Atlanta is known for a lot of things but being a historically pedestrian scale city is not one of them. However, an explosion in growth since 1950, that has lead to the metropolis sprawling across much of Georgia, can give off a quite deceiving impression.

Castleberry Hill

Named after 19th century grocer Daniel Castleberry, this section of the city’s core functioned as a red-light district prior to the Civil War. By the late-19th century, it emerged as a industrial and warehouse district housing cotton warehouses and grocers. Today, it’s known for its collection of art galleries, restaurants, lofts and coffee shops.