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Atlanta's downtown and midtown districts have good Zipcar coverage, if you have a membership (or are willing to start one).
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How to get here: if you're at the conference hotel, you're already there!
Bars:
Very close to the hotel is Meehan's which is an Irish pub.
American (New):
Lunacy Black Market is about .3 miles from the Five Points Marta station, I haven't been yet but it's been highly recommended. It doesn't look like they can accommodate large groups though.
Tourist Attractions:
The world's largest aquarium with more than 8.5-million-US-gallon (32,000 m3) of marine and fresh water housing more than 120,000 animals of 500 different species including four young whale sharks, four beluga whales, eleven Bottlenose dolphins, three Great hammerhead sharks, and four manta rays. Is about a half mile walk from the Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Marta station.
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How to get here: from the Five Points MARTA stop, take an eastbound train to Decatur, which is six stops away.
Bars:
"My personal favorite though is Brick Store Pub, it's right next to the Decatur Marta train station and has a tremendous selection of Belgian beers. Their food is good too, but The Iberian Pig is also right across the Decatur Square for excellent Spanish tapas (they also have a nice bar)" (Stuart Freeman)
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How to get here: take a northbound train just a couple stops to 'North Avenue' or 'Midtown'
Tourist Attractions
Inman Park
BBQ
"Fox Brothers BBQ is the place to go, it's about .3 miles from the nearest Marta station (Inman Park) though, and not the nicest part of town, so I'd recommend finding a ride if possible." (Stuart Freeman)
Other Neighborhoods
BarsRestaurants:
Empire State South is a little tricky to find, but well worth it. It's a casual environment with authentic southern dishes, creative cocktails, and a bocce ball court out back.
Local Three focuses on fresh ingredients and supporting local farmers and businesses. They change their menu seasonally and the flavor combinations melt together in your mouth.
The Varsity is an Atlantan institution and credits itself as the world's largest drive-in. The Midtown location is on more than two acres and can accommodate 600 cars and over 800 people inside. The food is your standard 1950's hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries and fried pies. Maybe worth seeing from the outside, but buyer beware: you must have a tough stomach to handle this food! It's located just West of the North Avenue Station.
Bars:
Publik is a tiny spot just east of the North Avenue MARTA stop on Peachtree. Wonderful selection of brews and unique cocktails, just don't go before or after a show at the Fox Theatre because it will be packed.
Other Neighborhoods
Bars:
"A bit farther away from the hotel (~2.5 mi) reachable by bus or a slight hike (~1 mi) from the Marta train is Manuel's Tavern, which is more traditional American, and something of an Atlanta institution." (Stuart Freeman)
BBQ:
"Fox Brothers BBQ is the place to go, it's about .3 miles from the nearest Marta station (Inman Park) though, and not the nicest part of town, so I'd recommend finding a ride if possible." (Stuart Freeman)
Restaurants: Rosebud is a neighborhood restaurant located in Morningside, just outside of Virginia-Highlands, features a menu of local and regional ingredients with a twist on southern dining.
Baseball:
The Braves have the following home games scheduled during the conference and pre/post session days:
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