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Decatur Decatur is technically its own city, not an Atlanta neighborhood, but nobody cares about that distinction in daily life.

Old Fourth Ward Old Fourth Ward sits just east of <a href="/neighborhoods/downtown/">Downtown</a> Atlanta, roughly bounded by the Downtown Connector to the west, Ponce de Leon Avenue to the north, Moreland Avenue to the east, and Interstate 20 to the south.

Grant Park Grant Park is one of Atlanta's oldest neighborhoods, centered around the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Park_(Atlanta)" target="_blank" rel="noopener">131-acre park</a> of the same name that also houses <a href="https://zooatlanta.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zoo Atlanta</a>.

Kirkwood Kirkwood sits just east of <a href="/neighborhoods/inman-park/">Inman Park</a> and <a href="/neighborhoods/edgewood/">Edgewood</a>, with <a href="/neighborhoods/decatur/">Decatur</a> to its north and <a href="/neighborhoods/east-atlanta/">East Atlanta</a> to its south.

Reynoldstown Reynoldstown is a small neighborhood just south of <a href="/neighborhoods/inman-park/">Inman Park</a>, roughly bounded by I-20 to the south, Moreland Avenue to the east, the <a href="https://beltline.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BeltLine</a> to the north, and Boulevard to the west.

East Atlanta Village <a href="/neighborhoods/east-atlanta/">East Atlanta</a> Village (EAV) is the commercial heart of the broader East Atlanta neighborhood, centered around the intersection of <strong>Flat Shoals</strong> and <strong>Glenwood Avenues</strong>.

Inman Park Inman Park holds the distinction of being Atlanta's <em>first planned suburb</em>, laid out in the 1880s with curving streets, generous lots, and a design philosophy borrowed from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Law_Olmsted" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frederick Law Olmsted</a>.

Summerhill Summerhill is one of Atlanta's oldest neighborhoods, sitting just south of the old <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner_Field" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Turner Field</a> site (now <strong><a href="https://www.gsu.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Georgia State University</a></strong>'s stadium and a major mixed-use development).

Cabbagetown Cabbagetown is tiny.

Edgewood Edgewood is a small residential neighborhood tucked between <a href="/neighborhoods/inman-park/">Inman Park</a>, <a href="/neighborhoods/kirkwood/">Kirkwood</a>, and <a href="/neighborhoods/candler-park/">Candler Park</a>.

Downtown Downtown Atlanta is the city's historic center, home to the State Capitol, the Gulch (under massive redevelopment as Centennial Yards), <strong><a href="https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Georgia Aquarium</a></strong>, the <strong><a href="https://www.worldofcoca-cola.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World of Coca-Cola</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="https://mercedesbenzstadium.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercedes-Benz Stadium</a></strong>.

Midtown Midtown is Atlanta's arts and culture district, home to the <strong><a href="https://www.high.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">High Museum of Art</a></strong>, the <strong><a href="https://www.foxtheatre.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fox Theatre</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.woodruffcenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Woodruff Arts Center</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="https://piedmontpark.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Piedmont Park</a></strong>.

West End West End is one of Atlanta's most historic neighborhoods, home to the <strong><a href="https://www.wrensnest.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wren's Nest</a></strong> (the house museum of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Chandler_Harris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joel Chandler Harris</a>), the <strong><a href="https://www.hammondshouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hammonds House Museum</a></strong>, and a MARTA rail station that gives it transit access most westside neighborhoods lack.

Westside Westside is a broad term covering several neighborhoods west of the <a href="/neighborhoods/downtown/">Downtown</a> Connector, including areas around the <strong>Westside Provisions District</strong> and the growing corridor along Howell Mill Road.

Virginia-Highland Virginia-Highland (VaHi to locals) is one of Atlanta's most established walkable neighborhoods, centered around the intersection of Virginia and <strong>North Highland Avenue</strong>s.

West Midtown West <a href="/neighborhoods/midtown/">Midtown</a> (also called the <a href="/neighborhoods/westside/">Westside</a> or Upper Westside depending on who you ask) has transformed from an industrial zone into one of Atlanta's hottest neighborhoods for dining, nightlife, and loft living.

East Atlanta East Atlanta is the broader residential neighborhood surrounding <a href="/neighborhoods/east-atlanta-village/">East Atlanta Village</a>.

Candler Park Candler Park is the residential neighborhood between <a href="/neighborhoods/inman-park/">Inman Park</a> and <a href="/neighborhoods/decatur/">Decatur</a>'s Lake Claire area, centered around Candler Park itself (a 55-acre green space with a pool, golf course, and the Candler Park Market).

Little Five Points Little Five Points (L5P) is Atlanta's counterculture district, a small commercial area at the intersection of Moreland, Euclid, and McLendon Avenues.

Poncey-Highland Poncey-Highland sits between <a href="/neighborhoods/virginia-highland/">Virginia-Highland</a> and <a href="/neighborhoods/old-fourth-ward/">Old Fourth Ward</a> along the Ponce de Leon Avenue corridor.

Ormewood Park Ormewood Park is a residential neighborhood between <a href="/neighborhoods/grant-park/">Grant Park</a> and <a href="/neighborhoods/east-atlanta/">East Atlanta</a>, along the Glenwood Avenue corridor.

Buckhead Buckhead is Atlanta's upscale commercial and residential district, home to <strong><a href="https://www.simon.com/mall/lenox-square" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lenox Square</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.simon.com/mall/phipps-plaza" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Phipps Plaza</a></strong> shopping centers, high-rise condos, and some of the most expensive real estate in the Southeast.

Druid Hills Druid Hills is an unincorporated DeKalb County community designed in part by Frederick Law Olmsted, known for its grand homes, the <strong><a href="https://www.fernbankmuseum.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fernbank Museum</a></strong> of Natural History, and its proximity to <strong><a href="https://www.emory.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emory University</a></strong>.

Castleberry Hill Castleberry Hill is a small neighborhood just southwest of <a href="/neighborhoods/downtown/">Downtown</a>, known for its loft conversions, art galleries, and proximity to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Oakland City Oakland City is a southwest Atlanta neighborhood with a MARTA rail station, making it one of the more transit-accessible areas on the west side.

Ansley Park Ansley Park is one of Atlanta's oldest and most prestigious residential neighborhoods, sitting between <a href="/neighborhoods/midtown/">Midtown</a> and <strong><a href="https://piedmontpark.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Piedmont Park</a></strong>.

Home Park Home Park is a small residential neighborhood adjacent to Georgia Tech, bounded by I-75/85 and the railroad.

Peoplestown Peoplestown is a small residential neighborhood south of <a href="/neighborhoods/summerhill/">Summerhill</a> and the Georgia State campus, with a history of community activism around housing and environmental justice.

Piedmont Heights Piedmont Heights is a smaller residential neighborhood between <a href="/neighborhoods/ansley-park/">Ansley Park</a>, <a href="/neighborhoods/midtown/">Midtown</a>, and Lindbergh, situated along Piedmont Road.

Sweet Auburn Sweet Auburn is one of the most historically significant neighborhoods in American civil rights history, home to the <strong><a href="https://www.nps.gov/malu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Martin Luther King Jr.</a></strong> National Historical Park, <strong><a href="https://ebenezeratl.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ebenezer Baptist Church</a></strong>, and the APEX Museum.

Adair Park Adair Park is a small, mostly residential neighborhood south of <a href="/neighborhoods/west-end/">West End</a> and east of the <a href="https://beltline.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BeltLine</a>'s <a href="/guide/atlanta-beltline/"><a href="/neighborhoods/westside/">Westside</a> Trail</a>.

Atlantic Station Atlantic Station is a mixed-use development built on the former Atlantic Steel mill site, located between <a href="/neighborhoods/midtown/">Midtown</a> and <a href="/neighborhoods/home-park/">Home Park</a>.

Bolton Bolton is a northwest Atlanta neighborhood along the Chattahoochee River, one of the few ITP areas with actual river access.

Capitol View Capitol View is a southwest Atlanta neighborhood named for its sightline to the Georgia State Capitol dome.

Chosewood Park Chosewood Park is a small neighborhood just south of <a href="/neighborhoods/grant-park/">Grant Park</a>, bounded by Boulevard, Confederate Avenue (United Avenue), the railroad, and McDonough Boulevard.

Collier Hills Collier Hills is a quiet residential neighborhood tucked between <a href="/neighborhoods/buckhead/">Buckhead</a>, <a href="/neighborhoods/midtown/">Midtown</a>, and the Howell Mill corridor.

Grove Park Grove Park is a northwest Atlanta neighborhood with a strong sense of community identity, centered around the Grove Park neighborhood association and the historic Grove Park elementary school.

Lakewood Heights Lakewood Heights is a south Atlanta neighborhood near the former Lakewood Fairgrounds site (now the Lakewood Amphitheatre and surrounding commercial area).

Mechanicsville Mechanicsville is one of Atlanta's oldest neighborhoods, located just south of <a href="/neighborhoods/downtown/">Downtown</a> and west of the <a href="/neighborhoods/summerhill/">Summerhill</a> development.

Morningside Morningside is a leafy, established residential neighborhood between <a href="/neighborhoods/virginia-highland/">Virginia-Highland</a> and <a href="/neighborhoods/druid-hills/">Druid Hills</a>, known for its excellent elementary school (Morningside Elementary), large homes, and quiet, family-oriented streets.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh is a historic southwest Atlanta neighborhood named after Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by railroad workers who settled here in the late 1800s.

Sylvan Hills Sylvan Hills is a southwest Atlanta neighborhood with a commercial strip along Sylvan Road and a residential core of bungalows and ranch homes.