Overview
Dunwoody is a city in DeKalb County in the U.S. state of Georgia.
1 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Dunwoody
Dunwoody Nature Center
Stage Door Players
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Mar. (climate data from nearby Metro Atlanta)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PDK DeKalb Peachtree Airport, Atlanta — 5 mi away. Directions
- ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 22 mi away (major hub). Directions
Just 35 minutes away from the busiest airport in the world, it's no hassle to land at the airport and take a train north to Dunwoody.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Dunwoody Nature Center
- Afternoon Stage Door Players
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Dunwoody is an upper middle class city located in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. It is a northern suburb of Atlanta and is known to have good restaurants, good hotels, and low crime.
Get in
Just 35 minutes away from the busiest airport in the world, it's no hassle to land at the airport and take a train north to Dunwoody.
Get around
Getting around in Dunwoody is near impossible without a car. If you are staying here for the nice hotels and safe neighborhood, commuting downtown is easily doable via MARTA but a car is recommended
See
Do
- Dunwoody Butterfly Festival. August 11, 2018, Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive.
Buy
- Dunwoody Village, 1317 Dunwoody Village Pkwy. With lots of nice shops and places to eat, its good for getting breakfast before going downtown.
Eat
- Cafe intermezzo for dinner
Sleep
Airbnb offers multiple nice low-rise apartments, as well as four bedroom houses for rental.
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