Between the world’s most traveled airport and downtown Atlanta lies the ATL Airport District—an inviting cluster of cities brimming with possibilities. Offering unparalleled convenience for meetings and events with the country’s only airport-connected convention campus, the District also boasts a variety of outdoor spaces that infuse gatherings with a breath of fresh air. From tented parties, lush terraces and rooftop bars, the possibilities for mingling al fresco are plentiful in the District.
Connected to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport by a free, 2-minute ATL SkyTrain ride, the Gateway Center Campus is home to the Georgia International Convention Center. While there is plenty of space inside the state-of-the-art facility (400,000 sq ft, to be exact), the sky is the limit when you take the party outside under elegant event tents. Or choose from four open air spaces at neighboring convention campus hotels, Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway and Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway, for breezy receptions accommodating up to 160 attendees.
Venture beyond the Gateway Center Campus and discover a plethora of premier District hotels within a 3-mile radius of the airport. You’ll feel a world away from the bustling runways at the Atlanta Airport Marriott, which offers a lush terrace perfect for hosting an eclectic barbeque with an onsite smoker. For an event with built-in entertainment, The Rooftop at Overland, located in the Kimpton Overland Hotel, fits the bill with a chic bar overlooking the airport runways and the test tracks at the neighboring Porsche Experience Center Atlanta (PECATL).
There are several unique event spaces in the District that include an element of the great outdoors. In downtown Hapeville, Arts Alley runs behind a swath of local businesses and features colorful murals, sculptures, and a freight-container-turned-art-gallery. The space is available for hosting mini-festivals and creative receptions. In College Park, The Wellness Spot is a tranquil spa getaway with an intimate outdoor space that includes a cozy deck and green space with a small stage. The ultimate outdoor party includes a spin around the tracks with an experienced race car driver at Porsche Experience Center Atlanta. The terrace at PECATL is a modern venue sure to get guests rev’d up with excitement!
Just opened in February 2024, the PushPush Arts campus aims to be a hub for creative events and will soon expand to include an arts park and café available for event rentals.