2015 SEBSA SYMPOSIUM TRAVEL INFORMATION PACKET
Thank you for registering to attend the 2015 SEBSA Biosafety Symposium!
We’ve assembled a great line-up for this event and hope you will find the experience very valuable and
enjoyable. We’ve compiled this packet of information to assist you in planning your visit to Atlanta. If you
have any questions while planning your visit, please contact Meagan Fitzpatrick
([email protected])
WHERE TO STAY
Rooms have been blocked at the Regency Suites Hotel in Midtown Atlanta for $129 per night. The price
includes a complimentary breakfast at the hotel, free Wi-Fi and a dinner voucher for Marlow’s Tavern
(within walking distance of the hotel):
 To Reserve Rooms under the SEBSA Block: Use code AFG when reserving your room online. The
block will close on April 13th.
 Address: 975 West Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
 Phone Number: 404-876-5003
 Website: http://www.regencysuites.com/
 Parking: $18 per day (with unlimited entries and exists)
 Access to Public Transportation: The hotel is around the corner from the Midtown MARTA
Station
SYMPOSIUM LOCATION INFORMATION
The Symposium will be held at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business in Room 201 and is within
walking distance from the Regency Suites Hotel.
 Address: 800 West Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
 Parking: A parking deck, attached to the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, offers easy
and convenient parking. It's accessible from Spring Street and hourly rates are from $1.50 (for
less than an hour) to $15 for the day.
o The parking garage address is 770 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30308-1031. Limited
metered street parking is also available.
 Directions: Detailed driving and public transportation directions are available here:
http://scheller.gatech.edu/why-scheller/visit-campus/directions-parking.html
THURSDAY NIGHT NETWORKING DINNER
On May 14th, we’ll meet for a networking dinner at Mary Mac’s Tea Room, an Atlanta Institution that
features made-from-scratch true southern food.
 Website: http://www.marymacs.com/
 Address: 224 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308
 Getting There: We will try our best to carpool from the hotel. If we don’t have enough cars, we
will organize into cabs for a short cab drive or take a quick train ride on MARTA. Detailed
directions are available here: http://www.marymacs.com/directions
2015 SEBSA SYMPOSIUM TRAVEL INFORMATION PACKET
GETTING AROUND ATLANTA
 Tech Trolley: The Georgia Tech campus shuttle runs a route around main campus, Tech Square
and the Midtown MARTA Station. During the week, for most of the day, the shuttle runs every 6
minutes:
http://pts.gatech.edu/subsite2/Pages/Tech%20Trolley%20and%20Midnight%20Rambler.aspx
 MARTA: The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Midtown Station is within
walking distance of the College of Business and the Regency Suites Hotel. It is also on the same
line (Gold or Red) as the Atlanta Airport (no transfers required). More information about MARTA
is available here: http://www.itsmarta.com/
AIRPORT
The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located south of Atlanta with easy access to
Midtown Atlanta/Georgia Tech using I-75/85 North or riding North on the Red or Gold Line MARTA train.
 Website: http://www.atlanta-airport.com/
 Address: 6000 N Terminal Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30320
 Airport Code: ATL
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Atlanta is home to Braves baseball, Falcons football, the Fabulous Fox Theatre, and the world’s largest
aquarium. Atlanta has a thriving cultural scene with the Carter Presidential Center, King Center, High
Museum of Art, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, and Woodruff Arts Center. The list below includes a few
of these great attractions along with links to their respective websites:
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Atlanta Botanical Garden: The Atlanta Botanical Garden in Piedmont Park is a beautiful
exhibition of nature's glory in the heart of the city. A walk through the garden is a great stress
reliever. There are always special events, including unique flowers, summer concerts, romantic
jazz nights, and children's activities.
Atlanta Cyclorama: Experience the Battle of Atlanta in the round through the famous Cyclorama
painting and Civil War Museum. The Cyclorama, a large 3-D cyclical painting, is the longest
running show in America and the largest oil painting in the world.
The Carter Center: Founded in 1982 by Nobel Prize winner and former President Jimmy Carter
and former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the Atlanta-based Carter Center has helped improve the
quality of life for people in more than 65 countries.
Center for Puppetry Arts: The Center for Puppetry Arts is the largest organization in North
America dedicated to the art of puppetry. The center offers a wide variety of performances,
from the Family Series for everyone to New Directions for adults. An interactive museum,
Puppets: The Power of Wonder, is the largest puppetry museum in the United States.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History: Atlanta’s home to the dinosaurs, Fernbank Museum of
Natural History allows visitors to explore Earth’s history, the physical universe, the environment,
and human culture through interactive exhibitions, IMAX movies, artifacts, and more.
High Museum of Art: With more than 11,000 works of art in its permanent collection, the High
Museum of Art has an extensive anthology of 19th- and 20th-century American art; significant
holdings of European paintings and decorative art; and growing collections of African-American
art, photography, modern and contemporary art, and African art. The High is dedicated to
supporting and collecting works by Southern artists, including a curatorial department
specifically devoted to the field of folk and self-taught art.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield is a 2,888-acre
National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign on Atlanta’s
north side. The battle raged from June 19, until July 2, 1864. It is the only national park that
commemorates the Battle of Atlanta.
The King Center: Get inspired at the King Center through its many interactive exhibits that
illustrate the beloved community that Martin Luther King Jr. envisioned and how that dream can
still become a reality.
Margaret Mitchell House: For literary lovers and Gone With the Wind fans, explore the house
where author Margaret Mitchell wrote her famous novel. It houses memorabilia from the famed
author's career and also serves as a literary center for Southern authors. Watch for special
author readings and creative writing courses.
CNN Center: Take a behind-the-scenes peek at the frenzied world of television journalism with
the CNN Studio tour. Gain insight into the world of broadcast journalism. Reservations are highly
recommended.
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Georgia Aquarium: The Georgia Aquarium, one of Atlanta's premier tourist attractions, features
whale sharks and other creatures of the deep in a world-class facility located in the heart of
Downtown Atlanta.
Turner Field: Tour Turner Field and explore the interesting history of the Atlanta Braves. Get a
chance to see the press box, the clubhouse, the dugout, a luxury suite, and the broadcast booth.
Don't miss the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame.
World of Coca-Cola: Another kid-friendly attraction, this museum is dedicated to the world's
favorite beverage. Learn a bit about the history of Coca-Cola, which was developed in Atlanta,
then taste various formulas of the soda from all over the world in the tasting room.
Zoo Atlanta: Located in historic Grant Park, minutes from Downtown Atlanta and Turner Field,
Zoo Atlanta, founded in 1889, is one of the 10 oldest zoos in continuous operation in the United
States. Zoo Atlanta is home to the famous western lowland gorillas and the giant pandas.
Centennial Olympic Park: Honoring the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, this expansive park offers a
quiet oasis in the middle of bustling Downtown Atlanta, though it can become a beehive of
activity with special events and concerts. For a fun, free way to entertain the kids, let them play
in the fountains.
Piedmont Park: Atlanta’s “Common Ground” since 1904, Piedmont Park is located
approximately 2 miles northeast of Downtown Atlanta. The finish line for the world-famous
Peachtree Road Race, the park is also home to myriad festivals and concerts, including the
Screen on the Green and Dogwood Festival.
Stone Mountain Park: One of Atlanta's most recognizable tourist attractions covers 25 million
square feet and rises 825 feet above the surrounding area, carved with the likeness of three
Confederate heroes. There is plenty to see and do, including the ever-popular laser show,
holiday events, hiking, boating, fishing, and souvenir shopping.
Atlantic Station: A national model for smart growth and sustainable development, Atlantic
Station combines an attractive mix of affordable, middle-income, and up-scale housing with
world-class restaurants, theaters, and retailers.