One of the booming neighborhoods in Atlanta, Old Fourth Ward has become one of the hippest spots to live in the city. Originally settled in the early 1800s, the historic Old Fourth Ward is located just east of Downtown and is known as the birthplace of America’s most popular civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The rich history and traditional attractions of Old Fourth Ward are now accompanied by communal parks, event spaces, aesthetic street art, incredible dining, a hidden speakeasy and more! Read on to learn more about this thriving community.
Dining: TWO Urban Licks
As one of the most popular restaurants in the area, TWO Urban Licks is located right on the BeltLine and offers an experience of wood-fired cuisine, a 26-foot wine-on-tap barrel wall (the nation’s first), skyline views, and live rotating rotisseries. Receiving numerous accolades and recognitions, including being named one of Rachael Ray’s “Favorite Restaurants” in the country by InStyle Magazine, you do not want to miss out!
Outdoors: Historic Fourth Ward Park Conservancy
Historic Fourth Ward Park was the first major city park completed on the Atlanta BeltLine! Encompassing 17+/- acres of gorgeous green space amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, the park is just a short distance from the popular Eastside Trail and offers various amenities such as a splash pad, Relay Bike Share station, skate park, amphitheater and more!
Shopping: Ponce City Market
Ponce City Market has become the area’s largest adaptive reuse project, bringing a revival to the historic Sears, Roebuck & Co. building. The market has become a vivacious, trendy scene to enjoy events, a rooftop/bar space, plenty of delicious restaurants and ample shopping.
Experience: OuterSpace Project
The OuterSpace Project is an event aiming to merge public art, music, design, culture and sports to expand urban beautification. You can travel through the Old Fourth Ward and find past and current murals created by local artists! Plus, there is a final party called “The Big Bang”, which features live art installations, live music, gallery exhibitions and more.
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