Buckhead Atlanta is truly the Beverly Hills of the South

In the heart of the South, just north of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, you’ll find the Beverly Hills of the South, Buckhead, no less. Atlantans will be the first to tell you that Buckhead’s shopping rivals that of Rodeo Drive; Homes in the area are as palatial as any you’ll find in the 90210 ZIP code; and the food is as delicious and refined as the meals you can enjoy at restaurants with celebrity chefs like Gordon Ramsey or Giacomino Drago.

Single-family homes in Buckhead offer residents immaculately manicured lawns with southern landscaping that includes magnolia trees, dogwood trees, and azalea shrubs. In addition to the beautiful homes in the area, those seeking high-rise living will not be disappointed. Park Place, Sovereign, Mansion on Peachtree, Realm, The Ritz Carlton, and Buckhead Grand are some of the more than 50 luxury high-rise condominiums Atlantans call home.

Buckhead not only has the trappings to challenge the glitter and shine of Beverly Hills, but Buckhead is also home to many prominent celebrities. Celebrity sightings are quite normal in the area, with Elton John, Kenny Rogers, Jermaine Dupri, Dallas Austin, Nancy Grace, Tyler Perry, and Justin Bieber calling Buckhead home. Consider that Atlanta is also home to the NFL Falcons, NBA Hawks and NHL Thrashers and you’ll find talented athletes shopping at Phipps Plaza alongside locals.

Many of Atlanta’s most prominent political figures call Buckhead home, including the Governor of Georgia! The Governor’s Mansion is located in the heart of Buckhead on West Paces Ferry Road and is open for public tours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. A foreign presence is not lacking in Buckhead, as the consulates of Australia, France, Brazil, Japan, and Greece call the area home.

Another advantage of living in this area is the proximity to the GA-400 and 85 freeways. You can get to any part of Atlanta by accessing one of these highways. Since traffic is so challenging in Atlanta, it’s important to have a way to get to the places you want to go quickly.

There’s really no denying it: Buckhead is the Beverly Hills of the South, but with a little extra. Buckhead offers a southern charm that will captivate residents and visitors alike. This area is one of the last to feel the negative effect of a down economy and the first to come out of it when it does.