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ADVENTURES IN ATLANTA
AOAC INTERNATIONAL welcomes you to Atlanta, Georgia, USA, site of the 131st AOAC Annual Meeting and Exposition.
From attractions and historic landmarks to world-class shopping, sporting events, and more, discover why Atlanta
ranks among the top places in the United States to travel in 2017. In Atlanta, fine dining, shopping, and rich history
combine with inspiration-inducing attractions to create a city with Southern charm and world-class sophistication. It’s
easy to see why Atlanta is one of the most popular destinations in the Southeast to live and to visit.
The Atlanta Marriott Marquis, headquarters for this year’s Annual Meeting, is conveniently located in the heart of
downtown in Peachtree Center. The indoor MARTA, a downtown Atlanta train station, offers guests direct access to
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport just 15 miles away. This newly modernized hotel puts you near sites like Georgia
Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, CNN Center, Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Dome, and College Football Hall of
Fame.
Start exploring!
DINING
The hotel’s restaurant selection includes:
SEAR:
Dining reaches new heights of sophistication at
Sear, with sizzling fire-inspired steaks and succulent
seafood. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
HIGH VELOCITY:
As one of the largest sports bars in
downtown Atlanta, High Velocity is an energetic American
restaurant known for tasty pub fare. Twenty-one plasma
screens show guests highlights of the latest news and
sporting events. Open for lunch and dinner.
PULSE:
Experience the bustling energy and the art of
mixology with a twist at this classically cool downtown
Atlanta restaurant and cocktail lounge. Pulse provides
guests a relaxing atmosphere and an amazing 50-foot,
color-changing sail. Open for dinner.
STARBUCKS
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:
Perfect for on-the-go guests, Starbucks at
Atlanta Marriott Marquis serves signature coffee drinks.
For a bite to eat, stop by for a light snack or pastry. Open
for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
M-STORE:
Shop for gifts and sundries or pick up to-go
items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Atlanta Marriott
Marquis’ hotel convenience shop. M-Store serves ready-to-
eat sandwiches and snacks to take back to your room or
on-the-go. Open for lunch and dinner.
MORE OPTIONS NEARBY INCLUDE:
COMMUNITY SMITH:
(American, 1.3 miles) Simple food and
superior goods, expertly crafted with the neighborhood in
mind. Community Smith also has The Garden open spring
to fall, located atop of Community Smith. The Garden
is a modern bar and grill with fantastic views. Open for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
LEGAL SEA FOODS RESTAURANT AND OYSTER BAR:
(Seafood, 0.7 miles). The two-story restaurant is double the
fun for Atlantans who love seafood. The buzz-worthy Oyster
Bar is the street level lounge. Open for lunch and dinner.
RAY’S IN THE CITY:
(American, 0.2 miles) Enjoy live music,
hand-cut steaks, made-to-order sushi, and seafood flown
in daily from the Atlantic and Pacific all in a casual, yet
elegant setting. Open for lunch and dinner.