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For general postal information call 800-275-8777. There are post office branches at CNN
Center (190 Marietta St NW, CNN Center) ; Little Five Points (455 Moreland Ave NE) ; North
Highland (1190 N Highland Ave NE) and Phoenix Station (41 Marietta St NW).
Useful Websites
Scout Mob ( www.scoutmob.com ) Tips on what's new and hot in Atlanta.
Dixie Caviar ( www.dixiecaviar.com ) Recipes and restaurant recommendations from a
young, brainy Atlanta-area foodie in the know.
Atlanta Travel Guide ( www.atlanta.net ) Official site of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors
Bureau with excellent links to shops, restaurants, hotels and upcoming events. Its website
also lets you buy a CityPass, a tremendous money saver that bundles admission to five of
the city's attractions for a discounted price (see www.citypass.com/atlanta for more).
Getting There & Away
Atlanta's huge Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL; Atlanta; www.atlanta-air-
port.com ) , 12 miles north of downtown, is a major regional hub and an international gate-
way.
The Greyhound terminal (232 Forsyth St) is next to the MARTA Garnett station. Some
destinations include Nashville, TN (five hours), New Orleans, LA (10½ hours), New
York (20 hours), Miami, FL (16 hours) and Savannah, GA (4¾ hours).
The Amtrak station (1688 Peachtree St NW, at Deering Rd) is just north of downtown.
Getting Around
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA; 404-848-5000;
www.itsmarta.com ; fares $2.50) rail line travels to/from the airport to downtown, along with
less useful commuter routes. Each customer must purchase a Breeze card ($1), which can
be loaded and reloaded as necessary.
The shuttle and car-rental agencies have desks in the airport, situated at baggage claim.
Driving in Atlanta can be infuriating. You'll often find yourself sitting in traffic jams,
and it's easy to get disoriented - Google Maps is invaluable. Some cyclists brave the city
streets.
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