'''Little 5 Points:''' [http://www.atlanta-midtown.com/business/l5p/]. This neighborhood caters to the alternative crowd and has become a hangout for hipsters, punks, goth high school students, and some individuals who defy description. It's also a great location for vintage-everything (clothing, record, book, etc.) shopping.
Understand
The name Little Five Points refers to an intersection of five streets. This is not to be confused with Five Points in Downtown Atlanta. This neighborhood is surrounded by the neighborhoods of Inman Park, Kirkwood, Candler Park, and Poncey-Highland.
Get in
From the MARTA Inman Park/Reynoldstown Station (E3), take the #6 bus bound for Emory. By car, take I-20 and exit at Moreland Ave, then proceed north.
See
'''Variety Playhouse'''
'''Atlanta Freemarket'''.
Little 5 Points Community Center WRFG Community Radio 89.3 FM Horizon Theater
'''Inman Park'''
Do
Walk down Moreland Avenue, McLendon Avenue, and Euclid Avenue on both sides.
Shop at the many boutiques and vintage clothing stores.
Relax in the bars with an alternative crowd.
Attend a live music performance
Buy
'''Psycho Sisters''' [http://www.psycho-sisters.com/] ($) 428 Moreland Ave. Funky vintage clothing, new items from other stores that overstock, and second-hand goods.
'''Junkman's Daughter''' [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=93046312]. ($) 464 Moreland Avenue NE. A warehouse full of quirky gifts and funky fashions.
'''Criminal Records''' [http://www.criminal.com/]. ($) 466 Moreland Avenue NE. Large and varied selection of CDs, records, used CDs, comics, toys, posters and magazines.
'''Wax n' Facts'''.
'''Sushi Clothing Co.'''
'''Stefan's Vintage Clothing'''.
Eat
'''The Vortex''', 438 Moreland Ave, ''+1'' 404-688-1828, [http://www.thevortexbarandgrill.com/]. Founded in 1992 by three siblings, the Vortex serves some of the best burgers in a pseudo biker-bar setting where rock and alternative music blasts and patrons enter through the facade of a giant human skull. (Note: must be 18 or older to enter due to smoking laws.) ($)
'''Savage Pizza''', 484 Moreland Ave NE, ''+1'' 404-523-0500, [http://www.savagepizza.com/]. Cheap pizza in a setting with wall mural art. Next to Criminal Records and Junkman's Daughter. ($)
'''Front Page News''', 351 Moreland Ave, [http://www.fpnnews.com/]. Lively bar/restaurant with a large patio serving cocktails and Cajun-style fare.
'''Two Urban Licks''', [http://www.twourbanlicks.com/]. Ultra-trendy Inman Park restaurant filled with fashionistas. Southwestern-inspired and meat-friendly American cuisine. ($$$)
'''Rathbun's''', 112 Krog St, ''+1'' 404-524-8280, [http://www.rathbunsrestaurant.com/]. Extremely popular restaurant tucked away in Inman Park serves contemporary continental fare. ($$$)
Drink
'''The Vortex'''.
'''9 Lives Saloon'''.
'''Krog Bar''', [http://www.krogbar.com/]. Hidden gem of a wine bar where conversation goes on into the night with great wine and tapas.
'''Star Community Bar''', [http://www.starbar.net/]. is a neighborhood dive with nothing but Elvis and rock n_f roll with three full-time bars and live alternative country and hard rock music.
'''Five Spot''', [http://www.fivespot-atl.com/]. blends soul, funk R&B, reggae and jazz in its warehouse style environment.
Get out
East Atlanta is just east of Little Five Points, and has similar establishments.