How to Visit Atlanta's Little Five Points Neighborhood
No trip to Atlanta would be complete without a stop in Little Five Points, the city's most eclectic, edgy and quirky entertainment district. Here you'll find boutiques, bars, restaurants, tattoo parlors, a spa and a food co-op. Though years ago the neighborhood (located primarily on Euclid and Moreland Avenues) had a reputation for being rough, it's now been encroached upon by yuppie homeowners who keep a close eye on its safety and general cleanliness.
Things You'll Need:
Map of Atlanta, to get you to the neighborhood
Comfortable walking shoes
Step
1
Once you've driven into Little Five Points, parking can be a bit tricky. There are meters on the street, but they're typically full. Try for the pay lot near Outback Bikes. Or consider parking a little bit outside the district, where spots are more plentiful and free.
Step
2
There's no need to have a car or public
transportation
once you're in Little Five Points. The neighborhood is entirely walkable. Landmarks include the Vortex restaurant (a burger joint with an enormous, gaping skull as its doorway), Junkman's Daughter (a sprawling warehouse full of costumes, gifts and other cool stuff), Sevananda (the food co-op), El Myr (a taco place) and Stefan's (a vintage clothing shop).
Step
3
Vintage finds abound in this neighborhood. The patient shopper can find great deals on boots, hats and jackets from a bygone area. If older stuff isn't your style, there are plenty of boutiques that offer high-fashion, high-priced goods. There's even an American Apparel shop, which was only the second chain to make its way into Little Five, after the locally maligned Starbucks.
Step
4
Grab a falafel wrap at Ali Baba's, or a fresh fruit smoothie at Arden's Garden. Trendy dresses regularly fill the racks at Cherry Bomb and the best indie music is always highlighted at Criminal Records.
Tips & Warnings
You likely will encounter some street people and panhandlers in the neighborhood. This is a fact of life in any of Atlanta's more urban districts.
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No trip to Atlanta would be complete without a stop in Little Five Points, the city's most eclectic, edgy and quirky entertainment district. Here you'll find boutiques, bars, restaurants, tattoo parlors, a spa and a food co-op. Though years ago the neighborhood (located primarily on Euclid and Moreland Avenues) had a reputation for being rough, it's now been encroached upon by yuppie homeowners who keep a close eye on its safety and general cleanliness.
Things You'll Need:
Map of Atlanta, to get you to the neighborhood
Comfortable walking shoes
Step
1
Once you've driven into Little Five Points, parking can be a bit tricky. There are meters on the street, but they're typically full. Try for the pay lot near Outback Bikes. Or consider parking a little bit outside the district, where spots are more plentiful and free.
Step
2
There's no need to have a car or public
transportation
once you're in Little Five Points. The neighborhood is entirely walkable. Landmarks include the Vortex restaurant (a burger joint with an enormous, gaping skull as its doorway), Junkman's Daughter (a sprawling warehouse full of costumes, gifts and other cool stuff), Sevananda (the food co-op), El Myr (a taco place) and Stefan's (a vintage clothing shop).
Step
3
Vintage finds abound in this neighborhood. The patient shopper can find great deals on boots, hats and jackets from a bygone area. If older stuff isn't your style, there are plenty of boutiques that offer high-fashion, high-priced goods. There's even an American Apparel shop, which was only the second chain to make its way into Little Five, after the locally maligned Starbucks.
Step
4
Grab a falafel wrap at Ali Baba's, or a fresh fruit smoothie at Arden's Garden. Trendy dresses regularly fill the racks at Cherry Bomb and the best indie music is always highlighted at Criminal Records.
Tips & Warnings
You likely will encounter some street people and panhandlers in the neighborhood. This is a fact of life in any of Atlanta's more urban districts.
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