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MARTA to the Atlanta Winter Beer Fest
The Atlanta Winter Beer Fest takes place in January at the Masquerade, a music venue at 695 North Avenue. Plenty of beer and several stages of live music to go around. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door.
To get there on MARTA, board bus 2 at either the North Avenue, Candler Park or Decatur Station (yes Decatur fans, if you live near the Decatur Square or off Ponce, just hop on the bus — same with those who live in Poncey or Virgina Highland). Exit at the intersection of Ponce de Leon and Glen Iris Drive. Cactus Car Wash, Eats and City Hall East will be on the corner. Walk south on Glen Iris then turn left on North Avenue and walk about a block (see walking map). On Saturdays, the bus departs about every hour from Decatur and Candler park and every 35 minutes from North Avenue. Be sure to check the schedule.
For more information see:
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
Music Venues Near MARTA
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to Castleberry Hill
Castleberry Hill is an eclectic and artistic neighborhood just southwest of downtown Atlanta that hosts a regular art stroll (see area map). The closest MARTA station is the Garnett Station on south red/gold line, though it is about a three block walk in a transitional area.
If you plan to bike or walk from Garnett, take the Trinity Street exit out of the station and turn left on Trinity. Keep right at the split in the road and go up and over the bridge. At this point, the street changes to Peters Street, which forms the edge of the neighborhood.
Bus 3 and bus 13 travel to the neighborhood as another option and depart from the Five Points Station.
For more information, see:
MARTA Safety Tips
How to Ride MARTA Buses
5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the MLK March and Rally
The Martin Luther King Jr. March and Rally takes place annually on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in downtown Atlanta. Open to all, the march assembles at Peachtree and Baker Streets at 1:15 p.m. and begins at 2 p.m. down Auburn Avenue to the King Center.
The Peachtree Center MARTA Station on the red/gold rail line is right next to the starting point of the march. If you are coming from the east-west rail line, you will need to transfer to a northbound train at the Five Points Station, or exit at Five Points and take the Peachtree Street exit out of the station and turn left. The march route will be about two blocks up.
If arriving at the Peachtree Center Station, follow the signs to the Harris Street exit for closest access to the start of the march. See MARTA directions to the King Center for information on getting to the rally at the end of the march.
For more information, see:
Exploring the King Memorial Station Area
King Memorial Station Restaurants
How to use Google Maps for MARTA directions
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
MARTA to the Buckhead Beer Fest
The Buckhead Beer Fest makes its debut on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. The event lasts from 1pm-6pm and is located next to the Lindbergh Center MARTA Station in the parking lot of the Gold Room. In addition to beer tastings, the $50 ticket price includes live music, food trucks and heated tents.
To get there on MARTA, take a red or gold line train to the Lindbergh Center Station. If your starting station is on the blue or green east-west line, you must transfer to a Northbound train at the Five Points Station. The Gold Room parking lot is located closest to the south end of the Lindbergh station, so if you are traveling northbound on the train, sit in the very last train car. If coming from the north, such as North Springs or Doraville, sit in the front train car.
After exiting the train, look for signs pointing to Main Street. Most the exits will then take you to Lindbergh Lane upon exiting the fare gate. Turn right on Lindbergh Lane, walk past the parking garage and turn left on the first street you reach (see area map).
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Trains
MARTA Maps
Bars Near MARTA
Lindbergh Parking
Lindbergh Station Restaurants
Train Schedules and Frequency
King Memorial MARTA Station
The King Memorial MARTA station is located at 377 Decatur Street SE, on the blue and green rail line. It is an urban station near downtown Atlanta next to Oakland Cemetery, Pencil Factory Lofts, Cabbagetown, Memorial Drive and the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site.
Directions
To get to the station on MARTA, you must be on a blue or green line train, which run east and west. If you are coming from the north or south (such as the airport or North Springs/Doraville, you must exit at the Five Points Station and follow the signs to the Eastbound platform to transfer to the first eastbound train that arrives.
Parking
There is no public parking at this station, only short-term spots for passenger drop off and pick up.
Buses
Bus 21 departs from the station and travels away from downtown on Memorial Drive, providing access to Cabbagetown. Weekdays on alternating trips, bus 99 also stops at this station and goes to the Georgia State station in one direction and past the King Memorial and up Boulevard to Piedmont Park and the Midtown Station.
Commute Times
It takes 3 minutes to get to Five Points and from Five Points, 16 minutes to the airport.
More Information
Exploring the King Memorial Station Area
King Memorial Station Restaurants
King Memorial Attractions
MARTA to the Midtown Arts Cinema
The Midtown Arts Cinema is a neighborhood movie theater located at 931 Monroe Drive, across from Grady High School and Piedmont Park. The closest MARTA station is Midtown on the red/gold rail line. You can take the 10th Street exit out of the station and turn right (if coming up via the Federal reserve tunnel, turn left), and walk about 20 minutes down 10th Street where it dead ends at Monroe Drive. Turn right on Monroe and left into the Trader Joes shopping center. In the back is the theater. Wine are beer are available for purchase.
If you don’t want to walk, you can board bus 36 or bus 99 at the Midtown Station. Both have stops near the theater (exit by Trader Joes and Starbucks). The bus ride is no more than five minutes. Bus 99 also picks up passengers at the Georgia State station and in part of the GSU campus. If you plan to take the bus back to the station, be advised that bus 36 stops early in the evening.
Nearby restaurants/bars include Metro Fresh, F.R.O.G.S. Cantina, Mellow Mushroom, Jersey Mike’s Subs, The Highlander, Apres Diem, Rice Box, Desi Spice and Royal Orchid Thai.
For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Fun/Recreation
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Navigating the Midtown Station
Midtown Station Restaurants
MARTA to Twelve Centennial Park
Twelve Centennial Park is a hotel and condo building at 400 West Peachtree Street NW. It is right next to the Civic Center MARTA Station, making it one of the closest hotels to MARTA. The hotel suites feature full-size kitchens and amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and business center.
To get there on MARTA, take any red or gold line train to the Civic Center Station and follow any exit to street level. Head south on West Peachtree Street toward the downtown skyline and the building is the first one on the right.
Nearby attractions include the Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, Civic Center, Peachtree Center and connections to the Megabus at the Civic Center Station. Restaurants in the area include BLT Steak, Mellow Mushroom, Jimmy John’s and Max Lager’s Wood-Fire Grill and Brewery.
For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
Civic Center Station Guide
Civic Center Attractions
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
MARTA to SpringHill Suites Buckhead
The Buckhead SpringHill Suites hotel is located at 3459 Buckhead Loop NE near the Buckhead MARTA Station on the red rail line. It features a 24-hour market, complimentary hot breakfast buffet and shuttle within two miles (contact the hotel about availability for pick up at the Buckhead Station).
If you plan to walk from MARTA, it is about a 15 minute walk from the station. If you are coming from the airport, make sure you board a train labeled “North Springs” to get to the Buckhead Station. After 7pm, board any northbound train and exit at the Lindbergh Center Station to connect to the “North Springs” train there.
Once at Buckhead, take the first set of stairs out of the station and turn right to walk along Peachtree Road. The Capital City building will be the first building on the right. Walk past the building then immediately turn right on to a driveway that runs alongside Capital City. Keep walking straight ahead past several parking garages, down a flight a stairs and past a small park. The hotel is just ahead on the left across from a shopping center containing Old Navy and Bed, Bath and Beyond.
You can also board a purple line Buc Shuttle during weekday rush hour right outside the station. Exit at stop H/Prominence Building and walk across the street to the hotel. MARTA bus 5 also travels close to the hotel. Board the bus at the Lindbergh Station and exit at the intersection of Piedmont Road with Buckhead Loop and turn right on Buckhead Loop (Chipotle is on the corner).
Nearby restaurants include On the Border, Chipotle, Farm Burger, Copeland’s of New Orleans and Ru San’s.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Buckhead MARTA Station
Buckhead Station Shopping
Buckhead Station Restaurants
How to Ride the Buc Shuttle
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
MARTA to the Chick-fil-A Bowl
The Chick-fil-A Bowl takes place in the Georgia Dome, which is right next to the Dome/Philips Arena Station on the blue/green rail line. If you are traveling from the airport get on any northbound train, or from north of the city, ride any southbound train to the Five Points Station. Exit the train and follow the signs to the Westbound train platform. Get on the first train that arrives and ride one stop to the Dome Station. After exiting the train, look for signs pointing to the Georgia Dome for direct access to the building without having to go outside.
The game starts at 7:30 p.m. The last trains will depart the Five Points Station at 2 a.m., so plan to be back at the Dome Station at least 20 minutes early. There will also be heavy crowds downtown for the Peach Drop and riders should expect crowded trains and lines at the Breeze Card machines. It is advised that you purchase your fare in advance and make sure you have enough for a roundtrip ($5 for adults) to avoid waiting.
For those parking and riding, the closest free daily parking lot to the Dome is at the Ashby Station at 65 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. Otherwise, parking at any other station on the blue/green rail line makes for an easy commute: H.E. Holmes, Westlake, Inman Park, Candler Park, East Lake, Avondale, Kensington or Indian Creek. See this map and station links to click on the station name to get addresses and schedules.
For more information, see:
New Year’s Eve Weekend MARTA Schedules
Dome Station Restaurants
Top 5 MARTA Stations to Park and Ride
MARTA to Comfort Inn and Conference Center Northeast
The Comfort Inn and Conference Center Northeast is located at 2001 Clearview Ave, less than a 15 minute walk from the Doraville MARTA Station at the end of the gold rail line. It is a pet-friendly hotel that features free WiFi and a convention center.
On MARTA, take a gold line train labeled “Doraville” to the Doraville Station. Walk straight out of the station on to Park Avenue and cross over Buford Highway at the stoplight. Immediately turn left on Buford Highway and walk about a block to Clearview Avenue and turn right (see walking map).
Nearby restaurants include Waffle House, Han II Kwan (Korean), Cafe 101 (Chinese) and Alvarado’s Mexican Food. The hotel is not near the Georgia Dome as the website suggests, but rather a 25 minute train ride to Five Points, then a transfer to a Westbound train to ride one stop to the Dome/Philips Arena Station. The main nearby attraction is the international shops and restaurants on Buford Highway. Board bus 39 at the station for access.
For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
Top 10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to Whole Foods
Whole Foods offers organic and natural foods at several locations in Atlanta. However, none are in walking distance to a train station and require a bus commute.
- The Whole Foods on Ponce de Leon Avenue is off bus 2 that departs from the North Avenue, Candler Park and Decatur Stations. Exit the bus at Ponce City Market – the large brick building.
- For the Buckhead location on West Paces Ferry Road near Peachtree Road, board bus 110 at the Buckhead or Lenox Station and head southbound or get on a northbound bus at the Arts Center Station.
- The third store is at the intersection of Briarcliff and Lavista Roads. Choose from two bus routes: bus 16 departs Five Points and Loehmans Plaza and travels through the Highlands or use bus 30 from the Lindbergh Station or Northlake Mall.
For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
How to Ride MARTA Buses
MARTA to the Chick-fil-A Bowl Parade
The 2011 Chick-fil-A Bowl Parade takes place Dec. 31 from 12:30 – 2 p.m. just outside the Peachtree Center MARTA station on the red/gold rail line. All north/soundbound trains stop at this station, and all station exits will take you to street level where you can view the start of the parade. Or if coming from the blue or green rail line, exit at the Five Points Station and follow the signs to the Northbound train platform and get on the first train that arrives and go one stop to Peachtree Center.
The other option is to exit at the Dome Station on the blue/green rail line and follow the signs to the Philips Arena exit. Go up the escalators and keep walking straight ahead along Centennial Olympic Park Drive (Philips Arena will be on your left). A few blocks up the parade route travels on Andrew Young International Blvd. through the park (see walking map). If you are coming from the north or south rail line, be sure to exit at Five Points and follow the signs to the Westbound platform for the correct train.
The Chick-fil-A Bowl Fanfest will take place next to the Dome Station at the Georgia World Congress Center after the parade and the football game will take place in the Georgia Dome next door.
For more information, see:
MARTA to the Chick-fil-A Bowl
New Year’s Eve Weekend MARTA Schedules
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
Dome Station Restaurants
Peachtree Center Station Restaurants
Top 5 MARTA Stations to Park and Ride
MARTA to Hampton Inn Atlanta Downtown
The Hampton Inn in downtown Atlanta is located at 161 Spring Street NW in a historic building. Features include complimentary breakfast and a business center.
The Peachtree Center Station is the closest MARTA station to the hotel. Take any red or gold line train to the station and follow the signs to the Ellis Street exit then to Peachtree Street West. At street level, immediately turn right on Carnegie Way and walk about two blocks to Spring Street and turn left. Walking time is about five minutes.
Nearby attractions include the Hard Rock Cafe, Peachtree Center businesses, Centennial Olympic Park, Tabernacle, Imagine It! Children’s Museum, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, CNN and the Rialto Center for Performing Arts.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
Peachtree Center Attractions/Directions
Top 5 Most Walkable Stations
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
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MARTA to Comfort Suites Downtown
Comfort Suites is located in the center of downtown Atlanta at 54 Peachtree Street SW, right next to the Five Points Station. The hotel offers a free deluxe continental breakfast and a free area shuttle.
To get there on MARTA, take any train, including any train at the airport, to the Five Points Station. Take the Peachtree Street exit out of the station and merely cross the street to reach the hotel.
Area attractions include Underground Atlanta, Georgia State University, Georgia Capitol and the historic Fairlie Popular district. Additionally, a large number of buses connect at this station, providing access to the Carter Center, Zoo Atlanta, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Turner Field and the Virginia Highland and Inman Park neighborhoods. Most of the restaurants in the area are closed on the weekend, but being close to MARTA, guests can take the train or walk one stop up to Peachtree Center or to Midtown and Buckhead for other dining options. Check Marietta Street and Underground Atlanta for weekend restaurants that are in walking distance.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Five Points Station
Five Points Attractions/Directions
Dome Station Restaurants
Midtown Station Restaurants
5 Skymiles Restaurants Near MARTA
Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants Near MARTA
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MARTA to Holiday Inn Select
The Holiday Inn Select is located in downtown Atlanta near the Georgia Capitol at 450 Capitol Avenue. It features a free shuttle within a 3-mile radius of the hotel (which includes the closest MARTA station), event/conference space and the Rockfish Grille restaurant.
The nearest MARTA station is the Georgia State Station on the blue/green rail line. If coming from the airport or north of the city, take a red or gold line train to the Five Points Station and then follow the signs to the Eastbound platform. Get on the first eastbound train that arrives, which will be labeled Indian Creek, King Memorial or Candler Park. Exit at the next stop, Georgia State and take the Piedmont Avenue exit out of the station. You check with the hotel regarding a pick up from this station at 170 Piedmont Avenue SE. Or, turn left on Piedmont and walk about four blocks to the hotel. Piedmont Avenue turns into Capitol Avenue, and the hotel will be on the left. Walking time is a little less than 15 minutes.
Bus 32 and bus 55 also stop in front of the hotel. Catch the bus at the Five Points Station. From the hotel, bus 32 goes on to Zoo Atlanta and Grant Park to the south and to the Georgia Aquarium to the north for easy sightseeing from the hotel.
Nearby attractions include Turner Field, Georgia Capitol, Underground Atlanta and Georgia State University.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Georgia State Station
Georgia State Attractions/Directions
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
