Explore Atlanta on Transit
Explore Atlanta’s historic sites and buildings that are near MARTA stations.
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
Planning to ride the Atlanta Streetcar and love history? Check out this guide to the top historic sites at each stop to explore the rich past of downtown Atlanta. If you're new to the streetcar, learn how to ride to get details on fares and other things to know. Note that streetcars operate approximately every 10 … Continue reading Historic Sites Not to Miss at Each Atlanta Streetcar Stop
Mary Mac's Tea Room is a landmark Southern restaurant at 224 Ponce de Leon Avenue near the North Avenue MARTA station. The restaurant opened in 1945 and is the only remaining tea room in the Atlanta area. Plus, there's made-from-scratch Southern comfort food that will satisfy any appetite. The restaurant is about a 10-minute walk away from … Continue reading MARTA to Mary Mac’s Tea Room
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
Atlanta's Zero Milepost marks the true center of the city where railroads once brought the region to life. Formerly the terminus of the Western & Atlantic Railroad, the zero milepost is now hidden in an underground parking lot, reflecting the Atlanta car culture that developed in the mid-1900s. A more true Underground Atlanta than the nearby touristy destination … Continue reading MARTA to the Atlanta Zero Milepost
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
Established in 1887, East Point, Georgia is a small city southwest of Atlanta that was once the easternmost point of the Atlanta & West Point Railroad. The historic downtown area has a variety of restaurants across the street from the East Point MARTA station on the red/gold rail line, and free events, festivals and a farmer's market take place throughout … Continue reading MARTA to Downtown East Point
The Candler Building is a beautiful and historic office tower in downtown Atlanta at 127 Peachtree Street NE near the Peachtree Center MARTA station. Completed in 1906, the building was developed by Asa Candler, co-founder of Coca-Cola. The lobby and ornate facade pay tribute to world leaders in arts and sciences. On MARTA, take any … Continue reading MARTA to the Candler Building
Westview Cemetery at 1680 Ralph David Abernathy SW is a short walk away from the West Lake MARTA station on the blue rail line. Established in 1884, the cemetery is the largest in the Southeast and contains some of Atlanta's most prominent citizens including Asa G. Candler, founder of Coca-Cola; Mayor William B. Hartsfield and author of … Continue reading MARTA to Westview Cemetery
Atlanta's West End neighborhood is a nationally recognized historic district with blocks of homes featuring Craftsman Bungalow, Queen Anne, Folk Victorian, Colonial Revival, American Foursquare and Neoclassical Revival styles next to the West End MARTA station. The area originally developed around the White Hall Inn in the 1830s. By the 1880s many of Atlanta's wealthy citizens … Continue reading MARTA to the West End Neighborhood
Atlanta's Hotel Row Historic District contains buildings from the first business district in Atlanta that date back to the early 1900s at 205 through 235 Mitchell Street. Formerly hotels that provided accommodations to passengers arriving at the Terminal Station on nearby Spring Street (torn down and replaced by a government building), today the buildings are somewhat … Continue reading MARTA to the Hotel Row Historic District
The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at 48 Martin Luther King Jr. SW is a historic attraction in downtown Atlanta closest to the Georgia State MARTA station. It is Atlanta's first Catholic church, although the original structure is no longer standing, but did survive Sherman's burning of Atlanta thanks to Father Thomas O’Reilly. Because the church was … Continue reading MARTA to the Catholic Shrine of Immaculate Conception
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
The Hurt Building is a historic office tower in downtown Atlanta at 50 Hurt Plaza. Built between 1913 and 1926, it was one of the country's earliest skyscrapers at 17 floors. Recently it was a filming location for the TV series "The Walking Dead". The closest MARTA station to the Hurt Building is Five Points, … Continue reading MARTA to the Hurt Building
Max Lager's Wood-Fired Grill and Brewery is the city's oldest restaurant brewery at 320 Peachtree Street NE. Its location in a 1913 building gives it extra character and a large outdoor patio is one of the few in the downtown Atlanta area. The closest MARTA station is the Civic Center MARTA station on the red/gold line, which is … Continue reading MARTA to Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill and Brewery
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
The Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is a historic mansion used for events and art classes at 980 Briarcliff Road NE. Built between 1917 and 1921, the building is on the National Register of Historic Places, and you can enjoy Jazz on the Lawn, Christmas at Callanwolde and the Callanwolde Artist Market here each year. The closest … Continue reading MARTA to the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
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
Built in 1904, Rhodes Hall at 1516 Peachtree St NW is a historic mansion that contains a museum and special event space, with tours available on Tuesdays and Saturdays (group tours available on other days by appointment). The closest MARTA station is the Arts Center MARTA station on the red/gold rail line, just over a 10 minute … Continue reading MARTA to Rhodes Hall
The Fairlie-Poplar Historic District in downtown Atlanta was built in the late 1800s as "Atlanta's new modern fireproof business district". In between the Five Points and Peachtree Center MARTA stations, this area of downtown has the most historic and renovated buildings in the city. In addition to a variety of architectural styles, Fairlie-Poplar also has … Continue reading MARTA to the Fairlie-Poplar Historic District
The Georgia Railroad Freight Depot is the oldest building in downtown Atlanta at 65 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Built in 1869 not long after the Civil War, the freight depot is currently used for a variety events including the Atlanta Hip Hop Festival, The Pancakes & Booze Art Show and Uncorked & Untapped and is conveniently … Continue reading MARTA to the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot
Ponce City Market is a live, work, play destination at 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue near the North Avenue MARTA station on the red and gold rail line. In addition to offices, apartments, shops and restaurants, there is a rooftop with games and a bar. A bus, bike or Lyft/Uber connection is required unless you … Continue reading MARTA to Ponce City Market
The Wren's Nest is the preserved home of Joel Chandler Harris, author of the Uncle Remis stories and creator of Brer Rabbit. At 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., the Queen Anne style house (built around 1870) is a 15-minute walk away from the West End MARTA station on the red and gold lines. Tours are available … Continue reading MARTA to the Wren’s Nest
Built between 1904 and 1930, the Ansley Park Historic District is a neighborhood known for its large stately homes on winding, tree-lined streets just a few steps away from bustling Midtown Atlanta. There are several parks in the area with beautiful gardens, water features and playgrounds, plus easy access to a golf course and the Atlanta Botanical Garden. … Continue reading MARTA to Ansley Park
The Biltmore is a historic building in between the North Avenue and Midtown stations at 817 West Peachtree Street. Originally built as a hotel in 1924, the Biltmore was once the height of elegance in Atlanta and today the building has been converted into ballroom space for events, offices and luxury condos (Biltmore House). From North Avenue … Continue reading MARTA to the Biltmore
