US Cities Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Sat, 29 Feb 2020 09:32:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png US Cities Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Little Five Points, Atlanta: Quirky, Weird, Original https://travelerdreams.com/little-five-points-atlanta-quirky-weird-original/ Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:37:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=4839 The capital of the state of Georgia, Atlanta, was founded in 1836 by native tribes as a trading post with the English. The city has since developed and grown and is one of the most visited cities in the United States. One of our favorite districts is Little Five Points, here are a couple of […]

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The capital of the state of Georgia, Atlanta, was founded in 1836 by native tribes as a trading post with the English. The city has since developed and grown and is one of the most visited cities in the United States. One of our favorite districts is Little Five Points, here are a couple of reasons why.

The History

Little Five Points is the convergence point of Atlanta’s streetcars lines since the 1890s, and this was the inception of this shopping district. While the 1960s and 1970s saw the area deteriorating, it got a second wind in the 1980s and restored its allure with live music venues that saw acts like Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, and Marilyn Manson.

The fact that it’s still a little weird

The folks at Little Five Points kept their neighborhood from becoming mainstream. They managed to keep the chain stores out and the local businesses running, which preserves the area’s quirky character.

The cool shops

The local businesses are more than atmospheric, it’s actually a great place to go for a shopping day if you like to be a little bit off the mainstream. Clothing and music shops, great places to eat and see art of all genres, including a local theatre and a live music venue, this is a great neighborhood to spend a day in.

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The Locals’ Choice: The Three Best Philly Cheesesteak in Philadelphia https://travelerdreams.com/the-locals-choice-the-three-best-philly-cheesesteak-in-philadelphia/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:40:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=4844 You don’t have to go to Philadelphia to eat a Cheesesteak Sandwich, but if you’re in the City of Brotherly Love, sample this staple food in a few local eateries. These suggestions are not hidden gems, but they are not popular with tourists either, so you can get that authentic Philly feeling. John’s Roast Pork […]

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You don’t have to go to Philadelphia to eat a Cheesesteak Sandwich, but if you’re in the City of Brotherly Love, sample this staple food in a few local eateries. These suggestions are not hidden gems, but they are not popular with tourists either, so you can get that authentic Philly feeling.

John’s Roast Pork

Founded in 1930, this “sandwich shack” is claimed to be the best cheesesteak sandwich in the area, but it is agreed that John’s pork roast sandwich is even better than the cheesesteak. They are confident enough in their food to work relatively limited hours, with a closing time of 7pm.

Tony Luke’s

This institution was opened by two brothers and their father in 1992 in South Philadelphia. The original Tony Luke’s was famous for their hoagie sandwiches, but popular demand got them to develop one of the best cheesesteak sandwiches in town. Tony Luke’s is now a chain of stands and franchises, including locations in New York City and even a few locations in Bahrain!

Campo’s Deli

Opened in 1947, Campo’s was originally a butcher shop. Their meatballs are still made on-site, so you can get them fresh out of the oven, as a side for your cheesesteak. They also have gluten-free and vegan alternatives.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> US Cities Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Sat, 29 Feb 2020 09:32:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png US Cities Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Little Five Points, Atlanta: Quirky, Weird, Original https://travelerdreams.com/little-five-points-atlanta-quirky-weird-original/ Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:37:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=4839 The capital of the state of Georgia, Atlanta, was founded in 1836 by native tribes as a trading post with the English. The city has since developed and grown and is one of the most visited cities in the United States. One of our favorite districts is Little Five Points, here are a couple of […]

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The capital of the state of Georgia, Atlanta, was founded in 1836 by native tribes as a trading post with the English. The city has since developed and grown and is one of the most visited cities in the United States. One of our favorite districts is Little Five Points, here are a couple of reasons why.

The History

Little Five Points is the convergence point of Atlanta’s streetcars lines since the 1890s, and this was the inception of this shopping district. While the 1960s and 1970s saw the area deteriorating, it got a second wind in the 1980s and restored its allure with live music venues that saw acts like Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, and Marilyn Manson.

The fact that it’s still a little weird

The folks at Little Five Points kept their neighborhood from becoming mainstream. They managed to keep the chain stores out and the local businesses running, which preserves the area’s quirky character.

The cool shops

The local businesses are more than atmospheric, it’s actually a great place to go for a shopping day if you like to be a little bit off the mainstream. Clothing and music shops, great places to eat and see art of all genres, including a local theatre and a live music venue, this is a great neighborhood to spend a day in.

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The Locals’ Choice: The Three Best Philly Cheesesteak in Philadelphia https://travelerdreams.com/the-locals-choice-the-three-best-philly-cheesesteak-in-philadelphia/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:40:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=4844 You don’t have to go to Philadelphia to eat a Cheesesteak Sandwich, but if you’re in the City of Brotherly Love, sample this staple food in a few local eateries. These suggestions are not hidden gems, but they are not popular with tourists either, so you can get that authentic Philly feeling. John’s Roast Pork […]

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You don’t have to go to Philadelphia to eat a Cheesesteak Sandwich, but if you’re in the City of Brotherly Love, sample this staple food in a few local eateries. These suggestions are not hidden gems, but they are not popular with tourists either, so you can get that authentic Philly feeling.

John’s Roast Pork

Founded in 1930, this “sandwich shack” is claimed to be the best cheesesteak sandwich in the area, but it is agreed that John’s pork roast sandwich is even better than the cheesesteak. They are confident enough in their food to work relatively limited hours, with a closing time of 7pm.

Tony Luke’s

This institution was opened by two brothers and their father in 1992 in South Philadelphia. The original Tony Luke’s was famous for their hoagie sandwiches, but popular demand got them to develop one of the best cheesesteak sandwiches in town. Tony Luke’s is now a chain of stands and franchises, including locations in New York City and even a few locations in Bahrain!

Campo’s Deli

Opened in 1947, Campo’s was originally a butcher shop. Their meatballs are still made on-site, so you can get them fresh out of the oven, as a side for your cheesesteak. They also have gluten-free and vegan alternatives.

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