chadwick Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I have been hear 18yrs and I have never had a problem.maybe just maybe midtown. and we all know the stroy for buckhead case closed. Buckhead has changed A LOT. If you are staying in a hotel here, I wouldn't worry. It is mostly high rise expensive condos and nice restaurants. Not to say there isn't crime, but name a big city where there is no crime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arno0940 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Has anyone heard of where the Colts are staying yet? I've checked their website and can't find any info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlassFan Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Anyone have any input or info regarding the Holiday Inn by the dome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arno0940 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Bump to my last post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artlady Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I am going to try to answer a lot of questions, but if I don't answer what ya want, send me a PM or just ask it in this thread.Directions/Parking Info Directions to the Georgia World Congress Center/Georgia Dome From the Airport and the South Take I-75/85 North to the Andrew Young International Boulevard exit (Exit 248C). Turn left onto Andrew Young International Boulevard. Turn left onto Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Cross Marietta Street and go past CNN Center and the Philips Arena. Turn right onto Andrew Young International Boulevard. Parking in the GWCC Red Parking Deck will be on the right. From the North Take I-75/85 South to Williams Street (Exit 249C). Turn right onto Baker Street. At first traffic light turn left onto Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Follow Centennial Olympic Park Drive until you cross Marietta Street and go past CNN Center and the Philips Arena. Turn right onto Andrew Young International Boulevard. Parking in the GWCC Red Parking Deck will be on the right. From the West Take I-20 East to Spring Street (Exit 56B). Turn left onto Spring Street and then left on to Marietta Street. Turn left onto Centennial Olympic Park Drive and go past CNN Center and the Philips Arena. Turn right onto Andrew Young International Boulevard. Parking in the GWCC Red Parking Deck will be on the right. From the East Take I-20 West to Spring Street (Exit 56B). Turn right onto Spring Street and then left on to Marietta Street. Turn left onto Centennial Olympic Park Drive and go past CNN Center and the Philips Arena. Turn right onto Andrew Young International Boulevard. Parking in the GWCC Red Parking Deck will be on the right. Parking is $10 in the Red Parking Deck and is good for the whole day...but if you choose to leave during the evening break and come back, you will have to pay again. Keep in mind that this deck is underground, so you won't see a huge deck as you approach it, so don't be confused. This, in my opinion, is the best place to park. Info on Corps Warm-up/Directions Driving Directions: From I-75 South: Right at Exit #252/Northside Drive. Cross North Ave. and Simpson St. Dome will be on your left (about 3.3 miles) From I-85 South: R at Exit #249-C/Williams St (exit after North Ave) R on Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd (1st light after exiting highway) L on Centennial Olympic Park Dr R on Martin Luther King Jr Dr R on Northside Dr (Dome will be on your right) From I-75/85 North (Connector): Exit #246 Downtown/Central Ave - Take Central Ave to MLK Jr Dr L on MLK Jr Dr R on Northside Dr (Dome will be on your right) From I-20 Eastbound: L at Exit #56-B Spring St L on MLK Jr Dr R on Northside Dr (Dome will be on your right) From I-20 Westbound: Exit # 58-A Spring/Windsor St R on Spring St L on MLK Jr Dr R on Northside Dr (Dome will be on your right) **Corps Parking/warmup is located in the Yellow lot and the Marshalling yards on Simpson St (North of the GA Dome). Equipment trucks will park in the loading dock area on the opposite side of Simpson Street (no entry allowed in this area)from the rest of the corps. Pit warmup will also be in this area.** Parking in the Blue Lot on Northside Drive or the Yellow Lot on Simpson St. is $8 for the day and not a long walk to the Dome. But, you are not close to CNN Center where most of the fast food restaurants are. Corps Housing Info Southwind - Parkview HS The Cadets - South Gwinnett HS Glassmen - Star Mill Spirit of JSU - At JSU Crown - McIntosh HS Phantom - McEachern HS Santa Clara Vanguard - Fayette County HS Capital Regiment - Meadowcreek HS Crossmen - Mt Zion HS Cavaliers - Milton HS Boston - South Cobb Blue Devils - Kennesaw Mountain HS Bluecoats - Whitewater HS Madison - Alpharetta HS Blue Stars - Haralson County HS Still need: Colts, Blue Knights, Madarins, Magic, Seattle, Esperanza None of these schools are accessible by MARTA. All are in the suburbs, so you would really need a car to get to them. Restaurant Information The CNN Center is very close to the Dome and the Red Parking Deck. Here, you will find many fast food options, including Chick-fil-a (Yum!), and a few full service restaurants like Jocks & Jills (sports bar), McCormick and Schicks (rather expensive), Don Juans (Mexican). The Varsity, very popular restaurant, is not within walking distance to the Dome. It is off North Avenue and I-75/I-85near Georgia Tech. Many nice restaurants are in Midtown if you are staying in a hotel in this area. Things to Do Near the Dome is the CNN Center which has tours, pretty fun. The Georgia Aquarium is also within walking distance (may want to make a reservation) and Centennial Olympic Park is beside the Aquarium. Shopping is best at Lenox Mall (accessible via MARTA) or Atlantic Station (17th Street exit off I-85/I-75). MARTA Information From MARTA's website (www.itsmarta.com): MARTA's rail system runs from 5 a.m. until 1 a.m. Monday through Friday, and from 6 a.m. until 12:20 a.m. on weekends and holidays. Trains run every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. FYI, if you're taking MARTA to the Dome, you'll need to take the East/West line to the CNN Center/Georgia Dome/Georgia World Congress Center station. If you're on the North/South line, get off at the Five Points station and transfer to a Westbound train. Go one stop on the west line and you'll be at the Dome station. Or, if you don't want to wait on a westbound train, you can walk about four or five long blocks from the five points station to the Dome. (Thanks oldsoprano for this info) Hope this helps!! Wow, this was great, thanks so much! DCI emailed me and told me where the staging area was as well. They responded quickly after I emailed them. Thanks again for such great information. 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artlady Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Well, if it is anything like the Indy regional was, cheap hotel rooms were hard to come by. I put in a bid on priceline for a 3 star downtown (Indy) and got a room at the Marriott which was connected right to the dome for $79 a night! This was a $169/night room. My point is, even if the hotel website says there is no rooms in your price range available, you can try priceline or hotwire and name a reasonable price. Just make sure if you use one of those sites that you bid a price that you are selecting the exact location or hotel type you want, because if you mess that up, you are stuck, because it is immediate payment. Good luck! If you ever go to Indy again, try the Econolodge about 7 blocks from the Dome, Clean, small but cheap. They have a car that will take you to the dome and come and pick you up for $5.00. We stayed there in 04. Across the street from an IHop and a great small Chinese diner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artlady Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 If you ever go to Indy again, try the Econolodge about 7 blocks from the Dome, Clean, small but cheap. They have a car that will take you to the dome and come and pick you up for $5.00. We stayed there in 04. Across the street from an IHop and a great small Chinese diner. Duh, I didn't read your post very clearly about Indy, I would stay at a Marriott for $79.00. I agree with you, a hotel will say it is sold out but you can go online and get something from priceline, expedia, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arno0940 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 For those in Atlanta for the weekend....I'll be visiting the Crossmen, Capital Regiment and Southwinds rehearsals on Friday. Stop by and introduce yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadwick Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Southwind has changed rehearsal sites...they are now at Centennial High School in Roswell, GA. Probably a good thing...their previous site, Parkview HS has a lot of renovations going on and thus, no airconditioning. Still can't find any info on Colts rehearsal site...anyone know??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadwick Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Anyone have any input or info regarding the Holiday Inn by the dome? Not a bad hotel at all....just don't expect too fancy. But it is close to Centennial Olympic Park and about a 10 minute walk to the Dome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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