Explore events, attractions, restaurants, services and neighborhoods along Atlanta’s blue train line.
Hyatt Place Centennial Park is a new downtown Atlanta hotel in walking distance of the GWCC/CNN MARTA station. It's across the street from the Georgia Aquarium and near Centennial Olympic Park, World of Coca-Cola, State Farm Arena and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. View transit options below. Train + Walking Directions Take a blue or green line … Continue reading MARTA to Hyatt Place Centennial Park
The Decatur Cemetery, near the Decatur MARTA station, is on the National Register of Historic Places, with old burial sites, greenspace, pond and trail that leads to the nearby Glenlake Park. Second Sunday strolls and some ghost tours are offered seasonally. Walking time is approximately 8 minutes from the train station. Directions Take a blue … Continue reading MARTA to the Decatur Cemetery
The John Lewis Mural in Atlanta is painted on a building in downtown Atlanta at 219 Auburn Ave NE, about a 10-minute walk from the Georgia State MARTA station on the blue and green rail lines. In the historic Sweet Auburn district, there are several other sites to visit nearby including the Sweet Auburn Curb Market … Continue reading MARTA to the John Lewis Mural
The Flying Biscuit Cafe in Candler Park is the original location of the now famous Atlanta chain. Breakfast is served all day and the menu includes healthier Southern food options in a colorful and casual setting. Walking time from the nearest station (Candler Park) is approximately 10 minutes. Take the North Parking exit out of … Continue reading MARTA to the Flying Biscuit Cafe – Candler Park
One of Atlanta's top barbecue restaurants, Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q at 1238 Dekalb Avenue is about three blocks away from the Candler Park MARTA station on the blue/green rail line. Follow the signs to the North Parking lot after exiting the train, and at street level, walk toward the stoplight on Dekalb Avenue. Continue straight ahead … Continue reading MARTA to Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
Springvale Park is a large neighborhood park and historic site near the Inman Park MARTA station on the blue and green rail lines. In addition to walking trails, pond and a large playground, the park is a Civil War site. Directions Take a blue or green line train to the Inman Park station Follow the … Continue reading MARTA to Springvale Park
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC. It is conveniently next to the Vine City and GWCC/CNN MARTA stations on the blue and green rail lines. In addition to football and soccer games, large concerts and other events also take place here. Things to Know If your starting … Continue reading MARTA to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Chomp and Stomp is annual chili cook-off and festival in Cabbagetown in between the Inman Park and King Memorial MARTA stations. In addition to plenty of chili tasting, enjoy live bluegrass music or run the 5K. There are several ways to get to the festival without driving (and you don't want to drive anyhow because … Continue reading MARTA to Chomp and Stomp
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Eddie's Attic is an acoustic music venue in downtown Decatur at 515 N McDonough Street. In addition to a listening room, the venue also has a restaurant and rooftop patio. Take a blue line train to the Decatur MARTA station, transferring at Five Points to an eastbound "Indian Creek" train if you are traveling from the … Continue reading MARTA to Eddie’s Attic
The Dekalb County Public Library at 215 Sycamore Street is a short walk away from the Decatur MARTA station on the blue rail line. The library features of variety of programs including classes, movies, author talks and book discussions. MARTA Directions Take a blue line train to the Decatur MARTA station. Transfer at Five Points to … Continue reading MARTA to the Decatur Public Library
The Lake Claire Community Land Trust is a neighborhood greenspace that has festivals, gardens, community events and a playground closest to the Candler Park MARTA station on the blue/green rail line. It is about a 20-minute walk from the station, or bring your bike on MARTA for a shorter commute. To reach the Candler Park station, take … Continue reading MARTA to the Lake Claire Community Land Trust
The Krog Street Market is an indoor market with dining and retail inside part of the historic Stove Works factory complex at 99 Krog Street. You can shop for specialty gifts and items, enjoy a beer at Hop City or grab a bite to eat one of many restaurants -- both casual counters and sit-down table-service eateries. … Continue reading MARTA to the Krog Street Market
The Jackson Street Bridge is one of the off-the-beaten-path attractions in Atlanta. The bridge itself isn't the focus, but rather the skyline view from the bridge. It's a great spot to take a picture and the view also has a claim to fame as one of the shots from the TV series "The Walking Dead". … Continue reading MARTA to the Jackson Street Bridge
Inman Park is a historic Atlanta neighborhood full of parks, famous homes and Civil War battles sites. Built as Atlanta's first suburb in 1890, it was named after Samuel M. Inman, a successful businessman who partnered with engineer Joel Hurt (of the Hurt Building fame) to develop a "rural" neighborhood environment. Inman Park today is a wealthy … Continue reading Living in the Inman Park Neighborhood
The Lemuel P. Grant or L.P. Grant Mansion is a historic Atlanta home in Grant Park at 327 St. Paul Avenue. Grant was a civic leader, major landowner and railroad engineer in the early days of Atlanta. Today the house is one of very few antebellum structures in the city, built in 1856, and was the birth … Continue reading MARTA to the Grant Mansion
Grant Park is one of Atlanta's historic intown neighborhoods near downtown Atlanta and the the King Memorial MARTA station on the blue and green rail line. Victorian homes and bungalows in the area date back to the late 1800s, when the land purchased by Lemuel P. Grant in 1843 was subdivided. The neighborhood also features a large park … Continue reading Grant Park Neighborhood
The Sloppy Floyd State Building consists of two small office towers near the Georgia Capitol at 200 Piedmont Avenue SE. One of the towers is directly connected to the Georgia State MARTA station on the blue and green rail line, but only on the eastbound train platform. If you are traveling east from the Five Points MARTA station, … Continue reading MARTA to the Sloppy Floyd State Building
SkyView is Atlanta's Ferris wheel at 168 Luckie Street NW. The closest MARTA station is Peachtree Center on the red/gold line, and the GWCC MARTA station on the blue/green line is also in walking distance. The ride is open daily and is near other downtown attractions including the CNN Center tour, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola … Continue reading MARTA to SkyView
The Waffle House Museum sits on the site of the first Waffle House at 2850 E. College Avenue. The museum is less than a 10-minute walk away from the Avondale MARTA station on the blue rail line. Tours are available by appointment only. MARTA Directions Take a blue line train to the Avondale MARTA station. … Continue reading MARTA to the Waffle House Museum
East Decatur Station is a commercial center in walking distance from the Avondale MARTA station on the blue rail line. Tenants include Jazzercise, The Sweatbox, Duck's Kitchen, Figo Pasta, Corner Pub, Three Taverns Craft Brewery, Decatur Fine Art Gallery and Decatur Healing Arts. Follow the signs to South Parking Lot after exiting the fare gates. At street … Continue reading MARTA to East Decatur Station
Ebenezer Baptist Church at 407 Auburn Avenue NE was the church where Martin Luther King Jr. preached his messages of non-violence. Near the King Memorial MARTA station on the blue and green rail line, the church remains active today. There are several options for getting there on transit: Walk It is about a 10-minute walk to … Continue reading MARTA to Ebenezer Baptist Church
7 Stages Theatre supports international works and new plays and playwrights, especially those with political, social and spiritual importance. At 1105 Euclid Avenue, the theatre is closest to the Inman Park MARTA station on the blue/green rail line. See below for directions, and note that the north side of the train station is closed until March … Continue reading MARTA to 7 Stages Theatre
Game-X is a high-tech gaming venue in downtown Atlanta at 275 Baker Street near the Dome MARTA station on the blue and green rail lines. You can sip cocktails and beer while playing a variety of games, plus order food from the menu. MARTA Directions If you're traveling from the airport or another station on the red/gold … Continue reading MARTA to Game-X
The Trolley Barn is a historic building at 963 Edgewood Avenue NE that is a 5-minute walk from the Inman Park MARTA station. It once housed Atlanta's trolleys, and today it is an event space that includes a serving kitchen, main hall, general purpose room and a large outdoor brick patio. You can enter the … Continue reading MARTA to the Trolley Barn