A little bit city, a little bit suburban, many Atlantans choose Brookhaven for this best-of-both-worlds feel. A city all its own located just inside the Perimeter, it’s been a respite from the hustle and bustle since well-to-do Atlantans first built their summer cottages here decades ago.

Peppered with lakes and wooded parks like Murphy Candler Park (home to the Duck Duck Goose 5K), Brookhaven is known for hosting the gorgeously gothic Oglethorpe University campus and the Capital City Country Club, lined with beautiful historic homes. For walkable shops and restaurants, check out Dresden and Brookhaven Village, where you’ll find The Beer Growler, Grindhouse, Vero and Kaleidoscope (order the pimento cheese and steak fries).

Brookhaven has plenty of well-heeled and well-manicured neighborhoods, but it also has a vibrant southerly side brimming with some of the best international food Buford Highway has to offer, including Havana Sandwich Shop, La Pastorcita, El Potro, Mr. Soul and International Cafe. From new modern Craftsmans in traditional ranch communities to glitzy condos in Dresden Village, find your new favorite haven in Brookhaven.