Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA has a Walk Score rating of 48. With 419,590 residents, Georgia's capital city covers 134 square miles and contains more than 150 neighborhoods. While the city overall is car-dependent, not all neighborhoods in Atlanta require an automobile. Georgia State University, Peachtree Center and Sweet Auburn are all walker's paradises.

Georgia State University

96 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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The Georgia State University neighborhood in Atlanta has a Walk Score of 96, making it the most walkable area of the city. You can run most errands on foot. Students, professors, and support staff from the college can walk to a variety of restaurants and stores that cater to residents and visitors of the neighborhood.

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Sweet Auburn

91 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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The Sweet Auburn part of Atlanta is the second most walkable area in the city with a Walk Score of 91. Residents and workers in this community can walk to many of the more than 100 restaurants, coffee shops, and bars.

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Peachtree Center

91 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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The Peachtree Center area in Atlanta is very walkable with a Walk Score of 91. This neighborhood is a mix of residential and commercial, with more than 200 restaurants within walking distance from almost anywhere in the community.

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Downtown Atlanta

90 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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Downtown Atlanta has a Walk Score of 90, making it the fourth most walkable part of town. This community is a mix of residential, office, and commercial space. Depending on where in the district they are, residents and workers can walk to quite a few places, including the Centennial Olympic Park, the College Football Hall of Fame, the Georgia Aquarium, and many chain and local restaurants.

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Midtown

87 / 100

Very Walkable

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The fifth most walkable section of Atlanta is the Midtown district with a Walk Score of 87. Whether you live in one of the high-rise condos or work in one of the offices in this neighborhood, you’ll be within walking distance from restaurants, bars, the park, and shows.

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Inman Park

87 / 100

Very Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 87, the Inman Park neighborhood in Atlanta is very walkable. This community is known for cafes, hip restaurants, wine bars, bakeries, and other conveniences within walking distance.

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SoNo

87 / 100

Very Walkable

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The SoNo neighborhood in Atlanta has a Walk Score of 87, making it the seventh most walkable area in the city. This live-work-play community has quite a few conveniences within walking distance.

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South Downtown

83 / 100

Very Walkable

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South Downtown Atlanta is the eighth most walkable section of the city, with a Walk Score of 83. You’ll find residences and quite a few government offices here. Locals and visitors can walk to restaurants, shops, and bars.

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Old Fourth Ward

82 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Old Fourth Ward district in Atlanta has a Walk Score of 82, putting it in the top 10 most walkable areas in the city. This former industrial area now has a mix of residential and commercial buildings, bringing conveniences within walking distance of the people who live here. You’ll find restaurants, parks, and other businesses that cater to the community.

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Castleberry Hill

74 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Castleberry Hill section of Atlanta has a Walk Score of 74, making it the tenth most walkable community in the city. This former industrial area has converted many warehouses into loft apartments and art galleries. It’s easy to get to a variety of restaurants and other conveniences within walking distance.

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