Category Archives: N3 North Avenue

MARTA to the Old Fourth Ward Park Arts Festival

The Old Fourth Ward Park Arts Festival takes place in June as a celebration of arts in the newly developing Old Fourth Ward Park area.  Next to the BeltLine Eastside trail and Ponce City Market, the festival includes an artist market, children’s area, live music and food vendors.  The closest MARTA station is the North Avenue MARTA station on the red/gold line.  From there, board bus 2  and exit at Ponce de Leon and Glen Iris Drive, which is next to Cactus Carwash and Ponce City Market.  The park is one block south, behind Ponce City Market.  You can also connect with bus 2 at the Candler Park and Decatur stations.

The other bus route that travels to the park is bus 16, which departs from the Five Points station and from Loehman’s Plaza.  See walking directions to the park from both bus stops.

From the BeltLine, exit the trail just south of the North Avenue bridge at Angier Springs Road/Somerset Terrace and turn left on North Avenue.  Connect with the trail in Inman Park (Irwin Street or Elizabeth and N. Highland) or from the Highlands/Piedmont Park/Virginia Avenue.


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For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
MARTA Trip Planning
Navigating the North Avenue Station
Best of MARTA: Fun/Recreation
MARTA to the BeltLine Eastside Trail

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MARTA to Downtown Decatur

Downtown Decatur is full of shops, restaurants and special events throughout the year.  The Decatur MARTA station is right below the downtown area, making it a very easy commute via the train.   Only the the “Indian Creek” train travels to Decatur however, so if you are coming from Five Points or any station west of Decatur, be sure to follow the signs to the Eastbound train platform and wait for an “Indian Creek” train.

For those traveling from the airport, Midtown, Buckhead or further north of the city, take any southbound train to the Five Points station and then connect with the eastbound Indian Creek train there.

Several bus routes also travel to the area, providing an alternative option, and in some cases, the bus route may be easier to get to than the rail stations.  See below for the list of routes and where you can connect with them.

  • Bus 2 — Departs from the North Avenue station and goes to Decatur via Ponce de Leon Avenue on alternating trips.  Great option if you live near Virginia Highland
  • Bus 15 —  Travels to downtown Decatur from South Dekalb Mall via S. Candler Road.
  • Bus 19 — Travels to downtown Decatur from the Chamblee Station via Clairmont Road
  • Bus 123 — Travels to downtown Decatur from North Dekalb Mall via Lawrenceville Highway, N. Decatur Road and Church Street

For more information, see:
Decatur Station Overview
Decatur MARTA Station Restaurants
Top 5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
5 Atlanta Holiday Activities Near MARTA

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MARTA to Cumming

Cumming is about 40 miles north of downtown Atlanta near Lake Lanier.  It is MARTA accessible thanks to a connection with a regional bus service, GRTA Xpress route 400.  The bus service is limited and only runs Monday-Friday to/from the Cumming Park and Ride just off GA 400 exit 14 at l63 North Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, 30040.  See the schedule for specific departure locations and times.

As far as connections with MARTA, the bus departs from the North Springs and North Avenue MARTA stations (North Springs is the closest station to Cumming). There are additional departure/drop off locations within two blocks of the Five Points and Peachtree Center stations.

GRTA Xpress fares are cash only or can be deducted from a MARTA Breeze card.  It is more expensive to travel from downtown to Cumming ($4 one way).  It costs $3 one way to travel from North Springs to Cumming.

For more information, see:
GRTA Xpress
Breeze Cards 101
Train Schedules and Frequency

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MARTA to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding is located at 35 Jesse Hill Jr.  Drive SE in downtown Atlanta (see area map).  It is about a three block walk from the Georgia State MARTA station on the blue/green rail line.  From the station, follow the signs to the Jesse Hill Jr. street exit and turn left on Jesse Hill Jr. Drive.    The building is at the intersection with Coca-Cola place, and will be on the left.

Bus 99 also has a stop next to the hospital.  For easiest access, board the bus at the North Avenue or Midtown station (check schedules for departure times).

For more information, see:
Navigating the Georgia State Station
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to Ride MARTA Trains

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MARTA to the Little 5 Fest

The Little 5 Fest features over 80 live performing acts spread out at over 10 stages at venues in Little Five Points.  The 2012 date is Saturday, Sept. 29, and tickets start at $10.

The nearest MARTA station is Inman Park on the blue/green rail line.  If you are coming from the north/south rail line, you will need to exit the train at the Five Points Station then follow the signs to the Eastbound platform and board a train marked “Candler Park” or “Indian Creek”.  Once at Inman Park,  keep right after exiting the fare gate to exit on the Inman Park side of the station.  At street level turn right along the parking lot to reach a sidewalk marked “The PATH”, which is just beyond a fence.  The sidewalk will take you through a residential park, past a playground and to Euclid Avenue, which is the first street you’ll reach.  Turn right and walk about 10 minutes to reach Little 5 Points.

Bus 6 also travels to Little 5 Points from the Inman Park Station and from Emory University for those students who wish to attend.  Bus 2 goes to Little 5 Points on alternating trips from the Candler Park and North Avenue stations as well.  Exit either bus at the intersection of Moreland and Euclid Avenue ( Zesto’s is on the corner).

  • Bus 2 travels down Ponce as well, so if you are commuting from Poncey Highland or Virginia Highland, it is a good route to take.  Just check schedules ahead of time and be sure to get on the bus with the Candler Park Station as the end destination.
  • If bus 6 is at Inman Park when you arrive from the train, you can transfer for free.  Just tap your Breeze Card.
  • There are plenty of places to eat in the area.  Vortex is known for burgers, The Porter a beer-lovers gastropub or try some food-truck style food at O.M.G. Taco.

For more information, see:
Navigating the Inman Park Station
Inman Park MARTA Station Restaurants
Inman Park MARTA Station Nightlife
5 Things to See and Do at the Inman Park Station

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MARTA to the Peachtree Latino Festival

The Peachtree Latino Festival takes place every August, typically in Piedmont Park.  The event features live Latin music, dancing, art and vendor booths and a children’s play area.

The closest MARTA station to the festival is the Midtown Station on the red and gold rail lines.   After exiting the station, turn right on 10th Street and walk about four blocks or 15  minutes.  You can also board bus 36 or bus 99 at the Midtown Station to get a ride to the park.  Both buses travel down 10th Street.  Bus 36 departs from the Avondale Station as well, or you can also board bus 99 at the North Avenue or Georgia State Stations, you will just have a longer commute.

For more information, see:
MARTA Trip Planning Options
Midtown Station Restaurants
How to Ride MARTA Buses

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MARTA to the Shakespeare Tavern

The Shakespeare Tavern is located at 499 Peachtree Street NE, near the North Avenue MARTA Station on the red/gold rail line.  If you’ve ever wanted to see a live performance of Shakespeare’s works, this is the place.

From the North Avenue Station, follow the signs to the North Avenue/West Peachtree Street exit.  Turn left on North Avenue, walk up the street, then turn right on Peachtree Street.  The tavern is about two blocks away.  Nearby restaurants include Legends Restaurant and Lounge and Gladys and Ron’s’ Chicken and Waffles.

  • You can also exit at the Civic Center Station, go north on West Peachtree Street, right on Pine and left on Peachtree, however, it involves going by a homeless shelter.
  • Use caution after dark and stick to the main streets.
  • Bus 110 has a stop outside the tavern if you are coming from a hotel or other destination on Peachtree Street.  The bus also stops at the Five Points, Arts Center, Buckhead and Lenox stations.



For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Fun/Recreation
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Navigating the North Avenue Station
Civic Center Station Guide

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MARTA to CVS Pharmacy

If you are traveling on MARTA and need to get to a CVS Pharmacy, there are several of them located near MARTA stations.  They are listed below,  with the locations closest to a rail station listed first.

Five Point Station
There is a CVS directly above the Five Points MARTA Station, but the area is a little sketchy.  After exiting the train, follow the signs to street level, then look for the MARTA Ride Store/Peachtree Street exit.  Turn left by the Ride Store to go up an escalator to the Broad Street Plaza.  The CVS is located there.

Peachtree Center Station
There is also a CVS above the Peachtree Center Station.  Take the Harris Street/John Portman Blvd. exit off the train platform, then follow the signs to Peachtree Street East.  CVS will be just outside the station in the Peachtree Center North tower.

Decatur Station
Take the Swanton Way exit out of the station and walk straight through the bus bay.  Turn right on Commerce Street.  CVS is a block up.

Midtown Station
Take the Peachtree Place exit out of the station and turn left.  One block up at Peachtree Street turn right.  CVS is located about two blocks down at Peachtree and 6th Street.

North Avenue Station
If you regularly travel on or live near Ponce de Leon Avenue, bus 2 that departs the North Avenue Station stops at a CVS across from Ponce City Market, in the Whole Foods/Home Depot shopping center.

Georgia State Station
On the blue/green rail line, exit at the Georgia State Station and board bus 99.  The bus travels through the Atlanta Medical Center, and there is a CVS on Boulevard near Freedom Parkway.

For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Best of MARTA: Services
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions

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MARTA to Poncey Highland

Shops in Poncey HighlandPoncey Highland is hip neighborhood a few miles east of midtown Atlanta.  It includes restaurants and venues along Ponce de Leon Avenue and south of Ponce de Leon Avenue on N. Highland Avenue.  Attractions include the Highland Inn Ballroom, Plaza Theater, Manuel’s Tavern, Blondie at the Clermont Lounge and King of Pops at N. Highland and North Avenue.

The North Avenue Station is the closest to the area, but far to walk.  Instead, board bus 2 at the North Avenue, Candler Park or Decatur Station.  Bus 2 travels down Ponce de Leon, providing easy access to the entire area.  Alternating bus 2 routes also travel down N. Highland Avenue into Poncey Highlands.

You can also board bus 16 at the Five Points Station to reach the neighborhood and restaurants along N. Highland Avenue.  After the bus passes the Carter Center and turns left on N. Highland Avenue, it will enter the neighborhood.

Helpful Tips

  • You can take one bus there and another bus route back if it works better with timing and your destination.
  • The Virginia Highland neighborhood is just up N. Highland Avenue from Ponce de Leon for more restaurants and nightlife options.
  • The Real Chow Baby has karaoke at night, or see Blondie crush beer cans at the Clermont.  The Highland Inn Ballroom and MJQ regularly have music shows.

For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
MARTA Trip Planning Options
5 MARTA Buses That Go Places
Top 5 Places to Live in Atlanta Without a Car

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MARTA to Hotel Indigo

Hotel Indigo is located at 683 Peachtree Street, next to the Georgian Terrace Hotel and across the street from the Fox Theatre.  It is a boutique hotel and features 24-hour business and fitness centers and the 683 Bar and Bistro. The closest MARTA station is the North Avenue Station on the red/gold rail line.  All trains departing the airport stop here, and total walking time is less than 10 minutes.

After exiting the train at the North Avenue Station, look for the signs pointing to the Fox Theatre/AT&T building, which is opposite from the North Avenue/West Peachtree Street exit.  Go through the fare gate and keep walking straight ahead through a small indoor mall.  You’ll reach an exterior door, turn right on 3rd Street.  Walk a short block up a slight incline to Peachtree Street and the hotel will be across the street and a couple doors down on the right.

  • There is great live jazz across the street from the hotel at Churchill Grounds.
  • If you forgot any travel supplies or medicine, CVS is a short walk away on Peachtree Street.
  • If you want a good burger, walk up to the Vortex, also a couple blocks north.
  • Bus 110 stops in front of the hotel on Peachtree Street and will take you to the Arts Center (including the High Museum of Art) going northbound or to downtown Atlanta southbound.

For more information, see:
North Avenue Station Restaurants
5 Skymiles Restaurants Near MARTA
Midtown Station Restaurants
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
MARTA Schedules to the Atlanta Airport

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MARTA to the Historic Old Fourth Ward Park

The Historic Old Fourth Ward Park is actually a new park located across from Ponce City Market and next to the Masquerade on North Avenue.  The main feature is a stormwater retention pond and when complete will have additional greenspace and playground.  A new event for 2013 is the Old 4th Ward Movies After Dark on Thursdays in April and May.

Two bus routes travel to the park:

Bus 2 departs from the North Avenue, Candler Park and Decatur Stations and travels along Ponce de Leon Avenue.  Exit the bus at the intersection of Ponce and Glen Iris (Cactus Car Wash on the corner) and walk south on Glen Iris (you can only walk south at this intersection).  At the first stoplight, cross over North Avenue then turn left on North Avenue to reach the park.  Walking time is less than 10 minutes.

You can also board bus 16 at Five Points or along N. Highland Avenue.  Exit the bus at Amli Parkside, an apartment community on Ralph McGill Avenue.  Next to and behind the apartments is the park.

For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Fun/Recreation
MARTA to Piedmont Park
MARTA to the BeltLine Eastside Trail
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions

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MARTA to the Atlanta International Hostel

The Atlanta International Hostel is located at 223 Ponce de Leon Avenue, closest to the North Avenue Station on the red/gold rail line.

If you are coming from the airport, Greyhound or the Megabus, take any northbound train to North Avenue.   If coming from Amtrak or a station in the north, board a southbound train.  Once at the North Avenue Station, follow the signs to the North Avenue/West Peachtree Street exit.  After walking through the fare gates, go up the stairs/escalator to street level and turn left on North Avenue.  At the stoplight (Peachtree Street), turn left again then right on Ponce de Leon Avenue.  The hostel is about three blocks down on the right.

If you don’t walk or have luggage, board bus 2 at the North Avenue Station.  A one-way trip is $2.50, or if you are visiting the city and plan to ride several days, consider purchasing day passes or multiple trips at one time.  Riders can pay cash on buses, but don’t receive a free transfer to the rail line.

For more information, see:
North Avenue Station Restaurants
How to Ride MARTA BusesHow to Ride MARTA Trains
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport

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MARTA to the Festival on Ponce

The new Festival on Ponce features local artists and acoustic music in a series of parks created by Fredrick Olmsted, Sr. .along Ponce de Leon Avenue.  The event is held in the spring and fall and also includes a children’s area and food trucks.  This event is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and volunteer artists to benefit the local community including the Olmsted Linear Park Alliance and the Paideia School.

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
MARTA Maps
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions

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MARTA to L.A. Fitness

There are several MARTA-accessible L.A. Fitness locations around Atlanta.  See below for the list of gyms, with the easiest destinations listed first.

L.A. Fitness Perimeter Point
Take the red rail line (North Springs) to the Sandy Springs Station.  The gym is next to the station in a shopping center at 1155 Mount Vernon Highway.

L.A. Fitness Midtown
Take any red or gold line train to the North Avenue Station or Midtown Station.  Turn right on West Peachtree Street from North Avenue and walk to 5th Street and turn left and walk a block to the gym (75 5th Street).  Or from Midtown, take the Peachtree Place exit out of the station and turn right.  At West Peachtree Street, turn left and walk to 5th Street and turn right.

L.A. Fitness Atlantic Station
Take any red or gold line train to the Arts Center Station and follow the signs to the buses/15th Street exit.  In the bus area is a free shuttle to Atlantic Station.  Exit at the main retail center.  The gym is next to the movie theater.  Bus 37 also departs from the station and travels there.

L.A. Fitness Buckhead
Located at 3232 Peachtree Road NE, it is about a 15 minute walk from the Buckhead Station to the gym.  Take a red line train to the station and after going through the fare gate, take the first set of stairs out of the station or use the elevator just beyond the stairwell.  Turn right at street level and walk about three blocks.  The gym is located below the Marshall’s department store.  From the station exit you can also board bus 110 if you prefer not to walk.

L.A. Fitness Ansley Mall
From the Lindbergh Center or Midtown Station, board bus 27 to get to Ansley Mall.  The trip is shorter from the Midtown Station.  The bus runs in front of the shopping center where the gym is located.  Exit near the stoplight where Publix and Starbucks are located.

For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Best of MARTA: Services
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA

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MARTA to the BeltLine Eastside Trail

The BeltLine is Atlanta’s hopeful light-rail project that will operate in a loop around intown Atlanta neighborhoods using existing rail beds.  It will also include trails, the first the Eastside Trail, which is up and running from Piedmont Park south to Irwin Street in the Inman Park/Old Fourth Ward neighborhood.

MARTA currently crosses this trail in several places.  Choose from:

  • King Memorial Station – at street level turn right and walk about two blocks along Dekalb Avenue.
  • 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.  The bus will literally go over the trail. Look for the old cement tower as a landmark.
  • 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).  Trail can be accessed via the Kroger parking lot currently or behind Paris on Ponce on Ponce de Leon Place.
  • 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.
  • Inman Park Station – A 20-minute walk or a pleasant bike ride, exit on the Inman Park side of the station and walk past the bus bay at street level and keep walking straight ahead on Edgewood Avenue.  Turn right on Elizabeth Street and walk straight ahead for about four blocks until the street dead ends at the trail.

For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Best of MARTA: Fun/Recreation
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA

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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

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MARTA to Hotel Melia

Hotel Melia provides luxury accommodations at 590 West Peachtree Street on the edge of downtown and midtown Atlanta (see area map).  It has a restaurant, the Grille at 590, and a lounge/bar that features live jazz.

The closest MARTA station to Hotel Melia is the North Avenue Station on the red/gold rail line, which is only about a block away. Take any red or gold line train (including any train from the airport) to the North Avenue Station and follow the signs to the West Peachtree Street exit.  Veer left out of the station and cross the street along West Peachtree Street towards the Bank of America tower.  The hotel is about a block down on the right.

Nearby attractions include the Fox Theatre, The Varsity, Georgia Tech, the original Krispy Kreme and the midtown business/shopping district.  Nearby restaurants include the Engine 11 pub, Broadway Diner, Publik Draft House, Gladys and Ron’s Chicken and Waffles and Livingston Restaurant and Bar.

For more information, see:
Nearby North Avenue Attractions
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Top 5 Most Walkable Stations

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MARTA to the Ferst Center for the Arts

The Ferst Center for the Arts is located on the Georgia Tech campus at 350 Ferst Dr NW.  There are two options for getting there on MARTA:

Take a red or gold line train to the North Avenue Station and board bus 26.  Exit the bus at the intersection of North Avenue and Cherry Street.  A Hampton Inn will at the intersection on the left side of the street.  Walk north on Cherry Street, then left on Ferst Drive.  Follow the road around to the Student Center, which has a pyramid-shaped sculpture sticking out at the entrance to its parking lot.  Turn right into the parking lot and walking straight ahead to reach the Ferst Center.  The Student Center will be on your right, and just behind it is the Ferst Center. Walking time is 10-15 minutes (see walking map).

The other option, which involves less walking, is to board the free Tech Trolley at the Midtown Station at the Peachtree Place station exit. Tell the driver you want to exit at the Student Center, which is one stop before the transit hub at the end of the line (see trolley route map). Follow the same directions above by walking through the student center parking lot to reach the Ferst Center.

For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Navigating the Midtown MARTA Station

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MARTA to Taste of Atlanta

Taste of Atlanta is a annual event showcasing chefs and restaurants around the city.  Tickets start at $25 in advance and include a number of free samples, live cooking demonstrations, family area and more. The 2012 dates are Oct. 5-7, and the event will take place at Tech Square in Midtown.

Tech Square is about equally distant between the North Avenue and Midtown Stations on the red/gold rail lines. For the shortest walk, take the Fox Theatre exit out of the North Avenue station.  After exiting the fare gates, walk straight ahead through the shopping mall and exit on 3rd Street.  Turn left on 3rd then right on West Peachtree.  Tech Square is less than two blocks up on the left at 5th Street.

When exiting at the Midtown station, take the Peachtree Place exit out of the station and turn right.  At the first intersection, turn left on West Peachtree Street and walk down to 5th Street.

  • For an easy MARTA adventure, park at the Lindbergh Center Station and take any southbound train to the Midtown or North Avenue Station.
  • Cypress Street Pint and Plate is a cool place to hang before or after the event, or catch some football at Taco Mac or Hudson Grille by the Midtown Station.
  • Trains run every 20 minutes on the weekend.  Look up schedules in advance or use Google Transit on your smartphone to know the next arrival time.

For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
Lindbergh MARTA Parking
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Midtown Station Restaurants
Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants Near MARTA

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MARTA to Ponce City Market

Ponce City Market (formerly City Hall East) is an upcoming redevelopment project that will contain office space, lofts, retail and dining.  Set to open in 2014, the historic building started as a Sears Roebuck and Co. factory and will be added to the National Register of Historic Places once renovations are complete.

A kick-off construction party (Party on Ponce) will take place on Oct. 1, 2011, and feature Shawn Mullins, Indigo Girls and Francine Reed.  Tickets sales support the Beltline and Georgia Organics and the party will also include food from top restaurants around the city and a guided tour.

On MARTA, take bus 2 from the North Avenue Station on the red/gold rail line or from the Candler Park or Decatur Station on the blue line and exit at Ponce de Leon Avenue and Glen Iris (see map).  Nearby destinations include Gekko Sushi, 4th and Swift, Whole Foods, Home Depot, CVS, Kroger, Cactus Car Wash and the Masquerade.

For more information, see:
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
How to Ride MARTA Buses
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA

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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

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MARTA to the Renaissance Hotel

The Renaissance Hotel is located in midtown Atlanta in the former Palomar Hotel location at 866 W. Peachtree Street.  The closest MARTA station is the Midtown Station, but the hotel is also accessible from the North Avenue Station (see area map).

For the shortest walk, take a red or gold line train to the Midtown Station and exit on to Peachtree Place and turn right.  At the first intersection turn left on W. Peachtree Street and walk about two blocks.

The hotel features a rooftop lounge and Briza, an Italian restaurant. Nearby restaurants include Pacci, Ecco, Vortex Bar and Grill and Gordon Biersch Brewery.  Attractions in walking distance include Tech Square and the Fox Theatre.

For more information, see:
Midtown Station Restaurants
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
Tips on Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
10 Popular Atlanta Tourist Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA

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MARTA to the Atlanta Summer Beer Fest

Presented by Creative Loafing, the Atlanta Summer Beer Fest takes place in June at the Masquerade Music Park (next to the Masquerade at 695 North Avenue).  Plenty of beer and live music to go around. Tickets are required for the event, with prices higher at the door.

To get there on MARTA, board bus 2 at either the North Avenue, Decatur or Candler Park station.  Exit the bus at the intersection of Ponce de Leon and Glen Iris Drive.  Cactus Car Wash, Eats and Ponce City Market will be on the corner.  Walk south on Glen Iris then turn left on North Avenue and walk about a block (see walking map below).

Helpful Tips

  • The Masquerade is also near the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail.  Exit the trail just south of the North Avenue bridge via the one road that connects to that part of the trail.
  • Kroger is nearby for food and supplies, and the closest restaurants are 4th and Swift and Gekki Sushi.
  • Be sure to have at least a roundtrip fare on your MARTA card to make your return trip easier.  MARTA buses accept cash, but you won’t get a  free transfer to the train that way.

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For more information see:
Music Venues Near MARTA
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to use Google Maps for MARTA Directions

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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

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MARTA to the Biltmore

Built in 1924, the Biltmore Hotel was once the height of elegance in Atlanta, and today the former hotel has been converted into ballroom space for events, offices and luxury condos (Biltmore House).

The Biltmore is located about half-way in between the North Avenue and Midtown Stations at 817 West Peachtree Street, although it is a slightly shorter walk from North Avenue (see area map).

From North Avenue, take the Fox Theatre (not Georgia Tech) exit out of the station.  After going through the fare gate, walk straight ahead through the small indoor shopping mall and turn left on 3rd Street.  The first intersection is with West Peachtree Street.  Turn right and walk another two blocks.

From Midtown, take the Peachtree Place exit out of the station and turn right.  Turn left at the first intersection on to West Peachtree and walk about three blocks.

For more information, see:
Midtown Station Restaurants
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations

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MARTA to Publix

There are several Publix grocery stores that are relatively close to MARTA stations.  Below they are listed with the closest stores listed first.

  • Midtown Publix
    Take a red or gold line train to the Midtown station and take the Peachtree Place exit out of the station and turn right.  Publix is a block down on the left.
  • North Avenue/Ponce Publix
    Exit the North Avenue station and turn left on North Avenue.  Walk about two blocks to reach the grocery.  Or take bus 2 from the station to ride part of the way (exit at North Avenue  and Piedmont Avenue).  Or continue on the bus to Ponce and N. Highland where there is another Publix.
  • Buckhead Publix
    Take a gold line train to the Lenox Station and take the exit opposite the one pointing “To Mall” off the train platform.  At street level veer left then make a quick right on Oak Valley Road and walk two blocks. A second Publix is located near Peachtree Battle.  Take bus 110 outside the first stairwell exit out of the Buckhead station.
  • Brookhaven Publix
    Take the Peachtree Road exit out of the station an turn right.  Walk 20 minutes for the Town Brookhaven Publix.

For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions

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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, Candler Park or Decatur Stations.  Exit the bus at the intersection of Ponce de Leon and Glen Iris Drive.  Cactus Car Wash, Eats and Ponce City Market will be on the corner.  Walk south on Glen Iris (the only direction you can walk) then turn left on North Avenue and walk about a block (see walking map below).

Helpful Tips

  • Nearby restaurants include Eats, Gekko Sushi and 4th and Swift.
  • Bus 2 also travels through Poncey-Highlands and Little 5 Points on alternating trips if you live in those neighborhoods.  On other alternating trips the bus travels down Ponce to downtown Decatur and stops at the Decatur MARTA Station.
  • Taking a taxi from the North Avenue Station will only cost about $6 (not including tip).

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For more information, see:
Music venues near MARTA
How to Ride MARTA Buses
5 MARTA Buses That Go Places
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
Navigating the North Avenue MARTA Station

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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.

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MARTA to Coca-Cola Headquarters

In addition to the World of Coca-Cola museum, Atlanta is also home to Coca-Cola Headquarters.  It is located at the intersection of North Avenue and Luckie Street, across from the Georgia Tech campus at 1 Coca Cola Plz NW. 

The nearest MARTA station is North Avenue on the red/gold rail line. It is about a 10 minute walk from the station (see walking map).  Take the West Peachtree Street exit of out of the station and walk straight ahead, crossing over West Peachtree Street as you walk west on North Avenue.  You will cross over the interstate (you’ve gone the wrong way if you end up at Peachtree Street). After walking a couple blocks, turn left on Luckie Street.  Hampton Inn is on one corner, Coke Headquarters on the other.

You can also take either bus 1 from the Five Points station or bus 26 from North Avenue.

For more information, see:
Employers near MARTA
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Navigating the North Avenue Station

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MARTA to the Georgian Terrace Hotel

The Georgian Terrace Hotel is a historic hotel in Midtown, just a block off the North Avenue Station on the red/gold rail line (see area map).  It was a popular destination for guests attending the world premiere of “Gone With the Wind” and today it is directly across from the Fox Theatre and the Churchill Grounds Jazz Cafe.

Take the North Avenue/West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and at street level turn right to walk north along West Peachtree Street.  At the first intersection, turn right onto Ponce de Leon Avenue.  Walk up the hill and the hotel will be on the next corner.

For more information, see:
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Navigating the North Avenue Station
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
10 Popular Atlanta Tourist Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA

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MARTA to Tech Square

The Georgia Tech Technology Square is located in Midtown in between the North Avenue and Midtown Station (see area map).  It is slightly closer to the North Avenue station, though if you are coming from the north, you can easily exit at Midtown as well.  The area features the Georgia Tech Hotel, conference center, restaurants and events such as Taste of Atlanta and Flicks on 5th.

For the shortest and most protected walk, take the Fox Theatre/AT&T exit out of the North Avenue station.  After exiting the fare gates, walk straight ahead through the shopping mall, which will take you to a door exit to 3rd Street.  Turn left on 3rd then right on West Peachtree.  Tech Square is less than two blocks up on the left at 5th Street.

When exiting at the Midtown station, take the Peachtree Place exit out of the station and turn right.  Next, turn left onWest Peachtree Street and walk down to 5th Street.

For more information, see:
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Navigating the North Avenue Station
Top 5 Most Walkable Stations

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MARTA to Emory University Hospital Midtown

Formerly the Crawford Long Hospital, the Emory University Hospital Midtown is located near the North Avenue Station (see area map).  Ride the train to North Avenue and take the exit out of the station marked “To West Peachtree Street” or “To North Avenue”.  At street level walk straight to across over North Avenue (toward the Bank of America tower) and keep walking straight ahead alongside West Peachtree Street.  You will find an entrance about 1.5 blocks down (see an image of the hospital entrance).  There is also a main entrance off of Peachtree Street, one block to the east.

The alternate route is to exit at the Civic Center Station and walk north on West Peachtree Street.  The hospital is about halfway between the two stations.  The other main Emory hospitals are located on the Emory University campus, accessible via bus 6 (see  MARTA directions to Emory University).

For more information, see:
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Navigating the North Avenue Station
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions

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MARTA to the Varsity

My first meal in Atlanta, at The Varisty near ...

(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Varsity is the only Atlanta tourist attraction where wearing a paper hat is considered normal. One of the oldest drive-in burger joints, the Varsity is located near Georgia Tech, a short walk from the North Avenue Station on the red/gold rail line (see area map).

Take the North Avenue/West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and cross over West Peachtree Street to turn right walk straight ahead on North Avenue.  The Varsity is about one block down, near I-75/I-85.

For more information, see:
10 Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
North Avenue Station Destinations
Navigating the North Avenue Station
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink


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MARTA to the Fernbank Museum of Natural History

The Fernbank Museum of Natural History is located in Druid Hills, a historic planned community of neighborhoods and parks near Emory University. Bus 2 travels to the museum from the North Avenue and Decatur Station. If coming from North Avenue, be advised that only every other bus travels to the museum.  Look for a bus labeled “Decatur Station” or ask your driver.

Once on the bus, exit at the intersection of Ponce de Leon Avenue and Clifton Road or alert your bus driver of your destination if you aren’t sure where to signal a stop.  Walk north on Clifton Road towards the golf course to reach the driveway to the museum.

Other options for getting to Fernbank include:

  • Take a blue or green line train to the Candler Park Station. Exit on to Dekalb Avenue and walk east, away from downtown.  Turn left on Glendale, right on McClendon then left on Clifton Road (see walking map).  Walking time is about 28 minutes.  This route is also good for biking, if you want to take your bike on MARTA.
  • Take bus 6 from the Lindbergh or Inman Park Station and exit at the intersection of Briarcliff/Moreland Ave. and Ponce de Leon Ave.  From there, walk east (away from the city) to Clifton Road and turn left.  Walking time is about 30 minutes (see walking map).

For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
How to Ride MARTA Buses
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA

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North Avenue MARTA Station

The North Avenue MARTA station is located in midtown Atlanta at 713 West Peachtree Street (see map).  There are two entrances, one at North Avenue and West Peachtree Street, the other on 3rd Street near the intersection with West Peachtree.

What’s Nearby
Landmarks at this station include Georgia Tech, The Varsity, Bank of America Tower, AT&T Building, Emory Medical Center Midtown, Fox Theatre, Georgian Terrace Hotel and The Biltmore.  There are also several casual and fine dining restaurants.

Directions
Take a red or gold line train to the North Avenue station.  All trains leaving the airport stop here and all southbound trains at this station go to the airport.

Buses
Buses that depart from this station travel down Ponce de Leon to Little 5 Points (bus 2) and West Midtown via North Avenue.  See the full list of bus routes here.

Parking
There is no parking, but several Zip Cars are located nearby.

Commute Time
Travel time to Five Points is 3 minutes while travel time to the airport is 19 minutes.

More Informatiom
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Interstate Exits for MARTA Stations
5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
1o Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA

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MARTA to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and Historic Site is near downtown Atlanta and offers many free programs and tours along with nearby Ebenezer Baptist Church and the home where King was born.  The nearest MARTA station to the King Center is the King Memorial Station on the blue/green rail line.  You can walk 15-20 minutes to reach the site, though it is still somewhat in a transitional area and best walked during the day time and in a group.  From the station, cross over Decatur Street and walk straight ahead on Hillard Street to Auburn Avenue and turn right (see the walking map).

It is better to take a bus to the historic site.  There are two routes you can choose from:

  • Bus 3 travels to the area on weekdays, departing from Five Points and the Candler Park Station.
  • Bus 99 departs from the Georgia State Station and King Memorial Station weekdays on alternating trips (weekends just Georgia State) and also at North Avenue weekdays non-peak and all other times at Midtown Station. The King Memorial is located closest to the Georgia State and King Memorial stations.

For more information, see:
10 Atlanta Tourist Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
Exploring the King Memorial Station Area
King Memorial Station Restaurants
How to use Google Maps for MARTA directions
How to Ride MARTA Buses

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MARTA to Bank of America

If you need to do some banking or use an ATM, there are several Bank of America’s near train stations:

S2 West End
This Bank of America branch is directly across from the station entrance.

E6 Decatur
Take the Church Street exit out of the station and turn left onto Church Street, left onto Ponce and a right onto Clairemont.

Five Points
Take the Peachtree Street exit out of the station and immediately after exiting the fare gates, turn left and go up the escalator to the Broad Street plaza.  Walk across the plaza and keep walking straight on Broad Street.  The bank will be on the left.

N1 Peachtree Center
Exit at Peachtree Center and take the exit marked “To Harris Street” from the train platform.  Exit the fare gates and follow the signs to Peachtree Street East.  At street level turn right.

N3 North Avenue
The Bank of America tower sits next to the North Avenue station, with an ATM directly across the street from the station entrance.  Follow the signs to the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and walk across North Avenue to get there.

N4 Midtown
Exit the station onto 10th Street and turn right.  Turn left at the first stoplight onto Peachtree Street and walk about block.

N6 Lindbergh
Take the northernmost exit out of the station and walk straight ahead on Lindbergh Lane for about two blocks.  Turn right when the street comes to a T (Main Street/Sidney Marcus).  The bank is on the next corner.

N7 Buckhead
After exiting the fare gates, take the first set of stairs, or the escalator, out of the station and turn left at street level.  Walk about two blocks and the bank will be on the left across from Lenox Mall.

N9 Dunwoody
This branch is a little bit farther to get to – at least 15 minutes.  Exit the Dunwoody fare gates and turn right.  Walk down the corridor and down the stairs.  At street level turn right and follow the sidewalk between the parking garages to reach the Perimeter Mall entrance.  Walk all the way through the mall, exit the mall and turn left along Ashford Dunwoody Road and walk about a block.

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MARTA to Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is located in between the North Avenue and Midtown Stations on the red/gold rail lines (see area map).

  • From the North Avenue Station, one option is to follow the signs to North Avenue/West Peachtree Street exit and turn right on North Avenue.  Walk west about five minutes, crossing over the interstate, and you’ll reach Bobby Dodd Stadium along with the Cherry Street entrance to the campus and Student Center.
  • From North Avenue you can also take the Fox Theatre exit out of the station, walk through the indoor shopping mall and exit on 3rd Street.  Turn left on 3rd and then a quick right on West Peachtree Street.  At 5th Street, turn left to enter Tech Square and into the center of campus near some of the Greek housing.
  • When exiting at Midtown, take the main 10th Street exit out of the station and turn left (west toward West Peachtree Street).  Cross over the interstate to reach the north end of campus.  The Tech Trolley is a free shuttle that also picks up passengers at the Midtown Station outside the Peachtree Place exit and travels down 5th Street and ends near the Ferst Center and the gym.

The below bus routes also travel near campus:

  • Bus 12 departs from the Midtown Station and travels down 10th Street at the northern edge of the Tech campus
  • Bus 26 departs from the North Avenue Station and goes down North Avenue to campus as well.
  • Bus 1 departs from the Five Points Station and stops near the west side of campus at the Engineer’s Bookstore and along the south side of campus

See the campus map to help plan your trip.

For more information, see:
Top 5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to use Google Maps for MARTA Directions

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MARTA to Bobby Dodd Stadium

Georgia vs Georgia Tech 2007-HHT-2

Georgia vs Georgia Tech 2007-HHT-2 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

For Tech fans, getting to the Bobby Dodd Stadium on MARTA is  fairly convenient.  You’ll want to exit at the N3 North Avenue Station, following the signs to North Avenue/West Peachtree Street and avoiding the exits pointing to the Fox Theatre.  At street level walk straight ahead and slightly to the right to walk along North Avenue.  Walk about five minutes, crossing over the connector, and the stadium will be on your right (see map).

For more information, see:
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Navigating the North Avenue Station
Train Schedules and Frequency

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MARTA to the Fox Theatre

The Fox Theatre is an historic landmark in Atlanta, built in the late 1920s as a Yaarab Temple Shrine Mosque.  It hosts musicals, shows, concerts and the Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival.

The closest MARTA station is the North Avenue Station on the red/gold rail line, and with the theatre located next to the station,  it is one of the easiest destinations to get to on MARTA.  After exiting the train, go to the north end of the platform, following the signs  “To Fox Theatre”.  You’ll briefly walk through the AT & T building where are there are a few shops in an indoor mall.  Keep moving straight ahead and there will be  a street exit onto 3rd Street.  Turn right on 3rd, then turn right on Peachtree Street, the next intersection.

If you accidentally stumble out of the station onto North Avenue, turn left on North Avenue, then left onto Peachtree Street to get to the Fox.  The timing isn’t that much different, but you will stay underground longer by going via the AT & T building, which is nice if it is raining, cold or late at night when spending less time on the street is a better option.

Helpful Tips

  • If you want to combine dining out with your trip, there are several casual and fine dining restaurants near the North Avenue station.  Click the link to view the list.  Baraonda is on the way to the Fox, and is a nice Italian bar and restaurant.
  • Bus 110 stops in front of the Fox Theatre if you are staying at a hotel on Peachtree Street or coming from Peachtree Street in another part of the city.
  • The Georgian Terrace Hotel and Hotel Indigo are across the street from the Fox if you want to do an evening and show in the city then stay overnight.

For more information, see:
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
10 Easiest Destinations to get to on MARTA
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Navigating the North Avenue Station

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MARTA to Flicks on 5th

Flicks on 5th is one of the several free outdoor movie options for Atlanta, hosted by Georgia Tech.  A portion of 5th Street between Spring and Williams Street is closed off and a few vendors provide snacks and drinks while local restaurants offer “to go” meals.

To get to Flicks on 5th by MARTA, take a red or gold line train to the North Avenue Station and take the Fox Theatre exit off the train platform. After going through the fare gates, walk straight ahead through the indoor mall and out the doors to 3rd Street. Turn left on 3rd, right on West Peachtree and then left on 5th Street.

Although a slightly longer walk, you can also get off at the Midtown Station. Exit on to Peachtree Place and turn right.  At West Peachtree Street turn left and walk down to 5th Street.

For more information, see:
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Navigating the North Avenue Station
Midtown Station Restaurants
Navigating the Midtown Station
5 Things to See and Do at the Midtown Station

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MARTA to Little 5 Points

Little 5 Points is a funky commercial district east of downtown Atlanta that has numerous restaurants, bars, boutique shops and nightlife venues.  The closest MARTA station is Inman Park on the blue/green rail line, which is about a 10-15 minute walk away.

If you plan to walk,  the fastest route is to follow the signs pointing to Inman Park after exiting the station’s fare gates, keeping to the right.  At street level, turn right along the bus bay and look for the PATH sidewalk just beyond a fence.  The PATH goes through a park to Euclid Avenue, which is the first street intersection.  Turn right on Euclid and walk about two blocks to reach Little 5 Points.  If walking after dark, turn left at street level, turn right on Hurt Street then right onto Euclid.

If you are going to the Wrecking Bar, Tijuana Garage, Front Page News or  Camelis Pizza, instead of taking the PATH, continue walking straight down Dekalb Avenue (the street the runs under the station) and then turn left on the ramp down to Moreland Avenue.

Bus 6 departs from Inman Park and Lindbergh and will also get you there if you don’t want to walk.  Additionally, the new bus 2 route also travels to Little 5 from the North Avenue Station (on alternating trips) or Candler Park Station, and on weekdays bus 3 from Five Points and Candler Park.

For more information, see:
Top 5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
Best of the Inman Park Station
Navigating the Inman Park Station
Inman Park MARTA Station Nightlife
Inman Park MARTA Station Restaurants
5 Things to See and Do at the Inman Park Station
5 Family-friend Activities Near the Inman Park Station

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MARTA to Virginia Highland

Virginia Highland is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Atlanta, full of walkable restaurants, bars and nightlife/music venues.  The closest rail station to Virgina Highland is the Midtown Station, though it is nearly a two-mile walk (roughly 35 minutes) to the heart of the neighborhood.  If you don’t want to walk, the better option is to take a bus.  There are three options:

  • Bus 16 departs from the Five Points Station.  This is a great route that leaves from downtown and commutes up North Highland all the way to Loehmann’s Plaza at N. Druid Hills.  It includes stops in Poncey Highlands as well as restaurants north of Virginia Avenue and into Morningside.
  • Bus 36 is a more common choice, and this route departs from Midtown and Avondale stations and travels to Piedmont Park as well as the center of the Virginia Highland neighborhood with stops near Murphy’s, Noche, La Tavola, Yeah Burger, Highland Tap, George’s and more.
  • Bus 2 departs from North Avenue, Candler Park and Decatur Station and travels down Ponce de Leon Avenue.  Exit at Ponce and North Highland.  This route is frequent, but puts riders much further away from Virginia Avenue.   It does provide access to many of the bars such as Neighbor’s, Hand and Hand and Atkins Park.

If you plan to walk, turn right on 10th Street from the main Midtown Station exit and walk until the road dead ends at Monroe Drive.  Turn right on Monroe then a quick left on Virginia Avenue, which goes up a steep hill.  Walk another 15-20 minutes to reach the commercial district.


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Helpful Tips

  • Bus 36 does not run very late in the evening.
  • Keep in mind that you can always take one bus there and a different bus back, especially if you don’t want to wait for a specific route.  You can look up bus schedules ahead of time online or on your smartphone.  Printed copies of schedules are located at the Five Points Station.
  • For sightseeing, consider taking bus 36 and then walk south on N. Highland Avenue to look at shops and have a bite to eat.  Walk to Ponce de Leon Avenue and explore Poncey Highlands and take bus 2 or bus 16 back to a rail station.

For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Using Google Maps for MARTA directions
5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
Top 5 MARTA Stations to Park and Ride
Train Schedules and Frequency
MARTA Neighborhood Guide

 

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