TodayGuidesNeighborhoodsFlightsHotelsRestaurantsThings To DoLocal ServicesEventsTransportationHealthcareReal EstateStoreBusiness DirectoryList Your BusinessDownload Free Guide
✦ Compare ten Atlanta-area neighborhoods · Month-by-month NOAA climate table · Hotel room-fee calculator · Free Atlanta planning PDF · Verified fares, hours and event dates · ✦ Compare ten Atlanta-area neighborhoods · Month-by-month NOAA climate table · Hotel room-fee calculator · Free Atlanta planning PDF · Verified fares, hours and event dates ·
Home › Neighborhoods › West End

West End — Atlanta neighborhood guide

Discover Atlanta says the Westside combines history and heritage with creative spaces, and lists Wren's Nest (1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW), the Hammonds House Museum (503 Peeples Street), the Herndon Home and the Atlanta University Center in West End. The Beltline Westside Trail is also listed. We have limited verified detail on hours and prices (our assessment).

West End at a glance
TopicDetail
Best forAfrican American history and heritage sites
Trade-offsLimited verified detail; attractions are spread out
Getting aroundMARTA $2.50 one-way with four free transfers in 3 hours; Atlanta Streetcar $1.00 (MARTA)
Key placesWren's Nest, Hammonds House Museum, Herndon Home, Atlanta University Center
NearbyDowntown, Grant Park

What to see and do

We publish no hours, ticket prices or rankings for West End sites; confirm with each organization before you visit.

Practical notes

See transportation for fares and the hotels guide for lodging taxes. Hours, prices and access rules change; confirm with each venue.

Our assessment

Plan West End as a half-day and check opening hours for each museum first.

Sources

Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 16, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.

Frequently asked questions

What is West End known for?

Heritage sites such as Wren's Nest, the Hammonds House Museum and the Atlanta University Center, per Discover Atlanta.

Is West End on the BeltLine?

Discover Atlanta lists the Beltline Westside Trail under the Westside; check a map for access points.

How do I get there?

Check MARTA routes; we have not verified station-to-site distances.

Get the free Atlanta planning guide

A neighborhood comparison, a season-by-season planner and a two-day itinerary — as a free PDF.

By submitting you agree to the privacy policy.