Category Archives: E3 Inman Park
MARTA to the Wheelbarrow Festival
The Wheelbarrow Festival is hosted yearly by the Reynoldstown neighborhood. Located just south of Little Five Points in the Lang-Carson Park, the festival is family-friendly and features live music, food and art.
The closest MARTA station is the Inman Park Station on the blue/green rail line. If coming from Five Points, board an Eastbound train labeled “Indian Creek” or “Candler Park” to get to there.
From the station, the park is about a 15 minute walk south. After exiting the fare gates, turn left to take the exit marked “Reynoldstown”. At street level take Seaboard Avenue along the rail tracks toward downtown and turn left on Walthall Street then right on Boulevard Drive. Keeping walking to Manigault Street and turn right (see walking map).
For more information, see:
Inman Park Weekend Train Schedule
Navigating the Inman Park Station
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the East Atlanta Strut
The East Atlanta Strut is a yearly music and arts festival that takes place in mid-September. In addition to live music and art, the festival features a parade, 5K and motorcycle and car show.
The closest MARTA station to the festival/East Atlanta is Inman Park on the blue/green rail line, although you must take a bus from the station to get the neighborhood.
If you are coming from the red or gold rail lines, transfer at Five Points to the eastbound platform and get on a train labeled “Indian Creek” or “Candler Park” to reach the Inman Park station. From there, choose from these three bus routes:
You’ll want to check the schedules ahead of time online and print out route schedules or view on your smartphone to help plan your trip. Buses park on both sides of the station — bus 4 departs from the Inman Park side of the tracks, while 34 and 107 are on the Reynoldstown side.
For more information, see:
How to ride MARTA buses
Inman Park Weekend Train Schedule
Navigating the Inman Park Station
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Emory Village
The Emory Village is located next to the Emory University campus on N. Decatur Road. Two MARTA bus routes travel here:
- Bus 6 departs from the Inman Park and Lindbergh Stations
- Bus 36 departs from the Midtown and Avondale Stations
The Village features a CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks and restaurants such as Everybody’s Pizza, Doc Chey’s Noodle House, Saba, Rise N Dine, Panera Bread and the Wonderful World of Burgers.
For more information, see:
Emory/CDC Commuter Transit Options
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to Ride the Cliff Shuttle
MARTA to the Taste of East Atlanta
Thursday, July 14, 2011 is the Taste of East Atlanta, where you can sample food from local restaurants for only $1 per location.
The closest MARTA station is Inman Park on the blue/green rail line. If you are coming from the red or gold rail lines, transfer at Five Points to the eastbound platform and get on a train labeled “Indian Creek” or “Candler Park” to reach the Inman Park station. From there, choose from these three bus routes:
Be advised that buses park on both sides of the station. Bus 4 departs from the Inman Park side of the tracks, while 34 and 107 are on the Reynoldstown side.
For more information, see:
How to ride MARTA buses
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to Festival on Ponce
The Festival on Ponce is a new festival in Atlanta, which will take place July 23 and 24 at the Druid Hills/Olmstead Park end of Ponce de Leon Avenue. It will have fine and folk arts and crafts along with live acoustic music, a children’s area and local food.
There are several ways to get there on MARTA:
- Take bus 2 at the North Avenue or Decatur Station. Be advised that from North Avenue only every other bus travels all the way to the festival. Board a bus with Decatur Station as the destination.
- Board bus 6 from Inman Park Station and exit at the intersection of Moreland Avenue and Ponce de Leon (a gas station and church are on the corner). Walk east on Ponce, away from city, to reach the festival (see area map).
- For those more adventurous or with bikes, exit at the Candler Park Station and head north through Candler Park to reach other end of the festival, which is about 30 minutes on foot (see walking map).
For more information, see:
How to ride MARTA buses
Navigating the Inman Park Station
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Inman Park Village
The Inman Park Village is located between the Inman Park neighborhood and Old 4th Ward. It is a collection of condos, apartments, shops and restaurants. Highlights include the Inman Perk Coffee Shop, Parish, Fritti, Sotto Sotto, Pure Taqueria, Victory Sandwich and Dad’s Garage.
The area is about a 15 minute walk from the Inman Park Station on the blue/green rail line. If coming from Five Points, follow the signs to the Eastbound platform and board a train labeled “Candler Park” or “Indian Creek”.
Exit the station by following the signs to Inman Park and veer left at street level to walk along the bus bay. Cross over Hurt Street and keep walking straight ahead on Edgewood Avenue, then turn right on Elizabeth Street and walk three blocks (see walking map).
Bus 3 also goes to the Inman Park Village from the Candler Park and Five Points stations.
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Navigating the Inman Park Station
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
Inman Park Station Guide
($1.95 – list of restaurants and things to do with walking directions)
MARTA to the Michael C. Carlos Museum
The Michael C. Carlos Museum is located on the Emory University campus and is full of artifacts from the ancient world.
There are two buses that travel near the museum, bus 6 and bus 36. Bus 6 departs from the Inman Park and Lindbergh stations, while bus 36 from Midtown and Avondale. Regardless of which bus you ride, plan to exit the bus at N. Decatur Road and Dowman Drive/Oxford Road, which is one of the main entrances to the campus (see area map).
Keep left after entering the campus and turn right at the second street to reach the museum.
For more information, see how to use Google Maps for MARTA directions and 10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA.
MARTA to the Edgewood Retail District
The Edgewood Retail District is a walkable shopping area with restaurants, specialty shops and big chain stores such as Kroger, Target, Lowes, Barnes and Noble, Bed, Bath and Beyond and Best Buy (see area map).
The closest MARTA station is Inman Park on the blue and green rail lines. If you are coming from the north/south rail line, you will need to exit at the Five Points station and follow the signs to the Eastbound platform. Board a train labeled “Candler Park” or “Indian Creek” to get to the Inman Park station.
Once at the station, follow the signs pointing to Reynoldstown after exiting the fare gate. At street level veer left and walk back up towards the rail tracks to Seaboard Avenue and turn right. This street dead ends at the retail district about two blocks down.
You can also walk on the Inman Park side of the station, which is a little safer. If you exit to Inman Park, turn right at street level to walk east on Dekalb Avenue. Turn left at the interchange after Haralson Avenue and follow the ramp down and around to the right to get to Moreland Avenue. The retail district will be just on the other side of the tunnel.
You can also board bus 4, 34 or 107 if you don’t want to walk. It is best to avoid walking at night.
For more information, learn about navigating the Inman Park station and the best shopping destinations near MARTA.
MARTA to BaconFest
BaconFest is annual fundraiser for Dad’s Garage Theatre Company. The event is located in Inman Park neighborhood and is full of bacon, beer and bands.
Take a green or blue line train to the Inman Park station. Follow the signs pointing to Inman Park after exiting the fare gates, keeping to the right. At street level keep left and walk along the bus bay until you enter Edgewood Avenue. Walk a block and turn right on Elizabeth Street. Dad’s Garage is about three blocks down.
Bus 3 departs from Five Points and the Candler Park station and has a bus stop in front of the festival as well.
For more information, see how to use Google Maps for MARTA directions and view MARTA maps to help with trip planning.
MARTA to the Variety Playhouse
The Variety Playhouse in Little Five Points offers many types of shows, and is about a 10-15 minute walk from the Inman Park Station on the blue/green rail line. If you are coming from the red or gold line, exit at Five Points and follow the signs to the Eastbound platform and board either a Candler Park or Indian Creek train. Once at the station and after exiting the fare gate, turn right, following the signs pointing to Inman Park. At street level walk straight ahead past the bus bay and then turn right on Hurt Street, walk a block then turn right again onto Euclid Avenue. The venue is about three blocks down on the right.
For a shortcut, you can walk through the park next to the station via The Path, but best to only do so during daylight. To reach the PATH, turn right at street level and walk over to the sidewalk next to the fence.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Inman Park Station
Train Schedules and Frequency
Music Venues near MARTA
Best of MARTA: Fun/Recreation
MARTA to Cabbagetown
Cabbagetown is an intown neighborhood next to Oakland Cemetery, with Memorial Drive on the south and Dekalb Avenue/rail lines on the north (see area map). It hosts the yearly Chomp and Stomp chili and bluegrass festival and is home to the Cotton Mill Lofts, Agave and Carroll Street Cafe.
The easiest route is to get on bus 21 at the Georgia State or King Memorial Station on the blue/green rail line, which goes down Memorial Drive. Exit at Boulevard for the restaurants on Carroll Street, or at Powell Street for more direct access to the neighborhood park. Another known attraction is the Krog Tunnel, which is at the northern edge of the neighborhood, and usually features event advertisements and artist graffiti.
Taking your bike on MARTA is another great option for getting to Cabbagetown. If you exit at the Inman Park Station you’ll have direct access to a bike path on Edgewood Avenue. Take Edgewood to Krog Street and turn left. The ride is only about 10 minutes to the park (see bike route map).
For those who wish to walk, the King Memorial Station is the closest to the neighborhood. It is about a 15 minute walk to the edge of the neighborhood, but a walk you’ll likely want to do in daylight. Turn left/south onto Grant Street after exiting the station and going down the stairs. Turn left again on Memorial Drive and walk past the cemetery to reach the neighborhood. You’ll also walk by other restaurants en route, including Young Augustine’s, The Republic, Tin Lizzy’s, Six Feet Under, Ria’s Bluebird and Mibarrio.
For more information, see:
Exploring the King Memorial Station
King Memorial Station Restaurants
MARTA to Target
There are several Target stores that are accessible to MARTA:
E3 Inman Park
After exiting the fare gates, turn right, following the signs pointing to Inman Park. At street level turn right and walk east (away from downtown) along Dekalb Avenue. At the first stop light, turn left and follow the street ramp down and around to Moreland Avenue and turn right. The shopping center with Target will be at the second light. You can also walk on the Reynoldstown side of the tracks, but it isn’t as safe.
N5 Arts Center
Take the free Atlantic Station shuttle from the Arts Center Station into Atlantic Station. Exit at 17th and State Street, turn right onto State Street on the Atlantic Station shop side of the street. Target is at the end of the street.
N6 Lindbergh
Take the northern most exit out of the station, following the signs to Morosgo Drive. Keep walking straight ahead once you exit the station to walk down Lindbergh Lane. Turn right onto Sidney Marcus when you come to the T. Walk about two blocks and Target will be in a shopping center on the right. Look for the Target sign marking a stairwell that will take you underground to the store. Be advised that the storefront is not visible from the street as it is on the lower level of a parking deck.
NE7 Lenox
Take the main exit out of the station and walk straight ahead alongside Lenox Road. Turn right at Pier One/Kingsboro Road , then left at the next intersection, which is Oak Valley Road. Walk about a block and then turn right into the parking garage marked Target/Publix. Walk straight to the back of the garage to reach Target.
N9 Dunwoody
Target is just north of Perimeter Mall. After exiting the fare gates, turn right to walk down the corridor. Go down the flight of stairs and turn right, then a quick left alongside the road beside Perimeter Mall. By walking straight through the parking lot, you can reach the shopping center with Target, located at roughly at Perimeter Center West and Perimeter Center Place.
For more information, see:
Lindbergh Center Station Shopping
Buckhead Station Shopping
Best of MARTA: Retail
MARTA to the East Atlanta Beer Festival
The East Atlanta Beer Festival takes place in Brownwood Park, just a couple streets south of the East Atlanta Village. The closest MARTA station is Inman Park on the blue/green rail line, but you have to take a bus from the station to get to East Atlanta as it is not in walking distance.
If you are coming from the red or gold rail lines, transfer at Five Points to the eastbound platform and get on a train labeled “Indian Creek” or “Candler Park” to reach the Inman Park station. You can also park your car in the free daily lot at the Inman Park station and ride the bus (see map to get directions). From there, choose from these three bus routes:
You’ll want to check the schedules ahead of time online and print out route schedules to help plan your trip. Be advised that buses park on both sides of the station, and there is a pedestrian bridge that you can use to get to the other side if necessary. Bus 4 departs from the Inman Park side of the tracks, while 34 and 107 are on the Reynoldstown side.
Inman Park MARTA Station
The E3 Inman Park MARTA Station is on the east rail line, two miles from downtown Atlanta (see area map) at 1055 Dekalb Avenue. Area landmarks include Little 5 Points, Edgewood Shopping Center, Reynoldstown, Freedom Park/PATH trail and the Inman Park Historic District, which features turn-of-the-century Victorian mansions and Civil War markers. The yearly Inman Park Festival is one of the largest in the city, if not the largest, and features home tours, artist market, live music and a parade.
Directions
If you are coming from the north or south rail lines, you must exit at Five Points and follow the signs to the Eastbound platform to reach Inman Park. All eastbound trains go to this station. The station also features large free daily parking lots on both the Inman Park and Reynoldstown sides of the tracks — good places to park if you are heading downtown to an event. It is safer on the Inman Park side, and it is recommended to not walk on the Reynoldstown side after dark.
Buses
Buses at this station go to East Atlanta and through Little Five Points and Emory University (see the list of bus routes).
Commute Times
It takes 6 minutes to get to Five Points/downtown and 22-42 minutes to the airport.
Buy the Station Guide
Purchase the E3 Inman Park station guide (view sample station overview) for $2 and get a complete list of walking directions to restaurants, venues and places to stay within a 15 minute walking radius of the station.
MARTA to the Inman Park Festival
The Inman Park Festival takes place the last weekend in April, and taking MARTA there is a great option as the festival is right next to the Inman Park station on the blue/green rail line (see festival map).
If you are coming from the north or south line, you must exit at Five Points and follow the signs to the Eastbound platform. Board a train labeled “Candler Park” or “Indian Creek” and exit at the Inman Park station, which is only three stops away.
You can also park at a nearby MARTA station for a shorter commute. E4 Candler Park, E5 East Lake and E7 Avondale all have free lots and are near Inman Park (click links to get driving directions). Additionally, for those coming around the perimeter, the H.E. Holmes station (west side) and Kensington station (east side) are near I-285 and also on the blue/green rail line.
Make sure that when you exit the station that you turn right after exiting the fare gate and follow the signs pointing to Inman Park. It is also a short walk to Little Five Points from this station if you want to combine shopping or dining there while attending the festival.
More Tips and Information
MARTA Maps
MARTA Train Schedules and Frequency
Inman Park Station Guide ($1.95/includes area restaurants, bed and breakfasts and attractions with walking directions from the station)
