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MARTA to the Winter Beer Carnival
Atlantic Station hosts the Atlanta Winter Beer Carnival on Feb. 11, 2012. It is an annual event that includes beer sampling, DJs, carnival games and food from local restaurants. The closest MARTA is Arts Center on the red/gold rail line. It is about a 15 minute walk (take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and turn right, then turn left on 17th Street), or you can take the free Atlantic Station shuttle than runs every 5-10 minutes. Follow the signs to the buses/15th Street exit to pick up the shuttle in the bus bay (signage marks the drop off/pick up location). Bus 37 departs the station and also goes to the event. Exit at the main shopping/retail district.
If you wish to park and ride, the Lindbergh Center Station offers the closest parking. Park for free, then pay $5 roundtrip for the transit commute. Get on the first southbound train that arrives at Lindbergh and take it to the Arts Center.
For more information, see:
Lindbergh Center Station Parking
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
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
MARTA to Center Stage/The Loft/Vinyl
Center Stage, The Loft and Vinyl are live music venues in Midtown, located in the same building at 1374 West Peachtree Street. They are a short walk away from the Arts Center Station on the red/gold rail line. Take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and turn right on West Peachtree and walk about a block to 17th Street. The building is on the corner. Bus 37 departs from the station and also has a stop there.
For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Music Venues Near MARTA Stations
MARTA to the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
The Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival takes place at Atlantic Station on March 3, 2012 from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets cover unlimited sampling of bourbon and beer. Food is available at an additional cost.
The closest MARTA station to the festival is Arts Center on the red/gold rail line. There are several options to get to Atlantic Station from there:
- Walk. Take the West Peachtree exit out of the station and turn right on West Peachtree then left on 17th Street and walk over the bridge (see walking map). Walking time is about 15 minutes.
- Free Shuttle. Follow the signs to the 15th Street exit/To Buses and ride the free Atlantic Station shuttle. It runs every 5-10 minutes.
- MARTA bus 37 also departs from the Arts Center and travels to the event.
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
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
MARTA to the Residence Inn Midtown
The Residence Inn Midtown is located at 1365 Peachtree St., just a couple blocks from the Arts Center Station. To get there on MARTA, take any red or gold line train to the Arts Center Station and after going up one level from the train platform, follow the signs pointing to “Arts Center”. Take the elevator or take the two flights up escalators up to Arts Center Way, which is the street that runs just behind the High Museum of Art/Woodruff Arts Center. Turn left on Arts Center Way then right on 16th Street. The first intersection is Peachtree Street. Cross over the street at the stoplight and turn left on Peachtree to reach the hotel. Walking time is about five minutes.
Area attractions include the Woodruff Arts Center, Colony Square and Atlantic Station. Nearby restaurants include Vespuccis Pizza & Pasta, Sausalito West Coast Grill, Table 1280 and Nan Thai Fine Dining.
For more information, see:
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Arts Center Attractions/Directions
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
MARTA to the Artmore Hotel
The Artmore Hotel is a boutique hotel at 1302 W. Peachtree St, just across from the Arts Center Station (see area map). Take any red or gold line train departing from the airport, downtown or in the north to the Arts Center Station and follow the exit signs to West Peachtree Street after going through the fare gate. Cross the street at the stoplight just outside the station and turn right on West Peachtree Street to reach the hotel.
Nearby attractions include the Woodruff Arts Center, Atlantic Station. Center for Puppetry Arts, Center Stage, Whole World Theatre, SCAD and several restaurants including DaVinci’s Pizzeria, Nan Thai Fine Dining and Table 1280.
For more information, see:
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Arts Center Attractions/Directions
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
MARTA to the Buckhead Music Festival
For some summer music, head to the Buckhead Theatre for the Buckhead Music Festival on Saturday, July 30, 2011. The event features live, outdoor music, beer and food trucks.
The closest MARTA station is Buckhead on the north red rail line, but it is about a 25 minute walk (see MARTA to the Buckhead Theatre for walking directions). However, you can also board bus 110 outside the first stairwell exit at the Buckhead Station, from the Lenox Station or from the Arts Center Station (be sure to board a northbound, Lenox Station bus). Exit at the intersection of Peachtree and Roswell Roads.
For more information, see:
Music Venues Near MARTA
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to use Google Maps for MARTA directions
Navigating the Buckhead Station
MARTA to the Atlanta Arts Festival
The Atlanta Arts Festival takes place in Piedmont Park on the second weekend after Labor Day. The festival features an artist market, live music and food around the active oval near 14th Street and Piedmont Avenue.
On MARTA, you can ride bus 27 from the Midtown or Lindbergh Center Station to the park entrance at 14th and Piedmont, or walk about 15 minutes from either the Midtown or Arts Center Station. For detailed walking directions, see MARTA to Piedmont Park.
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Midtown Station Restaurants
Midtown Station Weekend Train Schedule
Navigating the Midtown Station
Navigating the Arts Center Station
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 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 Colony Square
Colony Square is a mixed-use space of offices, retail, food court and residences located at 1197 Peachtree Street. It is about two blocks from the Arts Center Station and across the street from the High Museum of Art.
From the Arts Center Station, follow the signs to the 15th Street exit, which is one level above the fare gates. Walk on the sidewalk through the bus bay to 15th Street and turn left. At Peachtree Street, cross over the street then turn right to walk along it. Colony Square is less than a block from the intersection. Neighboring restaurants include Shout, Tamarind Seed, Chik-fil-A and Tap 1180. The food court is a good destination for affordable food, and especially good for children if you are in the area for the High Museum, Alliance Theatre or Symphony Hall.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Midtown Station Restaurants
Top 10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to the Four Seasons Hotel
The Four Seasons Hotel is located at 75 14th Street, a short walk from the Arts Center Station on the red and gold rail line. All trains departing the airport stop at this station, so commuters coming from the airport can board the first available train to get to the Arts Center.
Once at the station, take the West Peachtree exit out of the station and turn left on West Peachtree. Walk one block to 14th Street and turn left again. The hotel is a short walk down on the right (see walking map).
The Park 75 Lounge and Terrace is located inside the hotel, and nearby restaurants include Einstein’s Bagels, South City Kitchen, Flip Flops, Highland Bakery, Front Page News, Shout and Tap 1180.
For more information, see:
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Midtown MARTA Station Restaurants
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to Marriott Suites Midtown
The Marriott Suites is located at 35 14th Street near the Arts Center Station on the red and gold rail line. All trains departing the airport stop at this station, so commuters coming from the airport can board the first available train to get to the Arts Center.
Once at the station, take the West Peachtree exit out of the station and turn left. Walk one block to 14th Street and turn left again. The hotel is a short walk down on the right (see walking map).
For more information, see:
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Midtown MARTA Station Restaurants
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to Feria Latina
Feria Latina is a festival celebrating Latin culture and features live music, arts and crafts and more. The event takes place in Atlantic Station on Sunday, April 17.
Take a red or gold line train to the Arts Center station and follow the signs to the buses/15th Street exit. From there, get on the free Atlantic Station shuttle or bus 37. For those who want to walk 10-15 minutes to Atlantic Station, take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and turn right. At 17th Street turn left and walk about three blocks.
For more information, see Using Google Maps for MARTA directions and the 10 easiest destinations to get to on MARTA.
