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Re: Atlanta Travel

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Originally Posted by Steve Yasick
Happy Holidays from Team 85! We're in the process of planning travel for the championship event and would like to know how other teams have chosen to travel while in Atlanta. Were you able to walk from your hotel to the location, or would you suggest booking a charter bus to travel around Atlanta? Let me know what you Atlanta veterans would suggest...
Steve,

If your team is flying down to Atlanta, I really see no reason to charter a bus. Last year all the hotels available through THS were either within walking distance of the Georgia Dome, or right on the MARTA (Subway) line. MARTA had passes specifically designed for FIRST that lasted either 4,5 or 6 days. These passes were around $7-13 and provided unlimited travel for your stay. There's even a MARTA stop at the airport, which saves the expense of a shuttle.

Also, unlike many other cities, the subways in Atlanta were safe and clean. A pleasure to ride.
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