Completed in 1910, the Herndon Home, was the residence of Alonzo Herndon and his family. Herdon was a former slave raised in a sharecropping family after the Civil War. Herndon studied barbering, and owned and managed a string of barbershops in downtown Atlanta after the Civil War, one of which was considered to be the most elegant in the country with marble floors and chandelier. Investing his income into real estate, Herndon became the largest black property owner in Atlanta by 1900. Later, Herndon founded the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, located in the Sweet Auburn Historic District, and became Atlanta's first black millionaire. The home was primarily designed by Adrienne Herndon, Alonzo's first wife and a teacher at Atlanta University. The couple had one son, Norris. Adrienne died of Addison's disease just three months after the home was completed. In 1912 Alonzo married Jessie Gillespie.

The Herndon home is a two-story, 15-room Beaux Arts mansion built by local black craftsmen. The formally composed building is constructed with multi-colored brick, and features a two-story entry portico supported by Corinthian columns. One-story porches to each side of the building echo this theme in brick piers and wooden capitals. An elliptical fanlight over the main entrance and the balustrade above the full entablature of the building's cornice add a distinctly Georgian Revival flavor to this imposing residence. The Herndon Home is a lasting tribute to the hard work and talent of extraordinary African Americans in Atlanta, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000.

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Downtown Atlanta

Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena are a few top attractions in Downtown Atlanta. Hop around the city on the metro at Five Points Station or Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center Station and check out the area's must-see aquarium, great live music and popular shops.

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Midtown

Travellers love Midtown for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of Atlanta by jumping on the metro at Midtown Station or Arts Center Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Margaret Mitchell House and Museum and Atlanta Symphony Hall.

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Buckhead

Known for its elegant residential neighborhoods, this affluent Atlanta district has upscale shopping malls, lush parks and a museum that honors the antebellum South.

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Sandy Springs

Enjoy the popular shops in Sandy Springs. Morgan Falls Overlook Park is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sandy Springs Station or North Springs Station to see more of Atlanta.

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Dunwoody

Visitors often come to Dunwoody for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Perimeter Mall and MJCCA Zaban Park Tennis Center. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Dunwoody Station.

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What is Westside like?

Travellers to the Westside neighbourhood in Atlanta will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Atlantic Station and Spelman College Museum of Fine Art as part of your Westside travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Westside?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Bellyard, West Midtown Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is the highest ranked property in Westside. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Atlantic Station, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Another top choice in the area is Sentral West Midtown At Star Metals.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Westside area?

Expedia has 517 hotels and other accommodation options in Westside to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Atlanta area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Westside, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Westside.

What is there to do in this Atlanta neighbourhood?

Attractions such as Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, Morehouse School of Medicine and True Colors Theatre Company highlight Atlanta's cultural scene. Atlantic Station and Topgolf are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena are some popular places to visit in the area around Westside. While you're out sightseeing, Fabrefaction Theater Company and Soul Food Museum are a couple of additional sights to visit in Atlanta.

How can I get around Westside and the greater Atlanta area?

If you want to see more of the city, Bankhead Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include West Lake Station and Ashby Station.

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Bellyard, West Midtown Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Kimpton Shane Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Shane Hotel by IHG

Sonesta Select Atlanta Cumberland Galleria Ballpark

Sonesta Select Atlanta Cumberland Galleria Ballpark

Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown

Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown

EVEN Hotel Atlanta - Cobb Galleria by IHG

EVEN Hotel Atlanta - Cobb Galleria by IHG

Hilton Atlanta

Hilton Atlanta

FORTH Hotel Atlanta

FORTH Hotel Atlanta

Sonesta Atlanta Airport South

Sonesta Atlanta Airport South

The Georgian Terrace Hotel

The Georgian Terrace Hotel

Hotel Granada, a Design Hotel

Hotel Granada, a Design Hotel

Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown

Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown

Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia by IHG

Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia by IHG

voco The Darwin Atlanta Midtown by IHG

voco The Darwin Atlanta Midtown by IHG

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Atlanta Airport South, GA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Atlanta Airport South, GA

Hotel Clermont

Hotel Clermont

Wingate by Wyndham Atlanta Galleria/Ballpark

Wingate by Wyndham Atlanta Galleria/Ballpark

Hyatt Place Atlanta / Perimeter Center

Hyatt Place Atlanta / Perimeter Center

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The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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