The 10 Best Things to do in Buckhead, Georgia (GA)

The Atlanta History Center was founded on the big ideas and relentless fascination of 14 Atlantans who were emphatic about our city’s historical relevance in society. In a sense, our organization was created by Atlanta’s biggest fans, and we love that detail. In 1926, these founding members introduced the Atlanta Historical Society into the world with one mission: to help preserve Atlanta’s history. In 1990, after decades of collecting, researching, publishing and celebrating the early stories of our great Southern community, the Atlanta Historical Society and all of its holdings officially became the Atlanta History Center.

Since 1959, Lenox Square® has been the premier shopping destination for fashionistas throughout the Southeast. Located in the heart of Buckhead, Lenox Square offers an unparalleled shopping experience. An impressive two-story glass facade welcomes shoppers to three full-service restaurants: The Cheesecake Factory, Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar, and True Food Kitchen. This dramatic entrance showcases the iconic property’s street side presence, including a glass covered porte-cochere and valet amenities for easy access. The property boasts Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus and Macy's and features nearly 250 specialty stores like FENDI, Burberry, Cartier, David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Vineyard Vines.

With its upscale neighborhoods and multi-million dollar mansions, the Buckhead section of Atlanta is one of the most affluent communities in town, and home to some of the best art galleries, restaurants and nightlife.

Enter the iconic blue doors of Atlanta's Swan House and discover a world of culture, commerce, quality, and comfort. Constructed in 1928 at the end of the Jazz Age, the house missed the Depression by mere months. Swan House was the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Emily Inman. They built the house for entertaining – we hope you enjoy it, too!

Phipps Plaza, the southeast’s premier, upscale shopping destination, is located off of GA 400 at the intersection of Peachtree and Lenox Roads – right in the heart of Buckhead with quick and convenient access to Midtown and Downtown Atlanta. Our beautiful and climate-controlled indoor shopping mall boasts 100+ stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Belk, Tiffany & Co., Gucci and more. In addition to being able to shop categories like women’s and men’s apparel, children’s apparel and jewelry, Phipps Plaza® offers plenty of entertainment with a 14-screen AMC movie theatre and Legoland Discovery Center attraction. We also have full-service restaurant and dining options like Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, The Tavern, Twist and YEBO, as well as quick and fast options such as Johnny Rockets, Moe’s and Subway, all of which are sure to satisfy any appetite. So, from the entire team at Phipps Plaza®, we hope that you enjoy your shopping experience and look forward to seeing you soon!

Treat Your Feet Buckhead offers foot massage and full body massage therapy in both Eastern and Western traditions. Our spa is located in Atlanta in the Buckhead district on the corner of Peachtree and Piedmont Rd. We have highly trained and professional massage therapists who understand how to integrate each type of healing art to create a truly holistic experience for our customers. On the first floor, we have three foot massage rooms and six individual body massage rooms. Upstairs, we have two private couples massage rooms which can also be converted into four individual private massage rooms. We have our own private lot, so parking is free.