INFORMS 2025 Atlanta Travel Map 🗺️

Welcome to Atlanta for the INFORMS annual meeting! Here’s a curated list of places to explore during your free time: 1️⃣ Near the Convention Center: 🐠 Georgia Aquarium, 🥤 World of Coca-Cola, 🏞️ Centennial Olympic Park These iconic spots are within walking distance of each other—perfect for a quick visit! 2️⃣ Stone Mountain ⛰️ A must-visit! Head up before sunset by cable car or hike for breathtaking views of Atlanta’s skyline. 3️⃣ Indoor Cultural Stops 🏛️ 🌺 Margaret Mitchell House (author of Gone With the Wind) 🎨 High Museum of Art Great escapes from the Atlanta heat! 4️⃣ Day Trip: Chattanooga 🚗💨 ~2 hours northwest → Rock City Gardens perched on a cliff! Waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and Halloween events on Oct 31 🎃 5️⃣ Fall Foliage Road Trip 🍂 ~5 hours northeast → Blue Ridge Mountains Ideal for a 2–3 day autumn getaway! 6️⃣ More Gems (not all mapped): ✊ Martin Luther King Jr. Historical Site (near Downtown) 📸 Ponce City Market (Midtown artsy district) — super Instagrammable! 🎓 Universities in ATL: 🔹 Georgia Tech (heart of Midtown) 🔹 Emory University (~20 mins east) 🔹 University of Georgia (~1.5 hrs northeast) ⚠️ Stay Safe: Avoid unnecessary travel south of Downtown—especially after dark. #INFORMS2025 #AtlantaGuide #TravelTips #ExploreATL #AcademicTravel