How to Spend a Day in Little Five Points, Atlanta
Little Five Points, a residential and commercial neighborhood in Atlanta, is full of unique shops and restaurants, and is a great place to spend an afternoon. Find an eclectic collection of stores, pedestrians and vendors and some of the most pleasant surroundings the city has to offer.
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Get a cup of joe at Aurora Coffee, an independent coffeehouse and local favorite on Moreland Avenue. Stop by Accapella Bookstore on Euclid Avenue for a great selection of used books.
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Take a walk around Inman Park, the oldest suburb in Atlanta, which houses many beautiful Victorian homes and tree-lined streets. Every April, the neighborhood hosts a large street festival, complete with house tours, an eclectic parade and many vendors selling their wares.
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Eat a meal at The Vortex Bar & Grill, which serves what many claim to be the best burgers in the city. Try favorites like the Double Bypass Burger and have one of many beers on draft, or a cocktail. The establishment turns to a biker bar at night.
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Visit Junkman’s Daughter, which carries a full inventory of costumes, vintage clothing and wigs. Psycho Sisters, a few stores down, is also a good bet for similar wares. Crystal Blue, a family-owned and -operated shop on Euclid Avenue, features gems, minerals, crystals, jewelry and candy.
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Visit the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum at The Carter Center. Within the library and research facility, you can find archival materials and over half a million photographs of the former president. The center encloses a 37-acre retreat and hosts many special events, in addition to being the site of an international partnership between the Carters and Emory University.
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Walk, bike or jog in Freedom Park, the largest public green space set aside in a major metropolitan area. It runes from Little Five Points through Inman Park, and borders the Martin Luther King, Jr. historical district. Through a partnership with the PATH Foundation, the park features six miles of trails and walkways, with scenic views of the cityscape and in-town neighborhoods.
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Stop by Savage Pizza on Moreland Avenue to sample from an innovative pizza menu. Build your own pizza with more than five types of sauces and unusual toppings. Front Page News offers New Orleans Cajun and creole cuisine, and a popular weekend brunch, complete with a make-your-own-Bloody-Mary bar.
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Grab a drink at Manuel’s Tavern, an Atlanta institution with a national reputation. The clientele covers all walks of society. An American bar menu is paired with a large selection of draft and bottled beer, as well as wine.
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