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MARTA to the Spring Festival on Ponce
The new Spring Festival on Ponce features local artists and acoustic music in a series of parks along Ponce de Leon Avenue. The 2012 dates are April 14-15.
For easiest access, riders can board bus 2 at the North Avenue, Candler Park or Decatur Stations, which travels along Ponce de Leon Avenue and the festival. Another option is to take bus 6 from the Inman Park or Lindbergh Station and exit at Moreland and Ponce de Leon and walking about 10 minutes away from downtown on Ponce.
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the BeltLine Eastside Trail
The BeltLine is Atlanta’s hopeful light-rail project that operate in a loop around intown Atlanta neighborhoods using existing rail beds. It will also include trails, the first of which will be the Eastside Trail, scheduled to open in 2012 and run from near the King Memorial MARTA Station to Piedmont Park.
MARTA currently crosses this trail in several places. Choose from:
- King Memorial Station – at street level turn right and walk about a block along Dekalb Avenue for the south end of the trail.
- Five Points and Candler Park Stations – board bus 3 on weekdays to reach the Eastside Trail in the Inman Park neighborhood. If getting on the bus at Five Points, make sure the destination of the bus is to the Candler Park Station. Exit the bus around Krog Street and Serpas. The bus will literally go over the trail.
- North Avenue, Candler Park and Decatur Stations – board bus 2 to connect with the Eastside Trail at Ponce de Leon Avenue and Ponce City Market. The bus travels underneath the rail bed and a new pedestrian ramp will be created there. Exit by the huge brick building at the stoplight (across the street is Whole Foods/Home Depot).
- Midtown Station – Bus 36 and 99 have stops next to the Eastside Trail, which runs along Park Tavern and Piedmont Park. Exit around 10th Street and Monroe Drive by the Grady High School stadium.
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Best of MARTA: Fun/Recreation
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to the Krog Tunnel
The Krog Tunnel is one of Atlanta’s more off-the-beaten-track attractions. It is known for its graffiti that is equally artwork and advertisement space for local area events. The tunnel is located where Old Fourth Ward, Inman Park and Cabbagetown meet. There is no bus route that travels into the tunnel (not enough height), but you can get within a two block walk.
Take bus 3 from either the Five Points or Candler Park Station and exit at Krog Street and Irwin Street. Look for the lofty brick buildings and railroad tracks. Walk south on Krog Street toward Stove Works and the tunnel will soon be visible (see area map). Nearby destinations include the BeltLine, Studioplex, Serpas tapas, Kevin Rathbun’s Krog Bar and 97 Estoria pub. **Note, bus 3 only travels to the area on weekdays only. Another option is bus 21, but that does require a much longer walk. Exit at Pearl Street and Memorial Drive.
For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
How to Ride MARTA Buses
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
MARTA to the Yumbii Food Truck
We love the Yumbii food truck! For Korean tacos, sesame fries and more, check out Yumbii’s weekly locations and view MARTA directions below to the most common truck destinations.
- Midtown
Yumbii stops at 10th and Peachtree Street, one block from the Midtown MARTA Station. Take the 10th Street exit out of the station and turn right. - Arts Center/Colony Square
Follow the signs to the 15th Street exit at the Arts Center Station and turn left on 15th Street after walking through the bus bay. Walk a block for food truck stops at the Woodruff Arts Center and the plaza near Colony Square - Atlantic Station
Take the Atlantic Station Shuttle or bus 37 from the Arts Center Station. - Virginia Highland
Near the CVS on N. Highland, take bus 16 from Five Points or Loehman’s Plaza, or bus 2 from the North Avenue Station and exit at Ponce and N. Highland and walk north. - Inman Park/Stove Works
Take bus 3 from the Candler Park or Five Points Station. Exit at Irwin and Krog Streets. - Buckhead/Westside
Take bus 12 from the Midtown Station or from the Cumberland Transfer Center to the Howell Mill Food Park at Howell Mill and Collier Road.
For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
Best of MARTA: Recreation
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to the Atlanta Summer Beer Fest
Presented by Creative Loafing, the Atlanta Summer Beer Fest takes place Saturday, June 25 at the Masquerade Music Park (next to the Masquerade at 695 North Avenue). Plenty of beer and live music to go around. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door.
To get there on MARTA, board bus 2 at either the North Avenue or Candler Park Stations. Exit the bus 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).
For more information see:
Music Venues Near MARTA
How to Ride MARTA Buses
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 Midsummer Music and Food Festival
Candler Park hosts the Midsummer Music and Food Festival in June. Completely free, it features music performances from larger stars and over 30 food vendors, including your favorite food trucks. The 2011 date is Saturday, June 18.
The closest station is the Candler Park Station on the blue rail line that runs east and west through the city. If you are coming from the north or south, be sure to transfer at Five Points to the Eastbound platform and get on a train labeled “Indian Creek”.
After exiting the fare gate, follow the exit marked Candler Park. Head east (away from downtown) on Dekalb Avenue then turn left on Mell Avenue. This street dead ends at the park. Total walking distance is about 10 minutes (see walking map).
For more information, see:
How to use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
Candler Park Station Saturday Schedule
MARTA Maps
MARTA to the Sweet Auburn Market
The Sweet Auburn Curb Market is located in downtown Atlanta near Grady Hospital. It contains a variety of restaurants and food markets where you can buy produce and other goods.
The closest MARTA station is the Georgia State Station on the blue/green rail line. Take the Jesse Hill Jr. exit out of the station and turn left and walk about three blocks to Edgewood Avenue. The market will be on the corner (see area map).
If you rather not walk, there are two bus options:
- Bus 99 departs from the Georgia State Station – exit at Auburn and Jesse Hill Jr. and walk south one block to Edgewood Avenue.
- Bus 3 departs from Five Points and the Candler Park Station. Also exit at Jesse Hill Jr. and Auburn Avenue.In both cases, look for the Big Bethel “Jesus Saves” church as a landmark for Jesse Hill Jr. Drive.
Market hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
For more information, see:
How to ride MARTA buses
MARTA Maps
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
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 Kirkwood Spring Fling
May brings another festival to Atlanta, the Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes in the Kirkwood neighborhood south of Candler Park. The event regularly offers a 5k, artist market, children’s area, beer and food. The 2012 dates are May 19 and 20.
The location of the festival is in Bessie Branham Park, 2051 Delano Drive. The closest MARTA station is East Lake and it is about a 20 minute walk from the station. Take the College Avenue exit out of the station and at street level, turn right on College Avenue then left on Norwood Avenue and walk about three blocks (see walking map).
You can also take bus 24 from the Candler Park Station. It runs along the park. Be sure to check www.itsmarta.com or the MARTA Facebook page the day of the festival to check on any service changes due to festival road closures.
For more information, see:
MARTA Train Schedules and Frequency
Using Google Maps for MARTA directions
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to the Masquerade
The Masquerade is one of Atlanta’s long-operating music venues located at 695 North Avenue. The best way to get there on MARTA is to board bus 2 at either the North Avenue or Candler Park Stations. Exit the bus at the intersection of Ponce de Leon and Glenn Iris Dr. 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).
Nearby restaurants include Eats, Deckard’s American Tavern, Gekko Sushi and 4th and Swift. Bus 2 also travels through Poncey-Highlands and Little 5 Points for more options.
For more information see other music venues near MARTA and how to ride MARTA buses.
MARTA to the Candler Park Fall Fest
The Candler Park Fall Fest takes place every fall in the park, usually in October, and features a 5k run, music/entertainment, artist market and more.
The closest station is the Candler Park station on the blue/green rail line that runs east and west through the city. If you are coming from the north or south, be sure to transfer at Five Points to the Eastbound platform and get on a train labeled “Candler Park” or “Indian Creek”.
After exiting the fare gate, follow the exit marked Candler Park. Head east (away from downtown) on Dekalb Avenue then turn left on Mell Avenue. This street dead ends at the park. Total walking distance is about one mile (see walking map).
For more information, see how to use Google Maps for MARTA directions and the weekend train schedules for the Candler Park station.
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 Candler Park (the park)
Candler Park is both a neighborhood and a park off the Candler Park MARTA station on the east/west, blue/green rail line. The park is about one mile from the station and has a large green space, swimming pool, basketball courts and more.
If you are coming from the north or south, be sure to transfer at Five Points to the Eastbound platform. Board a train labeled “Candler Park” or “Indian Creek” to get to the Candler Park station.
After exiting the fare gate, follow the exit marked Candler Park. Head east (away from downtown) on Dekalb Avenue then turn left on Mell Avenue. This street dead ends at the park (see walking map).
For more information, see the Top 5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations and 10 popular Atlanta tourist attractions you can get to on MARTA.
