Explore Atlanta on Transit
Explore destinations and things to do near the North Avenue MARTA station.
Cheese Fest Atlanta in an annual fall event with over 100 small producers of fine artisan cheeses and specialty foods from around the world. Near the BeltLine Eastside Trail and the North Avenue MARTA station, the festival takes place in the Historic Old Fourth Ward Park and features unlimited food samples, live music and cash bars … Continue reading MARTA to Cheese Fest Atlanta
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
Funk Fest is an annual music tour featuring old school hip hop and R&B artists. The Atlanta event takes place in Central Park in Old Fourth Ward closest to the North Avenue MARTA station on the red and gold line. There are several options for getting there without a car to avoid the $20 and up … Continue reading MARTA to the Atlanta Funk Fest
The Yaarab Shrine Center is in Midtown Atlanta at 400 Ponce de Leon Avenue. Near the North Avenue MARTA station, the building is an event space and home to the Atlanta Roller Derby. Walk, bike or ride an e-scooter from the station or choose from two MARTA buses to reach the venue. Train + Walking Directions … Continue reading MARTA to the Yaarab Shrine Center
The Shaky Knees Festival is a multiple-day music event that takes place in Central Park near the Civic Center and North Avenue MARTA stations on the red and gold lines. You can walk to the festival in 10 or 20 minutes depending on the station you use, ride a bus or rent an e-scooter or bike to the … Continue reading MARTA to the Shaky Knees Festival
Central Park is a large public park in Old Fourth Ward closest to the North Avenue MARTA station on the red and gold rail line. Attend a festival or enjoy amenities including walking paths, a baseball diamond and bleachers, basketball and tennis courts, a playground, and an indoor recreational center. Walking Directions Walking time to the park … Continue reading MARTA to Central Park
Krispy Kreme got its delicious start in Atlanta at 295 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE in 1965. The shop is still operational, complete with a "hot now" sign. The closest MARTA station is the North Avenue station on the red/gold line. It is a direct 11-minute walk to Krispy Kreme (view directions and map) or … Continue reading MARTA to Krispy Kreme
SunTrust Bank is one of Atlanta's major banks and ATM providers. There are several branches and places to get cash near MARTA. Choose from: Peachtree Center There's a SunTrust ATM next to the Peachtree Center MARTA station. Follow the signs to Harris Street/Peachtree Street East to exit the station and turn right at street level. … Continue reading MARTA to SunTrust Bank
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown is near the North Avenue MARTA station at 590 West Peachtree Street NW. The hotel has a fitness center, seasonal outdoor pool and dining at the Lobby Cafe and Bar. The Megabus is also in walking distance. Directions Take any red or gold line train (including any train from the airport) to … Continue reading MARTA to Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown
The AT&T Midtown Center is located at 675 West Peachtree Street NW and is directly connected to the North Avenue MARTA station on the red/gold line. It is the regional headquarters for BellSouth Telecommunications and features a food court and shops on the lower levels. From the train platform, follow the signs pointing to Fox Theatre and the AT&T … Continue reading MARTA to the AT&T Midtown Center
The Bank of America Plaza is located at 600 Peachtree Street NE, across the street from the North Avenue MARTA station on the red/gold rail line. It is the tallest building in the Southeast, and features an exterior Bank of America ATM on North Avenue along with offices and a fitness center. Follow the signs … Continue reading MARTA to the Bank of America Plaza
Hampton Inn Georgia Tech is at 244 North Avenue NW, closest to the North Avenue MARTA station on the red/gold rail line. It is next to the Georgia Tech campus and the Coca-Cola headquarters building and features a fitness room, business center and free hot breakfast. Directions Take a red or gold line train to the … Continue reading MARTA to Hampton Inn Georgia Tech
The Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center at 800 Spring Street NW is near both the North Avenue and Midtown MARTA stations on the red and gold rail lines. Next to the Georgia Tech campus in Tech Square, the hotel is also close to several restaurants and features a fitness center, indoor pool and meeting space. Another amenity is … Continue reading MARTA to the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
The Shakespeare Tavern is at 499 Peachtree Street NE near the North Avenue MARTA station on the red/gold rail line. Enjoy live performances of Shakespeare's works along with food and drink at this unique performance venue. From the North Avenue station, follow the signs to the North Avenue/West Peachtree Street exit. Turn left on North … Continue reading MARTA to the Shakespeare Tavern
Hotel Indigo in Midtown Atlanta is at 683 Peachtree Street near the North Avenue MARTA station on the red/gold rail line. The boutique hotel is pet friendly and has a 24-hour business and fitness center. Directions Take any red or gold line train to North Avenue (including all departing trains at the airport) Exit the station via the … Continue reading MARTA to Hotel Indigo Atlanta Midtown
Looking for a place to exercise near MARTA? There are several L.A. Fitness locations around Atlanta that are relatively easy to get to on transit. See below for the list of gyms with the easiest commutes listed first. L.A. Fitness Perimeter Point Take the red line (North Springs) to the Sandy Springs MARTA station. The gym … Continue reading MARTA to L.A. Fitness
The Ferst Center for the Arts is on the Georgia Tech campus at 350 Ferst Dr NW closest to the North Avenue MARTA station on the red and gold line. The venue hosts student and professional performances in music, dance and theater. North Avenue Directions Walking time is about 16 minutes from the North Avenue station. Exit the … Continue reading MARTA to the Ferst Center for the Arts
The Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel is at 866 West Peachtree Street near the Midtown and North Avenue MARTA stations. The boutique hotel features Community Smith, a restaurant and lounge with a seasonal rooftop terrace, free WiFi in the lobby and a 24-hour fitness center. Directions Take a red or gold line train to the Midtown MARTA … Continue reading MARTA to the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel
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
There are several Publix grocery stores that are near MARTA stations. See the list below to explore your options. The stores with the easiest commutes listed first. Midtown Publix Take a red or gold line train to the Midtown MARTA station and take the Peachtree Place exit out of the station and turn right. Publix is … Continue reading MARTA to Publix
The Coca-Cola Headquarters building is near downtown Atlanta and the North Avenue MARTA station at 1 Coca Cola Plaza NW. Walk 10 minute from the train station or connect with a bus for a car-free commute. Things to Know The World of Coca-Cola is next to Centennial Olympic Park if that's your intended destination Bus 1 and 26 … Continue reading MARTA to Coca-Cola Headquarters
The Georgian Terrace Hotel is a historic hotel in Midtown, just a block away from the North Avenue MARTA station on the red and gold rail lines (see area map). It was the site of the "Gone With the Wind" gala in 1939, and today the hotel still has event space along with multiple restaurants. Directions … Continue reading MARTA to the Georgian Terrace Hotel
The Georgia Tech Technology Square (or simply Tech Square) is in Midtown Atlanta between the North Avenue and Midtown MARTA stations. A collection of buildings and businesses, Tech Square amenities include the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, Barnes and Noble, L.A. Fitness and restaurants. The Tech Trolley also stops here and travels to and from the Midtown MARTA station … Continue reading MARTA to Tech Square
Formerly the Crawford Long Hospital, the Emory University Hospital Midtown is near the Civic Center and North Avenue MARTA stations at 550 Peachtree Street NE (see area map). The full-service hospital provides everything from family medicine to infectious disease care and cardiology. Things to Know The Civic Center MARTA station is slightly closer to the hospital, but … Continue reading MARTA to Emory University Hospital Midtown
The Varsity is one of the largest drive-in restaurants in the world and a classic Atlanta landmark at 61 North Avenue NW. It is a short walk away from the North Avenue MARTA station on the red and gold rail lines. Stop by to see the historic site and order hot dogs, burgers, orange drinks and … Continue reading MARTA to the Varsity
