Atlanta Travel Forum

Our family will be going to Atlanta in September for a mini-vacation:) So I've started to plan our trip...as when I go somewhere I have to be a total tourist!! I would like to take in the Georgia aquarium while we're there. We are looking at going on a Thursday of Friday, if that matters. Anyway I was wondering about how much time should we allow for the aquarium? I realize this varies from person to person but am looking for a ballpark guess so we can plan accordingly. According to their website they will be open from 10am-5pm. Would it take from opening to close to see it all or could we do it in 3-4 hours? We are looking at getting a package deal on the aquarium and some other attractions. Hubby really wants to see the Titantic exhibit(we'll be there about a week before it's scheduled to close) but the package we're looking at only includes general admission...would we be able to upgrade? Also any idea if they have any patches/badges for scouts to earn/purchase while we're there? My daughter is in girl scouts and it would be neat for her to be able to earn something on vacation. Also would it be easy to manuever a stroller around the aquarium? Would we also be able to fit in the world of coca-cola or should we save that for another day? Sorry for so many questions and thanks in advance for any help/advice you can offer!!

I have a 4 hour layover in Atlanta in the next couple weeks. How can I take in the aquarium in the most efficient manner? Do I take a taxi from the airport directly there? How much is the taxi?....and how easy is it to get a taxi back?? Any thoughts appreciated!!! Bill

Hi,
I am heading to Atlanta for a week in Feb but not sure where the good places are to go. I am a 26 year old girl and want to know where there are safe bars and restaurants to go to. Anyone know please reply.
Thanks a million,

When is transvestite night at nikimotos?

I am staying near the airport. Is there a supermarket near there? If not, is there a supermarket near a MARTA rail station, preferably one near downtown. Supermarkets are usually not in downtown so maybe something a little north of it? Also a nicer supermarket is preferred over one that is old and dirty or in a high crime rate neighborhood.

Hi i will be arriving from Dublin and have 19hr layover and am looking for a hotel close to the airport. One with a free shuttle would be great too. Will be arriving the 13th Feb 2009.

Thanks

Hi Atlanta VT'ers!

I travel in November from Manchester UK to Tucson via Atlanta on Delta with 2.5 hours change time late pm on a Sunday returning with just a 1 hour changeover on a Monday afternoon.

Currently the Airport website is showing arrival in terminal E and departure from terminal B for my inward bound flights and A and E for my return home.

From past experience I expect I will need to clear customs/immigration, collect luggage and then recheck it for onward flight to Tucson but on my return my luggage should go straight through?

As this time I travelling alone I will not have anyone to lean on so really want to get the details really clear in my head before I travel so would appreciate any tips/directions you can give me. What to expect, general directions etc. Feel free to spell out what might be the simplest and most obvious, I'm happy to take it to the nth degree!

KQ

I will be going to Atlanta the end of October and wanted to know if they have all day passes (or anything like 3/5 day) passes on their subway.

I also wanted to know what the sales tax is in Georgia. Is the sales tax different on wearables than it is on other items?

Thanks for the info.

Losham

Looks like I might have a long layover on one of my upcoming trips through Atlanta. For the time between flights, can anyone recommend something out of the airport? I'd prefer to see something other than the airport lounges and stretch my legs a bit.

I arrive at 2pm on a Sunday and depart again 7pm.
I'd be relying on public transit.

If there are no recommendations, I'd be up for meeting anyone for happy hour.

Hi! I'm going back to Atlanta for a month August 23, after 13 years! Has much changed and are there any VT meets I could attend? I'll be staying in Emory area, near the CDC which I'll be visiting (the purpose of my visit, actually!).

Cheers! :-)

My step son plays Prof Baseball and we used to make several trips to Atl.. but he moved to American League and so haven't been in a few years..
As my husband takes off to Pittsburgh to watch him with the guys..I'm in the mood for Baseball so I'm driving to Atl for the weekend in about two weeks. I've booked a room at Westin..I think that's where we stayed before.. and I remember the cab ride was only like 6 or 7.00 to the field.. Also..we didn't venture out of the "baseball realm" while there with the team.. Can anyone tell me what would be close to Westin..such as places to eat/shop??? I get my cities confused during baseball season and they kind of all run together..I remember a nice mall but it was quite a drive away..I'm looking for some places close since I'll be by myself..don't want to wander out too far..

My husband and I are travelling from Australia and will be picking up a motorhome from Conyers. We would like to know the best way to travel to Conyers from the airport and a rough idea on the time it would take us?

My nephew is traveling alone for the first time, and he will be transfering in Atlanta to continue on to Portland, Or. My question is, if someone out there can help me, is where do we find on the web if possible, what gate he will be coming into and what gate he will be departing from. Also, what the terminal layout is so he will know where he is going and how long he has to get to his next gate. I wish it would be as simple as coming in one gate and leaving out the in the neighboring gate, but as one who has traveled a few times, I know that is not the way it will be. Can someone please help us make this journey for him easier? Thankyou

Hi all!

I'm headed down to Atlanta for a wedding in July. I'm flying into ATL, and will need to rent a car for a couple days. Rental costs at the airport are close to double what I've found at non-airport car places...but I'm not sure how I'd get there.

Are there any rental car companies accessible by MARTA that aren't aiport locales? I'm going to be hit with the under-25 fees as it is, so if I can save $30/day renting a few miles away, that would be really nice.

Thanks so much!

I wonder if you could help me find out how to comment on a person who went over and above the necessary help when we arrived at our destination on the Marta from Hartsfield?Jackson airport last week. I would like her recognized for it if possible. I can't find the right spor for my comment. Thank you Mrs Landstrom

I am flying to Europe for the first time(Paris,Spain and Portugal).I am feeling a little intimidated about what course of action I should take when arriving at Hartsfield.I am open to any tips as I am desperate to have a clue.Thanks!

Hello,
I'll be flying through Atlanta on my way to and from Europe. On the way home from Italy to the US, I have a choice of either a 2 hour layover or a 4 hour layover in Atlanta. Could someone with experience flying through Atlanta advise me which might be preferable? I'll need to collect my bag, go through immigration & customs (I'm a US citizen, if that makes any difference timewise), recheck bag, and go the the gate to catch my connecting flight. Is 2 hours enough, or would 4 be better?
Thank you

Hi,
We're traveling to Atlanta to visit the Georgia Aquarium and Stone Mountain. We would like to find a hotel that is at the mid point to both of these locations. Ideally we would like something in the way of a suite since we are a family of four traveling together. Any suggestions would be great.

Also does anyone know how what area of Atlanta Buford Hwy is in? Thanks much!

I will be coming to atlanta to see the braves play the reds on friday may 2nd. where should I stay to it will be easy to get to the game. are there any shuttles or busses that take you to the park. I am leaving on saturday may 3rd from Atlanta airport. any suggestions would be helpful

Dave from canada

Hello everyone,

I'm planning to be in Atlanta downtown (aquarium) this Friday. I'll be driving from Knoxville, TN and will get there around 1pm. My questions are:

1. Should I park downtown or should I park at one of the Marta's stations and just take subway? If I'll take Marta, which station should I park at and how would I get there? I'll be driving to Douglousville after seeing Aquarium.

2.Could anyone recommend good places, within walking distance from Aquarium, for lunch and dinner?

3. How safe is Atlanta's downtown for a young woman?

Thank you

Hey Fellow Atlantans! A VT'er on her first solo trip out of England will be visiting on the weekend of March 15th and 16th and wants to get together with some of the local VT'ers on this side of the pond.

The link to her forum posting is: http://members.virtualtourist.com/f/p/60d98/

This is the link to the meetings page: http://meetings.virtualtourist.com/meeting-4195-1-0-765807-Atlanta---meeting.html

Let's get together and meet some fellow Atlantans and greet a new traveler on her new travels! Rex Vaughan or I will get further details and post them. Looking forward to seeing some local VT'ers again!

How easy is it to get to?

I am not familiar with Atlanta and hope to take my first trip.

Howdy folks, I'm looking for some info. I'm traveling from the UK to Atlanta, I need to get from Atlanta to Peachtree city.

I can't see if there is a bus service or a train there. So I presume it will have to be a taxi, does anyone know roughly how much a taxi would cost from atlanta roughly airport area to peachtree city.

Much appreciated

where is the best place to park?

Hey Fellow Atlantans! A VT'er on her first solo trip out of England will be visiting on the weekend of March 15th and 16th and wants to get together with some of the local VT'ers on this side of the pond.

The link to her forum posting is: http://members.virtualtourist.com/f/p/60d98/

This is the link to the meetings page: http://meetings.virtualtourist.com/meeting-4195-1-0-765807-Atlanta---meeting.html

Let's get together and meet some fellow Atlantans and greet a new traveler on her new travels! Rex Vaughan or I will get further details and post them. Looking forward to seeing some local VT'ers again!

I read that airlines jack up their fares in their hub cities. I confirmed this by checking air fare from LAX to ATL which is $320.00. If I search LAX to Charlotte, NC I'm routed through Atlanta and the fare is only $178.00. I would be on the exact same flights. I understand that I would not be able to check bags. I'm wondering if anyone had successfully traveled this way? Both directions require a change of planes. Getting off in Atlanta will be easy however I'm not sure if I can check-in (return flight) in Atlanta when my flight was to originate in Charlotte? Would love to hear any experiences or words of wisdon.

We are looking for a very early train/subway ride to the Atlanta Hartsfield
Jackson International Airport. Where is the exact time of the MARTA trains
running extremely early on Sundays? Is it true that all trains are very delayed just because it is Sunday? We are concerned about being at the airport two
hours early, or even earlier on Dec. 23rd just before Christmas! Our flight is
scheduled to depart at 7:25 A.M.!!!! Please help us to locate more info.
We are guessing that the long term parking lots would be full if we drove.:(
Thank you! Most Sincerely, Evie

Can I buy a marta pass(that's good for a month in Atlanta, GA) on-line? If so, how can I do it? If not, how can I buy one?

Howdy. :)

I'm flying home to Denmark from Utah this Christmas on Thursday the 20th, catching a connecting flight in Atlanta. The airline is the same, and the luggage will be checked through all the way. All the same, I only have an hour's layover - is that enough time to get from gate to gate? The terminal is the same - it's quite confusing because my itinerary says it's the Southern Terminal but according to what I read, the Atlanta terminals are labeled A-E? And I thought domestic/international flights were usually separated?

That question has been asked before, and I'm sure you're tired of answering it, but I'm wondering if it's really busy at Christmas-time and whether or not I can make it. As the last part of the question, can someone please explain to me how it works in Atlanta once I get off the plane from Salt Lake City... do I have to go through a huge security check again (is that the T-gate or main checkpoint), because I guess that's the only real thing hindering me from getting from gate to gate?

Thank y'all for taking the time to read this, I know this question is practically worthy of an FAQ, but it's vital that I make this flight, and I may have to re-book my flight..? Thanks again!

from the indian creek station to the ga dome .iwould like to know the running time.