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Dunwoody is a city of about 51,000 people in north DeKalb County, about 20 miles north of downtown Atlanta, just inside the Perimeter area. It grew from a small 19th-century crossroads named for Major Charles Dunwoody into a leafy suburb, and it became a city in 2008. Today it combines quiet neighborhoods and wooded parks with the busy Perimeter Center business and shopping district.
Dunwoody Village, the city's traditional heart, is a cluster of colonial-style shops and restaurants, and the Donaldson-Bannister Farm, an 1870s farmhouse with barns and gardens, hosts events and tours. The Spruill Center for the Arts offers galleries and classes, and Stage Door Theatre presents plays in a small playhouse. Brook Run Park is the city's largest park, with a long boardwalk trail through the woods, a skate park, a dog park and community gardens.
The Dunwoody Nature Center protects woods, a stream and meadows with trails, and the city's growing trail network, including the Perimeter Center paths, links parks and neighborhoods. The Chattahoochee River and its national recreation area are just to the west, and Perimeter Mall, Sandy Springs and Brookhaven are a short drive away, with MARTA trains connecting to Atlanta.
Dunwoody Village is the city's original commercial heart, a cluster of colonial-style brick shopping centers along Chamblee Dunwoody Road with local restaurants, cafes and small shops. It is an easy place to stroll and eat, and it hosts many community events. Parking is free in the shared lots.
Donaldson-Bannister Farm is a historic farmhouse from the 1870s on Chamblee Dunwoody Road, preserved with its outbuildings and grounds by the Dunwoody Preservation Trust. It shows what rural Dunwoody looked like before the suburbs. Check the trust's calendar for open days, tours and seasonal events.
Brook Run Park is Dunwoody's largest park, roughly 100 acres with a paved multi-use trail, a skate park, dog parks, a community garden, playgrounds and wooded paths. It is the city's main gathering spot for festivals and weekend recreation. Arrive early on nice weekends, when the lots fill up quickly.
Dunwoody Nature Center sits inside Dunwoody Park and offers wooded trails, a creek boardwalk, wetlands, a meadow and a large playground for children. It runs nature camps, classes and family events through the year. The trails are short and shaded, so it works well for a relaxed walk with kids.
Spruill Center for the Arts is a nonprofit arts center offering classes in painting, pottery, glass, jewelry and more for adults and children. Its related Spruill Gallery shows work by regional artists and sells handmade pieces. Visit during an exhibition opening or browse the gallery shop for local gifts.
Stage Door Theatre is a small professional theater in Dunwoody that stages plays and musicals in an intimate house where every seat is close to the actors. Its season mixes comedies, dramas and well-known musicals. Book ahead for popular weekend shows, since the auditorium has limited seating.
Perimeter Center is the busy business and retail district around Perimeter Mall, one of metro Atlanta's major malls with department stores, national brands and many restaurants nearby. Office towers and hotels surround it. MARTA's Dunwoody station connects directly, which helps avoid the heavy traffic on Ashford Dunwoody Road.
Ashford Lane is a redeveloped shopping center on Ashford Dunwoody Road that now focuses on restaurants, bars and a central green where people gather for food and live music. It is a popular evening spot for groups. Look for seasonal events on the lawn and plan to park in the garage on busy nights.
Treetop Quest Dunwoody is an aerial adventure park inside Brook Run Park with rope bridges, swinging obstacles and ziplines strung between the trees. Courses range from easy routes for young children to harder ones for teens and adults. Wear closed shoes and book a time slot online in busy seasons.
Dunwoody Lemonade Days is a spring festival held each April at Brook Run Park, with carnival rides, games, food vendors, live music and community booths. It began as a fundraiser to help the park recover after storm damage and has become a local tradition. Use the shuttle or park early to avoid long walks.
The Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade is one of the largest Independence Day parades in metro Atlanta, rolling along Mount Vernon Road and Chamblee Dunwoody Road with floats, bands and local groups. Families line the route early with chairs. Arrive well before the start to claim a shady spot.
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