Atlanta, GA Peachtree Road North Through Buckhead

[nostalgiamelancolia1]

Atlanta has the feel and the atmosphere of a big city unlike Tampa where locals really think that it's a big city when it's not.Tampa is a small city lacking in many amenities big cities have like Atlanta.

[xivinrah]

A lot of the condos you passed by in the first half of the video barely hit the million mark. Most range between $300k - $800k.

[nightrider205]

man im from bham i rode down that road i think called peace ferry street through buckhead i was like damn i never seen such big rich beautiful houses in person like that

[SirRobbins]

@nightrider205 paces ferry or w paces ferry is what you drove down.... Several billionaires are residents of that street including Arthur Blank and Anthony J Pratt

[nightrider205]

@SirRobbins damn word billionaires u lyin and who are those people ima google them

[SirRobbins]

@nightrider205 No. Atlanta is home to 26 billionaires.

[nightrider205]

@SirRobbins lol damn im thinkin bout hittin licks when i come back threw there Alanta is full of money anyway where are they located im under savalence ;-)

[SirRobbins]

@nightrider205 Buckhead

[nightrider205]

@SirRobbins man it was night round Christmas time just past it was raining and cold i still got a nice view man atl is a nice ass city compared 2 birmingham u come here u would 4 damn sure wanna leave these are some systin ass niggas aint shit nice in the city well we got a rich part just like anybody else but the niggas r somethin serious if u dont know what im talkin bout watch 1st 48 im movin 2 atlanta soon 2 go 2 a institution i know i can get some money more easily over there then here

[msgilliam1474]

Love Atlanta! Nice video and music

[sammys70]

I stayed in atlanta for one month this summer,and i remember those days fondly of driving and stopping on this road.I come from a small town so it took me a long time to get used to the roads.

[jnd080895]

I used to live in the ATL in the 90's. Very well done as I recall being there.

What is the name of this song...very catchy!!!

[Freewayjim]

@jnd080895 Thank you. The song information is in the ending credits.

[MrDgreen20]

I want to live here later in life

[juseph29]

really enjoyed this video and the music was fantastic! thanx

[Freewayjim]

@juseph29 Thank you! glad you enjoyed it.

[cmorrison61]

I lived in Buckhead in the mid 80's (Sheridan Drive) and I worked at Rich's at Lenox Square Mall. It's changed a lot but I can still see some similarities.

Great video. Thanks!

[MrRODRICUS7]

CAN ANYONE TELL ME WARE IS CLUB HAVANA

[bankston101]

This ia a GREAT video. I'm from Smyrna, GA, my Dad and I used to ride to Atlanta every Sunday night. We would stop at the Varsity and ride through downtown Atlanta. This video brings back great memories. Thank You for making this video.

[juswolf22]

i gotta drive there from birmingham alabama on the 3rd of next month...so scared, i hate traffic wit a passion...just hope my gps will be there for me, and tell me what lanes are what ahead of time.

[nedra958]

i live in ATL

[tbursee]

Buckhead is not the place it used to be . You have to have deep pockets, but now the rules have changed on who has deep pockets. so you're living, partying and socializing with people you never would have guessed you would.

[nacho1704]

Podrias mostrar un video que no fuera tomado desde un vehiculo ...sino tomado caminando por el Down Town??

[8v71buses]

The whole entire northside of Atlanta is the nicest look parts of town. Sometimes it makes me feel like in another city

[summergirl63]

I was wondering, what is the most "upscale" area to live in Buckhead? i.e nicest high rise condo's?

[Freewayjim]

Probably around the Lenox Square/Phipps Place and Peachtree/Piedmont areas (later in this video).

[KnusperhexeRosmer]

Is this the "Peachtree-street" of Gone with the wind?

[Freewayjim]

Well yes and no. It's the same road but the name changed from street to road where this video starts. I do have two other videos with the Peachtree Street you are referring to.

[KnusperhexeRosmer]

Thank you. Which video is it? It is so amazing to watch this town today. It was a little bit like a shock, that there are skyscrapers now. In the novel it is a small town with surrounding forrests, whre Indians left a few years ago.

[TLCfan4life317]

@stevostevie ..yes buckhead is very very expensive...i live in the A too....heyyy .lol

[007dawn]

I love Atlanta, GA. I lived there for 14 years and I want to move back! I lived on the south side of GA for 7 years and all I can say is stay on the NORTH side and stay away from the south side! LOVED living in buckhead!

[foxpilot64]

Awesome! :)

[SexyLadyInSC]

I live in SC.. Im a nurse here and thinking about relocating to Atlanta..

[TralfazConstruction]

My doctor, when I was living in Dunwoody, is located further down on Peachtree. I used to make a point of going early for appointments, using MARTA from Sandy Springs, and sitting just out of the sun, coffee in-hand, looking out at the hustle & bustle of the people and vehicles going by. I found the Margaret Mitchell House, by accident, and crossed the street in front of it.

Thanks Freewayjim for allowing me to ramble, inspired as I am by your historical, archival footage.

[Drew927]

i saw a couple people run red lights

[TLCfan4life317]

@Drew927 lol



[casey28888]

Oh my gosh, this is insane! It is pointless, meanningless and yes mindless. I LOVE IT! I can't get enough and I don't know why. PS Makes my soundcard/speakers seem like they are high grade.

COME DO MY STREET!

[honeybearl]

I live in buckhead xD

[TLCfan4life317]

@honeybearl ...go buckhead!!!!...lol

[miamivicepastels83]

i used to live in that red brick hi rise on the left at 2:16 at terrace drive....nice video. i guess i've been looking at ptree so long it doesnt get me crunk like the other ppl below...but still a great video!

[kambridge967]

Atlantas a beautiful city, i have relatives that live their but ive never been their. But i will be going soon.

[jvdkl]

With a skyline with buckheads u can swear ur in another city. The only problem is that i wish I-75 ran through it like downtown and midtown. Also to make the atlanta skyline crazy wacky, sexy, cool we need to fill in that area between the bank of america plaza building and midtown along with filling in from midtown to buckhead

[xobrennaxo43]

wow stupid video

[most0known0unknown]

like really i dont know how to drive on those roads highways or w/e you guys call them lol ive been here for about 1 month and when i do go on the road someone is driving for me and they try explaining but they jus seems to confuss me

[nicegurl35]

i love atlanta..i was thinkin about moving there

[NaptownLady]

I love Atlanta too...and I'm STILL thinking about moving there...

[hiphop2318]

i heard atlanta will have 20 million people in 2028 and that it doubles every ten years

[Freewayjim]

I think that is a stretch, it took over 20 years to go from 2.5 Million to 5 Million.

[CollinsHill09]

With how large of a district Buckhead is, I wonder why no one has suggested making it a separate city from Atlanta?

[lej234]

Its big yeah, but probably it doesn't meet the requirements of a city in that area or the're considering it.

[quatlen]

judging on how many videos you make in atlanta i'd say you live there? ( i know creepy.. sorry) but i have to go to duluth how far is that from the Atlanta airport.

[Freewayjim]

Yea I live in Metro Atlanta.

Duluth to the airport is about a 45 minute ride in average traffic ride.

[iloveroads]

Why is Atlanta going through such a rapid change? Why couldn't it be Boston or Hartford? Something to do with resources?

[iloveroads]

Wait. Have you been to Philadelphia? You could at least shoot 5 or 6 vids. Do you like Philadelphia?

[Freewayjim]

I have a Philadelphia video already on YouTube and will be remixing another one shortly.

[iloveroads]

How shortly? Can't wait

[Freewayjim]

Because Atlanta is growing much faster than those cities, a much cheaper cost of living and labor helps.

[gm38701]

Wow... this video really makes you notice how much faster you go on the interstate.... :LOL.

[gvilleboy352]

I never knew the Buckhead district was so vast. Another great vid! Thanks!

[swtsu94]

what's the song? super video...used live in Peachtree Hills and work at 2285 Peachtree...you flew right by...good stuff!

[riolindasucks]

Those are some strange curves for a downtown thoroughfare.

[aswchris]

Great video again :)

They should rename Atlanta into Peachtree City ;)

[Bryant5493]

Actually, that name's already taken. There's a city in Metro Atlanta named Peachtree City, which is about fifteen miles or so south of Atlanta.

[NitekMuscle]

I love taking Peachtree from Buckhead to Downtown Atlanta -especially on a Saturday night when a major cultural event is happening.

[dablommer]

Been on Peachtree a few times...thanks for bringing back some memories..

[2004JETTA]

its beautiful

[Freewayjim]

Thanks, The video did not do it justice, there are some relatively new, great looking buildings through there.

[iloveroads]

Why is ATL going through such a rapid change? Why couldn't it be Boston or Hartford?

[xbabiepikax]

Atlanta is more affordable and better weather. The Buckhead skyline alone can rival those of many cities. I sometimes drive on Peachtree Road from Downtown through Midtown and then on to Buckhead just for the great views.

[miamivicepastels83]

and it's funny...do you remember when buckhead really didnt have a skyline? i remember when the tallest building in buckhead was maybe park place and tower place

[eluko79]

Thanks for the video Jim! You finally made it. You got a beautiful city there.

I was wondering though, is it common in Atlanta to see all the stoplights hanging from wires like that?

[Bryant5493]

Yes, it's quite common. It's a mix, wire span and mast arm installation.

[Freewayjim]

You are welcome!

I'll be doing a few more street tours in the future.

[Voltan]

I'm currenly in Driving school, so your vids are a big help! :-D

[spookyapp]

Come do the streets of Auburn! Or Mobile! Great videos!!

[quatlen]

there are alot of nice cars downtown :)

[Bryant5493]

Nice video.

I wasn't sure where Peachtree Road actually began, as the street signage, in places, is inconsistent. You've got to have a little skill to drive on Peachtree St./Rd., due to the swerving and turning movements by other drivers.

[Freewayjim]

I wasn't sure either, I had to do a little research and even that was inconsistent.

Brookwood Station's address is Peachtree Road so that being the case I believe it changes from Street to Road when crossing I-85....I think :)

[Bryant5493]

Oh, okay. That's a good assessment then.

[playboymaxim]

great video as usual........might be movin' to the ATL later this year!