Must-Visit Neighborhoods in Atlanta

Must-Visit Neighborhoods in Atlanta

Atlanta is one eclectic city with adventure, entertainment and food for every taste imaginable. Hang out at college bars one night to enjoy low-priced drinks, then another night enjoy a 5-course meal from Michelin ranked chefs. If you’ve got kids, Atlanta is famous for its friendly museums and family-friendly activities.

Since its birth in 1836, Atlanta has been a hotbed of history, culture, and cuisine. Did you know Coca-Cola was started here? The company was founded in 1886, making it one of the oldest companies in the city and the country. Also home to Martin Luther King, Jr., desegregation brought new life into Atlanta and turned it into what it is today, a city renowned for its heritage and friendly people. There are so many places to visit on your next trip to the ATL, and here are some neighborhoods you just can’t miss.

Buckhead

This swanky neighborhood north of Downtown is full of gourmet restaurants, luxurious boutiques, and excellent pedestrian streets perfect for a day out on the town. The area boasts unique entertainment like Candytopia, a candy museum with artworks made entirely out of candy!

Walk around Philips Plaza for upscale shopping and small coffee shops with homemade pastries. Or, if you’re looking for something more historical, step back into the jazz age at the Swan House. This house built in 1928 offers magnificent rooms with impeccable décor from the period. After exploring, finish your day at one of dozens of restaurants from Thai to Tapas.

Inman Park

Located in East Atlanta, this neighborhood is full of beautiful Victorian-era homes, large boulevards and shopping streets bursting with antiques. Every year you can enjoy the Inman Park Festival that celebrates the personality of the neighborhood with performances, food trucks, bars, and restaurants.

Situated on the Eastside BeltLine Trail, a converted railway line used by dogwalkers, families, and tourists for scenic walks or bike rides. Inman Park is the first planned suburb in Atlanta circa 1912, with great attention to detail and aesthetics. During your visit, let your nose guide you to delicious bakeries and cafes along the treelined streets.

Midtown

If you’re searching for nonstop action, look no further than the entertainment mecca of Midtown. Several performance venues call Midtown home including Alliance Theatre, where you can catch Broadway plays by phenomenal actors on their way to New York; Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, an award-winning performance with beautiful classics; and Fox Theatre, the home of renowned musicals, dances, and performances.

If art is your passion, you’re in luck! Midtown is known as Atlanta’s “Heart of the Art’s” featuring museums with a plethora of renderings from fashion to puppetry to painting.

Little Five Points

No doubt the hippest part of town, head here for eclectic dining options, weird bars with outlandish ingredients, and all the thrift stores you could ever imagine. Raw, vegan, and natural foods reign supreme here, so it’s not uncommon to stumble across gluten-free bakeries and acai cafes. If you’re around during autumn, the Halloween Parade is famous among locals for its scary costumes and themed bars. Best of all, Little Five Points is within walking distance to several parks, museums, and Ponce City Market, a revitalized warehouse with restaurants, shops, offices, and residences.