Using public transportation while visiting Atlanta

Local public transportation system

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (Marta)

Link to transit map

http://www.itsmarta.com/maps/viewer.asp

Link to transit fares

http://www.itsmarta.com/howto/fares.htm

Link to the Airport

http://www.itsmarta.com/explore/airporthelp.htm

July 4th and summer celebrations accessible via public transportation

July 4th release: www.itsmarta.com/newsroom/press_releases/rel.asp?id=221

• For the 4th time, runners from all over the world participate in the annual Peachtree Road Race. The event is supposed to be the largest race of its kind in the world. The race starts very early in the morning. Check their website for further information http://www.atlantatrackclub.org/at02000.htm

How to get there:

MARTA metro stations Lenox and Buckhead are near the start of the Race. Midtown station is near the end of the Race.

• After the annual Salute 2 America Parade, which ends in the Centennial Olympic Park in Downtown Atlanta, there will be an extensive fireworks display with live music and other amenities.

How to get there:

Take the West Line to the PhilipsArena/Dome/GWCC Station (W-1), or take the North Line to Peachtree Center (N-1), and follow the signs to the Park.

• Patriotic Pops Concert
  July 3
  The Gainesville Symphony Orchestra performs works by Copland, Sousa and others. The event takes place at Brenau's amphitheater at 8pm. Gregory Pritchard conducts. $23; $20 senior citizens; $8 students. Brenau University, www.artsweb.brenau.edu.

How to get There:

Take Bus number 104 – Winters Chapel Road A bus stop is located at the rear entrance of Peachtree Renaissance Office Park at the intersection ofWinters Chapel Road and Renaissance Blvd.

• Gospel Goes Classical With the ASO
  July 11
  The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra joins gospel performers Juanita Bynum, Kurt Carr and Byron Cage at the Chastain Park Amphitheatre at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale from May 21.

How to get there:
Take Northeast Line NE 7 to Lenox

• Capitol City Opera
  July 20-21
  The opera's annual fund-raiser start at 8pm at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. This year’s theme is "Songs of the South." The fund-raiser includes a silent auction. www.ccityopera.com.

How to get there: Take Northeast Line N5 to Arts Center

• Fantastic Film Fantasies
  August 3
  The ASO performs music from "Jaws," "Splash," "Forrest Gump," "The Natural" and "Austin Powers” Tickets: $20-$38. Atlanta Symphony Hall, www.atlantasymphony.org.