Emory Highlands, Atlanta

#431 among attractions in Atlanta

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University Park–Emory Highlands–Emory Estates is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the Druid Hills CDP adjacent to Emory University near Atlanta, Georgia. ()

Coordinates: 33°47'19"N, 84°19'3"W

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Druid HillsAtlanta United States

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Emory Highlands – 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.

1 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
David J. Sencer CDC Museum, Atlanta
25 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...
0.4 miW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
11 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...
0.9 miSW
Golf
Druid Hills Golf Club, Atlanta
23 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...
1.2 miSW
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta
31 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...
0.7 miS
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, History museum
Fernbank Science Center, Atlanta
18 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.
1.7 miSE
City, Area
Decatur, Atlanta
44 min walk • Decatur is a city in, and the county seat of, DeKalb County, Georgia, which is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. With a population of 24,928 in the 2020 census, the municipality is sometimes assumed to be larger since multiple ZIP Codes in unincorporated DeKalb County bear Decatur as the address.
1.5 miSE
Monuments and statues
DeKalb County Confederate Monument, Atlanta
40 min walk • The DeKalb County Confederate Monument is a Confederate memorial that formerly stood in Decatur, Georgia, United States. The 30-foot stone obelisk was erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy near the old county courthouse in 1908.
~1340 ftW
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.
0.5 miW
Neighbourhood
Druid Hills, Atlanta
13 min walk • 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.
0.9 miS
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Fernbank Forest, Atlanta
23 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.
0.6 miNW
Universities and schools
Emory University, Atlanta
17 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Emory Highlands?

Nearby attractions include Candler School of Theology, Atlanta (5 min walk), Donna and Marvin Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Atlanta (7 min walk), Emory University Libraries, Atlanta (9 min walk), Emory Grove Historic District, Atlanta (10 min walk).

How to get to Emory Highlands by public transport?

The nearest stations to Emory Highlands:

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North Decatur - Burlington • Lines: 36, Cctma, South DeKalb (4 min walk)
Clifton - Gambrell Hall • Lines: Cctma (6 min walk)