With bragging rights from the National Register of Historic Places, this neighborhood designed by architect Will Saunders is your go-to for historic Craftsmans and Victorians—along with a sleek modern home or two. Named for the Kirkpatrick and Dunwoody families, like many of Atlanta’s intown gems, Kirkwood got its start as a streetcar suburb.

Nestled between I-20, Edgewood and East Atlanta, Downtown Kirkwood is full of indie shops, bars, restaurants and galleries, including Dulce Vegan, Anna’s BBQ, Evergreen Butcher + Baker, Elmyriachi, Atlanta Clay Works and Le Petit Marche. A little farther afield you’ll find the Kirkwood Urban Forest, which serves as a burgeoning community garden.

New bike lanes and a renovated library, police station and firehouse have all led to a renewal of this “small town in the big city.” This fresh energy can be felt in the Pullman Yards District, a 27-acre creative enclave-in-the-making that will feature a food court, hotels, residences, soundstages and the film production company, Atomic Entertainment. Could Kirkwood become your hood? Stop by the Kirkwood Spring Fling or the Kirkwood Wine Stroll and see for yourself!