Completed in 1910, the Herndon Home, was the residence of Alonzo Herndon and his family. Herdon was a former slave raised in a sharecropping family after the Civil War. Herndon studied barbering, and owned and managed a string of barbershops in downtown Atlanta after the Civil War, one of which was considered to be the most elegant in the country with marble floors and chandelier. Investing his income into real estate, Herndon became the largest black property owner in Atlanta by 1900. Later, Herndon founded the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, located in the Sweet Auburn Historic District, and became Atlanta's first black millionaire. The home was primarily designed by Adrienne Herndon, Alonzo's first wife and a teacher at Atlanta University. The couple had one son, Norris. Adrienne died of Addison's disease just three months after the home was completed. In 1912 Alonzo married Jessie Gillespie.

The Herndon home is a two-story, 15-room Beaux Arts mansion built by local black craftsmen. The formally composed building is constructed with multi-colored brick, and features a two-story entry portico supported by Corinthian columns. One-story porches to each side of the building echo this theme in brick piers and wooden capitals. An elliptical fanlight over the main entrance and the balustrade above the full entablature of the building's cornice add a distinctly Georgian Revival flavor to this imposing residence. The Herndon Home is a lasting tribute to the hard work and talent of extraordinary African Americans in Atlanta, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000.

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena are a few top attractions in Downtown Atlanta. Hop around the city on the metro at Five Points Station or Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center Station and check out the area's must-see aquarium, great live music and popular shops.

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Travellers love Midtown for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of Atlanta by jumping on the metro at Midtown Station or Arts Center Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Margaret Mitchell House and Museum and Atlanta Symphony Hall.

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Buckhead

Known for its elegant residential neighborhoods, this affluent Atlanta district has upscale shopping malls, lush parks and a museum that honors the antebellum South.

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Sandy Springs

Enjoy the popular shops in Sandy Springs. Morgan Falls Overlook Park is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sandy Springs Station or North Springs Station to see more of Atlanta.

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Dunwoody

Visitors often come to Dunwoody for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Perimeter Mall and MJCCA Zaban Park Tennis Center. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Dunwoody Station.

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Travellers to the Vine City neighbourhood in Atlanta will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Vine City travel tips? Make sure that you visit Herndon Home and Fountain Hall while you're in the neighbourhood.

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Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Vine City.

What are the top things to see and do in Vine City?

Sights like Herndon Home and Interdenominational Theological Center can be part of your cultural tour of Vine City. A visit to Fountain Hall is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena are some popular places to visit in the area around Vine City. Paschals Hotel Site and Washington Park Tennis Center are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Atlanta.

How can I get around Vine City and the greater Atlanta area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Vine City Station and Ashby Station.

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Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center

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Kimpton Shane Hotel by IHG

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Hilton Atlanta

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EVEN Hotel Atlanta - Cobb Galleria by IHG

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The Georgian Terrace Hotel

Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown

Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown

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Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia by IHG

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voco The Darwin Atlanta Midtown by IHG

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Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown

Hyatt House Atlanta Downtown

Hyatt House Atlanta Downtown

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The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Hotel Clermont

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Brick Lodge Atlanta/Norcross

Hyatt Place Atlanta / Perimeter Center

Hyatt Place Atlanta / Perimeter Center

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter Medical

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Ballpark/Galleria

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Wingate by Wyndham Atlanta Galleria/Ballpark

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Atlanta Airport South, GA

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