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Chamblee is a city of about 30,000 people in DeKalb County, just northeast of Atlanta's Buckhead and Brookhaven. It began in the 1870s as a railroad stop and grew around Camp Gordon and later the Naval Air Station Atlanta, whose old airfield became today's DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. Now it is known as one of the most diverse small cities in the Atlanta area.
Downtown Chamblee, around the MARTA station and the railroad, has been rebuilt with a new city hall, restaurants, breweries and apartments, and Antique Row on Peachtree Road was long famous for its antique shops in old brick buildings. Buford Highway, which runs through the city, is lined with Asian and Latin American restaurants, bakeries and markets, making it one of the region's great food destinations. The Chamblee Rail Trail, built on an old rail line, links downtown with Keswick Park.
Keswick Park has trails, gardens and picnic shelters, and Huntley Hills and other parks offer woods and playgrounds. The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport hosts private planes and an observation area, and Murphey Candler Park, Oglethorpe University and the parks of Dunwoody and Brookhaven are minutes away, with MARTA connecting to downtown Atlanta.
Downtown Chamblee centers on the MARTA station and Peachtree Road, where new restaurants, breweries and apartments mix with older buildings and antique stores. The city has made the area more walkable in recent years. Take MARTA in and walk to the rail trail and nearby restaurants.
Chamblee City Hall is a modern civic building in the redeveloped downtown, with a plaza used for community events, concerts and markets. It anchors the city's new town center. Visit during a festival or market day, and walk to the nearby rail trail and restaurants afterwards.
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, known as PDK, is a busy general aviation airport in Chamblee, built on the site of the World War I army training base Camp Gordon. Visitors can watch planes from the viewing area and park nearby. Bring a picnic to the observation spots and enjoy steady takeoffs and landings.
Chamblee's Antique Row is a cluster of antique shops and malls along Peachtree Road and the old railroad, selling furniture, vintage clothing, collectibles and decor. It has been a destination for decades. Allow plenty of time to browse, as several large stores hold many dealers' booths.
Buford Highway is a famous corridor of international food running through Chamblee and nearby cities, lined with Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Mexican and other restaurants in modest strip malls. It is one of the best places to eat in metro Atlanta. Go hungry, and try several small spots in one trip.
Atlanta Chinatown Mall in Chamblee is a shopping and dining center with Chinese restaurants, a food court, bakeries, an Asian supermarket and gift shops, decorated with traditional elements. It is a popular spot for dim sum and Lunar New Year events. Visit at lunch on weekends for the liveliest atmosphere.
The Chamblee Rail Trail is a paved trail along the old railway line through downtown Chamblee, connecting neighborhoods, parks and the MARTA station. It is used for walking, running and cycling and has art installations along the way. Start near City Hall and continue to Keswick Park.
Keswick Park is Chamblee's main community park, with sports fields, a playground, a walking trail, a dog park and a community center. It hosts concerts and festivals in warmer months. It connects to the Rail Trail, so you can walk or bike from downtown and enjoy a picnic under the trees.
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