Druid Hills, Atlanta

Name: Druid Hills
Address: Atlanta, United States

#195 among attractions in Atlanta

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Druid Hills is a community which includes both a census-designated place in unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States, as well as a neighborhood of the city of Atlanta. The CDP's population was 14,568 at the 2010 census. The CDP formerly contained the main campus of Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; they were annexed by Atlanta in 2018. The Atlanta-city section of Druid Hills is one of Atlanta's most affluent neighborhoods with a mean household income in excess of $238,500. ()

Alternative names: Area: 4.08 mi²Coordinates: 33°47'15"N, 84°19'34"W

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Druid Hills – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: David J. Sencer CDC Museum, Michael C. Carlos Museum, Druid Hills Golf Club, Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

0.8 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
David J. Sencer CDC Museum, Atlanta
22 min walk • The David J. Sencer CDC Museum, located in Atlanta, United States, is a unique institution dedicated to the history and achievements of public health. Established in 1996 as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the museum serves as an...
~1200 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, the Michael C. Carlos Museum stands as a bastion of ancient art and culture. Established in 1919 and located on the historic campus of Emory University, this museum is renowned for its extensive collection of artifacts that span the...
0.5 miS
Golf
Druid Hills Golf Club, Atlanta
14 min walk • Nestled in the historic and affluent neighborhood of Druid Hills in Atlanta, the Druid Hills Golf Club offers an oasis of greenery amidst the bustling cityscape. Established in 1912, this private golf course has been a premier destination for golf aficionados for over...
0.9 miS
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History is a gateway to a world of adventure and discovery. This esteemed institution stands as a testament to the natural world, offering visitors of all ages the chance to immerse themselves in the...
0.8 miSE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, History museum
Fernbank Science Center, Atlanta
20 min walk • The Fernbank Science Center is a museum, classroom, and woodland complex located in Atlanta. It is owned and operated by the DeKalb County School System, which announced in May 2012 it was considering closing the facility to cut its annual budget, then quickly shelved the plan after public outcry.
1.2 miW
Museum, Historical place, Art gallery
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, Atlanta
30 min walk • Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is a 501 non-profit community arts center that offers classes and workshops for all ages in visual, literary and performing arts.
~1440 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Donna and Marvin Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Atlanta
7 min walk • The Donna & Marvin Schwartz Center for Performing Arts is a 90,000-square-foot multi-discipline performing arts facility on the campus of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
0.9 miS
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Fernbank Forest, Atlanta
22 min walk • Fernbank Forest is a 65-acre mature mixed forest that is part of Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta, Georgia. It has some relatively old trees compared to much of the forests in the Piedmont; as such, it has been extensively studied by scientists.
0.4 miN
Universities and schools
Emory University, Atlanta
12 min walk • Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, US. Founded in 1836 as "Emory College" by the Methodist Episcopal Church and named in honor of Methodist bishop John Emory, Emory is the second-oldest private institution of higher education in Georgia.
~1650 ftN
33°47'31"N • 84°19'32"W
Candler School of Theology - Emory University, Atlanta
8 min walk • Park
~1460 ftNE
Library
Emory University Libraries, Atlanta
8 min walk • Emory University Libraries is the collective group of academic libraries at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The libraries include the Robert W. Woodruff Library, Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library, Goizueta Business Library, Hugh F. MacMillan Law Library, Pitts Theology Library, Oxford College Library, and the Stuart A.

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Which popular attractions are close to Druid Hills?

Nearby attractions include Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta (6 min walk), Donna and Marvin Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Atlanta (7 min walk), Emory University Libraries, Atlanta (8 min walk), Candler School of Theology - Emory University, Atlanta (8 min walk).

How to get to Druid Hills by public transport?

The nearest stations to Druid Hills:

Bus

Clifton - Gambrell Hall • Lines: Cctma (9 min walk)