Vinings: Historic Sites and Farmers Market

Get to know Vinings through its historic buildings, cultural heritage, and local market offerings. The Old Pavilion represents early excursions from Atlanta; Pace House and Yarbrough House add two different 19th-century homes to the architectural history. A historic marker commemorates Nellie Mae Rowe, an African American self-taught artist, and her Playhouse. Also on offer is the Vinings Jubilee Farmers Market, with seasonal fruit and vegetables, prepared foods, and freshly baked goods. If you are looking for a hotel in Vinings, these themes can help you decide what to focus on during your trip.

Historic Buildings and Their History

The Old Pavilion is one of the oldest surviving structures in Vinings. The Western & Atlantic Railroad built it in 1874 as an open-air structure to encourage day trips from Atlanta. In the past, Atlanta residents took the train to Vinings and then walked a block to the Old Pavilion. There, they dined, danced, and played games. These excursions combined train travel with a specific destination and several leisure activities.

Pace House was built by Solomon Pace between 1865 and 1874 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Yarbrough House was built in 1880: Samuel Yarbrough built it for Ella Pace Yarbrough. A kiosk at Yarbrough House features a historic walking tour of Vinings; the house also serves as a welcome and history center. The two houses therefore offer different points of interest: Pace House is defined by its construction period and listing, while Yarbrough House brings together its construction for Ella Pace Yarbrough, the walking tour, and its current function.

Nellie Mae Rowe and Her Playhouse

The historic marker for Nellie Mae Rowe and her Playhouse is located in front of Hotel Indigo at 2857 Paces Ferry Road SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30339; the site is in Vinings. Rowe, an African American self-taught artist, lived near the marker site for 45 years. In the 1970s, many locals and visitors came to her Playhouse; the building itself no longer exists. The marker commemorates Rowe at a specific address, while visits to the Playhouse are part of the area's history.

Farmers Market and Trip Planning

In 2026, the Vinings Jubilee Farmers Market in Vinings is scheduled for Thursdays from 2:30 to 6:00 p.m.; more than 30 vendors offer local products. The market features a wide selection of seasonal fruit and vegetables, prepared foods, and freshly baked goods. Check the date before your visit if you want the market to be a fixed part of your plans.

The historic houses and Rowe marker offer a way to explore architectural and cultural history; the market adds a specific day of the week and time slot to your plans.

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