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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 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
MARTA to Days Inn Atlanta Downtown
The Days Inn in downtown Atlanta is located at 300 Spring Street, closest to the Peachtree Center MARTA Station (see map). The hotel features a complimentary breakfast and newspaper along with an outdoor seasonal pool.
Take any red or gold line train, including any train from the airport, to the Peachtree Center Station. Follow the signs off the train platform to Harris Street, then take the Peachtree Street West exit after walking through the fare gate. At street level, turn left on Baker Street and walk about two blocks. The hotel is on the corner of Baker and Spring Streets. The entrance is actually on Baker. Walking time is less than 10 minutes.
Nearby attractions include AmericasMart, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Imagine It! Children’s Museum and Centennial Olympic Park.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
Peachtree Center Attractions/Directions
Peachtree Center Station Restaurants
Top 5 Most Walkable Stations
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
MARTA to the Peach Drop
The Peach Drop is Atlanta’s New Years Eve event that takes place just outside Underground Atlanta. Activities and live music take place much of New Years Eve day, and at night, a large peach drops in countdown to the new year.
The Five Points Station is right next to the Peach Drop and Underground Atlanta. All trains stop at Five Points, making it an easy destination. The Peachtree Street exit out of the station will be closed Dec. 31, but there will be clear directions to other other exits. If you exit on Alabama Street, turn left on Alabama Street. Or take the Broad Street plaza exit out of the station near the ride store, walk through the plaza and turn right on Marietta Street.
For those who wish to avoid some foot traffic, you can also exit at the Peachtree Center Station (follow the signs to the Ellis Street exit off the train platform) and walk a few blocks south on Peachtree Street to reach the Peach Drop. The Georgia State Station is also in walking distance, though a little further. If you exit at Georgia State, take the Piedmont Avenue exit out of the station and turn right. At Decatur Street, turn left and walk about three blocks (see area map).
MARTA trains will have extended service on New Years Eve. The last trains in all directions will depart Five Points at 2 a.m.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Five Points Station
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
New Year’s Weekend MARTA Schedules
Top 5 MARTA Stations to Park and Ride
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to Hyatt Place Atlanta/Downtown
The Hyatt Place Atlanta/Downtown is located near two MARTA stations at 330 Peachtree Street NE. Nearby attractions include Hard Rock Cafe’, Peachtree Center mall and offices, Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, World of Coca-Cola and the Imagine It! Children’s Museum. With daily parking at the hotel $22/day, consider taking MARTA from the airport or other destination and walking to the hotel.
The closest MARTA station is the Peachtree Center Station on the red/gold rail line. Follow the signs to the Harris Street exit and then to Peachtree Street West. At street level, turn left along Peachtree Street and walk just over two blocks.
Or, exit at the Civic Center Station, also on the red/gold rail line. Exit the station and head south (toward the skyscrapers) on West Peachtree Street. When you get to the edge of the small park, turn left on Simpson, then left on Peachtree Street. The hotel will be near the corner (see walking map from both stations).
All trains departing the airport stop at both Civic Center and Peachtree Center, so merely get on the first train that arrives. The MegaBus also stops at the Civic Center Station.
For more information, see:
Civic Center Station Guide
Civic Center Attractions/Directions
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
MARTA to the Children’s Christmas Parade
The Children’s Christmas Parade takes place every year in downtown Atlanta along Peachtree Street. For 2011, view the parade at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 just outside the Peachtree Center MARTA Station near the intersection of Baker and Peachtree Street. Attendees can take any exit out of the station to see the parade or exit at the Five Points Station and turn left out of the Peachtree Street station exit to view the parade near the middle of the route.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Five Points Station
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
10 Atlanta Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
MARTA to Christmas on Peachtree
Christmas on Peachtree is an indoor holiday festival in the former Macy’s department building in downtown Atlanta (see area map). Highlights include Santa, a light show, family activities, food and shopping. The closest MARTA station is Peachtree Center on the red/gold rail line, which is less than a block to the building. For the shortest walk, after exiting the train, follow the signs to the Ellis Street exit. After going through the fare gates, keep to the right and go up the tall escalator. Look for signs pointing to the Atlanta Public Library and Peachtree Street West. At street level, turn left along Peachtree Street and the building will be just a couple doors down next to the Westin Hotel at 200 Peachtree Street NE.
For more information, see:
MARTA Breeze Cards Explained
Peachtree Center Station Restaurants
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
MARTA to Downtown Restaurant Week
Atlanta Downtown Restaurant Week features special three-course meals at fine dining restaurants for a discounted price. The 2011 dates are May 28-June 5.
Below is the list of restaurants along with the closest MARTA station. Click here for the full list of participating restaurants with map links. Three of the restaurants require a bus route, and those have been left off the list below.
Peachtree Center Station
Atlanta Grill (Ritz Carlton Hotel)
Azio Downtown
Benihana
Meehan’s Public House
Pittypat’s Porch
Ray’s in the City
Sun Dial Restaurant and View (Westin Hotel)
Terrace on Peachtree (Ellis Hotel)
Truva
Civic Center Station
BLT Steak (W Hotel)
Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery
ROOM at Twelve
Five Points
Georgia Peach Restaurant & Lounge (Underground Atlanta)
Thrive
Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena Station
Dantanna’s Downtown
Der Biergarten
Legal Sea Foods
Peasant Bistro
Rise Sushi Lounge
Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Embassy Suites Hotel)
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For more information, see:
Peachtree Center Station Restaurants
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Midtown Station Restaurants
Lindbergh Station Restaurants
Buckhead Station Restaurants
Dome/Philips Arena Station Restaurants
Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants Near MARTA
MARTA to the Hilton Atlanta
The Hilton Atlanta is located downton at 255 Courtland Street near the Peachtree Center MARTA Station. All trains leaving the airport stop at this station on the red and gold rail line.
After getting off the train, take the Harris Street (not Ellis) exit off the train platform then follow the signs to Peachtree Street East after walking through the fare gate. At street level turn right on Peachtree Street then right on Harris Street. The hotel is about two blocks down at the intersection of Harris and Courtland Street (see walking map).
Trader Vic’s, a tiki bar and restaurant, is located in the lowest level of the hotel and Nikolai’s Roof is at the top. Other nearby restaurants include Sear, Pacific Rim Bistro, Benihana Japanese Steakhouse and Morton’s the Steakhouse.
For more information, see:
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
10 Atlanta Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
MARTA to the Ellis Hotel
The Ellis Hotel is a luxury hotel located in downtown Atlanta at 176 Peachtree Street. It is conveniently right next to the Peachtree Center MARTA station. Take a red or gold line train to Peachtree Center and be careful to follow the station exit marked “Ellis Street” when you get off the train. This exit is at the far south end of the station. After going through the fare gates, turn right and at street level turn left.
The hotel features Terrace, a sustainable restaurant. Area attractions include the Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, Tabernacle, World of Coke, Imagine It Children’s Museum and Underground Atlanta.
For more information, see:
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
Tips on Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
10 Atlanta Tourist Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA.
MARTA to the Ritz Carlton Downtown
The Ritz Carlton in downtown Atlanta is located at 181 Peachtree Street, a short walk from the Peachtree Center MARTA station.
Take any red or gold line train to the Peachtree Center station and take the Ellis Street exit off the train platform, which is at the south end of the station. After going through the fare gates, turn left and follow the signs for Peachtree Street East. Go up the elevator or escalator and at street level, turn right and walk to the first intersection. Approximate walking time once out the station is about one minute.
For more information, see tips on riding to/from the Airport on MARTA and 10 popular Atlanta tourist attractions and how to get there on MARTA.
MARTA to the Hard Rock Cafe
Atlanta’s Hard Rock Cafe is located downtown at 215 Peachtree Street NE, near the Peachtree Center MARTA station (see area map).
To get there on MARTA, take a gold or red line train to the Peachtree Center station and look for the “To Harris Street” exit off the train platform. After going through the fare gate, follow the signs pointing to Peachtree Street East. Once you get to street level, turn left and walk to the first intersection. Hard Rock is on the corner.
Bus 110 also runs up and down Peachtree Street from Five Points to the Lenox station. Exit at the intersection of Peachtree and Andrew Young International Blvd.
For more information, see 10 popular Atlanta tourist attractions and how to get there on MARTA and the top 5 most walkable MARTA stations.
MARTA to Atlanta Fulton County Public Library
There are several public libraries accessible via MARTA and the main central library is conveniently located across the street from the Peachtree Center MARTA station.
Take a red or gold line train to Peachtree Center and follow the signs to the Ellis Street exit after getting off the train. After going through the fare gates, keep right to follow the signs pointing to Peachtree Street West. At the top of the tall escalator, walk straight ahead to reach the library.
There are also three other branches that are fairly easily accessible:
- Ponce de Leon Library – Take bus 2 from the North Avenue station and exit at Ponce and Fredrica Street.
- Peachtree Library – Exit at the Arts Center station and follow the signs to the exit pointing to Arts Center Way. Go up two sets of escalators then turn left at street level alongside the back of Woodruff Arts Center. Turn right at 16th Street and walk a block to Peachtree Street (see walking map).
- Buckhead Library – Take bus 110 from the Buckhead or Lenox station and head south on Peachtree Road. Exit at Buckhead Avenue, which is between E. Paces Ferry and Pharr Road (see area map).
For more information, see MARTA Maps and how to use Google Maps for MARTA directions.
MARTA to the Georgia Marathon
The Georgia Marathon takes place every year in early spring. This year the race takes place on Sunday, March 20, 2011. The marathon and the half-marathon start and end at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta (see area map) and go through intown neighborhoods, including Inman Park, Virginia Highland, Decatur, Midtown and Druid Hills.
From the North or South (red/gold rail lines)
Take a red or gold line train to the Peachtree Center station. Take the Harris Street exit off the train platform then follow the signs pointing to Peachtree Street West after going through the fare gate. At street level, turn right on Peachtree Street then right at the first light on to Andrew Young International. This street will go right to the park.
From the East or West (blue/green rail lines)
Take a blue or green train to the Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena station, which is one stop away from Five Points. Follow the signs pointing to Philips Arena after exiting the station. After going up an escalator and flight of stairs, walk straight ahead past Philips Arena (the arena will be on your left). The park is about two blocks down.
For more information, see see Using Google Maps for MARTA directions for specific time schedules and the top 5 MARTA stations to park and ride.
