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If you're really committed to seeing the best Atlanta has to offer, however, it's probably fair to say that a step up in the transportation budget is called for. A $15-$20 cab ride can get you out to West or NW Atlanta, which has become a haven for foodies and mixologists in recent years, as well as a preferred spot for boutique shops, galleries, etc. Or you could just A similar distance north on Peachtree will also bring you some of Atlanta's best restaurants. Instead of a cab, you might also make friends with a local (see below) and bribe them into transportation servicewith a dinner date.
Atlanta's downtown and midtown districts also have good Zipcar coverage, if you have a membership (or are willing to start one).
Downtown
How to get here: if you're at the conference hotel, you're already there!
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