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ATLANTA
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In the undulating hills of north
Georgia, between the mountains and the sea you'll find Atlanta,
another American success story born out of the railroad expansion in
the 1800s. It's a vast and thriving city, the economic and cultural
hub of the southern United States. Home to a certain elixir that
goes by the name of Coca-Cola and to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
more recently, Atlanta played host to the '96 Olympic Games. True it
is a bit of a sprawl with lots of shopping malls but visit the
quirkier districts and old towns when they're filled with pear
blossom and color in spring and autumn and you'll love it. Five
Points and Buckhead are the liveliest areas at night with lots of
bars, restaurants and clubs. For culture head to Sweet Auburn.
On
the Web:
Atlanta Travel Port |
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ARENA INFORMATION |
TRAVELING AROUND
ATLANTA |
-Name: Philips Arena
-Location: Atlanta, GA
-Tenant: Atlanta Hawks
-Capacity: 18,729
-Opened: October 6, 1999
-Cost: $213.5 Million
-Address:
1 Philips Drive
Atlanta, GA 30303
On
the Web:
Philips Arena |
 -Public
Transit: The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
(MARTA) is Atlanta's public-transit system, operating the rail and
bus system within Fulton and Dekalb Counties.
On the
Web:
MARTA
-Taxi: Prestige Taxi: 678-910-4850
Rapid Taxi:
404-222-9888
-Parking: Pay lots available downtown
On the Web:
Downtown Parking
-Alternatives:
Walk and Bike Paths
-Maps
and Directions |
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HOTELS NEAR
PHILIPS ARENA |
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ATTRACTIONS AROUND
ATLANTA |
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POPULAR RESTAURANTS |
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-Fat Matt's
Rib Shack:
Hot barbecue and hotter music have
combined to make this Midtown spot a local legend.
Location:
1811 Piedmont Avenue -
Map
-Chops: Though best known for its steaks and chops,
this upscale restaurant, opened in 1989, also delivers prime
seafood.
Location: 70 West Paces Ferry Road -
Map
-Champions Sports Bar: More than two dozen
televisions broadcast games at all times, with tons of
memorabilia.
Location: 265 Peachtree Center Ave -
Map
ALL RESTAURANTS ARE WITHIN THE
CITY |
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MAP AND
DIRECTIONS TO PHILLIPS ARENA |
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Parking: Parking
is available in various lots around Philips Arena including
Centennial Garage and the CNN Deck located on Centennial Olympic
Park Drive across from the arena. |
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AREA WEATHER |
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