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MARTA to Philips Arena
Philips Arena is one of the easiest destinations to get to on MARTA. It essentially has its own train station, the Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN station on the blue/green rail line, just one stop west of Five Points.
If you are coming from the north or south lines, you will have to transfer at Five Points. Make sure you follow signs to the WESTBOUND platform. It is usually better to exit to the outside (not center) platform. When in doubt, just follow the signs as there are plenty that can direct you to the westbound train.
Once you get to the station, merely follow the signs again to Philips Arena. Stay to the right at the top of the escalators or if you need a ramp, go to the left to get up to street level. Plan for a good number of stairs after getting off the escalator, but at the top is an entrance to the venue. It is about a two minute walk to Philips Arena once you exit the fare gate.
You can also walk to Philips Arena from the Five Points Station. The walk is a little longer and not recommended late at night, but if you are coming from the north or south, you can avoid transfering trains by exiting at Five Points and walking the rest of the way.
For more information, see:
Georgia Dome/Philips Arena Station Restaurants
Navigating the Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena Station
Walking to Philip’s Arena From Five Points
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to the Georgia Aquarium
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The Georgia Aquarium is one of most popular tourist attractions in Atlanta, and there are several options for getting there on MARTA:
- Take a red or gold line train to the Peachtree Center Station and take the Harris Street exit off the train platform then follow the signs to Peachtree Street West. At street level turn left on Peachtree Street then left again on Baker Street. The aquarium is about four blocks down (see walking map). The area is generally safe with mostly office buildings.
- Take a blue or green line train to Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena Station. Take the Philip’s Arena exit out of the station after going up the tall escalators, keep right and walk straight ahead on Centennial Park Drive and through the park to reach the aquarium.
- Take bus 32 from the Civic Center Station on the red/gold rail line. This a great route because it will also take you to the Zoo Atlanta, so you can hit both attractions on the same bus line.
For more information, see 10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA and how to use Google Maps for MARTA directions to get specific bus times and route information.
MARTA to Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Olympic Park features water fountains, greenspace and regular events throughout the year including ice skating, Fourth Saturday Fun Days (summer months), Wednesday WindDowns, Fourth of July fireworks and more.
There are two MARTA stations that are close to the park: Peachtree Center on the red/gold line and the Georgia Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena Station on the blue/green rail line.
From the Peachtree Center Station, take the Harris Street exit off the train platform, then follow the signs to Peachtree Street West. At street level, turn right or left on Peachtree Street and at the first intersection you come to, walk west down Andrew Young International Blvd. or Harris Street to reach the park (see walking map). These streets will also put you closer to the ice rink as well as the Children’s Museum, World of Coke and the Georgia Aquarium.
From the Dome Station, follow the signs pointing to Philips Arena to exit the station. Go up the tall escalators and keeping walking straight ahead up the stairs and along Centennial Olympic Park Drive to reach the park. Philips Arena will be on your left.
For more information, see:
Georgia Dome/Philips Arena Station Restaurants
Navigating the Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena Station
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
