Getting Around Atlanta: By car

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If MARTA Rail does not service all the areas desired, cars are the most popular form of transport to get around the sprawling city. To experience Atlanta's various unique neighborhoods, renting a car is recommended. Rush hour peaks around 6:30 AM-9:30 AM and 3:30 PM-6:30 PM on weekdays and often results in congestion when traveling inbound in the mornings and outbound in the afternoons. Downtown/Midtown and major shopping districts such as Buckhead can also get crowded on weekends. Most restaurants and shops in the area offer complimentary or low-cost valet services ($1-3 tip expected) and on the rare occasion where parking is scarce, public lots are usually nearby for a fee. Free road maps are available at www.mapatlanta.com/atlanta_mapdistribution.html. Real-time traffic information is available from the Georgia DOT at www.georgia-navigator.com or by dialing 511 from any phone (land-line or mobile).

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