A stone’s throw away from the well known city of Decatur sits the quintessential town of Avondale Estates. While residents have effortless access to Atlanta’s big cities and all the excitement that follows, the real entertainment is close at hand. It’s easy to fall in love with Avondale Estates when there is much to explore in this charming small town.
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Most known for unique local hangouts like, My Parent’s Basement, a neighborhood eatery that’s a fast pass down memory lane that serves small plates, and beer, famously combined with a comic book store and pinball mecca, Avondale Estates emits an exclusive and personal vibrancy for its community. Whether its Sunday brunch on the patio or Tuesday night trivia, My Parent’s Basement is a favored fall destination.
If you are looking to buy local produce, the Avondale Estates Farmers Market is open on Sundays from 10am-1pm with Covid-19 safety guidelines to ensure a safe and pleasurable browsing experience. With delectable choices from local farmers and vendors like Sausage World handcrafted artisan sausages, or Macy UnBakes cookie dough, the Avondale Estates Farmers Market is a lovely way to spend your Sunday morning.
As fall weather is upon us, the best place to unwind and enjoy the outdoors are the parks in Avondale Estates. Avondale Park, also known as the epicenter of the Avondale Estates neighborhood, and Willis Park, Avondale Estates oldest park and named after the town’s founder, provide a beautiful combination of open fields, wooded trails and picnic tables to the community for a day spent encompassed by green space in nature.
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While the laundry list of frequented events in Avondale Estates is brief this unprecedented season, the fall state-of-mind is very much alive throughout Atlanta:
- Special to the residents and Halloween spirit of Avondale Estates, the annual “Halloween Spirit Awards” have begun and the search for this years’ spookiest home design is on. If you think your home has the best decor, be sure to compete in this neighborhood competition.
- The Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain is a local must-go for Avondale Estates residents this fall.
- Sleepy Hollow Farm features a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, sunflower fields, photography sessions and much more. Expect a fun fall day and a pretty drive through Atlanta.
Avondale Estates is a small village with big character. For more information about this quaint town, visit avondaleeast.com