CNS 2012 Atlanta/Decatur: Local Info

• About Downtown Decatur, GA
• Restaurants Downtown Decatur
• Directions to Decatur & Agnes Scott College

• Things to See in Atlanta

About Downtown Decatur, GA

We invite you to discover Downtown Decatur, a city with a traditional small college-town atmosphere along with all the benefits of living in a major metropolitan area. Decatur is just minutes east of downtown Atlanta, minutes west of Stone Mountain, and the MARTA rail station is right under our downtown square, so getting here is a breeze. 

Named after Stephen Decatur, a 19th century U.S. Naval hero, Decatur retains a strong connection to its history, while preparing for the future with managed growth and responsible development. An extensive collection of art works are on display around the City. Learn more about Decatur's Points of Interest as well as community activities, business and City government. 

Restaurants Downtown Decatur

Decatur is a dining destination, attracting foodies from all across metro Atlanta to more than 80 mostly independent restaurants, cafés and pubs. Here is a list of all Decatur restaurants. However, we prepared for you a list of our favorites. Enjoy!

Directions to Decatur & Agnes Scott College

Directions from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Downtown Decatur via MARTA subway (here is a map):

Take any train from Airport to Five Points station.
Change trains at Five Points station: take Blue line train to Indian Creek.
Get off at Decatur station.

Note: If you plan to use public transportation, it is best to arrive at the ATL airport no later than 9pm for international flights and 10pm for within U.S. flights.

Walking directions from MARTA station to Agnes Scott College (a short three-block walking distance ~16min):

Exit the terminal on the Church St. side and turn right on Church St. (toward the corner of Trinity and Church).
Use the pedestrian tunnel to pass beneath the railroad tracks; you will merge at the E. College Avenue entrance to campus.

By Car From the North on I-85 (mileage approximate):

Take I-85 to the Clairmont Road exit.
Turn left onto Clairmont Road.
Turn right onto Commerce Drive. (4.9miles) (Disregard directional sign pointing left; continue right)
Turn left onto W. Trinity Place. (0.4 miles)
Turn right onto N. McDonough Street. (0.1 miles)
Follow N. McDonough Street over the railroad to Agnes Scott College. (0.3 miles)

By Car From the East on I-285 or I-20 (mileage approximate):

Take I-285 to Stone Mountain Freeway, Highway 78 exit.
Go west on Highway 78 (Street name changes to Scott Boulevard.)
Turn left onto Clairmont Road. (4.1 miles)
Turn right onto Commerce Drive. (0.7 miles) (Disregard directional sign pointing left; continue right)
Turn left onto W. Trinity Place. (0.4 miles)
Turn right onto N. McDonough Street. (0.1 miles)
Follow N. McDonough Street over the railroad to Agnes Scott College. (0.3 miles)

Things to See in Atlanta

Atlanta (Georgia) is a Brave and Beautiful City, the Southeast's most alluring destination. Click here to see What to Do in Atlanta!

Here are our picks:

Save 51% with Atlanta CityPASS (69 USD) gives you admission to 5 must-see Atlanta attractions: Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca Cola, Inside CNN Studio Tour, High Museum of Art OR Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Zoo Atlanta OR Atlanta History Center. Here is more info about the CityPASS.