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MARTA to Midtown Promenade

Midtown Promenade is a popular shopping center at 931 Monroe Drive, across the street from the Grady High School stadium near the intersection of Monroe Drive and 10th Street.  Current tenants include Trader Joe’s, Richard’s Variety Store, Starbucks, MetroFresh, Mellow Mushroom, Kiri, UPS Store, Gatsby’s, F.R.O.G.S. Cantina, Rice Box, Independent, Highlander, Apres Diem and Landmark Midtown Art Cinema.

The closest MARTA station is the Midtown Station on the red/gold rail line.  It is about a 20 minute walk, or take bus 36 or bus 99 from the Midtown Station.  If you plan to walk, take the central station exit off the train platform and follow the signs pointing to 10th Street at street level.  Turn right on 10th Street and walk until the street dead ends at Monroe Drive.  Turn right on Monroe to reach the shopping center.


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For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Retail
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
Navigating the Midtown Station
Midtown Station Restaurants
Midtown Station Nightlife

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MARTA to the Midtown Arts Cinema

The Midtown Arts Cinema is a neighborhood movie theater located at 931 Monroe Drive, across from Grady High School and Piedmont Park.  The closest MARTA station is Midtown on the red/gold rail line.  You can take the 10th Street exit out of the station and turn right (if coming up via the Federal reserve tunnel, turn left), and walk about 20 minutes down 10th Street where it dead ends at Monroe Drive.  Turn right on Monroe and left into the Trader Joes shopping center.  In the back is the theater.  Wine are beer are available for purchase.

If you don’t want to walk, you can board bus 36 or bus 99 at the Midtown Station.  Both have stops near the theater (exit by Trader Joes and Starbucks).  The bus ride is no more than five minutes.  Bus 99 also picks up passengers at the Georgia State station and in part of the GSU campus.  If you plan to take the bus back to the station, be advised that bus 36 stops early in the evening.

Nearby restaurants/bars include Metro Fresh, F.R.O.G.S. Cantina, Mellow Mushroom, Jersey Mike’s Subs, The Highlander, Apres Diem, Rice Box, Desi Spice and Royal Orchid Thai.

For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Fun/Recreation
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Navigating the Midtown Station
Midtown Station Restaurants

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MARTA to the Emory Village

The Emory Village is located next to the Emory University campus on N. Decatur Road.  Two MARTA bus routes travel here:

  • Bus 6 departs from the Inman Park and Lindbergh Stations
  • Bus 36 departs from the Midtown and Avondale Stations

The Village features a CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks and restaurants such as Doc Chey’s Noodle House, Saba, Rise N Dine, Panera Bread and the Wonderful World of Burgers.

For more information, see:
Emory/CDC Commuter Transit Options
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to Ride the Cliff Shuttle

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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

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MARTA to Atlantic Station

To get to Atlantic Station on MARTA, take a red or gold line train to the Arts Center Station .  Follow the signs pointing to the buses/15th Street exit.  After going up one level you’ll reach the bus bay where you can get on the free Atlantic Station shuttle.  Shuttles run every 5-10 minutes and stop at the main commercial district, Ikea and residences. Call 404-541-0808 if you have questions or concerns about the shuttle.

You can also take bus 37 from the Arts Center or walk.  It is roughly a 15 minute walk over the 17th Street bridge, much shorter distance than most people expect.  If you plan to walk, take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and turn right onto West Peachtree.  Walk up to 17th Street and turn left.

Atlantic Station regular hosts outdoor movies, music, festivals such as the Bar BBQ Festival, Sugar Coma Festival and other events in addition to the regularly offered retail shopping and movie theater. You’ll also find the Bodies and Titantic exhibits here.

Helpful Tips

  • If the shuttle isn’t at the station when you arrive, hop on the bus if it is there.  The bus is free if you are transferring from the train.
  • L.A. Fitness and Regal Cinemas are located in the main Atlantic Station shopping district.
  • Ikea is a few stops down from the main district. If making big purchases at Ikea, they can arrange for delivery.

For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Retail
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
5 Family-friendly Activities near the Arts Center Station

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