North Druid Hills, Georgia
North Druid Hills is a community of 17,997 people in DeKalb County, Georgia.
Why visit North Druid Hills
Townapedia lists 54 museums and landmarks, 36 parks and trails, 119 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Emory University, Lanier University, Apartments at 2 Collier Road and Atkins Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 33°F.
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About North Druid Hills
North Druid Hills, also known as Briarcliff or Toco Hills, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (North Druid Hills CDP) in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The population was 20,385 in 2020. The commercial center of the area is the Toco Hill Shopping Center, located near the intersection of North Druid Hills Road and LaVista Road.
From the Wikipedia article North Druid Hills, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Emory University
School · 1.9 mi
Private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Lanier University
School · 2.3 mi
Short-lived Baptist then KKK-run university in Atlanta, GA
Oglethorpe University
School · 3.8 mi
Private liberal arts college in Brookhaven, Georgia
Tara Movie Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
2345 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta
Druid Hill
Scenic view · 1.5 mi
A natural geographic feature, a hill, rising from 973 feet above sea level to 997 feet above sea level.
Museums and landmarks54
Apartments at 2 Collier Road
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic apartment building in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Atkins Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Human settlement in Atlanta, Fulton & DeKalb Counties, Georgia, United States of America
B. Mifflin Hood Brick Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Atlanta, United States of America
Briarcliff
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Former mansion and estate of Asa Griggs "Buddy" Candler, Jr. near Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Briarcliff Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic hotel and apartment building on Ponce de Leon Avenue in the Virginia Highland neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia
Brookhaven Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Brookwood Hills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Human settlement in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Arts centre in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
David J. Sencer CDC Museum
Museum · 1.4 mi
Museum in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1600 Clifton Road Northeast, Atlanta
Mo-We,Fr 09:00-17:00; Th 09:00-19:00; PH off
Decatur Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Cemetery in Decatur, Georgia, United States
Decatur Waterworks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district and water utility in Decatur, Georgia, USA
Druid Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Atlanta and Druid Hill in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States
42 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
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Piedmont Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Urban park in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Pershing Point Park
Park · 3.9 mi
Park in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Peachtree Creek Greenway
Park · 1.2 mi
1793 Briarwood Road, Brookhaven
Mo-Su 06:00-23:00
Armand Community Garden
Park · 1.7 mi
City of Atlanta Urban Garden operated by Lindridge Martin Manor Neighborhood Association
2381 Armand Road Northeast, Atlanta
Armand Park
Park · 1.9 mi
City of Atlanta Parks Playground, Trailhead, and Greenspace
2177 Armand Road Northeast, Atlanta
Armand Greenspace Trailhead Parking
Park · 1.7 mi
2366;2372 Armand Road Northeast, Atlanta
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes119
Cafe Bombay Indian Bistro
Restaurant · Indian · 0.6 mi
2615 Briarcliff Road Northeast
Fr-Sa 11:30-22:45; Su-Th 11:30-21:45
Desta Ethiopian Kitchen
Restaurant · Ethiopian · 1.6 mi
2566 Briarcliff Road Northeast, Atlanta
Su-Th 10:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00
EATaliano Kitchen
Restaurant · Italian · 0.6 mi
2480 Briarcliff Road Northeast, Atlanta
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Golden Drops Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
1788 Clairmont Road
Tu-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa,Su 10:00-17:00
La Parilla
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
2945 North Druid Hills Road
Mo-We,Su 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:30
Pancho's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
2641 Buford Highway Northeast
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 13:00-22:00
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
Restaurant · Greek · 1.1 mi
3027 North Druid Hills Road Northeast, Atlanta
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Thaicoon
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.2 mi
1799 Briarcliff Road Northeast
Mo off; Tu-Fr,Su 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:30; Sa 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00
The Colonnade Restaurant
Diner · American · 2.0 mi
179 Cheshire Bridge Road
Mo-Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Tin Drum Asian Kitchen
Restaurant · Asian · 0.6 mi
2566 Briarcliff Road Northeast, Atlanta
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
107 more on the map.
History
One of the earliest European settlers in north DeKalb County was Chapman Powell, whose "Medicine House" cabin was built near the intersection of Clairmont and North Decatur roads (later relocated to Stone Mountain Park, where it still stands). Dr. Powell (1798–1870) owned most of the land in the Candler Lake and South Fork Peachtree Creek area during his lifetime. His land was later purchased by Walter Candler.
Major Washington Jackson Houston owned land on the north side of the South Fork of Peachtree Creek, in what is now Briarcliff. Visitors used to visit Major Houston to buy ground cornmeal produced by his 1876 gristmill or to attend social gatherings held on his property. Major Houston converted the mill into an early hydroelectric plant circa 1900. Atlanta contractor Harry J. Carr bought Houston's land in the 1920s and constructed the fieldstone and wrought iron home now known as the Houston Mill House. Emory University purchased the home in the 1960s and renovated it. Houston Mill House, located at 849 Houston Mill Road, is now open for dining and special events.
From the History section of North Druid Hills, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Hampton Inn Atlanta - North Druid Hills
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1975 North Druid Hills Road, Atlanta
La Quinta Inn Atlanta Midtown/Buckhead
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2535 Chantilly Drive Northeast, Atlanta
Atlanta Marriott Northeast/Emory Area
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
2000 Century Boulevard Northeast, Atlanta
Churches and places of worship22
Rock Spring Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.2 mi
2500 Clairmont Road Northeast, Atlanta
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
2855 Briarcliff Road Northeast, Atlanta
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries59
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
School · 5.2 mi
890 N Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston
Healthcare21
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital
Hospital · 0.8 mi
2220 North Druid Hills Road Northeast, Atlanta
Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
1924 Cliff Valley Way Northeast, Atlanta
Emory Clinic Building A
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Atlanta
Emory Orthopedics & Spine Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
59 Executive Park South Northeast, Atlanta
Map of North Druid Hills
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 4.6 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 4.5 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 41°F | 4.2 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Atlanta Peachtree Ap (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
DeKalb County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-09-15: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- North Decatur 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Brookhaven 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Decatur 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Chamblee 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Clarkston 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Belvedere Park 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Atlanta 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Doraville 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Candler-McAfee 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Sandy Springs 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Toco Hills, North Druid Hills, Georgia March 2017, Thomson200, CC0
- Piedmont Park’s Lake Clara Meer with Midtown Atlanta skyline (2024)-104A8428, Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur Cemetery 04, strixxvaria, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Atkins park gateway st louis place, Keizers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Estate 2, Atcharles, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Briarcliff Hotel 2012, Keizers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PonceCourtHisDistDecaturGA, Baxterguy ( talk ), Public domain
- Asa G. Candler, Jr. Mansion, Keizers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Garrison Apartments from Peachtree Street NE, Clyn137, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Synagogue Forsyth Street Atlanta Illustrated 1881, Edward Young Clarke, Public domain
- Callanwolde Mansion Atlanta, GA 2012, Dawn DeLucia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tullie Smith Farmhouse, Jim Bowen, CC BY 2.0
- A house on Highland Drive, Peachtree Park, Buckhead GA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pythagoras Lodge No. 41 - Image 01, strixxvaria, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Emory Grove Historic District, Dawnwella, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nate steiner - 50054532028, Nate Steiner, CC0
- Mellow Mushroom, LaVista Rd, Atlanta, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fajita Quesadilla from Red Pepper Taqueria, Atlanta, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Red Pepper Taqueria, Atlanta, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Queen of Sheba, Jeff Gunn, CC BY 2.0
- Panera Bread, Briarcliff Rd, Brookhaven, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grub Burger Bar, Brookhaven, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Willy's Mexicana Grill, Brookhaven, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moe's Southwest Grill, Briarcliff Rd, Brookhaven, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Smoothie King, Briarcliff Rd, Brookhaven, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Newk's Eatery, Brookhaven, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Smallcakes, Brookhaven, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baja Chicken Burrito with chips and salsa, Willy's Mexicana Grill, Brookhaven, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Einstein Bros Bagels, N Druid Hills, Brookhaven, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Margaret Harris Comprehensive School, Donutboy102, CC0
- Marriott Courtyard Atlanta Executive Park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double room at Marriott Courtyard Atlanta Executive Park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King, sofa bed at Marriott Courtyard Atlanta Executive Park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I85sb Exit 88 1 mile, N Druid Hills Rd Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- VTM EP By Valee & ChaseTheMoney, The Famous Kay, ChaseTheMoney & Kizzle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I85sb Exit 89, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I85sb Exit 89 .25 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I85sb Exit 88, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cronartium quercuum 80197242, Emily Summerbell, CC BY 4.0
- Cronartium quercuum 80197135, Emily Summerbell, CC BY 4.0
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