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Virginia–Highland
Virginia–Highland (often nicknamed "VaHi") is an affluent 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. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virginia–Highland Tour Of Homes
The Virginia–Highland Tour of Homes is an annual two-day event that happens each December in the Virginia–Highland neighborhood of Atlanta. During the event, houses around the neighborhood are open to visitors. The Virginia–Highland Civic Association organizes the event. These include Craftsman bungalows for which Virginia–Highland is known, but may also include other styles present in the neighborhood, such as English Vernacular Revival and Colonial Revival, English Cottage and American Foursquare homes. Local restaurants provide food tastings in each of the homes. The 2012 tour raised about $36,000 including sponsorships, The 2011 tour was reported to have raised $27,000 in ticket sales and $33,000 overall. About $19,000 was raised in 2010, and about $16,000 in 2009. Money raised goes towards community-oriented projects such as park improvements, traffic concerns, planning and preservation. History The Tour began in 1972 with the "Virginia–Highland Bungalow Tour", mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virginia–Highland Summerfest
Summerfest is an annual arts festival in the Virginia–Highland neighborhood of Intown Atlanta, Intown Atlanta, taking place on two days in June each year. It is one of the largest art festivals in the Southeastern United States, typically attended by more than 50,000 visitors and showcasing more than 200 artists from across the region. In addition to art it features music (on the "WZGC, dave fm" stage), food, KidsFest, and for neighborhood residents, a parade, dinner and movie. It is the main source of funding (over $100,000) for the activities of the Virginia–Highland Civic Association, which spends it on Virginia–Highland#Parks, parks, schools, the Atlanta fire station 19, firehouse and other community organizations. History Summerfest began as a block party with Atkins Park restaurant owner Warren Bruno and other local businesses in 1984. The party took place between St. Charles and Greenwood Avenues along N. Highland Avenue. In 1986 the event expanded along N. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
