Discover the 8 Tallest Buildings in Atlanta

While there are six unique business districts in Atlanta, Georgia, the Peachtree Corridor connects the two largest districts: Downtown and Midtown. Within these districts, there are currently at least 39 skyscrapers that are over 400 feet tall. Many of these register as the tallest buildings in Atlanta, Georgia.

In 2016, a report by the New York company, Thrillest Media, listed the metro’s skyline as number 15 in the nation. The Atlanta skyline ranked higher than Boston, Honolulu, and Miami. Here’s a look at the eight tallest buildings in the Peach State’s capital city.

1. Bank of America Plaza

Not only is this tower the tallest in Atlanta, it takes the title of tallest in the Southeastern United States. If that isn’t impressive enough, add to it the height from ground to tip: 1,023 feet in total. But only 728 feet is occupied. There are 55 floors above ground and is made of concrete-steel composite.

Completed in 1992, the Bank of America Plaza is located at 600 Peachtree Street NE in the Midtown District. Other facts about this building are pretty impressive, as it is the 22^nd tallest building in the United States as well as North America, and #155 tallest in the world.

2. Truist Building

After three years of designing and developing, the doors opened to this 60-story building in 1992. Located in the Downtown District of Atlanta, this tower takes second place on the list of the tallest buildings in Atlanta. With a height of 869 feet, Truist Plaza is ranked number 55 in the United States and the 430^th tallest building in the world. It is located at 303 Peachtree Street, NE.

3. One Atlantic Center

Also known as the IBM Tower, it comes in as the third tallest building in Atlanta. With a height of 820 feet and 50 floors, it’s a powerful sight from its Peachtree Street NW location.

Completed in 1987, it is not only shorter than the tallest two towers but also the oldest of the three. The official website of this tower is available here.

4. 191 Peachtree Tower

Also a bit older, this building was built in 1992. The fourth-tallest building in Atlanta is located at 191 Peachtree Street NE. A few more facts about this tower include its height, which is 770 feet tall. Also, there are fifty floors. It is rated as the 105th tallest building in the United States and the 122nd tallest in North America.

5. Westin Peachtree Plaza

With 73 floors and a height of 743 feet, the Westin Peachtree Plaza opened its doors back in 1976, making it one of the oldest and tallest buildings in Atlanta. Located at 210 Peachtree Street NW, the official website can be viewed for store and rental information.

6. Georgia Pacific Tower

This tower has been part of Atlanta’s skyline since 1981. Measuring 697 feet tall, with 51 floors, this office building is the sixth tallest building in Atlanta. Within the United States, it is 184th and is the 1452nd tallest in the world. Like many of the other buildings in this list, the Georgia Pacific Tower is located on Peachtree Street. How it differs, however, is this building’s structural material is all-steel.

7. Promenade II

The 7th tallest building in Atlanta was completed in 1989. The Promenade II stands 691 feet tall, with 40 floors. This impressive tower can be found at 1230 Peachtree Street NE. The building fully functions as office space, with no residential units included. Globally, the Promenade II is the 1510th tallest building in the world. And is the 191st tallest in the United States.

8. AT&T Building

Though AT&T Building is its official name, this tower that reaches 677 feet in the sky also has some aliases. Such as the BellSouth Building, Southern Bell, and Telephone Building. The tower was completed in 1980 and features 47 floors. With a structural material of All-Concrete, this soundly standing building functions strictly as several office buildings. It is located at 675 West Peachtree Street NW. The AT&T Building is the 247th tallest building in North America and the 1724th tallest in the world.

Bonus Building

July 2023 saw the groundbreaking ceremony at 1072 West Peachtree. This building will be one of Atlanta’s tallest buildings in over 30 years once completed. According to records, the 60-story mixed-use high-rise is expected to be 730 feet tall and will feature luxury rental residences, 224,000 square feet of top-notch office space, and street-level retail opportunities. Adding to the lively West Peachtree corridor, the to-be-built tower will include 350 rental residence units and around 6,300 square feet for retail stores on the street level.