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Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine

A slow Jan 1 on foot: brunch, the BeltLine, two markets and a park. We have mapped 1 sight, 1 activity and 2 outdoor spots here, each with a reason to go.

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Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine, Georgia, United States
Places
7

1 See · 1 Do · 2 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Shop

Curated routes
1

Atlanta New Year's Eve

Best season
Dec 30 – Jan 1

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

32°C / 90°F avg high

Coolest month
January

10°C / 50°F avg high

Wettest month
December

about 133 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages for Downtown & Midtown Atlanta, the nearest city we track.

Things to do in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine

7 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

1 sight worth building a day around in Sweet Auburn.

  • See

    Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park

    King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church and his tomb along Auburn Avenue in Sweet Auburn.

    Tip Visitor center buildings typically close on Jan 1; the streets, tomb and reflecting pool stay open to walk.

    • Sweet Auburn
    • Free
    • 60 min
    • Morning

Do

1 activity for when the group wants to do more than look in Old Fourth Ward.

  • Do

    Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail

    Paved former rail corridor lined with murals and patios, linking Reynoldstown, Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward and Piedmont Park.

    Tip Walk north from Krog Street to Ponce City Market, about 2 miles.

    • Old Fourth Ward
    • Free
    • 1.5 hr
    • Late morning

Outdoors

2 outdoor spots for fresh air across Old Fourth Ward and Midtown. All 2 are free to visit.

  • Historic Fourth Ward Park in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLinePhoto: Marc Merlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Outdoors

    Historic Fourth Ward Park

    Park built around a stormwater pond, with a stone cascade, boardwalks and views of Ponce City Market.

    Tip It sits right off the Eastside Trail; detour in on the way north.

    • Old Fourth Ward
    • Free
    • 30 min
    • Midday
  • Piedmont Park in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLinePhoto: Marc Merlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Outdoors

    Piedmont Park

    Midtown's big park, with Lake Clara Meer, the Active Oval and wide views of the Midtown towers.

    Tip The BeltLine runs along its eastern edge; finish the walk on the lake loop.

    • Midtown
    • Free
    • 60 min
    • Afternoon

Eat

Where we would book a table in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine in Inman Park.

  • Eat

    Highland Bakery

    Neighborhood bakery and brunch spot known for sweet-potato pancakes, biscuits and big breakfasts.

    Tip Expect a wait after 10 a.m. on Jan 1; put your name in early.

    • Inman Park
    • $$
    • 60 min
    • Morning
  • Eat

    Krog Street Market

    Food hall in a 1920s warehouse beside the Krog Street Tunnel, with counters for ramen, tacos, barbecue and ice cream.

    Tip The graffiti-covered Krog Street Tunnel is a block away.

    • Inman Park
    • $$
    • 60 min
    • Lunch

Shop

Markets and shops worth the detour in Old Fourth Ward.

  • Shop

    Ponce City Market

    The 1926 Sears building on the BeltLine, now a food hall, shops and a rooftop with skyline views.

    Tip Holiday hours vary on Jan 1; the Central Food Hall usually opens by late morning.

    • Old Fourth Ward
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Afternoon

How to fit Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine into a trip

Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine is stop 2 of 2 on our Atlanta New Year's Eve route. Follow it as-is or lift Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine into your own plan.

Weather by month, based on Downtown & Midtown Atlanta

Our climate figures for Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine come from Downtown & Midtown Atlanta, about 2 km (1 mi) away. Average daily highs run from 10°C / 50°F in January to 32°C / 90°F in July. December is the wettest month, with about 133 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages for Downtown & Midtown Atlanta. Downtown & Midtown Atlanta weather (covers Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine) →

Near Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine

8 other destinations from our guides within about 350 km (217 mi), measured in a straight line.

Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine questions, answered

How many days do you need in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine?

On our Atlanta New Year's Eve route it is stop 2 of 2 in a 3-day trip. Split evenly, that is about 2 days here, an estimate rather than a rule. The listed visit times for our 7 places add up to roughly 8 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine best known for?

A slow Jan 1 on foot: brunch, the BeltLine, two markets and a park. Standouts on our list: Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park (King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church and his tomb along Auburn Avenue in Sweet Auburn); Historic Fourth Ward Park (Park built around a stormwater pond, with a stone cascade, boardwalks and views of Ponce City Market); Piedmont Park (Midtown's big park, with Lake Clara Meer, the Active Oval and wide views of the Midtown towers).

When is the best time to visit Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine?

Our Atlanta New Year's Eve route is best Dec 30 – Jan 1. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages for nearby Downtown & Midtown Atlanta put the warmest highs in July (32°C / 90°F), the coolest in January (10°C / 50°F) and the most rain in December (about 133 mm).

What are the best things to do in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine?

Start with Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail, Historic Fourth Ward Park, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park and Piedmont Park. Our guide lists 7 places in all, from 1 sight, 1 activity, 2 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 shop.

Where should a group eat in Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine?

Our picks: Highland Bakery (Inman Park); Krog Street Market (Inman Park). Expect a wait after 10 a.m. on Jan 1; put your name in early (Highland Bakery).

What is near Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine?

The closest destinations in our guides are Downtown & Midtown Atlanta (about 2 km / 1 mi), Cherokee (about 213 km / 132 mi) and Townsend (about 220 km / 137 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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