Follow along The Connector on a trip around Little Five Points through the lens of a 2007 Cannon PowerShot. It’s a rainy day here in Atlanta, traffic is slow, but people are still out and about. Little Five Points is no exception, a buzzing hub with endless shops to get lost in. Each having its own charm and wide array of compelling items and services to check out. First off we have Bellows Film Lab a camera store that offers a large scope of services ranging from film developing, camera rental, printing/scanning and even tape digitizing. Bright and colorful the store is filled with anything a photographer might need. They even have a photo booth in the back so there’s really something for everyone.
Photos Courtesy of Alita Swanson.
Next we have The Clothing Warehouse. First established in 1992, their corner store is recognized by its bright red exterior and vibrant artwork. They are a well known vintage store stocked with many distinctive pieces. Their clothes are organized by color, making your shopping experience that much easier.
Photos Courtesy of Alita Swanson
Wax n Facts is a well loved vinyl store. It was established in 1976 by Danny Beard and Harry DeMille, and has been around since offering a wide array of new and old records, cassettes and CD’s. A large amount of their 7″ 45 records are priced from 25 to 50 cents ranging up to 1 dollar. Additionally, they carry record care products such as cleaners and brushes. Wax n Facts also buys records in case you have some laying around you’ve been meaning to get rid of.
Photos Courtesy of Alita Swanson.
Crystal Blue is another amazing shop filled with crystals in their most raw form as well as ones beautifully crafted into necklaces, earrings and bracelets that make amazing keepsakes or gifts.
Photos Courtesy of Alita Swanson.
All in all, Little Five Points is a great spot that caters to a wide array of interests from fashion to tattoos. Here’s a few more images The Connector snapped on this rainy day tour through the area. Stores in the photos are Southern Star Tattoo whose shop is open 7 days a week, Psyscho Sisters who carry costumes and funky clothes great for styling, Bang On, a custom t-shirt making store open 7 days a week, and Junkmans Daughter, a store with clothes, room decor, crystals and more.
Photos Courtesy of Alita Swanson.
This has just been a small peak into some of Little Five Points exciting places to visit. You can visit their website to check out more stores and services they have so you can plan your next trip there.
