Discovering Atlanta's neighborhoods (Savannah, Marietta, Douglasville: homes, subdivisions, restaurants)

[WanderingImport]

Hi all. I am a relatively new transplant from the far far away land called Savannah.

In the year and a half that I have been in the metro, I have driven around in the hopes of finding new enclaves around town.

So far, I have been to Virginia Highland, Little Five Points and Inman Park. I have also driven along the Memorial and DeKalb corridors from downtown all the way out to Decatur (and beyond where I hooked up to Ponce & 78 on out to Gwinnett)

Am I leaving any places out? Where else can I find small neighborhood enclaves like the places I mentioned above?

(Btw, these don't exactly count as small enclaves, but places worth mentioning that I've also been to.. downtown Decatur, Avondale Estates, Doraville, Chamblee and of course, midtown, downtown and Buckhead)

Oh yeah, also trying to keep my search ITP since whats left OTP are basically small towns (like Norcross, Marietta, Douglasville, etc)

[bryantm3]

Originally Posted by WanderingImport

Hi all. I am a relatively new transplant from the far far away land called Savannah.

In the year and a half that I have been in the metro, I have driven around in the hopes of finding new enclaves around town.

So far, I have been to Virginia Highland, Little Five Points and Inman Park. I have also driven along the Memorial and DeKalb corridors from downtown all the way out to Decatur (and beyond where I hooked up to Ponce & 78 on out to Gwinnett)

Am I leaving any places out? Where else can I find small neighborhood enclaves like the places I mentioned above?

(Btw, these don't exactly count as small enclaves, but places worth mentioning that I've also been to.. downtown Decatur, Avondale Estates, Doraville, Chamblee and of course, midtown, downtown and Buckhead)

Oh yeah, also trying to keep my search ITP since whats left OTP are basically small towns (like Norcross, Marietta, Douglasville, etc)

oh yes there's tons of places you've missed. just in proximity to the other places you've been—

east atlanta village— go south on moreland from little five points and cross I-20. even before you get all the way across the bridge, you should see a left turn lane that goes by a gas station, turn left and the road lasts about 100 feet, and then turn right on flat shoals avenue, and you'll be in east atlanta village.

kirkwood— go south on moreland from little five points, about a mile past dekalb avenue and before you get to memorial, turn left on hosea williams drive. you'll hit kirkwood in about a mile, it has a nice little downtown area.

lake claire— from little five points, go down mclendon avenue, which goes straight east from the center of little five points and is right next to the zesto. go about a mile and you'll hit lake claire, a nice little community with restaurants, shops and a record store.

old fourth ward— this neighbourhood is actually fairly large, but a nicely developing little enclave can be found by taking these directions— from little five points, go westward down euclid avenue heading into inman park. about halfway through inman park, you'll intersect with edgewood avenue, turn right on edgewood. go about a mile and you'll eventually intersect boulevard— at the corner of boulevard and edgewood there's a nice little neighbourhood.

[bryantm3]

just FYI, there are over 300 neighbourhoods recognized by the city of atlanta, many of them are just subdivisions in the newer developed parts, but at least 100 are established historic neighbourhoods.

[WanderingImport]

Originally Posted by bryantm3

oh yes there's tons of places you've missed. just in proximity to the other places you've been—

east atlanta village— go south on moreland from little five points and cross I-20. even before you get all the way across the bridge, you should see a left turn lane that goes by a gas station, turn left and the road lasts about 100 feet, and then turn right on flat shoals avenue, and you'll be in east atlanta village.

kirkwood— go south on moreland from little five points, about a mile past dekalb avenue and before you get to memorial, turn left on hosea williams drive. you'll hit kirkwood in about a mile, it has a nice little downtown area.

lake claire— from little five points, go down mclendon avenue, which goes straight east from the center of little five points and is right next to the zesto. go about a mile and you'll hit lake claire, a nice little community with restaurants, shops and a record store.

old fourth ward— this neighbourhood is actually fairly large, but a nicely developing little enclave can be found by taking these directions— from little five points, go westward down euclid avenue heading into inman park. about halfway through inman park, you'll intersect with edgewood avenue, turn right on edgewood. go about a mile and you'll eventually intersect boulevard— at the corner of boulevard and edgewood there's a nice little neighbourhood.

Awesome! I was talking with a friend of mine about East Atlanta Village earlier this evening and that is definitely one of the places I need to check out! I haven't really done much exploring south of I-20.

[bryantm3]

Originally Posted by WanderingImport

Awesome! I was talking with a friend of mine about East Atlanta Village earlier this evening and that is definitely one of the places I need to check out! I haven't really done much exploring south of I-20.

just be advised when you're fiddling around that you don't get yourself into a bad neighbourhood. there are a few rough spots in town.

also south of I-20 is grant park, i don't know if you've been there? from little five points you go south on moreland, turn right on memorial drive until you reach oakland cemetery, then turn left on cherokee avenue. it's where the zoo and the cyclorama is, both good places to visit, but there are also shops and restaurants along there.

[Iconographer]

Within the city limits of Decatur is Oakhurst Village, definitely worth a visit (particularly during its annual wine crawl). Going east on Ponce towards Decatur, veer right onto East Lake Drive; it will take you straight there.

[JPD]

Cabbagetown. This Saturday in Cabbagetown is Estoriafest at 97 Estoria. See a bunch of local rock bands for free starting at 3. Must be 21+.

Oakland Cemetery. This weekend is Tunes From the Tombs. Dozens of bands playing throughout the cemetery on Sat and Sun. http://www.tunesfromthetombs.com/

[JPD]

Originally Posted by bryantm3

kirkwood— go south on moreland from little five points, about a mile past dekalb avenue and before you get to memorial, turn left on hosea williams drive. you'll hit kirkwood in about a mile, it has a nice little downtown area.

Kirkwood Spring Fling is this weekend. Perfect time to visit.

10th Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes

[rcsteiner]

Originally Posted by WanderingImport

Oh yeah, also trying to keep my search ITP since whats left OTP are basically small towns (like Norcross, Marietta, Douglasville, etc)

That's a little inaccurate.

Some of the close-in counties (Cobb and Gwinnett for sure) are 700,000 people and almost completely suburban. There are some small incorporated areas (the towns you mention), but they don't really have defined development boundaries that you can see because 80% of the development is in unincorporated areas and it all runs together.

That said, it isn't the city. But it isn't farmland, either.

[Mal93]

Ansley park, the prado, Sherwood forest are very beautiful and in the heart of the city.
Historically, Atlanta was situated more sw from where it is now. West End, Cascade/Adams Park,Adair Park all have great architecture, parks, and history (and share the same architects/ planners of many ofthe 'hoods in the ne area-- there was basicaly a migration up I85).

A Beltline tour may be just the thing to introduce you to new places to explore!