Category Archives: N4 Midtown
MARTA to Park Tavern
Park Tavern is located at the edge of Piedmont Park and offers plenty of outdoor seating and cheap beer on rainy days. Regular events include Unplugged in the Park, Summer Sunsets in the Park with Yacht Rock, Oyster and Crawfish Festival, Blues, Brews and BBQ Fest, Lucky Fest and various other holiday-themed and fundraising events.
The closest MARTA station to Park Tavern is the Midtown Station. Take a red or gold line train the the station and from the main station exit, turn right on 10th Street and walk about four blocks, or 20 minutes (see walking map).
You can also take a bus 99 or bus 36 from the Midtown Station. Bus 99 has a stop right across the street from the tavern. If coming from bus 36, exit at the stoplight at 10th and Charles Allen.
For more information, see:
Bars Near MARTA
How to ride MARTA buses
Midtown Station Restaurants
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to Ansley Park
Built between 1904 and 1930, the Ansley Park Historic District is a neighborhood and not a park, although there are several greenspaces that provide playgrounds and water features throughout the area. The neighborhood is known for its large stately homes on winding, tree-lined streets and has a golf course in the north.
The closest MARTA station is the Arts Center Station on the red and gold rail lines. Take the 15th Street exit out of the station, which is up one level from the fare gates. Walk down the pedestrian sidewalk through the bus bay and turn left on 15th Street. Keep walking straight ahead, crossing over Peachtree Street to reach the district. See area map for navigation.
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is on the far side of the neighborhood if you want to combine a neighborhood walking tour with the gardens.
Another option is to board bus 27 from the Midtown Station and exit at along Piedmont Avenue anywhere between 15th Street and Avery Drive.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Arts Center Station
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to Ansley Mall
Ansley Mall is an outdoor shopping center near Piedmont Park. The major stores are Publix, Kroger, CVS, Pier 1 Imports and Cook’s Warehouse. Smaller businesses offer discount nutrition, running/tennis apparel, shoe repair, bath/body products, furniture and pet supplies. Services include L.A. Fitness Gym, Bank of America branch and a laundromat. If you are hungry, choose from Moe’s, Panera Bread, Cheesesteak Place, Starbucks and a new burger joint.
Getting to Ansley Mall requires taking bus 27 from either the Midtown or Lindbergh Station. Exit the bus near the intersection of Piedmont Avenue and Monroe Drive.
Nearby restaurants include Hobnob, Ru San’s and Cowtippers.
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Best of MARTA: Retail
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
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.
For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Dekalb Farmer’s Market
Your Dekalb Farmer’s Market is one of the biggest indoor markets in the city. It is located closest to the Avondale MARTA station, but a long walk. It is best to take bus 36 from the Avondale station, or connect with the bus at the Midtown station, in Virginia Highland on N. Highland Avenue between Virginia Avenue and East Rock Springs or next to Emory on N. Decatur Road.
For more information, see Using Google Maps for MARTA directions and the 10 easiest destinations to get to on MARTA.
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 Atlanta Food and Wine Festival
The new Atlanta Food and Wine Festival takes place in several locations in Midtown Atlanta, near the Midtown Station on the red and gold rail lines. The 2012 dates are May 10-13.
To get to the festival on MARTA, take a red or gold train to the Midtown Station. For the Welcome Center, take the 10th Street exit out of the station and turn right and walk one block to Peachtree Street. Turn left on Peachtree Street and then right on 11th Street. See the festival map for locations of the other venues and tasting tents.
For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
Navigating the Midtown Station
Midtown Station Restaurants
Top 5 Most Walkable Stations
5 Skymiles Restaurants Near MARTA
Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants Near MARTA
MARTA to the Federal Reserve Museum
The Federal Reserve Monetary Museum is open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm for groups smaller than 10 people. Otherwise groups must schedule a tour. Conveniently, the Federal Reserve is right next to the Midtown station, and even has its own station exit.
Take any red or gold line train to the Midtown station and take the tunnel exit at the far north end of the station. Once you get to street level you’ll be right next to the Federal Reserve. Walk east on 10th Street toward the white marble building and turn left on Peachtree Street for the main entrance.
For more information, see 10 popular Atlanta tourist attractions and how to get there on MARTA and Midtown MARTA station restaurants for enjoying a meal in the area before or after you see the museum.
MARTA to the Regency Suites Hotel
The Regency Suites Hotel in midtown Atlanta is one of the closest, if not the closest hotel to a MARTA station. Take any red or gold line train to the Midtown MARTA station and follow the signs to the 10th Street exit once you are at street level. Turn left on 10th Street and the hotel is less than a block down. All trains leaving the airport stop at the Midtown station, making it an easy destination for travelers.
For more information, see the 10 easiest destinations to get to on MARTA and tips for riding MARTA to/from the airport.
MARTA to Hotel Midtown
Hotel Midtown has a great location in midtown Atlanta, only two blocks from the Midtown MARTA station and just over a block to Piedmont Park. Take the 10th Street exit out of the station and turn right (if you exit the station via the Federal Reserve, turn left). Walk two blocks to the corner of 10th and Juniper Street.
For more information, see other hotels close to MARTA and tips for riding MARTA to/from the airport.
MARTA to the Atlanta Medical Center
The Atlanta Medical Center is located at 303 Parkway Drive, which is about a 20 minute walk from the Civic Center station on the red/gold rail line (see walking/area map). It is a straight walk down Ivan Allen Jr./Ralph McGill Blvd. After exiting the station, head south on West Peachtree Street toward downtown and turn left on Ivan Allen Jr.
You can also choose between two bus routes:
- Bus 99 from the Midtown, North Avenue (weekday non-rush hour only) or Georgia State station. The bus route travels down Boulevard with stops at the Medical Center.
- Bus 16 departs from Five Points and travels along Ralph McGill with a stop at Parkway Drive and Boulevard.
For more information, see how to use Google Maps for MARTA directions and view MARTA maps to help with trip planning.
MARTA to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is located near Cumberland Mall, along the route of bus 12. Bus 12 departs from the Midtown station on the red/gold line and travels north on Howell Mill and onto Northside and Cobb Parkway. Exit the bus just after the intersection of Cobb Parkway with Riverside Parkway. There will be a Sam Ash guitar store on the right side of bus. After exiting, walk through the parking lot to reach the performing arts centre. Approximate walking time is about 8 minutes.
For more information see other music venues near MARTA stations and how to use Google Maps for MARTA directions.
MARTA to the Piedmont Park Green Concert
On Oct. 15, 2010 the Eagles will perform in Piedmont Park. As a green concert, concert goers are asked to take MARTA to the event, especially as parking is limited. See below for a summary of MARTA directions, or view the complete MARTA options for the Green Concert, including parking tips, on Examiner.com.
There are two stations near Piedmont Park: Midtown and Arts Center on the north-south (red/gold) rail line. Both will involve a 15-20 minute walk (see walking directions). Exiting at the Arts Center will put you closer to the Park Drive rear concert entrance, while exiting at the Midtown station will put you closer to the 10th Street/Charles Allen entrance.
Additionally, there are several bus options from the Midtown station that can reduce your walking time, routes 27, 36 and 99. As long as you ride the train and tap your Breeze card on the blue circle when exiting the rail station, you can ride the bus for free.
For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
Lindbergh MARTA Parking Guide (the closest MARTA parking to the event)
Navigating the Midtown Station
Midtown Station Restaurants
Midtown Station Weekend Train Schedule
MARTA to Grady High School
Grady High School is near the N4 Midtown MARTA station. It is about a 15-20 minute walk — take the 10th Street exit out of the station and turn right onto 10th, then after walking several blocks, turn right onto Charles Allen.
There are bus options as well:
For more information, see the 10 easiest destinations to get to on MARTA and how to use Google Maps for MARTA trip planning.
