Vine City Travel Guide

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a gorgeous autumn landscape at Rodney Cook Sr. Park in Historic Vine City with water fountains surrounded by lush green trees, grass and plants with powerful clouds at sunset in Atlanta Georgia USA
a gorgeous autumn landscape at Rodney Cook Sr. Park in Historic Vine City with water fountains surrounded by lush green trees, grass and plants with powerful clouds at sunset in Atlanta Georgia USA
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Completed in 1910, the Herndon Home, was the residence of Alonzo Herndon and his family. Herdon was a former slave raised in a sharecropping family after the Civil War. Herndon studied barbering, and owned and managed a string of barbershops in downtown Atlanta after the Civil War, one of which was considered to be the most elegant in the country with marble floors and chandelier. Investing his income into real estate, Herndon became the largest black property owner in Atlanta by 1900. Later, Herndon founded the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, located in the Sweet Auburn Historic District, and became Atlanta's first black millionaire. The home was primarily designed by Adrienne Herndon, Alonzo's first wife and a teacher at Atlanta University. The couple had one son, Norris. Adrienne died of Addison's disease just three months after the home was completed. In 1912 Alonzo married Jessie Gillespie. The Herndon home is a two-story, 15-room Beaux Arts mansion built by local black craftsmen. The formally composed building is constructed with multi-colored brick, and features a two-story entry portico supported by Corinthian columns. One-story porches to each side of the building echo this theme in brick piers and wooden capitals. An elliptical fanlight over the main entrance and the balustrade above the full entablature of the building's cornice add a distinctly Georgian Revival flavor to this imposing residence. The Herndon Home is a lasting tribute to the hard work and talent of extraordinary African Americans in Atlanta, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000.

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Completed in 1910, the Herndon Home, was the residence of Alonzo Herndon and his family. Herdon was a former slave raised in a sharecropping family after the Civil War. Herndon studied barbering, and owned and managed a string of barbershops in downtown Atlanta after the Civil War, one of which was considered to be the most elegant in the country with marble floors and chandelier. Investing his income into real estate, Herndon became the largest black property owner in Atlanta by 1900. Later, Herndon founded the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, located in the Sweet Auburn Historic District, and became Atlanta's first black millionaire. The home was primarily designed by Adrienne Herndon, Alonzo's first wife and a teacher at Atlanta University. The couple had one son, Norris. Adrienne died of Addison's disease just three months after the home was completed. In 1912 Alonzo married Jessie Gillespie. The Herndon home is a two-story, 15-room Beaux Arts mansion built by local black craftsmen. The formally composed building is constructed with multi-colored brick, and features a two-story entry portico supported by Corinthian columns. One-story porches to each side of the building echo this theme in brick piers and wooden capitals. An elliptical fanlight over the main entrance and the balustrade above the full entablature of the building's cornice add a distinctly Georgian Revival flavor to this imposing residence. The Herndon Home is a lasting tribute to the hard work and talent of extraordinary African Americans in Atlanta, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000.

Herndon Home

You can study the exhibits at Herndon Home, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Herndon Home
Georgia Aquarium featuring marine life

Georgia Aquarium

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Discover thousands of sea creatures at the world’s biggest aquarium.

Georgia Aquarium
Mercedez Benz Stadium and Georgia Dome

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

4/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during your trip to Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium
State Farm Arena

State Farm Arena

4/5(6 reviews)

The home of the Atlanta Hawks and the Atlanta Dream basketball teams is a multi-purpose indoor venue for games, concerts and shows.

State Farm Arena
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Georgia World Congress Center

4.5/5(5 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in Georgia World Congress Center, a top convention centre in Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Georgia World Congress Center
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Truist Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at Truist Park during your trip to Atlanta. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.

Truist Park

Things to do

LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket

LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket

฿947
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
Center for Puppetry Arts: Worlds of Puppetry Museum

Center for Puppetry Arts:: Worlds of Puppetry Museum

฿513
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Center for Puppetry Arts:: Worlds of Puppetry Museum
The Depths

The Escape Game at The Battery in Atlanta

฿1,360
per adult
The Escape Game at The Battery in Atlanta
The Escape Game at The Interlock in Atlanta

The Escape Game at The Interlock in Atlanta

฿1,387
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game at The Interlock in Atlanta
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Atlanta Comedy City Tour

฿1,398
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Atlanta Comedy City Tour
Exterior of the Hard Rock Cafe in Atlanta

Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta

฿1,224
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta
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Top hotels in Vine City

Hilton Atlanta

Hilton Atlanta

4 out of 5
255 Courtland St NE Atlanta GA
The price is ฿3,738 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
฿3,738
฿4,527 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy 4 restaurants, 2 outdoor pickleball courts and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,777 reviews)
Very clean and nice staff. Would stay here again

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Hilton Atlanta
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta

4 out of 5
210 Peachtree St. NW Atlanta GA
The price is ฿4,693 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
฿4,693
฿5,643 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,073 reviews)
Clean room & nice staff

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Atlanta Marriott Marquis

Atlanta Marriott Marquis

4 out of 5
265 Peachtree Center Ave Ne Atlanta GA
The price is ฿3,940 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
฿3,940
฿4,763 total
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,781 reviews)
Room clean and great staff

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown

Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown

4 out of 5
265 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA
The price is ฿4,693 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
฿4,693
฿5,643 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,457 reviews)
Beautiful and very helpful at desk

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center

Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center

3 out of 5
3405 Lenox Rd NE Atlanta GA
The price is ฿3,005 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
฿3,005
฿3,670 total
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (991 reviews)
Clean environment respectful staff

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
188 14th St NE Atlanta GA
The price is ฿4,286 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
฿4,286
฿5,168 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,366 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Vine City

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Luckie-Marietta District

If you're spending some time in Luckie-Marietta District, World of Coca-Cola and National Center for Civil and Human Rights are top sights worth seeing.

Luckie-Marietta District
World of Coca Cola which includes autumn colours, a skyscraper and skyline

Downtown Atlanta

3.5/5(27 area reviews)

Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena are a few top attractions in Downtown Atlanta. Hop around the city on the metro at Five Points Station or Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center Station and check out the area's must-see aquarium, great live music and popular shops.

Downtown Atlanta
Jackson Street Bridge

South Downtown

While you're in South Downtown, take in top sights like Underground Atlanta and jump on the metro at Garnett Station to see more of the city.

South Downtown
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Fairlie-Poplar Historic District

The ample dining options and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Fairlie-Poplar Historic District. A stop by Rialto Center for the Performing Arts or Tabernacle might round out your trip.

Fairlie-Poplar Historic District
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Peachtree Center

While you're in Peachtree Center, take in top sights like AmericasMart and jump on the metro at Peachtree Center Station to see more of the city.

Peachtree Center
Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta

SoNo

If you're spending some time in SoNo, The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse and Atlanta Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.

SoNo

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