but the shopping experience is stellar.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Goin' Coastal .26 mi
Intown A: This "sustainable seafood joint" prides itself for serving only seafood that can exist over long periods of time without the threat of overfishing or extinction. The Wednesday Special is a dozen oysters for 5 bucks!
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Green's .61 mi
Intown A: There are always interesting characters in this Green's as well as loitering outside. But don't be alarmed, it's just part of the city scene.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Sweetwater 420 Pale Ale Street Art .59 mi
Brandon A: The Sweetwater 420 Pale Ale street art on Ponce
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Dugans .58 mi
Intown A: A sports bar that gets really packed on the weekends, but the hot wings are good and the karaoke is hilarious.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Aurora Coffee .24 mi
Intown A: This sister to the L5P location serves up the same great neighborly service with a good cup of joe.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Highland Woodworking .26 mi
Intown A: This store has evolved leaps and bounds from its original hardware sales days. It, along with its website and staff, is an internationally acclaimed woodworking resource.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Paper Source .26 mi
Intown A: This national retailer is actually a nice fit for a neighborhood dominated by locally-owned shops. It satisfies the creative type in all of us with stationery, paper supplies and personalized gifts.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Lure .33 mi
Mark T: Without question, the finest contemporary seafood dining experience in Atlanta.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Java Jive .56 mi
Intown A: A retro breakfast restaurant with biscuits that rival The Flying Biscuit's. Tip: bring cash!
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
J Christopher's Restaurants .57 mi
Intown A: Though now a pretty large chain restaurant, J. Christopher's offers tasty breakfast and lunch options like "Just Bubba" and "The Triple Play."
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Osteria 832 .44 mi
Intown A: A low-key pizza/pasta spot in the Highlands - good for families and outdoor seating.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Intown Ace Hardware .41 mi
Intown A: A neighborhood mainstay run by a set of brothers since 1979, here you'll find everything from the Big Green Egg to the smallest nuts and bolts.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Noche .21 mi
Intown A: The décor is bland to be in such a hip intown neighborhood. Good thing the food's pretty good. Go for the Spanish Fried Potatoes and Garlic Mushroom tapas.
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details

Popular categories: Restaurants, Apparel, Grocery Stores, Bars, Public Art

United States Georgia Atlanta Virginia Highland

Slideshow

Edit place

Atlanta Neighborhoods

Atlanta is the 20th most walkable city in the U.S. with a Walk Score of 83. In Atlanta, 33% of residents have a Walk Score of 70 or above.

Rank	Name	Walk Score	Population
1	Sweet Auburn	88	1,882
2	Downtown	86	13,411
3	Poncey-Highland	86	2,133
4	Buckhead Village	85	1,343
5	Virginia Highland	83	7,800
6	Inman Park	81	4,098
7	Midtown	81	16,569
8	Georgia Tech	80	6,607
9	Old Fourth Ward	79	10,505
10	Atlantic Station	79	1,888
11	Castleberry Hill	77	1,285
12	Ardmore	76	756
13	Brookwood	76	1,834
14	Marietta Street Artery	76	745
15	Home Park	76	4,941
16	Ansley Park	75	2,277
17	Garden Hills	75	3,939
18	Candler Park	75	3,291
19	Harris Chiles	74	765
20	Cabbagetown	73	1,247
21	Buckhead Forest	73	2,252
22	Lenox	71	1,663
23	Peachtree Heights West	71	4,767
24	Capitol Gateway	71	823
25	West End	71	4,270
26	Brookwood Hills	70	2,103
27	Loring Heights	70	1,774
28	Edgewood	69	3,983
29	Lindridge / Martin Manor	69	4,221
30	Peachtree Park	69	1,316
31	The Villages at Castleberry Hill	69	864
32	Peachtree Hills	68	2,785
33	Reynoldstown	66	2,550
34	Piedmont Heights	65	2,323
35	Lindbergh	65	4,598
36	Grant Park	64	6,771
37	Peachtree Heights East	64	1,081
38	Atlanta University Center	64	5,703
39	East Chastain Park	64	2,065
40	English Avenue	63	3,309
41	Summerhill	61	2,025
42	Ridgedale Park	61	1,685
43	Mechanicsville	61	3,731
44	South Tuxedo Park	61	1,085
45	Kirkwood	61	5,897
46	Lake Claire	60	2,557
47	Berkeley Park	58	1,400
48	Ormewood Park	57	4,050
49	Morningside / Lenox Park	57	8,030
50	Vine City	56	2,785
51	Druid Hills	56	1,414
52	North Buckhead	54	8,270
53	Underwood Hills	54	3,410
54	Knight Park / Howell Station	54	2,545
55	Collier Hills	53	630
56	Pine Hills	53	8,033
57	Adair Park	53	1,331
58	Ashview Heights	53	1,292
59	Princeton Lakes	53	2,429
60	East Atlanta	52	5,033
61	Perkerson	51	2,347
62	South Atlanta	51	1,738
63	Peoplestown	50	2,612
64	Washington Park	50	1,124
65	Bankhead	49	1,929
66	Wildwood	49	1,840
67	The Villages at East Lake	49	1,460
68	Campbellton Road	49	4,709
69	Pittsburgh	48	3,658
70	Adams Park	47	1,763
71	Oakland City	46	3,442
72	The Villages at Carver	46	1,039
73	Capitol View	46	1,965
74	Betmar LaVilla	45	578
75	Cluster / McDonough / Guice	45	1,257
76	Hammond Park	45	2,565
77	West View	45	3,020
78	Cross Creek	45	2,041
79	Adamsville	45	2,403
80	Wisteria Gardens	44	512
81	Pomona Park	44	556
82	West Paces Ferry / Northside	44	1,218
83	East Lake	44	2,568
84	West Lake	43	1,256
85	Springlake	43	1,031
86	Bolton	42	2,996
87	Grove Park	42	4,929
88	Lakewood Heights	42	2,177
89	Capitol View Manor	41	664
90	Peachtree Battle Alliance	41	1,540
91	Sylvan Hills	41	4,669
92	Chosewood Park	40	3,790
93	Whittier Mill Village	40	617
94	Mozley Park	40	1,714
95	Thomasville Heights	39	2,739
96	Harland Terrace	38	2,138
97	Hunter Hills	38	2,223
98	Joyland	38	639
99	Greenbriar	37	3,628
100	Benteen Park	37	893
101	Penelope Neighbors	37	559
102	Dixie Hills	37	1,756
103	Cascade Avenue/Road	36	2,416
104	Center Hill	36	3,058
105	Ridgewood Heights	35	601
106	Fairburn Mays	35	3,144
107	Riverside	35	1,341
108	Boulevard Heights	34	675
109	Hills Park	34	953
110	Tuxedo Park	33	1,182
111	Glenrose Heights	33	4,071
112	Brookhaven	32	2,358
113	Florida Heights	32	1,242
114	Carey Park	32	1,739
115	Polar Rock	32	991
116	Mays	31	790
117	Collier Heights	31	5,593
118	Chastain Park	31	2,398
119	Browns Mill Park	31	2,170
120	Lincoln Homes	29	590
121	Cascade Heights	29	1,124
122	Fort McPherson	29	501
123	Monroe Heights	29	903
124	Rockdale	29	611
125	Kings Forest	28	1,674
126	Baker Hills	28	757
127	West Highlands	28	1,164
128	Old Gordon	28	761
129	Southwest	28	4,158
130	Venetian Hills	27	3,790
131	Peyton Forest	27	817
132	Ben Hill	26	1,725
133	Paces	26	2,623
134	Deerwood	26	566
135	Almond Park	26	1,020
136	Wildwood	24	655
137	Scotts Crossing	24	1,164
138	Beecher Hills	24	647
139	Fairburn Heights	24	1,138
140	Margaret Mitchell	24	1,207
141	Orchard Knob	24	673
142	Wilson Mill Meadows	22	1,096
143	Audobon Forest	21	813
144	Norwood Manor	21	871
145	Carver Hills	21	681
146	Swallow Circle / Baywood	20	577
147	Heritage Valley	20	910
148	Rosedale Heights	20	844
149	Kingswood	19	660
150	Carroll Heights	19	1,173
151	Ben Hill Terrace	19	937
152	Westwood Terrace	19	733
153	Brandon	17	943
154	Lakewood	17	1,333
155	South River Gardens	16	2,279
156	Castlewood	16	741
157	Argonne Forest	15	590
158	Mt. Paran / Northside	13	1,568
159	Leila Valley	13	847
160	Arlington Estates	8	776
161	Midwest Cascade	8	1,786
162	Fairway Acres	5	513