DISCOVER ATL
HOP & RIDE
YOUR FREE CULTURAL SHUTTLE.
Shop. Dine. Explore
Greetings! Join us on a FREE Hop & Ride cultural shuttle this summer. Our Discover ATL Shuttle will be operating for 23 Days, 8/hours day, connecting YOU to some of Atlanta’s fabulous neighborhoods, sites and activities. Come celebrate YOUR “Big Beautiful Game” experience and more in Atlanta! We launch June 11 and wrap up July 15 so reserve your spot TODAY below. You’ll find more info on days and times of our shuttle operation and a suggestion — riding MARTA will provide an easy way to connect!
SHUTTLE HUBS
Our Discover ATL FREE Cultural Shuttle will be traveling an exciting round-trip route, connecting you to our KEY neighborhood HUBS and drop off only stops. We have set up TWO (2) Shuttle bus schedules, running clockwise AND counter clockwise for our scenic adventure. Our route begins and ends at our HQ HUB South Downtown, journeying first to The Krog District (drop off only), to Little Five Points (drop off only), to HUB Ponce City Market and HUB Midtown’s Woodruff Arts Center and back to HQ South Downtown! Or vice versa – as the REVERSE route is also available!
- We’ll have friendly, knowledgeable Ambassadors at HUBS South Downtown, Ponce City Market and Woodruff Arts Center.
- You’ll receive a colorful wristband, lots of terrific info at the HUB before hopping on the shuttle. Remember, passage is FREE and your seat can be reserved by booking here.
- The Krog District and Little Five Points STOPS are DROP OFF ONLY, but festive signage and a terrific neighborhood awaits you!
- Our Discover ATL Shuttle buses should be arriving at HUBS and STOPS every twenty (20) minutes. Times might vary slightly on occasion due to traffic.
- .Join us this June & July and catch our FREE HOP & RIDE to explore more of our beautiful city, Atlanta!
SOUTH DOWNTOWN
93 Broad Street
Shuttle pick up at Broad & Mitchell. Check in with our team under the Red Tent
If you’re choosing the South Downtown HUB as your first stop, you won’t be disappointed. Be sure to spend time in SoDo, an amazing historic district and revitalized vibrant center of new businesses, restaurants and residential spaces. You are also within easy walking distance to the Atlanta Stadium, host venue for official soccer matches and more; the Georgia World Congress Center showcasing our “Georgia, Your Whole Day Through” Experience. And the FABULOUS FanFest taking place at Centennial Olympic Park. Downtown ATL has also welcomed the newly opened Centennial Yards complex, The Center (former CNN Center) and new additions to Underground Atlanta, an historic arts and entertainment district. All of these magnificent sites will be hosting a wealth of activities and events to enjoy.
And SoDo also offers close access to MARTA via its 5 Points, GSU, Atlanta Stadium. Vine City stations. A convenient stop for MARTA’s new Rapid-A-Line 5-mile roundtrip around the Capitol Gateway, Summerhill, Peoplestown and Downtown Atlanta is also in SoDo. No need to drive your car with all of the transit services available!
PONCE CITY MARKET
675 Ponce de Leon
Shuttle pick up on Glen Iris side
Ponce City Market is a five-building, 3-million-square-foot community hub in Atlanta, Georgia. The mixed-use property, located along Ponce de Leon Avenue in the Old Fourth Ward, features a dynamic blend of local and world-class food and retail offerings, Class A office space, and suite of residential and hospitality living options. With public green space and direct access to the Atlanta BeltLine, Ponce City Market has become a defining marker of place in Atlanta’s urban landscape and iconic destination for area residents and visitors. Reflecting Atlanta’s evolving identity, Ponce City Market brings together the old and new in one integrated community – with a buzzing food hall at its core. The property includes the adaptive reuse of an historic Sears, Roebuck, and Co. store and distribution center, as well as a series of newly constructed buildings with modern amenities and design features.
And be sure to click here for a list of upcoming events at Ponce City Market — and make your plans to discover more.
WOODRUFF ARTS CENTER
1280 Peachtree Street
Shuttle Pick Up on Peachtree @Callaway Plaza
Home to the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre, Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the Southeast’s leading art museum the High Museum of Art, the Woodruff Arts Center is one of Atlanta’s most beloved cultural institutions and a source of pride for our city and state. As the nation’s third-largest arts center and the largest arts center to house performing and visual arts on one campus, we welcome visitors near and far to experience the magic of the arts. Guests can also enjoy a complete arts and dining experience at Elise, Chef Craig Richards’ acclaimed French- and Italian-inspired restaurant located on campus.
The Arts Center can be easily accessed by public transportation at the Arts Center MARTA station (N5), across from the Woodruff Arts Center Parking Garage on Arts Center Way. We are within walking distance to Midtown mainstays, including Museum of Design Atlanta, The Breman Museum & Cultural Center, Center for Puppetry Arts, Margaret Mitchell House, the Fox Theatre, Atlanta Botanical Garden, and Piedmont Park.
SHUTTLE STOPS. DROP OFF ONLY.
A special note to our riding guests! Continue your journey along our FREE Cultural Shuttle route – and we’ll drop you off – in two of Atlanta’s most exciting and eclectic neighborhoods – The Krog Street District and Little Five Points. Look for the signs as lots of fun sights and great eats await you!
THE KROG DISTRICT
99 Krog Street
Shuttle DROP OFF ONLY. SIGN on site
Widely considered an Atlanta institution, The Krog District is home to a diverse mix of award-winning restaurants, retail, offices, residences, and community gathering spaces adjacent to the BeltLine Eastside Trail. The District includes a robust mix of retailers across landmark properties, including Krog Street Market, Atlanta Stove Works, and SPX Alley. Elevating the lively neighborhood and creating an all-day destination for locals and visitors, The Krog District’s well-crafted merchandising mix boasts local and national brands suited for all life stages. The open, walkable destination offers plenty of green space, programming, events, seasonal pop-ups, and more. For more information, visit www.thekrogdistrict.com or follow @thekrogdistrict.
LITTLE FIVE POINTS
441 Seminole Ave.
Shuttle Drop Off Only. Sign on site
Built over 100 years ago, Little 5 Points is Atlanta’s funky, bohemian hub for arts, culture, and independent businesses.
With more than 100 locally owned businesses, L5P is one of the most diverse, vibrant, and eclectic communities in the world. A visit to Little 5 this summer will be an adventure you won’t forget as there are lots of events and watch parties being planned. You’re guaranteed that The Brewhouse Cafe, Atlanta’s ultimate soccer and sports bar will have the welcome mat out.
Other discoveries include 7 Stages Theatre, which has brought local, national, and international emerging artwork of social, political, and spiritual importance to its audiences; Horizon Theater’s troupe & venue, founded in 1983, provides productions of contemporary plays, running year-round.
And must stops nearby? You can walk to Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum to check out their latest exhibits and even to the Historic Plaza Theatre (corner of Ponce de Leon and Highland) to catch a film at Atlanta’s oldest continuously operating independent cinema. And grab an Urber for a quick trip to visit the amazing, Fernbank Museum of Natural History.
IT’S MARTA. PARK & RIDE.
LET MARTA DRIVE.
Public transit connects communities in a way that drives the development of entire cities and increases quality of living for people from all walks of life.
MARTA
For a small $2.50 per ride fare, Atlanta’s service MARTA offers an easy way to travel around. MARTA’s trains, buses and para-transit vehicles provide more than 500,000 passenger trips within the city of Atlanta and in Fulton and DeKalb counties every weekday. Accessible directly from the airport, MARTA provides public transportation that is convenient, safe and clean and many of its stations are within walking distance to pick-up our Discover ATL Hop & Ride!
ATLANTA COMMUNITY SHUTTLES PROVIDE MORE CONNECTIONS
We hope to inspire our Discover ATL FREE HOP & RIDE guests to explore even more neighborhood districts and the events they’re planning. MARTA will help you connect to both The Buc, in Atlanta’s Buckhead and to the Southwest/West End, where you can hop on the NEW ATL SPOKE to catch some very cool activations this summer. Please read more…
THE BUC
The Buc is Buckhead’s on-demand shuttle service connecting hotels, MARTA, restaurants, shopping, offices, and destinations throughout the district. Rides are free to and from MARTA stations, and $3 everywhere else within the service zone. Service Hours: M – F 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM and willoperate on adjusted schedules during major FIFA World Cup events and match days.
ATL SPOKE (Atlanta Beltline)
A fun NEW transit service available for Discover ATL cultural shuttle riders is the ATL SPOKE, an autonomous transit service that runs approximately two miles on public streets with the following stops: West End MARTA: Seamless “last-mile” connection for rail and bus commuters and Lee + White District, with a asy access to the Southwest Trail and local businesses.
The ATL SPOKE has been launched by the Atlanta Beltline, our 22-mile loop of trails, parks, connecting 45 neighborhoods, creating a vibrant public space for recreation, commerce, and cultural expression and is extraordinary attraction for visitors and residents alike. The ATL SPOKE’s initial route connects the Beltline Southwest Trail with MARTA Rail. There are stops at MARTA West End Station, Joseph E. Lowery Blvd at Beecher Street, and two stops within the Lee+White district: outside the Food Hall at the west Rideshare spot and outside Boxcar/Wild Heaven at the east Rideshare spot.
The ATL SPOKE runs 7 days a week, making it a reliable option no matter the day. With service every 12–15 minutes, you won’t have to wait long to catch a ride. Operating 10 hours a day, it’s designed to fit easily into your daily schedule.
CHECK OUT THE SITE BELOW FOR LATEST INFO
We also invite you to stay in touch with ALL of the wonderful events available NOW as we celebrate the Big Beautiful Game, in host city Atlanta.
FIFA World Cup 2026™ in ATL
Atlanta lives and breathes soccer. From packed stadiums to buzzing pubs, grassroots leagues to global tournaments, the city has built a soccer culture that’s as passionate as it is diverse. What was once an underground scene has exploded into the mainstream, turning Atlanta into one of the most exciting soccer cities in the world. Atlanta is honored to be among the host cities for FIFA World Cup 2026™. Our world-class Atlanta Stadium is ready to welcome players and fans from all over the world, and the city in the forest is ready to show the globe how we do things on a different level. Please read on…
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR JUNETEENTH IN THE ATL
Our Discover ATL FREE Cultural Shuttle will be absolutely be operating and making our stops on Juneteenth weekend (June 19 & 20). Please make plans to Hop & Ride with us!
JUNETEENTH EVENTS
A number of Atlanta’s sites and attractions will be offering memorable events to visit, while we celebrate Juneteenth, our national holiday. A parade and festival in Piedmont Park, special events at the High Museum of Art, Historic Oakland Cemetery, and Atlanta History Center and more, have organized activities for us all to reflect and enjoy this important date in history.
BIG PLANS IN BUCKHEAD FOR JULY 4TH. EVENTS TO HONOR OUR 250TH AVAILABLE, TOO!
Atlanta is excited to welcome the world to celebrate the Big Beautiful Game this summer but even more festivities are in store to enjoy July 4th AND American’s 250th birthday!
JULY 3RD & JULY 4TH
Atlanta is hosting a wide array of events to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, ranging from festive museum open houses and concert series to massive Fourth of July fireworks. For the first time in more than 50 years, Atlanta’s annual Peachtree Road Race, kicking off early July 4th morning, new title partner is Northside Hospital. This iconic Fourth of July tradition will showcase more than 60,000 runners and walkers to the streets of Atlanta for the world’s largest 10K. The race begins at Lenox Square and finishes in Piedmont Park, taking participants through the heart of the city. This year, 2026, is creating many historic moments for all to enjoy!
