Side A
Decatur
Atlanta
Side B
Virginia-Highland
Atlanta
Decatur vs Virginia-Highland small-town vs. intown family living.
Two Atlanta neighborhoods, side by side. The case for each, what to do, and where to stay if you're picking between them.
The case for Decatur
Decatur
A city within the city.
Technically its own city, Decatur feels like a small town with big-city food. The square hosts concerts, the schools are top-rated, and the MARTA connection is direct.
Small-townTop schoolsSquareFamily
The case for Virginia-Highland
Virginia-Highland
Bungalows, bars, brunch.
Beloved for its craftsman bungalows, neighborhood bars, and Sunday-brunch culture. Virginia-Highland is one of Atlanta's most coveted intown zip codes.
BungalowsBrunchBoutiquesFamily