Ever wondered where Atlanta’s version of Haight-Ashbury is? That’s Little Five Points.
Hello everyone. Welcome to Little Five Points. This district is about two and a half miles east of downtown Atlanta. It’s a place where alternative culture thrives.
Little Five Points got its name from its central intersection. Moreland Avenue runs north and south creating two points. Euclid Avenue runs northeast and southwest creating two more. Originally Seminole Avenue formed the fifth point. Today McLendon Avenue is considered by some as the new fifth point.
In the late 1800s streetcars arrived. The area became a major shopping center. But by the 1970s Little Five Points was in disrepair. Urban pioneers moved in and revitalized the area. By 1981 merchants formed a partnership. They transformed a gas station into retail shops.
Little Five Points is known for its unique culture. It is home to the indie radio station WRFG FM 89.3. The neighborhood is mentioned in Lauren Myracle’s Internet Girls series.
Each year Little Five Points hosts a Halloween Festival. It includes a parade with local celebrities and marching bands. Little Five Fest is another annual event. It showcases local bands across different venues.
Also, Little Five Points is one of the best places in Atlanta for street art. Street art is concentrated in a compact walkable area. You can find works by both international and local artists. Many murals are tucked away in alleyways and parking lots.
You can visit A Cappella Books or Criminal Records. You can grab coffee at Aurora Coffee. Or you can eat at Vortex Bar & Grill. Don’t forget to enter through the giant skull.
Little Five Points is surrounded by several neighborhoods. These include Inman Park, Edgewood and Candler Park. Each contributes to the area’s unique character.
The entrepreneurial spirit helped revive Little Five Points. Today it’s an arts and shopping district. It features shops, restaurants, bars and live music. It’s a hub for avant-garde expression.
Soak in the sights and sounds of Little Five Points. You will understand why it is the bohemian heart of the South.