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The hippest area of town is arguably the Eastside with funky spots like East Atlanta Village, Little Five Points and Virginia-Highland. In these neighborhoods, one will find boutiques, vintage clothing stores and locally owned eateries. Tour the Sweet Auburn district to explore Atlanta’s role in the civil rights movement and visit the neighborhoods of Grant Park and Inman Park.
Once largely industrial, the West Midtown area is home to urban lofts, art galleries, music venues, retail shops, excellent restaurants and modern office space. Also here is Atlantic Station, a walkable neighborhood with an outdoor mall that combines shopping, dining, and entertainment in a live and work design.
Our nearby communities might not connect directly to Peachtree Street, but you won’t want to miss what they offer. The charming city of Decatur has locally owned dining and boutique shopping, while in Druid Hills, you’ll find beautiful homes and Fernbank Museum of Natural History. The city of Stone Mountain houses Stone Mountain Park, home to family attractions and activities.
WHILE YOU’RE ON THE EASTSIDE DO THIS:
WHILE YOU’RE ON THE WESTSIDE DO THIS:
WHILE YOU’RE IN AREAS NEARBY DO THIS:
PICK’N IN GRANT PARK BBQ FESTIVAL
GREAT GATSBY LAWN PARTY
SLINGIN’ WINGS FESTIVAL
The Wren’s Nest May 13
Brookhaven Park May 20
Come out and join everyone on the grassy knoll and return to a simpler time of music, dancing, tasty treats, and savory libations.
Restaurants from all over Atlanta will be slingin’ chicken wings for your tasting pleasure.
www.wrensnest.org
YAARAB SHRINE’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY SHRINE CIRCUS
Grant Park May 12-13 Celebrate Atlanta’s oldest park with a BBQ Birthday Bash, pig pickin’ and an auction to celebrate 134 years. www.grantparkbbq.org
EAST ATLANTA CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Brownwood Park May 20
28TH ANNUAL MALCOLM X FESTIVAL West End Park May 20-21
Sip craft brews in an old growth forest with plenty of sun, shade and more with this festival on a warm spring day.
Celebrate the birthday of an international African icon at the Malcolm X Festival, which features music, food booths, and craft vendors at West End Park.
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www.malcolmxfestival.com
www.slinginwingsfestival.com
Jim Miller Park May 20-29 Yaarab Shrine partners with Tarzan Zerbini Productions to provide circus goers with the top entertainment under the Big Top. www.yaarabshrine.net/the-big-top.html
MAY-JUNE 2017
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