15 Best Things to Do in East Point (GA)

 

East Point, Georgia is a suburban city in the southwest of Atlanta, which lies less than 7.5 miles north.

It was founded by a handful of families around a railway terminus in 1870, and grew quickly.

The railway and excellent climate made it a popular summer escape for those living in downtown Atlanta, despite its proximity.

The railway survives, as does a series of historic attractions that make East Point a great place to visit, in addition to a good base for explorations of Atlanta.

Here are the best things to do in and around East Point, Georgia.

1. East Point Historic Civic Block

East Point City HallSource: Thomson200 / Wikimedia | CC0
East Point City Hall

East Point’s Historic Civic Block is made up of three important historic buildings together with the city’s Victory Park.

The park is joined by City Hall, the City Auditorium, and New Deal Library. The four sites date from the 1920s and 1930s.

City Hall, the seat of local government, and the City Auditorium were constructed in a blend of Colonial Revival and traditional southern antebellum styles.

Park of President Franklin D Roosevelt’s attempts to counter the Great Depression of the late 1920s, the New Deal Library has some wonderful detailing typical of the region.

Meanwhile, Victory Park was constructed as a memorial to those who died while serving the country in the military, with old weaponry interspersed with the memorials and planting.

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