1 2 Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2018 Atlanta Marriott Marquis 61st Annual Meeting of the African Studies Association Energies: Power, Creativity and Afro-Futures The conference hotel, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel, is very close to the Peachtree Center, at 265 Peachtree Center Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA. The Peachtree Center is a large mall spread out over several buildings that are connected to the surrounding hotels. It also provides access to the MARTA train line. MARTA, for the uninitiated, is the system of public transportation in the city of Atlanta. The train line connected to MARTA has a line that goes North/ South through the city with a line that goes East/West intersecting the North/South line at the Five Points station. It also connects to the larger public bus system Guide to Local Attractions that has a wider series of stops throughout the city and surrounding counties. However the streetcar system outlined below has connections to most of the tourist attractions that the city of Atlanta has to offer and and Restaurants the closest station to the conference hotel is the Peachtree Center street- car stop. Atlanta Street Car Information (See the Appendix for the Map) Atlanta Street Car: The entire ride takes approximately 35 minutes. Streetcars run approximately every 10 to 15 minutes, depending on rid- ership demand and traffic conditions. In order to ride it, you must download the app from either the Google Play or iOS app stores. Then you must select your fare. A single rides costs $1, the day pass costs $3, and a 5-day visitor pass costs $10. After that, create an account by fill- ing in the form and agreeing to the terms and conditions. Then com- plete your first checkout. If you buy a visitor pass you will only have to do this once. 3 4 Street Car Stops: Centennial Olympic Park: Peachtree Center: CNN Center Peachtree Center Get exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the world headquarters of A mall spread out over several buildings which contains 8 CNN, only with CNN Studio Tours. Take a 50-minute complete Restaurants, 24 smaller food court style eateries, 18 walking tour with your very own guide through the halls of CNN Center and get an inside look at how a live broadcast is produced and shops, a Bank of America branch, and a CVS Pharmacy open 24 sent to viewers all over the world. You will also get a more in-depth hours look at how the world’s largest news organization operates. From the historic first newscast to the now living legacy, learn how CNN became Hours: Monday-Saturday, 6:00 am-6:00 pm; the worldwide leader in news. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 1-877-4CNNTOUR. MARTA: Peachtree Center Station: direct access to MARTA N/S line, Five Points Station one station south provides access to E/W Address: 1 CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303 line. (See the Appendix for the map) Hours: Call 1-877-4CNNTOUR. Cost: Call 1-877-4CNNTOUR. Centennial Olympic Park: Website: https://tours.cnn.com Atlanta City Pass College Football Hall of Fame Explore Atlanta with a CityPASS ticket booklet that saves 40% The Hall of Fame features historic and contemporary memorabilia off admission to Georgia Aquarium Anytime Pass, plus 4 more throughout the long history of College Football, children’s activities, top Atlanta attractions. It allows you to skip most ticket lines and interactive multimedia displays, a theater featuring an ultra-high- is valid 9 days from the first booklet use. definition film and unique special event and activity spaces. It com- memorates the athletic and coaching accomplishments of the greatest Atlanta CityPASS Includes: personalities to ever play or coach the game. Georgia Aquarium General Admission (includes immedi- ate entry, AT&T Dolphin Celebration presentation with Address: 250 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, adjacent to the Georgia World Congress Center on Marietta Street at the former Geor- our incredible dolphins, The 4D Funbelievable Theater, gia World Congress Center “Green Lot,” across the street from Centen- Sea Lions: Under the Boardwalk and special exhibits nial Olympic Park and near the Georgia Dome. when available). World of Coca Cola (includes expedited entry and 4D the- Hours: Sunday-Friday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm ater). Cost: Adults: $22, Kids: $18, Under 3: Free CNN Center Tour Website: https://www.cfbhall.com/ Zoo Atlanta OR Center for Civil & Human Rights Fernbank Museum of Natural History OR College Foot- ball Hall of Fame Cost: Adult: $76; Child: $61. Website: https://www.citypass.com/ 5 6 Centennial Olympic Park: Centennial Olympic Park: Georgia Aquarium National Center for Civil and Human Rights Description: Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) non-profit The Center for Civil and Human Rights is a museum dedicated to the organization that contains more than 10 million gallons of water. achievements of both the civil rights movement in the United States and Georgia Aquarium’s is a scientific institution that entertains and the broader worldwide human rights movement. educates, features exhibits and programs of the highest standards, and offers engaging and exciting guest experiences that promote the Address: 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 conservation of aquatic biodiversity throughout the world. As a leader in aquatic research and exceptional animal care, we are dedicated to Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Sunday, Noon-5:00 pm. fostering a deeper appreciation for our ocean and the animals that call it Cost: Adults: $21.77; Seniors and Students: $19.59; Children 7-12: home. $17.41; Children under 6: Free Website: https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/ Address: 225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313; Phone: 404.581.4000 Sweet Auburn Market: Hours: Monday- Friday: 10:00 am-9:00 pm; Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 am Grady Memorial Hospital -9:00 pm Grady improves the health of the community by providing Cost: Adult: $40; Senior: $37.50; Child: $35 quality, comprehensive healthcare in a compassionate, culturally Website: https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/ competent, ethical and fiscally responsible manner. Grady maintains its commitment to the underserved of Fulton and DeKalb counties, while World of Coca-Cola also providing care for residents of metro Atlanta and Georgia. Grady Experience the history of the world’s most famous beverage brand at leads through its clinical excellence, innovative research and the dynamic, multimedia home of the more than 125-year-old secret progressive medical education and training. formula for Coca‑Cola. Get closer than ever before to the vault containing the secret recipe, view more than 1,200 never-before- Address: 80 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30303 displayed artifacts and get a behind-the-scenes look at the bottling process. Take a trip around the world in a thrilling 4-D movie experi- Hours: Open 24 hours ence and tempt your taste buds with more than 100 beverages from Website: https://www.gradyhealth.org/ around the world including several varieties produced on the continent of Africa before taking home a complimentary commemorative glass Sweet Auburn Curb Market bottle of Coca Founded in 1918 as an open air market, The Municipal Market opened Cola. the doors to its new building in 1924. Referred to as the Curb Market by locals, it houses thirty local businesses, including produce, butchers, Address: 121 Baker Street NW Atlanta, GA 30313–1807 seafood, a full service bakery, a cooking school, pharmacy and ten of the most popular eateries in the city. Hours: 10:00 am-6:00 pm, typically; though hours vary. Cost: Please purchase tickets in advance online or call (404) 676-5151. Address: 209 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30303 Website: http://www.worldofcoca-cola.com Hours: Mon-Sat: 8:00 am-6:00 pm; Sun: Noon-5:00 pm; Website: https://municipalmarketatl.com/ 7 8 Edgewood at Hilliard: Auburn at Piedmont: Historic Oakland Cemetery Auburn Avenue Research Library Less than a mile from the heart of downtown Atlanta, a hidden treasure, The Auburn Avenue Research Library is the first public library in the a secret sanctuary, welcomes you. This garden cemetery, founded in Southeast to offer specialized reference and archival collections dedi- 1850, is the final resting place of many of Atlanta’s settlers, builders, cated to the study and research of the culture and history of African and most noted citizens like Bobby Jones, Margaret Mitchell, and Americans and the African diaspora; located in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn Maynard Jackson. It is also a showplace of sculpture and architecture, Historic District. and a botanical preserve with ancient oaks and magnolias. If you want to explore on Oakland Cemetery on your own, stop by the Visitors Address: 101 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 Center and Museum Shop and purchase our self-guided tour map for only $5. Hours: Monday: Noon-6:00 pm; Tuesday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm; Wednes- day-Thursday: Noon-8:00 pm; Friday: Noon-6:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 Address: 248 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta 30312 am-6:00 pm; Sunday: 2:00 pm-6:00 pm. Cost: Free Phone: (404) 688-2107 Website: http://www.afpls.org/aarl Hours: Saturdays and Sundays: Guided Tours at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 6:30 pm APEX Museum Cost: Guided Tours: Adults: $12; Seniors: $6; Students: $6. Atlanta’s APEX Museum, located in the historic Sweet Auburn district, Website: https://www.oaklandcemetery.com/ is devoted entirely to African-American history as a means of promoting cultural awareness and the social contributions of MARTA: King Memorial Station African-Americans in Georgia.