Some people say its drinking establishments define a neighborhood's character.
For Buckhead, GA, that character is hard to put your finger on, considering the sheer number of watering holes in the neighborhood.
Over 100 bars and nightclubs populate two and a half blocks in this fast-growing section of Atlanta.
Some are traditional pubs, others glitzy nightclubs.
There are sports bars, gay bars, wine bars, and sake bars.
The town of Buckhead, GA, only has a couple hundred official residents.
But people also refer to the uptown district of Atlanta as Buckhead, and this area is home to over 100,000 residents.
From the large groups that spill over from metropolitan Atlanta to the thousands of college students who crowd its streets, Buckhead has a place in the heart, and liver, of many bar enthusiasts.
In fact, Buckhead supposedly earned its name from Henry Irby, a local tavern owner who killed a large buck deer and used the head as taxidermy.
When the local tavern is in your blood and history, it's hard to ignore.
And if you have a population that is thirsty for entertainment and nightlife, you have a neighborhood with an outsize number of bar patrons, each of whom contributes to the healthy job market, real estate trends, and quality of living.
Search online or ask a friend, chances are someone you know has a story to tell about a wild night of bar hopping.
However you learn about Buckhead's endearing charms and thriving nightlife there are ways to make your transition seamless.
Moving assistance companies regularly dispatch their experts into the area and are all too happy to share their stories.
If you are looking to move into the neighborhood, these companies can help you.
Some will even provide comprehensive move-in services, as well as all the local information you need to hit the ground running--something you'll want to do as soon as you arrive.
Good thing Buckhead is only two and a half blocks!