East Point, Georgia travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

East Point is southwest of the neighborhoods of Atlanta in the city's Metro Area. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 39,595. The city is named for being at the opposite end of the former Atlanta & West Point Railroad from West Point, Georgia.

East Point is home to R&B and hip hop groups such as TLC, OutKast, Coolbreeze, Organized Noize, and Goodie Mob. It is also the home of Teddy Geiger and author and film critic Alonso Duralde. A growing fine arts community includes artists: Bjay Allen, Marc Villanueva, Su Abbott, and Alli Royce Sobel.

A portion of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located in East Point. The National Archives regional repository for data collected from the U.S. Census was originally located in East Point until it was moved to a new facility in the nearby city of Morrow.

6 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Mar. (climate data from nearby Atlanta)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 3 mi away (major hub). Directions
PDK DeKalb Peachtree Airport, Atlanta — 16 mi away. Directions

East Point is easily accessed by Interstate Highway 85, 285.

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Food for you

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What to ask about, for your diet

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Get in

By car

East Point is easily accessed by Interstate Highway 85, 285.

By bus

MARTA, +1 404-848-5000, . For both bus and train. It is the second stop from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on all northbound MARTA trains.

Get around

Getting around downtown East Point is as simple as exiting the train station and venturing across Main Street. The wider residential developments are better accessed by car although there are considerable MARTA bus routes through the city.

Eat

Eat Chairs Upstairs Bar and Restaurant

Probably the most popular bar in East Point. Located across the street from the East Point MARTA station. Traditional bar fare with a large international beer menu. Live music occasionally. Outdoor patio.

📍 2783 Main St☎ +1 404-768-0007

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