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" VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND  Explore this area, overflowing with cute shops and great restaurants, on foot.  Metropolitan Deluxe (above)  stocks everything from fresh flowers and greeting cards to bar stools and bed linens. 1034 N. Highland Ave.; 404-806-1864. Murphy&amp;#039;s, a local favorite, always draws a crowd, especially for its fabulous weekend brunch. 997 Virginia Ave.; 404-872-0904. Highland Tap is a cellar bar known for its killer steaks and smooth martinis. 1026 N. Highland Ave.; 404-875-3673. Atkin&amp;#039;s Park, the oldest tavern in Atlanta, offers upscale bar food. 794 N. Highland Ave.; 404-876-7249. Blind Willie&amp;#039;s nightly (except Sundays) blues music is legendary. 828 N. Highland Ave.; 404-873-2583. San Francisco Coffee roasts their own beans and has some of the best java (and pastries) in town. 1192 N. Highland Ave.; 404-876-8816.  Moe&amp;#039;s &amp;amp;amp; Joe&amp;#039;s (above)  bar is one of Ty&amp;#039;s old hangouts. 1033 N. Highland Ave.; 404-873-6090. 20th Century Antiques offers a collection of mint condition and refurbished Arts and Crafts, Deco and mid-century furniture. 1054 N. Highland Ave.; 404-874-7042. INMAN PARK  Best known for its gorgeously restored Victorian mansions, the area is gaining attention for its dining scene.  Dad&amp;#039;s Garage Theatre presents decidedly off-kilter, off-Broadway shows and wildly funny improv comedy. 280 Elizabeth St.; 404-523-3141.  Rathbun&amp;#039;s (above)  is chef Kevin Rathbun&amp;#039;s eponymous eatery, offering generous portions in a stylish setting. 112 Krog St. Suite R; 404-524-8280. Kevin Rathbun Steak, the chef&amp;#039;s latest venture, is scheduled to open in May. 154 Krog St.; 404-524-5600. Shaun&amp;#039;s is Chef Shaun Doty&amp;#039;s well-known hot spot where the menu changes daily. 1029 Edgewood Ave.; 404-577-4358. Springvale, a former Civil War battleground, is a park with a small ravine, a playground and lots of green space. EAST ATLANTA  The area&amp;#039;s main district, East Atlanta Village, has lots of funky spots. East Atlanta Arts &amp;amp;amp; Antiques Bazaar is a 10,000-square-foot space with antiques, collectibles, pottery and crafts from a variety of vendors. 470 Flat Shoals Ave.; 404-581-0105. Flatiron Restaurant and Bar offers burgers, beer and a well-stocked jukebox. 520 Flat Shoals Ave.; 404-688-8864. Grant Central Pizza serves New York\u2013style pies. 1276 Glenwood Ave.; 404-627-0007. Gravity Pub always has good beer and great company. 1257 Glenwood Ave.; 404-627-5555. E.A.R.L. is a hopping bar in front and a small music venue for indie bands in back. 488 Flat Shoals Ave.; 404-522-3950. Mary&amp;#039;s is famous for its &amp;quot;Marytinis&amp;quot; and raucous &amp;quot;Maryoke&amp;quot; karaoke nights on Tuesdays and Saturdays. 1287-B Glenwood Ave.; 404-624-4411. 97 Estoria in nearby Cabbagetown, is a neighborhood joint with great grub and a big patio. 727 Wylie St.; 404-522-0966. LITTLE FIVE POINTS  Atlanta&amp;#039;s answer to Haight-Ashbury, &amp;quot;L5P&amp;quot; has boutiques, independent book and record stores, coffee shops, tattoo parlors, even a New Age crystal shop.  Junkman&amp;#039;s Daughter (above) dominates the scene with its hipster clothing, pop- culture tchotchkes, and everything in between. 464 Moreland Ave.; 404-577-3188.  Stefan&amp;#039;s Vintage Clothing (below) Those in the know also stop at this shop where the styles don&amp;#039;t go beyond 1970. 1160 Euclid Ave.; 404-688-4929.  Criminal Records is the go-to store for what&amp;#039;s hot, new and under-the-radar in music and books. 466 Moreland Ave; 404-215-9511. A Cappella Books has a collection of out-of-print and rare books as well as those by hard-to-find authors. 484-C Moreland Ave; 404-681-5128. The Vortex menu features burgers with attitude. 438 Moreland Ave.; 404-688-1828. Euclid Avenue Yacht Club is a friendly beer joint. 1136 Euclid Ave.; 404-688-2582. Variety Playhouse concert hall showcases national acts. 1099 Euclid Ave.; 404-524-7354. Star Community Bar hosts honky tonk, punk and alternative-country bands. 437 Moreland Ave.; 404-681-9108. GRANT PARK  Ty&amp;#039;s old stomping grounds are home to the city&amp;#039;s largest park (and give the neighborhood its name).  Zoo Atlanta occupies the southern half of the park. 800 Cherokee Ave.; 404-624-9453. Atlanta Cyclorama is a Civil War museum and one of only three cycloramas in the country. The cylindrical panorama depicts the Battle of Atlanta. 800 Cherokee Ave.; 404-658-7625. MIDTOWN  The heart of this neighborhood beats strongest on Peachtree Street. The area has some of the city&amp;#039;s best shopping, restaurants and clubs.  High Museum of Art (above) is where hundreds of works from the Louvre will be on loan over the next three years. 1280 Peachtree St.; 404-733-4444. Piedmont Park is a lovely stretch of green with trails, athletic fields and a pool. 400 Park Dr.; 404-875-7275. Fox Theatre hosts a film festival all summer. 660 Peachtree St.; 404-881-2100. Retromodern offers classics from Knoll, Herman Miller and Fritz Hansen. 805 Peachtree St.; 404-724-0093. Yes Home has a great selection of modern furniture, lighting and other decor. 921 Peachtree St.; 404-733-5909. DRTC Studio sells modern furnishings plus a great selection of Vietri dishes. 905 Juniper St.; 404-874-5583. Table 1280, a minimalist brasserie, is located next to the High Museum. 1280 Peachtree St.; 404-897-1280. The Globe is an inexpensive bistro in a groovy cafeteria setting. 75 Fifth St.; 404-541-1487.  Whole World Theatre (above) presents wickedly funny improv comedy. 1216 Spring St.; 404-817-7529. The Lowe Gallery, in nearby Buckhead, exhibits work by internationally renowned artists. Look for an 18th anniversary show in July. 75 Bennett St.; 404-352-8114. Pangaea, in West Midtown, is a casual eatery serving sandwiches from around the world. 1082 Huff Rd.; 404-350-8787. No Mas Productions, also in West Midtown, is where local designers go for handcrafted furniture, accessories and garden gear with a Mexican accent. 790 Huff Rd.; 404-350-0907. CASTLEBERRY HILL  Artists began moving to this former industrial area in the 1980s, and galleries soon followed. Now it&amp;#039;s the place to view new painters and sculptors. Monthly art strolls (www.castleberryhill.org) are a treat.  Centennial Olympic Park, site of the 1996 Olympics, has free concerts through September. 265 Park Ave. West; 404-222-7275.  Marcia Wood Gallery (above) will feature the group show, &amp;quot;Luxe, Calme et Volupte&amp;quot; June 7 to July 14. 263 Walker St.; 404-827-0030. 3Ten Haustudio showcases art by owner Diane Hause, among others. 310 Peters St.; 404-524-6541. Wertz Contemporary has a selection of contemporary fine art with a group show from June through September. 264 Peters St.; 404-420-4342. Noir Lounge is an old-style Hollywood lounge next to the Wertz gallery. Black-and-white films are projected onto walls as patrons enjoy French American fare and cocktails. 264 Peters St.; 404-223-2999. Slice makes great pizza and martinis. 259 Peters St.; 404-588-1820. Paschal&amp;#039;s Restaurant cooks up southern favorites. Opened in 1947, it was once a meeting place for civil rights activists. 180-B Northside Dr.; 404-525-2023. Studio 281 is a clothing store by day and a cool jazz spot by night. 281 Peters St.; 404-524-7247. Context is less than two miles away in downtown Atlanta. It has an 8,000-square-foot showroom filled with modern European furniture by Cappellini, E15, Carl Hansen, Gervasoni and others. 75 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. NE; 404-477-3301. From Woman&amp;#039;s Day Special Interest Publication&amp;#039;s Ty Pennington At Home  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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