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The Atlanta MARTA is the subway system for metro Atlanta. It offers service from the Atlanta Airport to downtown Decatur. If you are staying at the Courtyard Marriot this will drop you off in very close proximity to the hotel. Be warned, MARTA times are not always as reliable as some other major city subway systems. This is a great affordable travel option!Directions from the Airport to the Courtyard Marriot in Decatur:Take the MARTA train from the airport. Entrance into MARTA is in the South Terminal. Follow the signs to the train. Buy a "Breeze Pass" for $1 and a round trip ticket for $5. Take any train line to the "Five Points" stop then take the blue line east and get off at the "Decatur" stop. After going up the escalator take the exit to the right (NOT the Swanton Way Exit). You will be on Church Street. Go left 100 yards then take a left on Ponce de Leon Ave. Go one block then take a right on Clairmont. The hotel is ½ block down on the left. It takes 45 minutes.

Atlanta MARTA

We highly recommend using this hotel if possible. All of the major events are in or near Decatur. In addition, there is free transportation to and from the wedding venue that leaves from the hotel. The Atlanta MARTA (see details under Transport) picks up from the airport and drops off within walking distance adjacent to the hotel. If you stay here you will not need to rent a vehicle and will be able to use public transportation only during your stay. This hotel provides the best option to make your travel between events simple and easy. There is a limited group discount for $159 per room so please book your room early! Ask for the room deal for the Jen Gross/Robert Owen wedding for details. This is only available over the phone, not on the website.The Courtyard Marriot Atlanta Decatur Downtown is located in the suburb of Decatur, a small vibrant neighborhood to the northeast of the main city of Atlanta. It is filled with restaurants, bars, and entertainment both indoors and outdoors. Explore Decatur Square to see a sample of what the small community has to offer. A short ride down Clairemont Ave. will take you to Druid Hills, home of Emory University and the CDC. Alternatively, take a drive down the scenic Ponce De Leon Ave to take in the beautiful historic homes and to find your way to our wedding venue the Cator Woolford Gardens! We hope you enjoy your stay! Directions from the airport to the Courtyard Marriot in Decatur:Take the MARTA train from the airport. Entrance into MARTA is in the South Terminal. Follow the signs to the train. Buy a "Breeze Pass" for $1 and a round trip ticket for $5. Take any train line to the "Five Points" stop then take the blue line east and get off at the "Decatur" stop. After going up the escalator take the exit to the right (NOT the Swanton Way Exit). You will be on Church Street. Go left 100 yards then take a left on Ponce de Leon Ave. Go one block then take a right on Clairmont. The hotel is ½ block down on the left. It takes 45 minutes.

Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory

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Uber Atlanta

If the Courtyard Marriott is completely booked, the Emory Conference Center Hotel is the next best lodging option. There is a pre-set rate of $121 per room plus $15 for parking if you ask for our wedding party. ** Please bear in mind that this hotel is located several miles away from downtown Decatur and there is no transportation to and from the wedding venue so a rental car or taxis will be needed. When factoring in taxis and parking fees the rates are equivalent, and we highly recommend using the Marriott if possible to make your stay more easy!

Emory Conference Center Hotel

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Piedmont Park is a 189-acre urban park in Atlanta located about 1 mile northeast of Downtown between the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midtown_Atlanta" title="Midtown Atlanta">Midtown</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Highland" title="Virginia Highland" class="mw-redirect">Virginia Highland</a> neighborhoods. It is home to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, multiple running tracks and trails, open fields for sports, dog parks, picnic areas, restaurants, etc. The park will be the venue of the Music Midtown festival the weekend of our wedding with multiple large concert areas being constructed. This is a great place to take a walk or run or visit the gardens while exploring Midtown if you have some down time.

Piedmont Park

Decatur Square is an area of downtown Decatur blocked off to road traffic that is filled with restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and local stores. Great for window shopping or a quick bite or drink, this is an easy place to spend a few hours. Some of our favorite locations include The Brick Store (an amazing pub for German beer) and Leon's (restaurant with great food, drinks, and outdoor bacci court). It is also the drop off point for the MARTA if you are using that for transportation from the airport.Directions to "Decatur Square":Take a right out of the hotel and go ½ block to Ponce de Leon. Take a right and go ½ block , then turn right into the square.

Decatur's Square

Located just down the road from our wedding venue, this museum offers many interesting exhibits about the natural history of Georgia

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

The Atlanta BeltLine is an economic development effort undertaken in the City of Atlanta and among the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment programs currently underway in the United States. The Atlanta BeltLine is a network of public parks, multi-use trails and transit along a historic 22-mile railroad corridor circling downtown and connecting many neighborhoods directly to each other. Definitely the place to be on the weekend, hop on to the main trail from multiple easy to access locations and go for a run or walk. Check out local artwork and restaurants, stop by the brand new Ponce City Market, and view the city from the perspective of the old city railway present at the time of the Civil War.

Atlanta Beltline

The Ponce City Market is a thriving urban redevelopment project located in Midtown Atlanta. Located in the large historic old Atlanta City Hall, the Ponce City Market offers multiple restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, bars, and direct access to the Atlanta Beltline. It is a popular new spot in Atlanta with a lot to offer and is a great place to spend some down time.

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Jen & Bob

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