Atlanta/East

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East Atlanta is the gentrified neighborhood of Atlanta. It includes the growing communities of Inman Park and the popular dining and dining neighborhoods of Little Five Points, Virginia-Highland and Poncey-Highland. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and one of the top U.S. research universities, Emory University, are in this area.

Introduction

Part of this neighborhood extends into DeKalb County, including the neighborhoods:

• Druid Hills 33.7872,-84.3261 Druid Hills, Georgia - CDC HDR I
• East Lake 33.7512,-84.3014 East Lake, Atlanta -QQQ6620
• Candler Park 33.762773,-84.326463 Candler Park
• Edgewood 33.761772,-84.341314 Edgewood, Atlanta
• Kirkwood 33.752094,-84.323669 - Kirkwood, Atlanta -QQQ6690
• East Atlanta 33.74,-84.3455 East Atlanta

Other neighborhoods include:

• Inman Park 33.755556,-84.359444 Inman Park King of Pops - includes two national historic neighborhoods: the Inman Park Historic District and the Inman Park-Moreland Historic District.

Junkman's Daughter - Junkman's Daughter

• Little Five Points 33.7655,-84.3491 - Little Five Points - is an Inman Park neighborhood business neighborhood of Atlanta that 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. The name Little Five Points refers to an intersection of five streets. Thit is not to be confused with Five Points in Atlanta/Downtown|Downtown Atlanta.

• Virginia-Highland 33.7824,-84.3543 - Virginia–Highland - Virginia Highland sign is an area east of Piedmont Park in the center of town known for its pubs and restaurants. Pedestrian-friendly sidewalks are busy until late at night. The name is derived from the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Highland Avenue.

Travel to Atlanta/East

33.7656|-84.3317 {{mapshapes|QQQ23792 MARTA Rail East-West Line stops in King Center (E2), Inman Park/Reynoldstown (E3), Edgewood/Candler Park Station (E4) and East Lake Station (E5). Interstate 20 is also close.

To park in Virginia-Highland on a Friday or Saturday night:

• Near the junction of Virginia and Highland, find the parking lot entrance across from the fire station at the junction of North Highland and Los Angeles Ave. Parking there is free.
• For parking farther south on N. Highland (near Hand in Hand) and there are $5 lots near the CVS. Watch out for resident-only parking on the side streets; tow trucks really do tow cars who park in the resident-only areas.

What to See

• Highland Avenue

• Fernbank Museum of Natural History 767 Clifton Road, N.E. 33.77376,-84.32784 ☎ +1 404 929-6300 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM - 5PM, Sunday noon - 5PM Adults $15, students and seniors $14 Fernbank Museum of Natural History - Fernbank Museum of Natural History - Dinosaur Entrance Plaza - Special features include displays of Argentinosaurus and the largest dinosaur ever unearthed and Giganotosaurus and the largest meat-eater ever discovered and an IMAX theater. The museum also offers Martinis & IMAX, one of Atlanta's most popular "after five" events available every Friday, January through November.

• Fernbank Science Center 156 Heaton Park Drive NE 33.7787,-84.3181 ☎ +1 678-874-7102 Exhibit Hall Free Planetarium $7 adults, $5 students and seniors Fernbank Science Center - Fernbank-03
• David J. Sencer CDC Museum 1600 Clifton Road NE 33.7993,-84.3290 ☎ +1 404-639-0830 Opening Hours: Monday - Wednesday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5PM, Thursday 9AM Monday - 7PM Free Official museum for the Center for Disease Control. The only part of the CDC open to the public. Check website for the security checkpoint requirements. Must have photo ID.

• Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum 441 Freedom Parkway - ☎ +1 404 865-7100 Opening from Monday to Saturday 9AM - 4:45PM, Sunday noon - 4:45PM Adults $8; students, military and seniors $6 Jimmy Carter Library and Museum - Jimmy Carter Library and Museum 05.JPG One of ten presidential libraries administered by the National Archives & Records Administration and the only one in the Southeast, includes photographs, historical memorabilia from his presidency, an exact replica of the Oval Office, a permanent exhibit of significant events during Carter’s life and political career and the permanent home of the former president’s Nobel Peace Price awarded in late 2002.
• Atlanta Freemarket

Muslim Travel Tips

• Bike or walk along the East-West lb-system/stone-mountain/ Stone Mountain Trail - or the North-South ne/ Beltline Trail.
• Walk from Virginia-Highland to Little Five Points. Approximately a 2-mile walk. Walk south down Highland Avenue from Virgninia Avenue to North Avenue, turn left and walk one block to Moreland Avenue. Turn right on Moreland and walk through Little Five Points and turn right on Euclid Avenue.

• Van Michael Salon | 778 North Highland Ave - Corner of St. Charles and North Highland ☎ +1 404 874-6604 Opening from Monday to Saturday 8AM Monday - 8PM $$$ Get a haircut or color at the internationally famous Van Michael Salon.

• Walk down Moreland Avenue, McLendon Avenue and Euclid Avenue on both sides.
• Shop at the many boutiques and vintage clothing stores.
• Relax in the restaurants with an alternative crowd.
• Attend a live music performance.

• East Lake Golf Club 33.743,-84.303 East Lake Golf Club - East Lake Country Club and Golf Course, Atlanta, Ga. (8343902054) Established in 1904

• Freedom Park 33.7651,-84.3583 Freedom Parkway
• Horizon Theatre @; 1083 Austin Avenue NE 33.762130,-84.352600 corner of Euclid & Austin Avenues ☎ +1 404 523-1477, +1 404 584-7450 (box office) Last updated: 2022
• Variety Playhouse - 1099 Euclid Ave NE 33.7637,-84.3511 - Variety Playhouse - VarietyPlayhouseAtlantaFrontFacade music venue

Local events in Atlanta/East

• Inman Park Festival , - The is one of the largest neighborhood festivals in Atlanta. It takes place every April and includes concerts, a parade, a street fair and a neighborhood tour of homes.

What to buy in Atlanta/East

Virginia-Highland has a mix of clothing and gift stores, many with Southern flair, mostly catering to the 20-30s-something woman.

• Bill Hallman 792 North Highland Ave NE - Hip clothing boutique.

• Mitzi and Romano 1038 North Highland Ave NE - Slightly more conservative clothing and accessories store carrying brands like Tessuto, For Joseph, Sharagano and Easel.

• Ten Thousand Villages 1056 Street Charles Ave NE - Nonprofit store that offers multicultural goods and handmade wares.

• Psycho Sisters 428 Moreland Ave - Funky vintage clothing, new items from other stores that overstock and second-hand goods.

• Junkman's Daughter 464 Moreland Avenue NE - A warehouse full of quirky gifts and funky fashions.

• Criminal Records 466 Moreland Avenue NE - Large and varied selection of CDs, records, used CDs, comics, toys, posters and magazines.

The Vortex! - The Vortex

Halal Restaurants & Food in Atlanta/East

• Babette's Cafe 573 North Highland Ave 33.76998,-84.35227 - Rustic cafe decorated like a European farmhouse serving earthy seasonal fare.

• Fritti - 309 North Highland Ave 33.76287,-84.35772 ☎ +1 404 880-9559 European-style Pizzas next to its sister restaurant, Sotto Sotto.

• Jack's Pizzas & Wings - 676 Highland Ave NE - South of Virginia & N. Highland ☎ +1 404 525-4444 Opening Hours: 11:30-midnight $$ Pizzas and dive café atmosphere. Lots of original Pizzas, e.g. soul food and mac & Cheese with bacon.

• Krog Street Market 99 Krog Street - Krog Street Market
• Pura Vida 365 North Highland Ave - Vibrant locale in Poncey-Highland is one of the favorites for tapas in Atlanta.

• Sotto Sotto 313 North Highland Ave - Basic Pastas served in a sophisticated, simple setting is the trademark of this local favorite Italian restaurant.

• Thumbs Up Diner - 573 Edgewood Ave Southeast - ☎ +1 404 223-0690 Known for its great breakfast options and the line is often out the door. Check the house rules before going!

• Holy Taco 1314 Glenwood Ave 33.74034,-84.34464 Hipsters and local families fill this casual Mexican restaurant.

• The Earl 488 Flat Shoals Ave Southeast 33.74091,-84.34605 A bar/grill that local residents flock to for the Burgers and soft-drinks.

• Ann's Snacks Cafe 1615 Memorial Dr - I-20 Eastbound to exit 61A, Maynard Terrace; one block west on Memorial Dr ☎ +1 404-687-9207 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 7PM Ghetto Burgers with fries $9.50 Ann's Snacks Cafe - A dive in an industrial part of East Atlanta where for 44 years the surly but likeable "Ms. Ann" served up her specialty and the "Ghetto Burger," which was rated the "Best Burgers in America" by Raymond Sokolov in the Wall Street Journal. The building only seats 8 people, but a screened patio was added after the WSJ article caused a surge in popularity. It's common to have a 2-3 hour wait, but many Muslim think it's worth it since the lines have been that long for years. Ms. Ann died in 2015, but the restaurant is still going thanks to her siblings who took over in the last few years and continue to enforce Ms. Ann's famous 8 rules, including "no cursing in the Snacks bar".

• Murphy's 997 Virginia Avenue NE 33.78206,-84.35488 Classic Highlands bistro serves reliable American cuisine and is packed to capacity for its weekend brunches.

• Vine 1190 North Highland Ave - Modern American cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Charming restaurant has a large fruit cocktails and a great patio.

• La Tavola 992 Virginia Ave 33.78246,-84.35491 - Quaint Italian restaurant in the heart of the highlands.

• Pozole 1044 Greenwood Ave - Fun Nuevo Latino restaurant with a cozy neighborhood vibe located in an old house near the Highland café scene.

• Alon's 1394 North Highland Ave 33.79262,-84.35283 European bakery and market is a prime destination for local residents and offers gourmet sandwiches, freshly baked breads, artisan cheeses, beautiful desserts and baked goods and gourmet prepared foods.

• Paolo's Gelato 1025 Virginia Ave - Extremely cute and charming gelateria where an Italian native makes homemade gelato, marzipan and other goodies. A must-stop for gelato lovers.

• Blind Willie's 828 North Highland Ave 33.77711,-84.35268 ☎ +1 404-873-BLUE An established blues club featuring live blues and a selection of Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans-style food.

• The Vortex 438 Moreland Ave 33.76623,-84.34921 ☎ +1 404 688-1828 Founded in 1992 by three siblings and 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 Pizzas 484 Moreland Ave NE 33.76725,-84.34937 ☎ +1 404 523-0500 Cheap Pizzas in a setting with wall mural art. Next to Criminal Records and Junkman's Daughter.

• Front Page News 351 Moreland Ave 33.76404,-84.34876 - Lively bar/restaurant with a large patio serving cocktails and Cajun-style fare.

• Two Urban Licks 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. 33.76845,-84.3613 Ultra-trendy Inman Park restaurant filled with fashionistas. Southwestern-inspired and meat-friendly American cuisine.

• Rathbun's 112 Krog Street 33.75625,-84.36491 ☎ +1 404 524-8280 Extremely popular restaurant tucked away in Inman Park serves contemporary continental fare.

• Zesto 377 Moreland Ave NE - ☎ +1 404 523-1973 Multiple locations in the city, but this location is inarguably the most popular. Diner with burgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken and claims to have the best ice cream in the world.

• Rise-N-Dine 1565 North Decatur Road 33.787895,-84.326359 Emory Village ☎ +1 404-377-4407 - Not your parents' diner - breakfast includes sweet potato pancakes, goat Cheese omelet, gourmet bacon, fresh OJ. Spoon 749 Moreland Ave Southeast GPS 33.7336,-84.3498. Simple yet sleek (Thai) restaurant on the Southwest side of GA tech offers up flavorful (Thai) basics.

Virginia-Highland is a popular area for twenty- and thirty-somethings. Most of the bars are places to laze around with friends or to indulge in the laid-back singles scene rather than to dance the night away. Dress is casual and none-alcoholic drinks flow by the pint.

• Amsterdam - 502-A Amsterdam Ave NE - in Amsterdam Walk off Monroe Dr, all the way back around to the right ☎ +1 404-892-2227 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 2AM, F-Sa 11:30AM Monday - 3AM, Sunday 11:30AM Monday - midnight There's no thumping bass music or dirty videos on the TVs at this café. It's a laid back and welcoming place where you can play a game of pool, chat with the bartenders or your friends, or watch a sports game on TV. Excellent organic juice selection including craft soft drinks. Very popular for their Sunday brunch (11:30AM Monday - 3PM).

• Burkharts Pub - 1492 Piedmont Ave NE, Suite Friday - if parking is scarce, park next door at Ansley Mall and walk across the bridge ☎ +1 404 872-4403 Opening 4PM Monday - 3AM, Saturday 2PM Monday - 3AM, Sunday 2PM Monday - midnight This large yet cramped café has a bit of everything. The inside has all wood flooring, with a creaky staircase connecting the middle of the floor to the upstairs and you might get turned around trying to see how all the rooms connect together. Two bars downstairs and one upstairs let them serve plenty of people (although opening a tab at one café doesn't let you use the others on the same tab). Outside there are large tables to lounge at, secluded booths for a quieter conversation and a fire pit in winter. The Friday night drag show always draws a bit crowd, with the queens fighting for their small amount of space on the crowded dance floor.

• Loca Luna - is known for its Latin influenced house band, tropical decor and diverse Brazilian menu including 30 different tapas.

• Smith's Olde Cafe - , Asmall but sizzling live music venue that features a songwriter showcase on Monday nights and performances by up-and-coming national acts.

• Diesel Filling Station 870 N. Highland Ave - ☎ +1 404-815-1820
• Metalsome , - Sing Karaoke with a live rock band backing you up. Miso Izakaya - 619 Edgewood Ave Southeast

Japanese style pub that offers selections of sake, sushi and yakitori (skewed Chicken on a stick).

• Velvet Room , At the northeastern edge of Atlanta.

• Joe's Coffee 10 Flat Shoals Ave Southeast - ☎ +1 404-521-1122 Easily the comfiest coffeehouse in Atlanta. It sports a mix of hipster and modern decor, free internet and late hours. If you want a quieter place for an intimate conversation or some great me-time to read your favorite book, come here.

• Graveyard Tavern - 1245 Glenwood Ave Southeast - ☎ +1 404 622-8686 $ A bar/grill with a lot of space to spread out. It also has dart boards.

• The Earl , - Where post-punk local residents gather for a good organic juice and Burgers and live indie music. Excellent Sunday menu deemed "Dunch".

• Mary's - , A friendly neighborhood café in East Atlanta.

• East Side Lounge - ESL - 485 Flat Shoals Ave Southeast - ☎ +1 404 521-9666 Smaller setting with a good crowd of local residents and visitors. Relatively affordable drinks with a hip atmosphere.

• Midway Pub - ESL - 552 Flat Shoals Ave Southeast - ☎ +1 404 584-0335 Excellent organic juice selection and quality bar-style food. Large, partially covered patio in front with two bocce courts behind the pub. Table games and arcade machines. Smoking is allowed, so Midway Pub is 18+.

• 9 Lives Saloon. Dive café for rock/metal fans.

• Krog Cafe , Hidden gem of a café where conversation goes on into the night with great and tapas.

• Star Community Cafe , A neighborhood dive with nothing but Elvis and rock n’ roll with three full-time bars and live alternative country and hard rock music.

• Five Spot , Blends soul, funk R&B, reggae and jazz in its warehouse style environment. Also has an art gallery that displays local talent.

• The Corner Tavern , - Laid back restaurant with swimmingpool and darts.

North Highland Avenue

North Highland has many bars within just a few blocks; it's easy to walk between them, but as it's a residential area parking will be difficult on Friday and Saturday nights.

• Atkins Park Restaurant & Tavern - is Atlanta’s oldest continuously licensed tavern and showcases a Creole influenced menu.

• Blind Willie's - is a blues joint with a full café and musical performances by national and local acts.

• Darkhorse Tavern - , A popular, three-tiered club spot with an antique café and live music.

• Fontaines' Oyster House 1026½ North Highland Avenue 33.78254,-84.35456 - Traditional New Orleans style vibe with a cozy atmosphere for good conversation.

• Hand in Hand 752 North Highland Ave NE - ☎ +1 404-872-1001 A traditional British pub with typical pub fare and British ales.

• Highland Taps - , - Known for its cozy feel as a neighborhood café and grill and it’s famous for its prime rib.

• Limerick Junction - , Features sing-alongs from Wednesday to Saturday, local folk musicians on Sundays and open mike nights on Tuesdays.

• Manuel's - , Highland and North Avenue An Atlanta Democratic Party institution where you're likely to find campaign staffers and off-duty cops knocking back stiff drinks under a portrait of JFK.

• MJQ Concourse - Plays house, U.K. garage, hip hop and drum n’ bass.

• Moe's and Joe's | 1033 North Highland Ave NE - ☎ +1 404 873-6090 College café crammed with Emory and Georgia Tech undergrads.

• Neighbor's Pub - , Most draught soft drinks $4.25; craft draughts $4.50-7; most bottles $3-4 A popular sports hangout with 13 soft drinks on tap and 15 bottled ales.

• Pura Vida - , - Serves up great mojitos and draws a Latin crowd for music and tapas.

• The Righteous Room - Ponce de Leon and North Highland Great jukebox and one of the best veggie Burgers in town. Arrive early as seating fills up quickly.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Atlanta/East

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Ramadan in Atlanta/East

Ramadan 2025 in Atlanta/East

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Emory Conference Center Hotel 1615 Clifton Road NE 33.8015, -84.3242 From Hartsfield International Airport take MARTA to the Lindbergh Station. From Lindbergh take the #6 bus directly to the hotel ☎ +1 404 712-6000 Check-in : 3PM / Check-out: 11AM - A conference center hotel in East Atlanta. 32,000 square feet of meeting & event space. Online reservation forms. List of amenities.

• The Highland Inn 644 North Highland Avenue Northeas 33.7720, -84.3527 ☎ +1 404-874-5756 Quaint and unusual Poncey-Highlands inn neighbored by unique restaurants and coffee shops.

• Inman Park Bed & Breakfast - The Woodruff House - 100 Waverly Way NE 33.7569, -84.3576 ☎ +1 404-688-9498
• Sugar Magnolia 804 Edgewood Avenue NE 33.7556,-84.3612 ☎ +1 404-222-0226 - Virginia Highland Bed and Breakfast 630 Orme Circle North East 33.7873,-84.3663 ☎ +1 404-892-2735
• Hotel Clermont 789 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 33.773682,-84.361327 ☎ +1-470-485-0485 Check-in : 4:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM - Marking the revitalization of a legendary Southern landmark, Hotel Clermont reopened in the colorful and central Poncey-Highland neighborhood in June 2018 as a 94-room boutique hotel drenched in local history and culture. Three suites, 76 standard rooms and 15 bunk rooms - which house four guests per room and exist as an ode to the hotel’s storied revolving door of notable, musical guests - make up the hotel’s dynamic lodging offerings, designed to appeal to all types of travelers.

Where to travel next from Atlanta/East

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