https://book.passkey.com/go/georgiatechamericansociety2019For government rates please make online reservations at the hotels listed below. Both Hotels are 5-min walk from the Conference Venue.
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown
97 10th St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
404.524.4006
Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta Midtown
404.524.4076
Reserve a room at GaTech Hotel
Venue
The conference will be hosted at:Georgia Tech Global Learning Center
84 5th St NW
Atlanta, GA, USA 30308
Directions
Using MARTA
Take the Red or Gold train to the Midtown MARTA station. Then, catch the free Tech Trolley at the Peachtree Place station exit. We’re the first stop before the trolley enters the main Georgia Tech campus. Cross the street, go through the courtyard to enter the Center. The trolley runs every six minutes from 7:30 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday through Friday during fall and spring semesters. For more trolley information, visit www.parking.gatech.edu, then follow the Tech Trolley link.
From the North Avenue MARTA station: Head north on West Peachtree Street until you reach Fifth Street. Turn left onto Fifth Street and go one block. Cross Spring Street at the pedestrian crossing. You will pass the Georgia Tech Hotel and retail shops to reach the courtyard. Turn left and go through the courtyard to enter the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center.
From the Atlanta Airport or south Atlanta (Interstate 75/85 north):
Take Interstate 75/85 north to the 10th/14th Street exit (Exit 250). Continue straight for .1 mile on Williams Street and turn right onto 10th Street. Travel .1 mile and turn right onto Spring Street. Travel approximately .4 miles on Spring Street to Fifth Street (Barnes & Noble at Georgia Tech Bookstore on your left and the Georgia Tech Hotel on your right), then proceed a half block farther and turn right at the next light into the parking deck. Park on the second level (blue level). From there, enter the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center.
From northeast or northwest Atlanta (Interstate 75/85 south)*: Take Interstate 75/85 south to the Techwood Drive/14th Street/10th Street exit (Exit 84 for 85 south or Exit 250 for 75 south). Turn left on 14th Street. Travel .2 mile and turn right on Spring Street. Travel about .7 mile on Spring Street to Fifth Street (Barnes & Noble at Georgia Tech Bookstore on your left and the Georgia Tech Hotel on your right), then proceed half block farther and turn right at the next light into the parking deck. Park on the second level (blue level). From there, enter the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center.
*If you are coming from north Atlanta, take Georgia 400 south to Interstate 75/85.
From east or west of Atlanta (Interstate 20): Take Interstate 20 to Interstate 75/85 north to the 10th/14th Street exit (Exit 250). Continue straight for .1 mile on Williams Street and turn right onto 10th Street. Travel .1 mile and turn right onto Spring Street. Travel approximately .4 mile on Spring Street to Fifth Street (Barnes & Noble at Georgia Tech Bookstore on your left and the Georgia Tech Hotel on your right), then proceed a half block farther and turn right at the next light into the parking deck. Park on the second level (blue level). From there, enter the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center.
Things to Do in Georgia
The conference venue is at the eastern edge of the beautiful Georgia Tech campus There are several self-guided walking routes that take you through campus to see the varied architecture and gorgeous landscaping, one of which is available here.
Some suggested points of interest in and around Atlnata are listed below. Please note that these are suggestions and do not constitute endorsements by Georgia Tech or by the Conference Organizing Committee.
Some Representative Attractions in Atlanta
- World of Coca-Cola
- The High Museum of Art
- Georgia Aquarium
- Margaret Mitchell House
- Centennial Olympic Park
- Piedmont Park
- CNN Studio Tours
- Zoo Atlanta
- Dekalb Farmer’s Market
- Ponce City Market
- Atlantic Station
Some Representative Hiking Trails in Atlanta
- Sweetwater Creek State Park
- The East Palisades Trail
- Stone Mountain
- Sope Creek Trail
- Kennesaw Mountain
- Vickery Creek Trail
- Arabia Mountain Trails
Some Representative Attractions and Trails in Georgia
- Amicalola Falls
- Little White House
- Red Top Mountain State Park
- Dahlonega, GA
- Lookout Mountain
- Helen, GA
- Chateau Elan Winery
- Tallulah Gorge
- Toccoa Falls
- Brasstown Bald
Accommodations
Below is a list of some hotels in the area. Please note that rates will vary and are based on availability. Rooms are available at a discounted rate from the Renaissance.
- Renaissance Mariott Midtown Hotel, 866 West Peachtree St NW, 678-412-2400
- Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, 800 Spring St NW, 404-838-2100
- Hampton Inn Atlanta-Georgia Tech-Downtown, 244 North Ave NW, 404-881-0881
- Hotel Indigo, 683 Peachtree St NE, 404-874-9200
- Four Seasons Hotel, 75 14th St NW #2100, 404-881-9898
- Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown, 590 West Peachtree St NW, 404-877-9000
- Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown, 97 10th St NW, 404-524-4006