Midtown Atlanta: Where It Is, What’s Around It, and How to Get There

If you live in metro Atlanta or you’re visiting the city, Midtown Atlanta is one of the first neighborhoods people mention. But where exactly is Midtown, and how does it fit into the rest of the city?

Below is a clear breakdown of Midtown’s location, its boundaries, nearby landmarks, and how to get around once you’re there.

Where Is Midtown Atlanta Located?

Midtown Atlanta is the central neighborhood located between Downtown Atlanta and Buckhead along the city’s main north–south spine, Peachtree Street NE.

At a high level, you can think of it this way:

• South of Midtown: Downtown Atlanta (around Five Points, the State Capitol, and major sporting venues)
• North of Midtown: Buckhead (Lenox, Phipps, Buckhead Village)
• West of Midtown: Georgia Tech campus and West Midtown / Atlantic Station
• East of Midtown: Old Fourth Ward, Poncey-Highland, and Virginia-Highland

Midtown sits roughly 2 miles north of Downtown and 5–6 miles south of Buckhead, depending on where you measure from.

Midtown’s General Boundaries

There is no single, legally enforced border for “Midtown,” but several local groups and maps tend to use similar boundaries. In everyday Atlanta usage, Midtown generally covers the area:

• North: Around Ansley Park / Piedmont Avenue NE near Piedmont Park
• South: Around North Avenue NE / I-85 connector, close to the edge of Downtown
• East: Generally along or near Piedmont Avenue NE, including areas around Piedmont Park
• West: Around I-75/85 (the Downtown Connector) and portions of Tech Square near Georgia Tech

Many locals think of Midtown as the cluster of high-rises and busy streets centered on Peachtree Street NE between North Avenue and 14th Street, then fanning out toward Piedmont Park and Tech Square.

Key Cross Streets and Landmarks That Mark Midtown

If you’re orienting yourself on a map or just driving around, these intersections and features signal that you’re in Midtown Atlanta:

• Peachtree Street NE & North Avenue NE – Commonly seen as the southern edge of core Midtown
• Peachtree Street NE & 10th Street NE – Classic Midtown intersection near shops, restaurants, and nightlife
• Peachtree Street NE & 14th Street NE – Near major office towers and high-rise apartments
• Piedmont Park – Large urban park forming much of Midtown’s eastern side
• Tech Square (around 5th Street & Spring Street NW) – Eastern edge of Georgia Tech, blending into Midtown’s office and tech area
• The “Midtown Mile” on Peachtree Street – Dense stretch of retail, dining, and mixed-use buildings roughly between North Avenue and 15th Street

Think of Peachtree Street NE as Midtown’s “main street,” with 10th Street NE and 14th Street NE as two of the most recognizable east–west cross streets.

How Midtown Fits Into Atlanta’s Neighborhood Layout

Atlanta’s central core is often described in three main business and activity districts along Peachtree:

Midtown is the link between Downtown and Buckhead, combining:

• High-rise offices
• Condominiums and apartments
• Cultural institutions like museums and theaters
• Walkable dining and nightlife
• Green spaces like Piedmont Park and the Atlanta BeltLine (Eastside Trail nearby)

If someone says they’re “in town” but not quite Downtown and not up in Buckhead, they’re often talking about Midtown or nearby intown neighborhoods.

Major Places in and Around Midtown

Here are some widely recognized spots that help define where Midtown is for locals and visitors:

Cultural and Arts Landmarks

• Fox Theatre – 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
  • On the southern end of Midtown, near North Avenue
• High Museum of Art – 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
  • Near 16th Street, on the northern side of central Midtown
• Woodruff Arts Center (which includes the High Museum and Alliance Theatre) – same Peachtree corridor
• Atlanta Symphony Hall – In the same arts complex on Peachtree Street NE

These institutions line Peachtree Street NE and anchor Midtown as Atlanta’s primary arts and culture district.

Parks and Green Space

• Piedmont Park – Main entrance near 10th St NE & Charles Allen Dr NE
  • Large park on Midtown’s eastern side
  • Many people informally say “Midtown runs to Piedmont Park”
• Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail – Accessible from the eastern side of Midtown
  • Not entirely inside Midtown, but very close, especially near Piedmont Park

Education and Innovation

• Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) – Main campus address: 225 North Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30332
  • Technically a separate area (Midtown is east of the Connector), but Tech Square east of the interstate blends into Midtown’s business and tech environment

Getting To Midtown Atlanta

By MARTA (Train)

Midtown is one of the easiest intown districts to reach by rail. On the Red and Gold MARTA lines, several stations serve the greater Midtown area:

• North Avenue Station – Southern edge of Midtown; convenient to Tech Square and the Fox Theatre
• Midtown Station – Central Midtown; close to Peachtree Street NE and 10th Street NE
• Arts Center Station – Northern Midtown; close to the High Museum and Woodruff Arts Center

From any of these stations, you can walk or catch local buses or shuttles to reach nearby streets and venues.

By Car

If you’re driving, Midtown is bordered by major highways and surface streets:

• I-75/85 (Downtown Connector) runs along Midtown’s western edge
• Common exits for Midtown include:
  • Exit near North Ave
  • Exit near 10th St / 14th St
• Once you exit, Peachtree St NE, Spring St NW, West Peachtree St NW, 10th St NE, and 14th St NE are the main surface roads through core Midtown

Parking is typically found in parking decks, hotel garages, and pay lots rather than on-street spaces, especially near Peachtree and the arts district.

By Bike or On Foot

Midtown is one of Atlanta’s more walkable and bike-friendly districts:

• Sidewalks line most major streets
• Bike lanes exist on selected streets, and many residents bike to Piedmont Park or the BeltLine
• Distances:
  • Roughly 10–20 minutes on foot from Midtown Station to Piedmont Park, depending on your route
  • A short walk between Midtown Station and much of the Peachtree business corridor

What’s Considered “Midtown” vs. Nearby Neighborhoods?

When people say “Midtown,” they may mean either the official district or the broader intown area around it. Knowing adjacent neighborhoods can help you interpret what someone means.

Common nearby areas include:

• Downtown – South of North Avenue
• Old Fourth Ward (O4W) – East-southeast of Midtown, across Ponce de Leon Ave
• Poncey-Highland – East along Ponce de Leon Ave NE
• Virginia-Highland – Northeast of Piedmont Park, more residential and historic
• Ansley Park – Directly north/northeast of Midtown, near Peachtree St NE and Piedmont Park
• West Midtown / Home Park / Atlantic Station – West of the Connector, near Georgia Tech

If your address or hotel is described as “Midtown,” it usually means you’re somewhere between Downtown and Buckhead, near the central Peachtree corridor, even if you’re technically on the border of another neighborhood.

Quick Reference: How to Tell You’re in Midtown Atlanta

Use this checklist to confirm you’re in or near Midtown:

• You’re north of Downtown and south of Buckhead
• You see Peachtree Street NE with high-rises, offices, and condos around you
• You’re close to one of these MARTA stations: North Avenue, Midtown, or Arts Center
• You can easily walk to or see Piedmont Park or major arts venues like the Fox Theatre or High Museum
• Cross streets like 10th Street NE, 14th Street NE, or 17th Street appear on signs nearby

If several of these are true, you are very likely in Midtown Atlanta or within a few blocks of it.

Midtown Atlanta is best understood as the central, mixed-use district that bridges Downtown and Buckhead, anchored by Peachtree Street NE, rich in arts and culture, and bordered by Piedmont Park on the east and the Downtown Connector on the west. Knowing these landmarks and boundaries makes it much easier to navigate the city and understand where you are.