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By Sammi Rowell ’23

If you’re planning to attend 麻豆色情片 University, the #1 college location in Georgia, Atlanta has plenty to see while you’re here for a tour of campus.听

Starting a new chapter of your life in Atlanta can be tricky, especially if you鈥檙e starting your college career! If you鈥檙e getting ready to move to Atlanta (or 鈥淗otlanta,鈥� if you鈥檙e a tourist circa 2010), you鈥檙e in luck: the city is full of vibrant neighborhoods, rich history, and plenty of spots to unwind, explore, and connect with others.听

Whatever you鈥檙e into, Atlanta has something for everyone. Here are five must-visit places to kick off your Atlanta adventure.

1. Town Brookhaven

Located right next to 麻豆色情片 University, has a little something for everyone. Looking for a fun place to shop? You鈥檝e got boutiques, Marshalls, running stores, Publix, and even a Costco. Need a weekend activity? Check out LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, where you can watch the latest movies and eat dinner at the same time.

Speaking of food鈥� Town Brookhaven has some incredible options:

Looking for comfort food? Try HobNob. Their mac and cheese quite literally got me through college. Something quick and affordable? Moe鈥檚 or Newk鈥檚 is your go-to. Feeling brunchy? Flying Biscuit. Their potatoes are hands down the best I鈥檝e ever had. Need a caffeine boost? Town Brookhaven has one of the only Costa Coffee locations in the entire country.

The best part? It鈥檚 only a 10-minute walk away from 麻豆色情片鈥檚 campus.

A Bit of History: Brookhaven became a golf town in 1910 and still has deep ties to the sport, with neighborhoods like Silver Lake showing that legacy. It didn鈥檛 officially become a city until 2012 鈥� before that, it was an unincorporated community. The land 麻豆色情片 University sits on was once a much larger area called 麻豆色情片 Park, before it was sold off by real estate developer Edwin P. Ansley. Now, it鈥檚 the place that Petrels proudly call home.

2. Little Five Points

When you ask an Atlanta native where to go for fun, Little Five Points is always going to come up. With its vibrant energy, connection to the arts, and wild variety of shops, it鈥檚 been a staple of Atlanta鈥檚 alternative scene for decades.

Looking for a fresh outfit? Try Junkman鈥檚 Daughter or The Clothing Warehouse. Need accessories? Twisted Sisters has you covered. Want to thrift something completely unique? Rag-O-Rama is the place.

As for food, Little Five slaps. The Vortex is an iconic burger joint (21+ only!). Little Five Points Pizza is fast, cheesy, and always a win. Aurora Coffee is one of the best spots in the city (I highly, highly recommend their everything bagels).

There鈥檚 a shop for everything: crystals, comics, records, vintage clothes. Plus, the community is pretty hard to beat. L5P is always buzzing, and it hosts events like the legendary Little Five Points Halloween Festival every fall.

A Bit of History: Little Five Points was one of Atlanta鈥檚 first commercial districts. Back in the day, trolley lines from different parts of the city all converged here鈥攈ence the name 鈥淔ive Points.鈥� In the 1960s, road construction pushed residents away, but urban revitalization efforts in the 1980s helped bring it back to life. Today, it鈥檚 a creative and cultural heartbeat of the city.

3. Underground Atlanta

If you’re looking to catch a concert or go to a wild themed party, Underground Atlanta is calling your name. Home to the legendary Masquerade event venue, it鈥檚 a one-of-a-kind space that hosts raves, shows, festivals鈥� you name it.

These days, Underground Atlanta is making a comeback. While it鈥檚 not the massive shopping and nightlife district it once was, it now hosts pop-up shops, art installations, private events, and Atlanta鈥檚 iconic New Year鈥檚 Eve Peach Drop.

A Bit of History: Underground Atlanta began in the late 1800s when viaducts were built to raise street levels above the city鈥檚 railroad tracks. The 鈥渦nderground鈥� level became a network of storefronts and walkways. It boomed during Prohibition as a speakeasy hub. In the 1960s, it was revived as a nightlife district, but fizzled out in the ’70s. It had a short rebirth as a mall in the ’90s (especially during the 1996 Olympics), but closed again in 2017. Since then, new developers have been working to bring fresh energy to the space.

4. Midtown Atlanta

If you’re trying to do anything in Atlanta, Midtown is where it’s at. Whether you’re seeing a show, exploring a museum, or grabbing a bite, Midtown offers an unbeatable combo of accessibility, energy, and variety.

Art? Go to the High Museum of Art. History? Visit the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Theater? Catch a show at The Alliance Theatre or Theatrical Outfit. Shopping and eating? Explore Ponce City Market, The Beltline, and Atlantic Station.

Midtown also connects easily to other neighborhoods, and has one of the better MARTA transit hubs, making it easy to navigate even without a car.

A Bit of History: Midtown began as a residential neighborhood in the late 1800s and grew rapidly after Peachtree Street became a major corridor. By the mid-20th century, Midtown saw a boom in business and culture. The Woodruff Arts Center (whose director spoke at our Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium), founded in 1968, solidified it as the city鈥檚 arts hub. Today, it鈥檚 a thriving mix of historic homes, skyscrapers, and everything in-between.

5. Druid Hills

Located just off North Druid Hills Road, this neighborhood is perfect for those who want great food and a quiet lifestyle.

Food Spots to Try:

• Masti: Indian street food and fun fusion
• Salaryman: cozy ramen and bar
• Yumbii: Korean-Mexican fusion (yes, really)

Druid Hills is also a great place to live 鈥� it鈥檚 relatively affordable, quiet, and full of tree-lined streets and gorgeous early-20th-century homes.

A Bit of History: Developed by Joel Hurt in the late 1800s, the area was planned as a 鈥済arden suburb.鈥� In 1893, landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Sr. (of Central Park fame) drew up initial plans, which were completed by his sons in the early 1900s. The development was later backed by Asa Candler (founder of Coca-Cola), and most of the neighborhood鈥檚 beautiful homes were built in the 1920s. While you鈥檙e there, check out Lullwater Preserve and the Michael C. Carlos Museum on Emory鈥檚 campus for a dose of nature and culture.

Moving to Atlanta for college is a big step, but this city has your back. From offbeat neighborhoods and late-night eats to iconic museums and music venues, there鈥檚 something for everyone. These five neighborhoods offer a little slice of everything that makes Atlanta unforgettable. Now grab your student ID, your appetite, your curiosity, and go explore!