2014 Atlanta City Guide

A neighborhood guide to the citys

attractions, events, shops, and
restaurants
2014 CITY GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATLANTA AT A GLANCE 2
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 3
SHOPPING 5
RESTAURANTS 6
BARS, BREWERIES, & CLUBS 8
THINGS TO DO 10
TRAVEL INFORMATION 13
DIRECTIONS 14
WELLNESS, FITNESS, AND FUN 15
ATLANTA RESOURCES 16
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ATLANTA AT A GLANCE
GROCERY STORES
Publix The Plaza Midtown
950 West Peachtree Street NW
(404) 253-3544
7 a.m. 11 p.m.
Publix Atlantic Station
1380 Atlantic Drive NW
(404) 873-5055
7 a.m. 10 p.m.
Take the Grocery Shuttle on Weekends
Kroger
1715 Howell Mill Road
(404) 355-7889
24 hours
Trader Joes
931 Monroe Drive NE
(404) 815-9210
8 a.m. 10 p.m.
Wal-Mart
1801 Howell Mill Road NW
(404) 352-5252
6 a.m. 12 a.m.
Whole Foods Market
650 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE
(404) 853-1681
8 a.m. 10 p.m.
PHARMACIES
CVS
1943 Peachtree Road NE
(404) 351-4932
24 hours
Walgreens
595 Piedmont Avenue NE
(404) 685-9665
24 hours
HEALTH SERVICES
Emory University Hospital Midtown
550 Peachtree Street NE
(404) 686-2435 (ER)
(404) 778-2000
Urgent Care
Concentra Urgent Care
688 Spring Street
(404) 881-1155
M-F 7:30 a.m.8 p.m.
Sat Sun 10 a.m.4 p.m.
Doctors Express Atlanta
1800 Howell Mill Road NW Suite 130
(404) 355-8775
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. 8 p.m.
Sat-Sun 10 a.m. 6 p.m.
PLACES OF WORSHIP
CHRISTIAN CONGREGATIONS
All Saints Episcopal Church
634 W Peachtree Street NW
(404) 881-0835
Atlanta First United Methodist Church
360 Peachtree Street NE
(404) 524-6614
Cathedral of St. Philip (Anglican)
2744 Peachtree Road NW
(404) 365-1000
Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
48 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW
(404) 521-1866
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1450 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE
(404) 373-3698
First Church Christ Scientist
1235 Peachtree Street NE
(404) 892-7838
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
1328 Peachtree Street NE
(404) 892-8461
Big Bethel AME
220 Auburn Avenue NE
(404) 827-9707
Ebenezer Baptist Church
407 Auburn Avenue NE
(404) 688-7300
Morningside Baptist Church
1700 Piedmont Avenue
(404) 876-8225
JEWISH CONGREGATIONS
Ahavath Achim Synagogue
600 Peachtree Battle Avenue NE
(404) 355-5222
Chabad Intown
928 Ponce de Leon Avenue
(404) 898-0434
Congregation Shearith Israel
1180 University Drive NE
(404) 873-1743
The Temple
1589 Peachtree Street NE
(404) 873-1731
ISLAMIC CONGREGATIONS
Al-Farooq Masjid of Atlanta
442 14th Street NW
(404) 874-7521
Masjid Al Muminun
1127 Hank Aaron Drive SW
(404) 586-9562
OTHER TRADITIONS
Atlanta Soto Zen Center
1167 C/D Zonolite Place
(404) 532-0040
Drepung Loseling Institute
1781 Dresden Drive
(404) 982-0051
First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta
470 Candler Park Drive NE
(404) 378-5570
International Society of Krishna
Consciousness
1287 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE
(404) 377-8680
Rameshori Buddhist Center
260 Howard Street #3
(404) 378-8599
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
GEORGIA TECH
Grocery Shuttle
On Saturdays and Sundays, there is a grocery
shuttle that goes to the Publix located at
Atlantic Station. Pick-up for the shuttle is at
the 8th & Hemphill bus shelter 32 minutes
after the hour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The
schedule for the buses is provided below.
Use nextbus.com to track bus locations and see estimated arrival times.
Taxi Services
Lenox Taxi
(404) 872-2600
Budget Taxi
(404) 766-3030
Zipcar
www.zipcar.com
(404) 494-7227
Tech Trolley
The Tech Trolley provides daily
service between Technology Square,
the Midtown MARTA station, and
main campus. Pick-up for the Tech
Trolley is at the Campus Recreation
Center (CRC) and tends to run ever
15-30 minutes Monday through
Friday 5:45 a.m. - 11:05 p.m.,
Saturday 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., and
Sunday 3 - 9:40 p.m.
Uber
Uber is a popular transportation
application that connects you with
a personal driver to access the city
of Atlanta. Look for the application
on your smartphone.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
MARTA
MARTA is Atlantas resident provider
of public transportation, offering both
buses and trains. Fare is available
either on a Breeze Card or Breeze
ticket.
Bus riders may drop exact cash (bills
or coins) into the fare box near the
driver or tap their Breeze Card or
Ticket on the target on the fare box.
Single, oneway fare: $2.50
www.itsmarta.com
(404) 848-5000
AIRPORT TRANSIT
To get to the Atlanta airport via
MARTA, take the Tech Trolley from the
Campus Recreation Center (CRC) to
the Midtown station (N4). Ride the rail
to S7, which will drop you off inside
the airport. The trip takes about an
hour.
Rail
MondayFriday
Weekends
Buses
MondayFriday
Weekends and Holidays
Hours
4:45 a.m. 1 a.m.
6 a.m. 1 a.m.
Hours
5 a.m. 1 a.m.
5 a.m. 12:30 a.m.
Frequency
4:45 a.m. 7 p.m.
6 a.m. 1 a.m.
Frequency
Varies by route, call
(404) 848-500 for info
every 15 minutes
every 20 minutes
every 20 minutes
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SHOPPING
Atlantic Station
Atlantic Station 2.3 miles
171 17th Street (Midtown)
Atlantic Station is a shopping and entertainment
destination with its own zip code. Shop for hip
Swedish imports at IKEA, watch a movie at the
massive Regal Cinemas, or go bowling at Ten Pin,
a ritzy bowling alley owned by Ashton Kutcher.
www.atlanticstation.com
The Lucky Exchange 2.4 miles
212 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE
A vintage shop for both men and women where you
can buy trendy threads or recycle your own
wardrobe for cash or store credit.
www.luckyexchange.com
(404) 817-7715
Underground Atlanta 3.4 miles
50 Upper Alabama Street (Downtown)
Located in the heart of Downtown, Underground
Atlanta has caricature drawings and fortune
telling, homemade candy, souvenir shopping, and a
guided tour of historic Atlanta. After dark, enjoy
clubs and restaurants in Kennys Alley.
www.underground-atlanta.com
(404) 523-2311
Psycho Sisters 5.1 miles
428 Moreland Avenue (Little Five Points)
A hip consignment shop in Little Five Points that
carries designer brands, groovy 60s, 70s, and 80s
duds, and costume jewelry.
www.psychosistersshops.com
(404) 255-5578
Phipps Plaza 8.7 miles
3500 Peachtree Road NE (Buckhead)
One of the hottest shopping destinations in the
Southeast, Phipps features hundreds of upscale
shops, such as Tiffany & Co. and Barneys, a 14
screen movie theater, and a wide variety of
restaurants.
www.phippsplaza.com
(404) 262-0992
Lenox Square Mall 8.8 miles
3393 Peachtree Road NE (Buckhead)
Lenox features nearly 250 shops, including
Anthropologie, Macys, American Eagle, and Urban
Outfitters.
www.lenoxsquare.com
(404) 233-6767
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RESTAURANTS
Rocky Mountain Pizza Co. WALKING DISTANCE $
1005 Hemphill Avenue
Both a bar and restaurant, Rocky Mountain is one of
the Atlanta Institutes most popular hangout spots,
serving up signature pizzas by the slice or pie, as well
as wings, beer, burgers, and sandwiches.
www.rockymountainpizza.com
(404) 876-8600
Lucky Buddha WALKING DISTANCE $
529 10th Street NW
For quick and convenient Chinese, head to Lucky
Buddha.
(404) 885-1518
Antico Pizza Napoletana 0.5 Miles $$
1093 Hemphill Avenue NW
Authentic and no-frills Napoli pizza. Stays open until
the dough runs out. BYOB.
www.littleitalia.com
(404) 724-2333
$ entres less than $10
$$ entres $10$20
$$$ entres more than $20
Six Feet Under 0.7 Miles $$
685 11th Street (Midtown)
Six Feet Under is an urban seafood pub with a
rooftop patio, a friendly atmosphere, and a menu
that ranges from classic (fried calamari) to crazy
(alligator).
www.sixfeetunder.com
(404) 810-0040
Taqueria del Sol 1.1 Miles $
2165 Cheshire Bridge Road
Mexican cuisine inspired by cultures from around
the world, Taqueria del Sol is a great fastcasual
option for those with eclectic taste.
www.taqueriadelsol.com
(404) 352-5811
The Flying Biscuit Caf 1.7 Miles $$
1001 Piedmont Ave (Midtown)
Enjoy an eggsceptional meal at this famous
Atlanta location. The Flying Biscuit serves up
thousands of biscuits every day.
www.flyingbiscuit.com
(404) 874-8887
The Varsity 1.8 Miles $
61 North Avenue (Midtown)
The worlds largest drivein restaurant. The Varsity
has been in service since 1928.
www.thevarsity.com
(404) 811-1706
Oceanaire Seafood Room 1.8 Miles $$$
1100 Peachtree Street NE (Midtown)
Classy cruise linerstyle dcor and a vast selection
of fresh seafood make The Oceanaire a dining
hotspot.
www.theoceanaire.com
(404) 475-2277
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Caf Intermezzo 3 Miles $
1065 Peachtree Street Suite 2
Caf Intermezzo is a small shop packed with big
taste. More than 100 different tarts, cheesecakes,
and pies, a full lunch and dinner menu, and
hundreds of coffees and alcoholic beverages are
offered in this Atlanta dining staple.
www.cafeintermezzo.com
(404) 355-0411
The Vortex Bar and Grill 5.1 Miles $$
878 Peachtree Street NE (Midtown)
Political correctness has no place at the Vortex,
where a nononsense attitude is a requirement
and the burger menu is worldrenowned. If you
think you can handle it, try the Double Coronary
Bypass Burger, a double burger squished between
two grilled cheese sandwiches and topped with
two fried eggs, four slices of cheese, and five
bacon strips.
www.thevortexbarandvgrill.com
(404) 875-1667
Leons Full Service 8.8 Miles $$
131 Ponce De Leon Avenue (Decatur)
With rotating menu and pages of beer selections,
you cant go wrong with anything you order.
www.leonsfullservice.com
(404) 687-0500
Chin Chin 2 Miles $$
1715 Howell Mill Road
Chinese done right. Drop in for a sitdown dinner
or grab some takeout. Each meal comes with an
expertly carved carrot.
www.chinchinatlanta.com
(404) 609-5618
Fellinis Pizza 2.6 Miles $
1991 Howell Mill Road NW
Fellinis serves up huge slices of hand-tossed
pizza piled with fresh ingredients. Stop in, grab a
slice, and head out under one of the patios
umbrellas to soak up some of Atlantas beautiful
summer weather.
www.fellinisatlanta.com
(404) 352-0799
Loca Luna 2.9 Miles $
550 Amsterdam Avenue NE
With bamboo trees and waterfalls, Loca Luna is all
about tapas, desserts, and tropical drinks.
www.loca-luna.com
(404) 875-4494
The Sun Dial 2.9 Miles $$
210 Peachtree Street NE (Downtown)
Seventythree stories above the city, The Sun Dial
is Atlantas only rotating restaurant. With an
upscale atmosphere, a seasonal menu, and a 360
degree panorama of the city, The Sun Dial is worth
the splurge.
www.sundialrestaurant.com
(404) 659-1400
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BARS, BREWERIES, & CLUBS
MOTHER 1.3 Miles
447 Edgewood Avenue
A joint effort between the local Beep Beep Gallery
and The Woods bar in NYC, there is always
something entertaining going on at Mother.
Karaoke is Thursdays, dance parties are Fridays
and Saturdays, and Tuesdays there is a $2 Tecat
and tequila shot special.
www.facebook.com/mother447
(404) 524-4605
Blakes on the Park 1.8 Miles
227 10th Street NE (Midtown)
Blakes is an Atlanta gay and lesbian landmark.
This friendly neighborhood bar offers a full menu
and seven drag shows each week.
www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
(404) 892-5786
Monday Night Brewing 1.8 Miles
670 Trabert Avenue NW
An up and coming Atlanta brewery with a great
tour on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. $10
gets you a pint glass and 6 generous samples.
www.mondaynightbrewing.com
(404) 352-7703
Churchill Grounds 1.9 Miles
660 Peachtree Street NE
Churchill Grounds is Atlantas premiere jazz club.
www.churchillgrounds.com
(404) 876-3030
Opera 1.9 Miles
1150 Crescent Avenue NE (Midtown)
Open on Friday and Saturday nights, Opera sports
a twolevel lounge that transforms into an
exclusive nightclub.
www.operaatlanta.com
(404) 874-3006
Park Tavern 2.3 Miles
500 10th Street NE (Midtown)
A sushi bar and brewery, Park Tavern also hosts a
free concert series in Piedmont Park every Sunday.
www.parktavern.com
(404) 249-0001
MJQ Concourse 3.1 Miles
736 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE
A (literally) underground nightclub, MJQ pulsates
with the sounds of classic rock, pop, and R&B.
www.thedrunkenunicorn.net
(404) 870-0575
Noche 3.3 Miles
1000 Virginia Avenue NE (Virginia Highland)
Drop in to this Virginia Highlands hotspot on Monday
nights for $10 all you can eat tapas.
www.heretoserverestaurants.com
(404) 815-9155
Blind Willies 3.7 Miles
828 N Highland Avenue NE (Virginia Highland)
Blind Willies is a classic blues club featuring live
music every night and a cheap cover.
www.blindwilliesblues.com
(404) 873-2583
Blind Willies
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BARS, BREWERIES, & CLUBS
Sweetwater
Hand in Hand 3.8 Miles
752 N Highland Avenue NE (Virginia Highland)
Hand in Hand is is a great goto if you are looking
for a friendly environment and a neighborhood feel.
The weekly specials are on point.
www.handinhandatl.com
(404) 872-1001
Sweetwater Brewing Co. 5 Miles
195 Ottley Drive NE
Dont float the mainstream is the motto of
Atlantas most popular beer. Free tours are offered
WednesdaySunday. $10 gets you a pint glass 6
opportunities to fill it.
www.sweetwaterbrew.com
(404) 691-2537
Stagecoach 5.5 Miles
34 Irby Avenue (Buckhead)
This Buckhead saloon always attracts a large
crowd. Take a seat at the saddle bar or go dance to
some of your favorite country tunes,
www.facebook.com/stagecoachatl
(404) 550-4169
Dark Horse Tavern 5.6 Miles
816 N Highland Avenue (Virginia Highland)
This is one of the most popular postgrad hotspots
in the neighborhood. There is a large menu of
classic bar food and cocktails to compliment them.
www.darkhorseatlanta.com
(404) 873-3607
The Peachtree Tavern 5.7 Miles
3179 Peachtree Road NE (Buckhead)
What Peachtree Tav lacks in dcor, it makes up
for in excitement. (In)famous for its Welfare
Wednesdays, this dive offers free Busch Light and
an engaging band.
www.peachtreetavern.com
(404) 842-1700
Prohibition 6 Miles
56 E Andrews Drive NW (Buckhead)
Prohibition goes all out in providing you with the
speakeasy experience. You will need to get the
phone number from another bar in the area and
then dial it in at the red phone booth to gain
entrance.
www.prohibitionatl.com
Brick Store Pub 7.3 Miles
125 E Court Square (Decatur)
Located in a beautiful historic building, pints are
served properly at the Brick Store. This pub
dominates the Decatur scene.
www.brickstorepub.com
(404) 687-0990
Brick Store
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$ admission less than $10
$$ admission $10$20
$$$ admission more than
$20
Georgia Aquarium 1.8 Miles $$$
225 Baker Street NW
observe whale sharks, belugas, and thousands of other
sea creatures at the worlds largest aquarium.
www.georgiaaquarium.org
(404) 581-4151
Sunday Friday 10 a.m. 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. 6 p.m.
Movies in the ParkAtlantic Station 2 Miles FREE
261 19th Street NW
Come belt out the song Let it Go from Frozen and try
not to scream as Jurassic Park terrorizes the town. A
variety of flicks are screened sure to please any movie
fan.
(404) 347-9894
Thursdays at dusk
Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 16 2 Miles $$
261 19th Street NW
This stateoftheart movie theatre has stadium
seating, with each row elevated to remove obstruction.
Free parking is available in the underground parking
deck.
(404) 347-9894
World of CocaCola 2 Miles $$
121 Baker Street NW
At the World of CocaCola, you can take a stroll
through a mini museum of Coke merchandise and
sample every CocaCola beverage around the world.
www..worldofcoca-cola.com
(404) 676-5151
Daily 10 a.m. Varied closing (see online)
Piedmont Park 2 Miles FREE
1320 Monroe Drive NE
This 189acre park has a rich history and an almost
infinite list of activities.
www.piedmontpark.org
CNN Center 2.1 Miles $$
1 CNN Center
Tour one of the worlds most trusted news sources at
the CNN Center in downtown Atlanta.
www.cnn.com/tour/atlanta
(404) 827-2300
Daily 9 a.m. 5 p.m.
High Museum of Art 2.2 Miles $$
1280 Peachtree Street NE
There are more than 11,000 works of art in the High
Museums permanent collection. A jazz night is held
every third Friday of the month, and tickets are half
price every Thursday from 46 p.m.
www.high.org
(404) 733-4400
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. 5 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. 8 p.m.
Sunday 12 5 p.m.
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Atlanta Botanical Garden 2.7 Miles $$
1345 Piedmont Avenue NE
Walk amidst thousands of beautiful blooming
flowers at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org
(404) 876-5859
Tuesday Sunday 9 a.m. 7 p.m.
4th of July Celebration 3.4 Miles FREE
Centennial Olympic Park
Arts and crafts, face painting, inflatable games,
live music, and a fireworks extravaganza will
characterize this years 4th of July at Centennial
Olympic Park.
www.centennialpark.com
Begins at 2 p.m., fireworks are after 8:30 p.m.
The King Center 3.5 Miles FREE
450 Auburn Avenue NE
Visit the official memorial of Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr., dedicated to advancing his legacy.
www.thekingcenter.org
(404) 331-5190
Dads Garage 4.4 Miles $$
1105 Euclid Avenue NE
Dads garage puts on improv and theater productions
every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
www.dadsgarage.com
(404) 523-3141
Midtown Bowl 4.5 Miles $$-$$$
1936 Piedmont Circle NE
Located at the heart of Atlanta, this bowling alley has
32 lanes, food service, and a fullystocked bar.
www.midtownbowl.com
(404) 874-5703
Daily 9 a.m. 3 a.m.
Turner Field 5.2 Miles $$
755 Hand Aaron Drive SE
An Atlanta landmark, the Home of the Braves is
perfect for relaxing on summer nights.
www.braves.com/
(404) 522-7630
Zoo Atlanta 6.2 Miles $$
800 Cherokee Avenue SE
Located in historic Grant Park, Zoo Atlanta is one of
Georgias most loved institutions. Be sure to visit Xi
Lan, the zoos adorable baby panda.
www.zooatlanta.org
(404) 624-5600
Monday Friday 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
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Fernbank Museum 6.7 Miles $$
767 Clifton Road NE
Be sure to catch Fernbanks summer long
dinosaur exhibit and one of the museums
numerous IMAX films.
www.fernbankmuseum.org
(404) 929-6300
Monday Saturday 10 a.m. 5 p.m.
Sunday noon 5 p.m.
DeKalb Farmers Market 15.7 Miles $-$$$
3000 E Ponce de Leon Avenue
A popular destination for serious home cooks, this
friendly farmers market and gourmet grocery
store combines variety, high quality, and
reasonable prices.
www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com
(404) 377-6600
Daily 9 a.m. 9 p.m.
Six Flags Over Georgia 17.1 Miles $$$
275 Riverside Parkway, Austell GA
Satisfy your thrillseeking needs at Six Flags this
summer. The park opens daily at 10:30 a.m. and
boasts a wide array of roller coasters and a water
park.
www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia
Hours vary
Stone Mountain Park 21 Miles $$$
1000 Robert E Lee Boulevard Stone Mountain,
GA
Located on acres and acres of natural beauty,
Stone Mountain features a wide variety of fun
family activities and things to do. There is a laser
show every night at 9:30 p.m.
www.stonemountainpark.com
Daily 10 a.m. 8 p.m.
TOP CONCERT VENUES
1. The Masquerade
695 North Avenue NE
A former wool mill, the Masquerade offers three
floors of music and an outdoor stage.
www.masq.com
2. The Variety Playhouse
695 North Avenue NE
A former wool mill, the Masquerade offers three
floors of music and an outdoor stage.
www.varietyplayhouse.com
3. The Tabernacle
152 Luckie Street
The Tabernacle, which began as a church and
had a momentary stint as home to the House of
Blues, hosts both popular bands and lesser
known artists.
www.tabernacleatl.com
4. CW Midtown Complex
1374 W Peachtree Street NW
Home to three separate venues (Vinyl, Center
Stage, and the Loft), the CW Midtown Music
Complex has it all.
www.theloftatl.com
The Masquerade
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
AIRPORT
HartsfieldJackson International Airport
6000 N Terminal Parkway
www.atlantaairport.com
To get to the Atlanta airport via MARTA, take the
Tech Trolley from the Campus Recreation Center
(CRC) to the Midtown station (N4). Ride the rail
to S7, which will drop you off inside the airport.
The trip takes about an hour.
HOTELS
Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
800 Spring Street
(800) 706-BUZZ (2899)
Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown
35 14th Street
(404) 876-8888
Western Granada Suites
1302 W Peachtree Street
(404) 876-6100
InterContinental Buckhead Hotel
3315 Peachtree Road NE
(404) 946-9000
The Westin Peachtree Plaza
210 Peachtree Street
(404) 659-1400
Embassy Suites
267 Marietta Street
(404) 223-2300
Georgian Terrace
659 Peachtree Street
(404) 897-1991
(800) 651-2316
Holiday Inn Express
244 North Avenue NW
(404) 881-0881
Hotel Indigo Atlanta Midtown
638 Peachtree Street NE
(404) 874-9200
Shuttle Courtyard Atlanta Midtown
1132 Techwood Drive
(404) 607-1112
Regency Suites Midtown
975 W Peachtree Street, at 10th Street
(404) 876-5003
Renaissance Atlanta Downtown Hotel
590 W Peachtree Street NW
(404) 881-6000
Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference
Center
Georgian Terrace
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DIRECTIONS
From Eighth Street and Crecine Apartments
Wal-Mart
1801 Howell Mill Road NW
(404) 352-5252
1. Drive east on 8th Street NW towards
Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles
2. Turn left on Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles
3. Turn left on 10th Street NW 0.4 miles
4. Turn right on Howell Mill Road NW 0.2 miles
5. Arrive at Wal-Mart on the right
0.9 miles 5 minutes
Publix
950 W Peachtree Street NW
(404) 253-3544
1. Drive east on 8th Street NW towards
Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles
2. Turn left on Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles
3. Turn right on 10th Street NW 0.9 miles
4. Turn right on Spring Street NW 0.2 miles
5. Arrive at Publix on the left
1.3 miles 5 minutes
Atlantic StationMall Complex
1380 Atlantic Drive, Suite 14250
(404) 733-1221
1. Drive east on 8th Street NW towards
Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles
2. Turn left on Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles
3. Turn right on 10th Street NW 0.3 miles
4. Turn left on State Street NW 0.7 miles
1.3 miles 5 minutes
Office Depot
859 Spring Street NW
(404) 253-3544
1. Drive east on 8th Street NW towards
Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles
2. Turn left on Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles
3. Turn right on 10th Street NW 0.9 miles
4. Turn right on Spring Street NW 0.2 miles
5. Arrive at Office Depot on the left
1.5 miles 6 minutes
Wells Fargo Bank
645 State Street NW
(404) 853-1960
1. Drive east on 8th Street NW towards
Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles
2. Turn right on Hemphill Avenue NW 0.1 miles
3. Turn right on Ferst Drive NW 0.3 miles
4. Turn left on Tech Parkway NW 233 feet
5. Turn right on State Street NW 0.2 miles
6. Arrive at Wells Fargo on the left
1.5 miles 6 minutes
The School Box
1801 Howell Mill Road NW
(404) 853-1960
1. Drive east on 8th Street NW towards
Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles
2. Turn left on Hemphill Avenue NW 0.2 miles
3. Turn left on 10th Street NW 0.4 miles
4. Turn right on Howell Mill Road NW 0.2 miles
5. Arrive at The School Box on the right
1.5 miles 6 minutes
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WELLNESS, FITNESS, AND FUN
FITNESS
Piedmont Park Conservatory
1071 Piedmont Avenue
Love You Healthy Series
Lose weight, increase energy, and gain balance
with Love You Healthy Fitness. You can choose
between five great workouts California style
fitness, LYH SPOGA, Lunch Crunch, Swimmin &
Slimmin, and PPC Walking Club. All Fitness
Levels Welcome!
www.piedmontpark.org/programs/fitness
(404) 931-5651
Atlanta Rocks! Indoor Rock Climbing
1019 Collier Road NW, Suite A
Atlanta Rocks! is the most popular indoor rock
climbing gym in the Southeast, featuring more
than 12,000 square feet of professionally
desi gned, seamless cl i mbi ng surface.
Appropriate for climbers of all skill levels.
www.atlantarocks.com/
(404) 351-3009
Stillwater Yoga Studio
9310 Monroe Drive
This yoga studio teaches B.K.S. Iyengar yoga,
and offers a variety of classes for all skill levels.
www.stillyoga.com
(404) 607-9090
OUTDOORS
Chattahoochee Outfitters
203 Azalea Drive Roswell, GA
Jump in a raft, canoe, kayak, or tube and take a
fun and relaxing trip down the Chattahoochee
River. Chattahoochee Outfitters is just a halfhour
away from Atlanta.
www.shootthehooch.com
(770) 650-1008
Stone Mountain Park
1000 Robert E. Lee Drive Stone Mountain, GA
Mini gold, paddlewheel riverboats and pedal boats,
cable car rides to see the Confederate Memorial
Carving more than 825 feet above ground,
hiking,and biking. Its all waiting for you at
Georgias number one attraction. Just 15 minutes
from Downtown, this natural wonderland offers
3,200 acres of excitement.
www.stonemountainpark.com
(770) 650-1008
NAIL SALONS
Sugarcoat
1062 Street Charles Avenue NE
This nail and beauty bar offers every service
imaginable for the stressed person; manicures,
pedicures, waxing, massages, and spray tans
included.
www.sugarcoatbeauty.com
(404) 249-0013
Atlanta Rocks!
Stone Mountain
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ATLANTA INSTITUTE
ATLANTA RESOURCES
NEWSPAPERS
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Better known as the AJC, Atlantas
major daily newspaper
Atlanta Daily World
The oldest Atlantabased newspaper
for the African American community.
The paper is now published once a
week.
accessAtlanta
A free tabloidsized entertainment
journal published by the infamous
Atlanta Journal Constitution features
upcomi ng events happeni ng i n
Atlanta.
Atlanta Jewish Times
Atlantas leading weekly newspaper
dedicated to the Jewish community in
the metro Atlanta area.
Creative Loang Atlanta
An alternative publication, nationally
known for their coverage of news,
culture, contemporary music, and the
arts.
Southern Voice
Southern Voice is a notable weekly
newspaper for Atlantas gay and
lesbian community.
Vida Latina
Free monthly Spanishlanguage
entertainment newspaper distributed
throughout Georgia and both of the
Carolinas.
RADIO STATIONS
Rap/HipHop
95.5 FM, 103.3 FM, 104.1 FM,
107.9 FM
Talk
640 AM, 750 AM
Pop
94.1 FM, 100.5 FM
Country
101.5 FM, 106.5 FM, 94.9 FM
Rock
92.9 FM, 96.1 FM, 97.1 FM, 97.9
FM
Christian
93.3 FM, 104.7 FM
Spanish
105.3 FM, 105.7 FM
Sports
680 AM, 790 AM
POSTAL AND
COPIER
Civic Center Station
570 Piedmont Road
(404) 874-8718
The UPS Store
541 10th Street NW
(404) 733-6797
FedEx Kinkos Ofce and Print
100 Peachtree Street NW
(404) 221-0000
BOOKSTORES
Barnes &Noble Georgia Tech
Bookstore
48 5th Street NW
Monday Saturday 8 a.m. 10 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m. 6 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
2900 Peachtree Road, Suite 310
Monday Thursday 9 a.m. 10 p.m.
Borders
1745 Peachtree Street NE
(404) 810-9004
Monday Sunday 9 a.m. 9 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. 7 p.m.
BOOKSTORES
Bank of America ATM
West Side Market
Across from Eighth Street South
Apartments
Bank of America
600 Peachtree Street NE
Wells Fargo ATM
Georgia Tech Student Center
350 Ferst Drive
Wells Fargo (Branch)
Tech Parkway Offices
645 State Street NW
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
The School Box
1801 Howell Mill Road, Suite 440
(404) 351-3466
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