Top 20 Things To Do In Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward

Atlanta Real Estate — Old Fourth Ward — What Is There To Do?

Atlanta’s Intown real estate market is very interesting with a variety of neighborhoods to suit different tastes, cultures and lifestyles. One thing is certain. People are returning to Atlanta’s Intown neighborhoods in droves, especially for a chance to live along the Atlanta Beltline, a connection of 22 miles of paths, parks, trails and open green space.

One popular area in close proximity to the Beltline is Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward, often abbreviated as Old 4th Ward or just O4W.

Top 20 Things To Do In Atlanta’s Old 4th Ward

Visit the city’s mother church of African American Catholics and enjoy a taste of southern gospel music at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

Enjoy food, fun and family entertainment at the original Sweet Auburn Festival (Be sure to take the Sweet Auburn Walking Tour).

Tour the boyhood home of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Attend a service at the world famous Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Take a guided tour by electric car of the Historic Old Fourth Ward and neighboring attractions and learn interesting history lessons, culture and traditions of Atlanta.

Tour the landmark historic district, including a visit to the Martin Luther King Center for Nonviolent Social Change which includes the burial sites of both Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King.

Visit Fire in the Fourth, a newer annual "street experience" that celebrates the resurgence of the Old Fourth Ward following a devastating fire that happened 100 years ago.

Stop in and check out the museum in Fire Station No. 6

which is the oldest standing firehouse in Atlanta.

Play tennis, basketball, soccer or

watch a pick up game at Central Park.

Enjoy the splash park, pond, playground equipment, skateboarding,  amphitheater and Beltline path at the Historic Fourth Ward Park.

Help plan, organize and produce one of several festivals

and events held annually in the Old 4th Ward.

Ride the Streetcar down Sweet Auburn Avenue.

Take a picture of yourself in front of the

Atlanta skyline on the Jackson Street Bridge.

Rent a bicycle from one of several local RelayBikeShare racks and ride along one of the many bike paths in this bicycle friendly community.

Pick out a hand painted bird house to buy from a local artist.

Go to the drive-thru at Shaquille O’Neal’s Krispy Kreme donut factory,

and if the flashing red light is on, order a hot fresh glazed.

Stop in for a bite to eat at one of the quirky and scrumptous restaurants like  Thumbs Up Diner or LottaFrutta. 

Imbibe and socialize at one of the unique bars like Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium, or the Old Fourth Distillery.

Shop, eat or make new friends at the new Ponce City Market.

Sit out on your front stoop or porch

and greet your friendly neighbors and passersby.

There’s always something fun and interesting to do in Atlanta’s O4W.

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