Inman Park - Atlanta, GA

Inman Park was the first planned suburb in Atlanta. A creation of developer Joel Hurt, the neighborhood occupies the land upon which much of Atlanta's Civil War fighting took place. Most of the suburb was erected in the 1880s and 1890s and attracted many prominent and wealthy families to the Atlanta region. Its status as Atlanta's first electric trolley neighborhood made the area especially inviting.

In the early part of the 20th century, Inman Park fell into disrepair. In the 1960s, a group of local residents and developers decided to restore and rebuild Inman Park. The neighborhood now stands proudly as an example of early Atlanta architecture and is one of the more desirable city suburbs.

The Jimmy Carter Museum and Library sits on Freedom Parkway. This fascinating venue contains an exact replica of Oval Office as well as a collection of historic memorabilia from Jimmy Carter's presidency.

You'll find a lot of different food types in Inman Place: Italian, Mexican, Greek, barbecue, southern food, pub food, sandwiches and more all live happily together. Many of the restaurants lie on Moreland Ave and Highland Ave.

Highland Bakery on Highland Avenue is great for breakfast or brunch. Try the sweet potato pancakes or the build-your-own omelette. You'll love the excellent cakes, too. Take the the red velvet home for your next special occasion or feast on a cannoli, cookie or a delectable brownie. Wash it all down with a tasty espresso and be on your merry way.

Sotto Sotto on Highland Ave serves some of the most sumptuous Italian food in Atlanta. You can enjoy pizzas, pasta dishes and various types of risotto. With its chic and intimate atmosphere, this place is a great option for date night. Treat your palette to the rich and flavorful Pappardelle al Sugo d’ Anatra — a dish made from wide fettucine noodles topped with a duck sauce. Alternatively, give Tagliatelle Ai Funghi a try for yummy wild mushrooms in a cream sauce. Sotto Sotto also has a small but divine selection of cocktails.

The Wrecking Bar Brewpub on Moreland Ave is a kid-friendly place with conveniently free WiFi for daytime hangout sessions. The pub's outdoor seating is great in the summer. Wrecking Bar brews its own craft beer varieties, all of which are interesting and palatable. Stop in for a tender and scrumptious pimento cheese sandwich with bacon and fresh fries. You'll love the generous portions.

Front Page News is a New Orleans-style bar located on Moreland Avenue. Stop at for Creole and Louisiana-influenced cuisine, hurricanes and cold beer inside or outside on the patio. It's a very popular spot.

Inman Park is arguably one of the most charming, walkable neighborhoods in the Atlanta region. Residents usually own a car to access the rest of the city, however.

An array of bike trails make the suburb very cycle centric. You'll find the Eastside Beltline Trail down the west side of the neighborhood and Freedom Park Trail on the north end. Dedicated bike lanes run along Edgewood Ave NE at the south side of neighborhood, with several other bike-friendly roads scattered throughout the neighborhood.

It isn't easy to hail a cab on the street in Inman Park. However, a number of cab companies, including the highly rated Cascade Cab Company, serve the neighborhood. You can call the firm to book an airport shuttle, a limo or a taxi. Uber is also an option if you prefer a low-cost ride share.

Public transport options are plentiful in Inman Park. The Blue Green Rail line travels directly through the suburb. If you board a Blue westbound train or a Green westbound train, you can get to HE Holmes Station or Bankhead Station respectively in about 20 minutes. Getting to the city center by bus is also a cinch. Simply get on a Green route bus at Inman Park and Ride on Dekalb Avenue and you'll arrive at Five Points Station in central Atlanta 6 minutes later.

A number of parks in the area provide ambient outdoor oases for residents. Take your children to Springvale Park, located on Euclid Avenue, for playground adventures and free-running play. There's a pond at the northern end of the park, at which you and your little ones can observe birds, fish, and the occasional blue heron. Springvale Park sits on the site of the Battle of Atlanta, which took place during the American Civil War in the summer of 1864.

Smaller parks in the area include Delta Park on Edgewood Avenue Northeast, Findley Park on Euclid Avenue, and the Bass Recreation Center on Moreland Avenue.

Travel a little over a mile south to ParkGrounds on Flat Shoals Ave Southeast for a unique combination dog park and coffee shop/bar. You can relax with a mocha while your dog plays and socializes with other canine companions. ParkGrounds also has a WiFi connection, making it an ideal location from which you can work remotely.

The Inman Park Festival, which happens annually in April, started in the 1970s as a fundraising initiative for neighborhood restoration projects. It still continues to raise money for further restoration via the Inman Park Neighborhood Association. Local crafts, musical events, kids activities and a tour of historic Inman Park homes all factor into the festival.

In October each year, the Inman Park Beer Chase 5K takes its participants on a pleasant jaunt around the neighborhood's picturesque streets. When you're done running, jogging or walking your way around the course, you can select from over 80 refreshing craft ales, which are chosen by Inman Park residents. The Beer Chase raises money for Inman Park Security Patrol, a local initiative in which off-duty Atlanta police offices act as security agents for the neighborhood.

Living in Inman Park costs about 12% more than the Atlanta average. Most residents, however, find their pleasant surroundings offset the extra premium. You'll pay about $1,357 for a one-bedroom apartment and about $5.50 for an imported bottle of beer at a restaurant or local bar. Domestic draft ales usually cost in the region of $4.50, while craft ales vary depending on the brewery and the batch size.

You'll pay $2.50 for a one-way bus ticket into the city center. You can save a little money on your daily commute when you purchase a 7-day bus pass for $23.75 or a 30-day pass for $95.00. Gas prices are on par with the Atlanta average, which runs about 1 percent lower than the national average.

Find more than 20 grocery stores within a mile of the Inman Park neighborhood, including Kroger and Publix. Market Across the Street on Highland Avenue Northeast has a generous selection of groceries, beers and wines. Stop in at Savi Provisions on Elizabeth Street for gourmet ingredients, delectable prepared foods and coffee while you delight in the cozy urban market feel at this location.

Co-ops in the area include Sevananda Natural Foods Market on Moreland Avenue Southeast. Visit this neat store for natural foods, organic produce, supplements, and more. Consider becoming a member of Sevananda to take advantage of discounts and other perks. Grant Park Farmers Market opens every Sunday from mid-April to mid-December, and dozens of vendors sell locally produced foods such as crepes, pasta, honey, goat's milk, and hamburgers.

Most of the interesting stores and boutiques in Inman Park lie along Moreland Avenue Northeast, on the east side of the neighborhood. Find plenty of stores to pique your interest when you start walking south at the intersection of Moreland and Mansfield Avenue Northeast.

A Cappella Books features one-of-a-kind signed editions, a frequent-customer discount program, and book signing events with well-known authors. Since 1989, the owners, in partnership with several local organizations, have been bringing reading, literacy and great events to Atlanta.

Rag-O-Rama sells used, vintage. and consignment clothing, accessories, jewelry, wigs, and handbags. The shop boasts new inventory daily, including the latest fashions alongside vintage styles. The establishment stays open late seven days a week to service the area.

Outback Bikes features tons of road bikes from Allez, Bianchi, BMX, and Tarmac S-Works. If mountain bikes give you thrills, browse the excellent selection of custom rides. Get lost in the displays of bicycles on the wall, on the floor and above your head as you peruse your next two-wheeled transportation.