Info & What To Do & See In Atlanta

[dangerousdave]

Here is a guide to some local helpful information and things going on in Atlanta during Championship’s. I have limited this list to close downtown information, events & attractions. (Distances shown are from CNN Center.)

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INFORMATION, TRANSPORTATION, SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS
Hospital - Emory University Hospital - (1 mi.)
Emergency - dial 911
MARTA – Atlanta Rapid Transit – Subway & Bus (140 ft.)
Atlanta Airport Information - Hartsfield - Jackson Airport - Named after two former Mayor's of Atlanta - The world's busiest airport
Telephone Numbers - All local phone numbers are 10 digits
Taxi's - Checker (404) 351-1111‎ - American (404) 873-1410‎
Atlanta Weather - April 50F-73F - 10C-23C - Bring a jacket and rain gear as you just never know what Atlanta may bring
Pollen Count - April brings extremely high pollen counts so be prepared.
GA Dome - (404) 223-9200 zip code 30313
Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau
Shopping - Lenox Square - Not downtown however the Marta rail line from the GA Dome / Philips station will take you right to it.
Restaurants - Pick one from this downtown map or for fast food, in CNN Center next door to the GA Dome.

DRIVING IN ATLANTA TRAFFIC
Atlanta's Road Conditions - or dial 511 for Free real-time travel information
State Speed Laws- 55 mph on interstates inside metro area
Super Speeder Law - New Law- Motorists will receive an additional $200 fee for speeding at 75 mph or more on two lane roads or speeding at 85 mph on any roadway.
HOV Lanes - marked by a black diamond symbol - only a motorcycle or a vehicle with 2 or more people inside are allowed
GA Roads Active Construction - GA Dept. Of Transportation

PARTS & TOOLS
Home Depot - (3.9 mi.)
Lowes - (4.8 mi.)


EVENTS DURING CHAMPIONSHIP'S
CNN Studio Tour – Inside CNN Center next to the GA Dome. Begin your tour on a ride on the longest freestanding escalator in the world. daily (10 ft.)
MLK National Historic Site – daily 9AM-5PM – (1.3 mi.)
Atlanta Braves – See one of the winningest teams in MLB in the past 20 years at Turner Field (former 1996 Olympic Stadium). See MLB’s (hopefully) newest rookie sensation who is from Georgia, Jason Heyward (homered in his first MLB at bat on Monday). Friday nights game is fireworks night, magnetic schedule giveaway and Jackie Robinson night. Fri, Sat or Sun.(2.2 mi).
Bodies – The Exhibition - Celebrate the wonder of the human form at BODIES at Atlantic Station. daily (2.3 mi.)
Diana: A Celebration - The exhibition includes a series of 150 stunning objects that chronicle Princess Diana’s life. Civic Center – daily (1 mi)
Atlanta Hawks – basketball vs Cleveland (tough ticket) at Philips Arena – Playoff’s to follow. Wednesday (100 ft.)
Bon Jovi – Circle Tour Concert at Philips Arena – Thursday - (100 ft.)
World of Coca Cola - The World of Coca-Cola is the only place where you can explore the complete story—past, present, and future—of the world's best-known brand! daily until 6:30PM (½ mi)
GA Aquarium – Visit the worlds largest aquarium. Usually there is a ½ price First evening at the aquarium on Friday night but not sure about this year. - daily – (½ mi)
Six Flags Amusement Park – Not downtown but worth a trip if you have transportation. (11 mi. I20 W)
Madea's Big Happy Family - Staring Tyler Perry - At the fabulous and beautiful Fox Theatre downtown. (1.8 mi)

Since this is possibly the last year the Championship's will ever be held in Atlanta, this will be my final posting of things to do at Championship's. It has been a pleasure having everyone here for the past 7 years. Someone in the St. Louis area up for the challenge beginning next year?
Dave

[V_Chip]

Thank You Dave for taking the time and effort to compile this assortment of information to post. This information will definitely come in handy on my visit down to Atlanta.

St. Louis, anyone?

[Nawaid Ladak]

Thanks for the list Dave.

Anyone going to that hawks cave game? Ticketmaster still seems to have tickets avalable. I might go to the playoff game if it's Saturday night or Sunday afternoon

anyone going to the Bon jovi concert as well, I remember there was a Avril lavigne concert a few years back.

[Bill_B]

Originally Posted by dangerousdave

...
World of Coca Cola - The World of Coca-Cola is the only place where you can explore the complete story—past, present, and future—of the world's best-known brand! daily until 6:30PM (½ mi)
...

With the exclusion of samples of the original formula - the one with coke in it.

Thanks for the listings and links, of course. Meanwhile, I wonder about the mentality of FIRST scheduling that finds something wrong with Southern hospitality in mid-April. Have they checked out April weather in St. Louis?

If you have a hankering to ride a segway, there is a tour operator that uses them. It is based in Underground Atlanta. citysegwaytours.com/atlanta They now have a convenient departure point in Centennial Park!

[robochik123]

Hey Guys. Did you hear that Snoop Dogg is coming to Atlanta. Its supposed to be the surprise at the end. : )

[Elgin Clock]

I'm kind of disappointed nothing is playing at The Tabernacle in Atlanta this week. Looks like their shows start next Tuesday. Sadness. I kinda wanted to go there just to see what the place looked like inside!

Oh, and btw, does anyone know ticket prices for the CNN tour? That's one of the things I haven't done in all my years in Atlanta, & was wondering how much it was. Their online ticketing info seems to be down now.

[ExTexan]

Thanks for the list Dave. Very helpful.

I noticed Georgia Tech has some campus tours and some special stuff going on for "Robot Week". And what a great Computer Science college and degree program. I think my son and I will check it out on Wednesday. It has quite a reputation and I can see why.

[The Cyborg]

Originally Posted by dangerousdave

GA Aquarium – Visit the worlds largest aquarium. Usually there is a ½ price First evening at the aquarium on Friday night but not sure about this year. - daily – (½ mi)

Yes! There is an event at the Georgia Aquarium for people in FIRST. It is to be held from 5:30-10 and it is $13 per person.
More info here: http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/acb/s...px?Conv_Id=745

I will probably be going to this since I've always wanted to go to that aquarium. Out of all the times I've been to Atlanta, I have yet to go there.

[Nawaid Ladak]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

I'm kind of disappointed nothing is playing at The Tabernacle in Atlanta this week. Looks like their shows start next Tuesday. Sadness. I kinda wanted to go there just to see what the place looked like inside!

Oh, and btw, does anyone know ticket prices for the CNN tour? That's one of the things I haven't done in all my years in Atlanta, & was wondering how much it was. Their online ticketing info seems to be down now.

I think it's $12. you can do the VIP for like $35, and they do other special tours to. Just call 18004CNNTOUR to get tickets and info.

[dangerousdave]

Originally Posted by ExTexan

Thanks for the list Dave. Very helpful.

I noticed Georgia Tech has some campus tours and some special stuff going on for "Robot Week". And what a great Computer Science college and degree program. I think my son and I will check it out on Wednesday. It has quite a reputation and I can see why.

Richard, I am glad you mentioned The Georgia Institute of Technology. It is a often ranked in the top 10-15 best public colleges in the US. I can't say enough good things about it but of course I am biased. My son (4 years of First in HS) is a junior there, majoring in chemical engineering. For this semester he is enrolled in the fantastic co-op program at GT and working for a major petroleum producer in Texas. He has helped out at least one First team in that state in the past year.
Dave

[dangerousdave]

I missed a few items and want to mention other events again happening this weekend that will impact local ATL traffic.

BREAKING NEWS: This just in Wed afternoon....The Georgia Department of Transportation has cancelled scheduled weekend construction on the Downtown Connector (interstate I85/I75) as well as a planned bridge work project on I-20 at Windsor Street. They obviously have heard about the Championship event. ;-)

The Atlanta Hawks (basketball) will begin the playoffs this Saturday at 5:30PM against Milwaukee at Philips Arena (next to the GA Dome). Obviously not a good time for "First" folks.

The Atlanta Braves (baseball) will have games Fri-Sun against Colorado - at Turner Field, slightly S of downtown.

Freaknic - Historically black colleges on spring break - It is believed at this time that most or all of their events will be in or near nightclubs outside of the downtown area.

Atlanta Dogwood Festival - Piedmont Park in NE Atlanta.

Georgia World Congress Center
Southern Region Volleyball (8,000 expected, Sat 8 am - 2 pm, Sun 8 am - 7 pm)
First Robotics
Atlanta High School Celebrity Step Off (5,000 expected, Sat 4-9 pm)

GA Aquarium - The world's largest - A bargain at half price thanks to First. Half price is Friday evening only.

The weather for Atlanta is really looking good for this weekend (Temp 56F-79F or 13C-26C) with only a slight possibility of rain on Saturday.

Welcome to Atlanta everyone and have a great First Championship.

[alicen]

for your parts and tools list you could add the mcmaster and msc warehouses
16.7 mi away, and right down the street from each other

from the dome,
mcmaster - 16.7 mi away
msc - 9.4 mi away

and i'm sure these numbers would chaneg a bit based on what roads you take. I was just using google maps, and it doesn't necessarily take the fastest route

[DarkFlame145]

This is just kinda of a shot in the dark, but I'm taking the Gold line in from Chamblee what stop is the Dome closes to

[dangerousdave]

Originally Posted by DarkFlame145

This is just kinda of a shot in the dark, but I'm taking the Gold line in from Chamblee what stop is the Dome closes to

Dennis, you will take the gold line S towards the Airport however, you should get off at the Five Points Station. Transfer to either the green or blue line W. They will be marked Hamilton Holmes or Bankhead. Then get off at the first stop GA Dome/GWCC/CNN Center. Make sure you pick up a rail map at the station to help you and your friends out.
Dave

[DarkFlame145]

Originally Posted by dangerousdave

Dennis, you will take the gold line S towards the Airport however, you should get off at the Five Points Station. Transfer to either the green or blue line W. They will be marked Hamilton Holmes or Bankhead. Then get off at the first stop GA Dome/GWCC/CNN Center. Make sure you pick up a rail map at the station to help you and your friends out.
Dave

Thank you very much