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Brookhaven is a city of about 55,000 people in DeKalb County, just northeast of Atlanta's Buckhead district. It became a city in 2012, but its roots go back to the early 1900s, when Historic Brookhaven grew around the Capital City Club's golf course as one of the first country-club neighborhoods in the South.
The city's best-known landmark is Oglethorpe University, whose Collegiate Gothic stone buildings and green quad look like an English college; the campus is home to the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art and the Crypt of Civilization, a sealed time capsule from 1940 meant to be opened in the year 8113. Blackburn Park II, Murphey Candler Park and Brookhaven Park offer trails, lakes and playgrounds, and the city is known for its cherry blossoms each spring, celebrated at the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival.
Buford Highway, which runs along the city's edge, is one of the most diverse food corridors in the country, with Mexican, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese and other restaurants, as well as the colorful Plaza Fiesta market. Town Brookhaven has shops and restaurants near the MARTA station, and Peachtree Road links the city to Buckhead and Midtown Atlanta.
A small liberal arts university founded in 1835 and rebuilt on this site in the 1910s, with striking Collegiate Gothic stone buildings around a central quad, modeled on Oxford. Visitors can walk the campus freely. It is one of the most attractive campuses in Atlanta and is also home to the art museum and the famous time capsule.
A sealed time capsule created in the 1930s in the basement of Phoebe Hearst Hall at Oglethorpe University, holding everyday items, films, books and recordings, to be opened in the year 8113. It was recognized by Guinness as the first successful time capsule. You can see the sealed door, but not inside.
A small art museum on the third floor of Lowry Hall at Oglethorpe University, with changing exhibitions that range from historic works to contemporary art, plus talks and events. Admission is free or by small donation. Check the schedule, as hours are limited, and combine it with a campus walk.
An annual spring festival held in Blackburn Park II when the city's cherry trees bloom, with live music from well known bands, an artist market, food vendors, a 5K race and kids' activities. It is one of the biggest community events in the area. Arrive early and use the shuttle, since parking nearby is limited.
A large wooded park around Murphey Candler Lake with a walking trail of about 1.5 miles around the water, playgrounds, sports fields, picnic pavilions and a swimming pool. It is a peaceful place to see herons and turtles. The lakeside trail has some hills; parking is free in several lots.
A large park in the center of Brookhaven with open lawns, a paved walking loop, a playground, tennis courts and shaded picnic areas, home to the yearly Cherry Blossom Festival. It is a favorite place for dog walkers and families. Parking is free, and the park is busy on weekend mornings.
A shady city park near the Brookhaven MARTA station with a dog park, walking trails through woodland, playground areas and picnic spots along a creek. It is a quiet green space close to the city center. Easy to reach by train, it pairs well with a walk through the Historic Brookhaven neighborhood nearby.
A wide paved multi-use trail along North Fork Peachtree Creek in Brookhaven, part of a planned regional greenway, with boardwalks, bridges and wooded views of the creek. It is good for walking, running and biking. Trailheads with parking connect to nearby neighborhoods and Briarwood Park.
A large Latino shopping mall on Buford Highway with dozens of small shops selling clothing, boots, quinceanera dresses, music and crafts, plus a food court with Mexican and Latin American dishes. It hosts festivals and celebrations on weekends. Parking is free, and weekends are the liveliest time.
A mixed-use shopping center off Peachtree Road with a supermarket, a movie theater, many chain restaurants, fitness studios and apartments above the shops. It is a convenient stop for dining and errands in Brookhaven. Parking is free in the garages, and it is a short drive from the Oglethorpe campus.
One of the first golf club communities in the South, built in the 1910s around the Capital City Club golf course, with large historic homes on winding, tree-lined streets. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The homes and club are private, so enjoy a quiet drive or walk on the public streets.
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