Intown Atlanta is the epicenter
of all of the iconic experiences and landmarks that make the city an international
hotspot. Intown includes Midtown, Downtown and Buckhead, the infamous Peachtree
Street and signature skyline, historic landmarks such as the Martin Luther King,
Jr. Historic Site, Fortune 500 companies and various universities.
Live
Intown Atlanta is a mix of historic neighborhoods, trendy artist communities,
established communities and revitalized areas. Many boroughs have distinct architectural
characteristics and plenty of charm.
Here’s a sampling of Intown neighborhoods: Ansley Park, Atlantic Station,
Buckhead, Cabbagetown, Castleberry Hill, Dowtown, Druid Hills, East Atlanta,
Grant Park, Kirkwood, Little Five Points, Midtown, Morningside, Virginia-Highland.
Work
Ten Fortune 500 companies call Atlanta home, and many of them are situated in
the heart of intown Atlanta. The Coca-Cola Company was born in Atlanta—the
secret formula was developed in 1886. Today, the company has operations in 200
countries and is responsible for 1.5 billion servings a day. You can see the
famous neon Coca-Cola sign on Peachtree Road and learn more about the world’s
most popular brand at the World of Coca-Cola in Downtown, located next to Centennial
Park.
Other Fortune 500 and 1,000 companies that grace the Atlanta skyline are The
Southern Company, UPS, Equifax and Acuity Brands.
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ITP
vs. OTP
As you plan your move to Atlanta, you’re likely to hear the expression,
“Are you ITP or OTP?” These terms, Inside the Perimeter and
Outside the Perimeter, are a local distinction between residents who live
intown (within the perimeter of I-285) and those who live in the outlying
suburbs.
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Within Midtown, Downtown, Grant Park and Buckhead are cultural attractions,
expansive city parks, theaters, shops and restaurants. For world-class shopping,
try Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza in Buckhead, Atlanta’s version of Rodeo
Drive.
At more than a century old, Piedmont Park is a testament to Atlanta’s
green city initiatives. The park features a year-round event schedule, two playgrounds,
a large dog park, beautiful botanical specimens, jogging trails, a pool, tennis
courts and an unparalleled view of the Atlanta skyline.
Experience
You can’t call yourself a true Atlantan without taking in a few key experiences:
Catch a show at the Fox Theatre on Peachtree Street; Order “a hot dog,
with strings and a F.O.” (a chili dog, French fries and Varsity Frosted
Orange drink) at The Varsity; Join 55,000 runners on the Fourth of July for
the world’s largest 10K, the Peachtree Road Race; Watch one of your favorite
musical acts at Chastain Park’s annual summer concert series, Classic
Chastain; Grab a cocktail in the revolving Sundial Restaurant atop of the Westin
building; Root for your new home teams: Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Atlanta
Falcons at the Georgia Dome, Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena and Atlanta
Hawks at Philips Arena.