Directions & Parking - Georgia Aquarium

Welcome to Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium is located in downtown Atlanta across from Centennial Olympic Park. If you’re walking from hotels or attractions in Downtown Atlanta, please use these walking directions. For parking directions and routes via public transportation, see the maps and directions below.

GPS & Parking Directions

The official Georgia Aquarium parking deck operates 1,600 safe, secure and well-lit spaces attached to Georgia Aquarium. Covered and rooftop parking is available. You can pay for parking in advance online; just print and bring your pre-paid parking ticket with you to enter the parking deck. You’ll be asked to re-scan your ticket in order to exit the parking deck after your visit. There is no re-entry allowed on pre-paid parking.

If you’re driving and planning to park onsite, use the following street address for a direct route to Georgia Aquarium parking: 357 Luckie Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30313.

Please note: The Aquarium entrance is a short walk outdoors underneath a covered walkway. Please dress appropriately. Due to construction, access to Georgia Aquarium’s main entrance via Baker and Luckie Street is closed. Use the east pedestrian walkway via the 2nd floor of the parking garage to enter the Aquarium.

MARTA Directions

MARTA fare is $2.50 and customers can also use unlimited weekend, weekly and monthly passes on the route. Breeze fare cards are sold in vending machines in all rail stations. Machines accept credit, debit and cash. For more information, please contact MARTA customer service at 404.848.5000 or visit www.itsmarta.com.

MARTA by Train: The Georgia Aquarium is a 10-15 minute walk from the Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Station on the Blue/Green line or from the Civic Center or Peachtree Center Stations on the Red/Gold line.

MARTA by Bus: Bus service is available to the Georgia Aquarium from the Civic Center MARTA bus station and Five Points MARTA station via Route 32.

Directions & Parking FAQ

From the East of Atlanta via I-20
Continue on I-20 West
Exit at 56B Spring/Windsor Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Turn left onto Marietta Street NW
Turn right onto Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.
The official Georgia Aquarium parking deck is on the right.
From the West of Atlanta via I-20
Continue on I-20 East
Exit at 56B Spring/Windsor Street
Turn left onto Spring Street
Turn left onto Marietta Street NW
Turn right onto Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.
The official Georgia Aquarium parking deck is on the right.
Motorcoach/Bus Directions & Parking
Hourly motorcoach and school bus parking is available at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) Marshalling Yard and is limited. Motorcoaches with group sales tours are required to pay $25 per motorcoach to park at the Marshalling Yard.
For directions to the Aquarium, click here. The motorcoach and school bus loading/unloading zone is located on Luckie Street near the Aquarium main entrance.
Parking
The official Georgia Aquarium parking deck operates 1,600 safe, secure, and well-lit spaces attached to the Georgia Aquarium. Covered and rooftop parking is available.
If you are driving, use the following address for a more direct route to Georgia Aquarium parking:
357 Luckie Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30313
For your convenience, you can pay for parking in advance online. You will need to print and bring your pre-paid parking ticket with you in order to enter the parking deck. You will be asked to re-scan your ticket in order to exit the parking deck after your visit. There is no re-entry allowed on pre-paid parking.
Parking Prices
Members: $10
Click here to buy online.
Nonmembers: $12 at the gate for Aquarium guests
Click here to purchase a pre-paid parking pass and guarantee your spot.
Please note that the entrance to the Aquarium is a short walk outdoors underneath a covered walkway. Please dress appropriately.
Georgia Aquarium parking passes are valid ONLY for the Georgia Aquarium parking deck, located at 357 Luckie Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30313. These passes are NOT valid for the World of Coca-Cola parking deck.
Motorcoach/Bus Directions & Parking: Directions to Marshalling Yard From the Aquarium
Continue through bus loading/unloading onto Luckie Street
Left at next light onto Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.
Right after the overpass
Follow signs to GWCC and Marshalling Yard, which is on the right
From the South of Atlanta via I-75/85
I-75/85 North
Exit 246 Central Avenue
Left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Right onto Northside Drive
Pass GWCC Building C
Right onto Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.
Marshalling Yard is on the left after yellow lot
Motorcoach/Bus Directions & Parking: From the West of Atlanta via I-20
I-20 East
Exit 56B Spring Street
Left onto Spring Street
Left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Right onto Northside Drive
Pass GWCC Building C
Right onto Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.
Marshalling Yard is on left after yellow lot
Motorcoach/Bus Directions & Parking: From the East of Atlanta via I-20
I-20 West
Exit 56B Spring Street
Right onto Spring Street
Left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Right onto Northside Drive
Pass GWCC Building C
Right onto Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.
Marshalling Yard is on left after yellow lot
Vehicle Height/Size Restrictions
- Ivan Allen entrance – 8’2”
- Luckie Street entrance#1 – 6’8”
- Luckie Street Entrance #2 – 6’8”
- Ramp to All Levels – 6’8”
Pre-Paid Parking
For your convenience, you can pay for parking in advance online. You will need to print and bring your pre-paid parking ticket with you in order to enter the parking deck. You will be asked to re-scan your ticket in order to exit the parking deck after your visit. There is no re-entry allowed on pre-paid parking.
Parking Prices
Members: $10
Click here to buy online.
Nonmembers: $12 (when purchased in advance)
Click here to purchase a pre-paid parking pass and guarantee your spot.
Parking is $15 when bought in the parking deck.
Please note that the entrance to the Aquarium is a short walk outdoors underneath a covered walkway. Please dress appropriately.
Georgia Aquarium parking passes are valid ONLY for the Georgia Aquarium parking deck, located at 357 Luckie Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30313. These passes are NOT valid for the World of Coca-Cola parking deck.
Entering Georgia Aquarium
Due to construction, access to Georgia Aquarium’s main entrance via Baker and Luckie Street is closed. We advise using the east pedestrian walkway via the 2^nd floor of the parking garage to enter the Aquarium.