Where would you park the rental car........... (Atlanta, Lenox: apartment complex, crime)

[Rocco Barbosa]

I'll be in Atlanta next week. Some things I'll drive to and some I want to walk to.

Granted I'll have a rental. Where can I park the car and walk/bus it to different areas within the city. That way I can get the view from a locals perspective.

I'm staying OTP so I'll have to drive into the city and find a place to "park and ride/walk".


I hope this makes sense.



See ya soon........

Look for my review of Atlanta after my trip.

[Gulch]

There's a $5/day lot next to the North Avenue MARTA station and it's close to Peachtree.

[PKCorey]

Any Marta station with parking?

[AtlJan]

Lindbergh has a big parking deck

[Rocco Barbosa]

Thanks for the replies.

[ATLTJL]

If you want to get a view of the city from a local's perspective, drive everywhere! That's what we do!

Parking in Atlanta generally isn't a huge problem if you're willing to pay for it. It's hard to say "park here to see everything" because there isn't a single area that is walkable to everything.

What you could do is park at a MARTA station, like Brookhaven with a big safe lot, and take the train. Between the Lenox station, Arts Center, 10th Street, Peachtree Center, and 5 points, you'd pretty much be able to see everything.

I've lived in Atlanta for 18 years. I only know one person who has ever ridden a MARTA bus.

[JPD]

Wherever you park, don't leave items of ANY value visible in your car. The most common crime we have here is car break ins.

If you wantt o see the Beltline, there's a gravel parking (free) lot at the corner of Krog and Irwin near Inman Park.

[AtlJan]

In fact, our neighborhood policeman recommends we leave nothing in our car and the car unlocked. That way the crooks don't have to break the window to determine there's nothing inside. I always leave my car unlocked. I often have a bag full of stuff to take to Good Will or the like in my car. I leave it open so no one mistakes my junk for anything valuable. They can have the stuff, just don't mess up my car!

[Tarzanman]

If it were me, then I would consider finding a free lot. Seriously. Find an apartment complex or huge subdivision without a gate that has ample space for visitor parking on the street. This way your car doesn't really look out of place and you won't have an $80 parking bill when its time to leave.

If you are going to be driving it into daily then you could also consider leaving it in a 24-hour supermarket parking lot for the day.

Originally Posted by Rocco Barbosa

I'll be in Atlanta next week. Some things I'll drive to and some I want to walk to.

Granted I'll have a rental. Where can I park the car and walk/bus it to different areas within the city. That way I can get the view from a locals perspective.

I'm staying OTP so I'll have to drive into the city and find a place to "park and ride/walk".


I hope this makes sense.



See ya soon........

Look for my review of Atlanta after my trip.

[Rocco Barbosa]

I'll take your advice and do this.


Thanks.


Heading out in a few hours!

Originally Posted by ATLTJL

If you want to get a view of the city from a local's perspective, drive everywhere! That's what we do!

Parking in Atlanta generally isn't a huge problem if you're willing to pay for it. It's hard to say "park here to see everything" because there isn't a single area that is walkable to everything.

What you could do is park at a MARTA station, like Brookhaven with a big safe lot, and take the train. Between the Lenox station, Arts Center, 10th Street, Peachtree Center, and 5 points, you'd pretty much be able to see everything.

I've lived in Atlanta for 18 years. I only know one person who has ever ridden a MARTA bus.