We thought a little information about Atlanta would be helpful for the out-of-town folks. Jamie and I are both quite fond of our adopted hometown - there is a lot to do here, especially for foodies and history buffs. If you scroll down, you can find information about our "wedding map" on weddingmapper.com. Here are a few other tidbits:
Getting around: A car is the easiest way to get around Atlanta. This is a driving town, which means that parking is ample in most places. If you prefer to use public transportation (
MARTA) taking it from the hotel to most points of interest will involve a bus (or two) and the train. There is also a
shuttle from the airport to the hotel ($25 one-way, $45 round-trip).
Where to stay: The
Emory Conference Center Hotel, where the wedding will be, has a special rate for our guests. We included information about how to reserve rooms there with the invitations. There are some other hotels in the area - the
Hampton Inn and the
Doubletree. You could also stay in Midtown (where we live) - there is
Hotel Midtown, a
Four Seasons, and
Regency Suites.
For the kids: Atlanta is well-known for its
Aquarium and the
Center for Pupperty Arts. There is also a
children's museum downtown. Jamie and I are big fans of the
Fernbank Museum - there is an enormous dinosaur skeleton in the foyer and an IMAX theater. Finally, the
Botanical Gardens have a wonderful children's area.
You may want to consider purchasing a
city pass if you're planning on hitting a lot of attractions.