Vine City

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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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Hilton Atlanta

Hilton Atlanta

4 out of 5
255 Courtland St NE Atlanta GA
The price is P6,650 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
P6,650
P8,063 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy 4 restaurants, 2 outdoor pickleball courts, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,821 reviews)
Clean and central location

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Hilton Atlanta
Atlanta Marriott Marquis

Atlanta Marriott Marquis

4 out of 5
265 Peachtree Center Ave Ne Atlanta GA
The price is P7,251 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
P7,251
P8,766 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,791 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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 P5,373 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
P5,373
P6,571 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,049 reviews)
clean rooms. comfortable beds excellent location.

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
The Georgian Terrace Hotel

The Georgian Terrace Hotel

4 out of 5
659 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA
The price is P8,292 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
P8,292
P10,167 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,656 reviews)
Great staff, rooms were clean.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

The Georgian Terrace Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - College Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - College Park by IHG

2.5 out of 5
4601 Best Rd College Park GA
The price is P4,359 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
P4,359
P5,379 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in College Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,060 reviews)
Thanks guys

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - College Park by IHG
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P9,227 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P9,227
P11,076 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,391 reviews)
So amazing!

Reviewed on Feb 18, 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

While visiting Luckie-Marietta District, you might make a stop by sights like World of Coca-Cola and National Center for Civil and Human Rights.

Luckie-Marietta District
World of Coca Cola showing a city, skyline and autumn leaves

Downtown Atlanta

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

While visiting SoNo, you might make a stop by sights like Atlanta Civic Center and The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse.

SoNo


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