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Virginia - Highland Tour of Homes
The YWCA of Greater Atlanta is a proud supporter of the 15th Annual Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes. This yearly event is a vibrant, flavorful 2-day home tour and food tasting event showcasing the beautiful homes of the Virginia-Highland neighborhood and tastings by local restaurants.
History of the Home Tour
The Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes began in 1972 with the first “Virginia-Highland Bungalow Tour”. Since then, home tours were held through 1977 and again in 1980-1982 (featuring 10-14 homes each year). The focus of these Tours was on “bungalows” and it was more of a local community event.
The event was re-vitalized in 2004 with the current “Homes for the Holidays” Tour that has become a citywide celebration of the neighborhood. Virginia Highland has become a focal point of Atlanta, drawing many to its rich but unassuming architecture; its cultural events such as the Summerfest Arts Festival; its numerous high quality restaurants and shops; and it’s love of involvement. If ever there was a vibrant and eclectic community that is “involved” in its surroundings, Virginia-Highland is it!
The Tour of Homes is a reflection of that ethic. Re-vamped to attract a larger audience and generate income to improve local parks and other civic initiatives, the Tour is also fun and interesting. One cannot find anywhere in Atlanta such a rich and diverse assortment of homes and lifestyles.

