Vinings is one of Atlanta's jewels, nestled just inside the I285 perimeter northwest of downtown Atlanta and bounded by the city of Smyrna on its west side. Unlike other inner perimeter communities, Vinings has fought the urban sprawl of the great city below and kept its charming heritage and small town feel.

Like the city of Atlanta, Vinings was created by the Western & Atlantic Railroad, chartered by the State in 1836 to connect other existing railroads and the Chattahoochee and Tennessee Rivers. The town center is known as Vinings Jubilee or ?downtown Vinings? to locals. The picturesque setting often charms visitors with its Victorian architecture, street lanterns and large clock tower that suggest a past and simpler place in time. The Vinings Jubilee calls newcomers to experience the romance of life removed from the noise of the city.

But the district is not to be misunderstood as antiquated. Indeed the developers of the community center and adjacent streets thoroughly understood the elegance of living the small town life with modern day conveniences. Top retail brands including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic and Webb Ltd. populate the area as well as dining establishments such as The Grape, Garrison's and La Paz.

A local favorite is Vinings Inn, one of Atlanta's oldest sites and most romantic spots for an evening out. Although the name suggests the venue caters to overnight travelers, it is actually a well known restaurant accommodating those who desire southern fare in a romantic atmosphere.

Just outside the village center, beautiful neighborhoods weave in and out of the nearby city of Smyrna and along Paces Ferry Rd. Vinings offers residents a number of real estate options from condos and townhomes to houses with full yards and multiple rooms. Just steps from Vinings Jubilee is Vinings Main, one of the newest additions to the blossoming area. Like many of the new developments, Vinings Main combines upscale condos and townhomes with a setting of boutique shops and nearby amenities.

Not far from Vinings Main and downtown is West Village, where lush green areas and landscaped grounds interweave amongst the Village's selection of condos and townhomes. The perfect blend of elegance, lifestyle and convenience comes together at One Ivy Walk, the John Wieland designed townhomes inspired by the brownstones of the Northeast.

For growing families, Vinings offers safe neighborhoods for children to ride their bikes and neighbors to get together for afternoon lemonade and a backyard barbecue. Communities such as Vinings Estates are conveniently only miles away from interstate access and Atlanta cultural activities but feel worlds away from downtown traffic and insecurities.

Vinings school-aged children may attend Jackson, Teasley, Beecher Hills, Harmony Leland or Nickajack Elementary Schools along with Campbell, Griffin and Lindley Middle Schools. High schools include Campbell and Pebblebrook. Nearby prestigious academies of The Lovett School, Pace Academy, Trinity School, The Westminster School and Whitefield Academy offer parents private education options as well.

The village of Vinings has called many to escape the busy city life and relax within its welcoming neighborhoods. Although Vinings may feel worlds away from Atlanta, it is actually within the city perimeter of I285 and just a short drive away.