East Atlanta

HISTORY OF EAST ATLANTA

Located 3 miles from Downtown Atlanta, the East Atlanta Village is a stomping ground for artists and the eccentric.
After the Civil War and General Sherman’s March to the Sea destroyed Atlanta, East Atlanta began its reconstruction and became a suburb. By 1889, it was established as an unincorporated suburb. At the turn of the century, the new streetcar brought businesses and local farmers brought in their goods.
In the late first decade of the 21st century, many young adults began to migrate to the neighborhood and quickly made the neighborhood into a lively town filled with tattoos and quirky fashion. New shops and restaurants began to emerge and developers began to invest in the rebuilding of this small neighborhood. Today, East Atlanta Village is characterized by art designed byt locals, interesting and eclectic music and food, and most importantly, unique residents. This is a place for everyone and anyone who enjoys being in a community filled with so many different things. It is not a mystery why it keeps growing.

WHAT MAKES EAST ATLANTA SPECIAL?

Like all of Atlanta’s unique neighborhoods, East Atlanta Village (EAV for short) is like stepping into another world. The pocket neighborhood off of Interstate 20 drives home the village namesake offering a small, hometown vibe with locally owned restaurants, boutiques, eye-catching art and live music venues.
When it comes to dining, East Atlanta Village is at the intersection of global dining, Southern eats and distinct neighborhood bars. And they’re all worth exploring.

Neighborhood shops and boutiques in EAV house curated selections of merchandise you’re not likely to find anywhere else, which makes it a prime destination for lovers of retro style and for modern hipsters.
East Atlanta Village is thoughtful, vibrant and bursting with talented creatives realizing their vision through a variety of mediums.

TOP THING EAST ATLANTA IS KNOWN FOR

The East Atlanta Strut is an annual, one-day extravaganza that celebrates the hottest in-town neighborhood in Atlanta – East Atlanta is a great place to go out for food and drinks, go shopping and to enjoy other entertainment activities. The Strut features a classic car show, local live music acts, an adult game area with contests of strength, stamina and beard growth, and an artists market. There’s also the famous Strut parade, the free kids village, community booths, and food and beverages are served throughout the day. The Strut is a nonprofit organization and the event is planned and organized by volunteers in order to show off the place where they love to live.

The East Atlanta Village Farmers Market hosts a variety of local vendors on Thursday evenings from 4pm to 7pm from March 31st through to December 22nd. The market offers a variety of activities for kids and adults like face painting, live music, chef demos and more. Visitors are welcome to come shopping for groceries and they can get to know local farmers and other people in the community while enjoying the green space and edible learning gardens. You can sit at one of the many picnic tables to enjoy the delicious hot food available at the market.
The annual East Atlanta Beer Festival is held in Brownwood Park and is an event that gets better and better every year.