Accommodations
All
meeting sessions will be held at the:
The
Westin Buckhead Atlanta
3391 Peachtree Road, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
(404) 365-0065
Situated on Peachtree Road and adjacent to world-class shopping venues Lenox Mall and Phipps Plaza, The Westin Buckhead Atlanta has the perfect location in one of the city's best neighborhoods for shopping, dining, and business - Buckhead. Plus, it is just a few minutes from popular Atlanta attractions like the Georgia Aquarium - the world's largest aquarium, the High Museum of Art, the Atlanta History Center and Atlantic Station.
For more information about the hotel, please visit their website.
We have arranged for a special rate of $165 per night. Use the registration code, "Emerging Adulthood Conference" when calling the Westin registration office, 800-937-8461.
If you would prefer to reserve a room via the Internet, click on this link, http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0811120414&key=32B4D then click on the blue "Reserve" button and follow the instructions.
Travel
The Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is located 10 miles south of downtown Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson has now implemented a new Airport Information and Ground Transportation Center conveniently located in the arrival's lobby next door to Hertz Car Rental. For more information about the airport visit their website here.
The following are general driving guidelines to the hotel from several difference directions:
From East
Take Interstate 20 West to Downtown and proceed to Interstate 85 North.
Take I-85 and exit at GA400 North. Take the Lenox Road Exit and turn right.
Follow the signs for Peachtree Road South. Turn right onto Peachtree Road,
then turn left at the second traffic light. The hotel is on the right.
From North
Take Georgia State Route 400 South and Exit at Lenox Road (Exit 2). Turn
left and follow the signs for Peachtree Road South. Turn right on Peachtree
Road. Turn left at the second traffic light. The hotel is on the right.
From Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Take Interstate 85 North and exit Georgia State Route 400 North. Take the
first exit (Lenox Road). Turn right and follow the signs for Peachtree Road
South. Turn right on Peachtree Road. Turn left at the second traffic light.
The hotel is on the right.
From West
Take Interstate 285 East to Georgia State Route 400 South. Proceed to the
Lenox Road Exit. Turn left and follow the signs for Peachtree Road South.
Turn right onto Peachtree Road South. Turn left at the second traffic light.
The hotel is on the right.
Location:
Known as the "Capital of the New South", Atlanta has a wonderful blend of old history and modern attractions. Comprehensive information about local dining, shopping and attractions can be found here. More detailed information regarding some of the area's more popular attractions are found below:
Georgia Aquarium, Inc.
The Georgia Aquarium is the world's largest and most engaging aquarium experience!
With more than eight million gallons of fresh and marine water and the largest
collection of aquatic animals, you are sure to see things you've never seen
before! The Georgia Aquarium promises wonder and excitement around every
corner. To purchase tickets, visit
NEW World of Coca-Cola
World of Coca-Cola, next to the Georgia Aquarium, is the only place you
can explore the complete story-past, present and future- of the world's
best-known brand. From our 4D theater, to the largest permanent collection
of Coke memorabilia ever assembled & everyone's favorite- the tasting
experience with over 70 different products to sample- there's something
for everyone to enjoy! All this and more awaits you at the World of Coca-Cola!
Centennial Olympic Park
Located in downtown Atlanta, this 21-acre legacy from the 1996 Centennial
Olympic Games features The Fountain of Rings with four shows daily.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
Tour Dr. King's Birth Home and historic Ebenezer Church. View films and
exhibits, and reflect at King's gravesite.
Buckhead Shopping District
Legendary Shopping in Buckhead means you'll find a shopping experience filled
with luxury. Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza feature hundreds of stores including
anchors Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom
and BELK.