Basketball fans from ATLANTA ?

tlardoux · 01-07-2017, 08:28 AM

Hi,

I live in france and decide to make a basketball trip from 3/2/17 to 3/8/17 to see CAVS/HAWKS, PACERS/HAWKS and WARRIORS/HAWKS. Very lucky to have those 3 teams playing in the same town in one week.

Flight tickets and game tickets are already bought but need your advices for everything else.

Some of you can wonder why Atlanta ? The main reason is that I also want to meet my idol, grant hill (who is hawks co-owner now). Will try if possible to meet him at Philips Arena or TNT Studios

I have some questions but will love to get others advices and/or meet people from Blowout when I will be there.

- Do you have any card show in ATL on this period ?
- I have seen several card shop in ATL area but which one have more basketball stuff ?
- Best place to sleep ? Around Philips Arena ?
- Is it possible to visit TNT studio (and especially Inside Stuff show)
- Best sport bar to watch other NBA games ? (and if possible the Duke/UNC NCAA game on saturday).
- Any sport related place that I need to visit ?
- When is arena doors opening before a game ? Easy to watch warmup or not ?

Thanks to everyone that can help me

Thierry

Birdmandig · 01-07-2017, 09:15 AM

Might want to check out this spot for games. I only been to Atlanta a few times back in '99 for the National I was a teenager. I am not much help.

Home - Stats Food + Drinks Restaurant - Atlanta's Favorite Sports Bar

Also the college football hall of fame is there, if you're interested.

JMarchand1981 · 01-07-2017, 10:09 AM

Atlanta you say?

Two words.

Mardi Gras.

I am not talking about the weeklong festivities in the NO either.

pingbling23 · 01-07-2017, 11:10 AM

I'll be there for the Cavs hawks game.

JohnRyno · 01-07-2017, 11:12 AM

Jermaine Dupree always meets visitors at baggage claim and yells out, "Welcome to Atlanta where the Playa's play, and we ride on them thangs like erryday."

tlardoux · 01-08-2017, 12:15 PM

Thanks guys. Anyone else having some advices ?

bigmick33 · 01-08-2017, 12:20 PM

No card shops in Atlanta. Closest one is about 20 miles north on 75. Champion Sportscards

Peachtree Plaza is the best place to sleep. High end. But a lot of great options around there. But whatever you do don't go south of I-20 to sleep. That's your warning.

College Football HOF is awesome. Right next door to Phillips Arena. Worth the $25.

Doors typically open 2 hours before game time. At least they use too.

Siberian13 · 01-08-2017, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmick33

No card shops in Atlanta. Closest one is about 20 miles north on 75. Champion Sportscards

Peachtree Plaza is the best place to sleep. High end. But a lot of great options around there. But whatever you do don't go south of I-20 to sleep. That's your warning.

College Football HOF is awesome. Right next door to Phillips Arena. Worth the $25.

Doors typically open 2 hours before game time. At least they use too.

Hahahaha

bigmick33 · 01-08-2017, 01:35 PM

He will thank me for it lol

Siberian13 · 01-08-2017, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmick33

He will thank me for it lol

Wouldn't hurt for him to check out the SW side of town and all parts of the greater Atlanta area to get a feel for the whole city.

bigmick33 · 01-08-2017, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

Wouldn't hurt for him to check out the SW side of town and all parts of the greater Atlanta area to get a feel for the whole city.

LOL!!! metropolitan Ave (Old Stewart Ave) is a great place to pick up friendlys.

xplainer · 01-08-2017, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmick33

LOL!!! metropolitan Ave (Old Stewart Ave) is a great place to pick up friendlys.

Wow, this is akin to giving up a fishing honey hole!

They used to have a "two for 20" special...Like the "two for 10" that Burger King has. Almost like that. Sort of like it.

atlcast · 01-09-2017, 05:35 PM

Bankhead.Lakewood,Delowe and Headland....Sw ATL= The S.W.A.T.I remove trees down there on occasion and have to chain the 2 gallon gas can to a tree.

tlardoux · 01-10-2017, 08:20 AM

Ok, guess I will choose a place to sleep located in downtown

Or is it better to sleep in Midtown ? Or Buckhead ?
Thanks for the answers.

Will try to go to college football HOF ! Seems great.

What is the best way to move ? Metro, bus, uber, taxi ?
Do you know if we can visit NBA TV Studio ?

Daddy91409 · 01-11-2017, 03:48 PM

One of the best card shops in the south east is about 1 1/2 hour from Atlanta ( doubt you're willing to drive that but it's worth it ). Martys Sports Card Exchange in Chattanooga TN. Chattanooga is also a decent sized city with a lot of stuff to do. I know you probably don't want to go that far out of Atlanta but if you're willing it would be worth it. It's my local shop and I drive about 45 min one way when I go.

bigmick33 · 01-11-2017, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tlardoux

Ok, guess I will choose a place to sleep located in downtown

Or is it better to sleep in Midtown ? Or Buckhead ?
Thanks for the answers.

Will try to go to college football HOF ! Seems great.

What is the best way to move ? Metro, bus, uber, taxi ?
Do you know if we can visit NBA TV Studio ?

Midtown or Buckhead is hard to go wrong.

Definitely uber or Lyft

Clarka3 · 01-11-2017, 04:08 PM

having stayed in ATL while passing through for a baseball stadium tour, you definitely get what you pay for as far as lodging. keep that in mind.

tlardoux · 01-11-2017, 10:14 PM

thanks !

Anyone managed to see nba legends tv consultant before/after the game or at turner studios ?

tlardoux · 01-31-2017, 06:23 AM

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atoaz12 · 01-31-2017, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tlardoux

Hi,

I live in france and decide to make a basketball trip from 3/2/17 to 3/8/17 to see CAVS/HAWKS, PACERS/HAWKS and WARRIORS/HAWKS. Very lucky to have those 3 teams playing in the same town in one week.

Flight tickets and game tickets are already bought but need your advices for everything else.

Some of you can wonder why Atlanta ? The main reason is that I also want to meet my idol, grant hill (who is hawks co-owner now). Will try if possible to meet him at Philips Arena or TNT Studios

I have some questions but will love to get others advices and/or meet people from Blowout when I will be there.

- Do you have any card show in ATL on this period ? East Cobb Sports Collectible Show - they meet every Sunday 10am - 4pm at the Hilton Garden Inn - 3045 Windy Hill Road
- I have seen several card shop in ATL area but which one have more basketball stuff ? There actually aren't many...
- Best place to sleep ? Around Philips Arena ? A hotel. There are tons of them haha
- Is it possible to visit TNT studio (and especially Inside Stuff show) Pretty sure you can, but you may want to call ahead
- Best sport bar to watch other NBA games ? (and if possible the Duke/UNC NCAA game on saturday) There are a few right around from Phillips... not much help cause I can't remember the name
- Any sport related place that I need to visit ? College Football Hall of Fame
- When is arena doors opening before a game ? Easy to watch warmup or not ? Usually isn't but with those teams it will be a little more difficult

Thanks to everyone that can help me

Thierry

Enjoy! Phillips puts on a great show!!

tlardoux · 01-31-2017, 09:45 AM

Thanks atoaz12 for the answer ! Especially on the place to sleep

Hope the 3 game will be good !

pingbling23 · 02-27-2017, 04:08 PM

Getting pumped for Friday!!!

tlardoux · 03-02-2017, 08:01 AM

yes, can't wait !!

Will arrive in ATL tonight and must have some nice suprises coming. Will post some pics of my trip soon !

Thank you all for your messages, It was really helpfull.

Thierry

andyzk3 · 03-06-2017, 01:02 PM

How's your trip going?

01-07-2017, 08:28 AM	#1
tlardoux Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 92 titi_rennais	Basketball fans from ATLANTA ? Hi, I live in france and decide to make a basketball trip from 3/2/17 to 3/8/17 to see CAVS/HAWKS, PACERS/HAWKS and WARRIORS/HAWKS. Very lucky to have those 3 teams playing in the same town in one week. Flight tickets and game tickets are already bought but need your advices for everything else. Some of you can wonder why Atlanta ? The main reason is that I also want to meet my idol, grant hill (who is hawks co-owner now). Will try if possible to meet him at Philips Arena or TNT Studios I have some questions but will love to get others advices and/or meet people from Blowout when I will be there. - Do you have any card show in ATL on this period ? - I have seen several card shop in ATL area but which one have more basketball stuff ? - Best place to sleep ? Around Philips Arena ? - Is it possible to visit TNT studio (and especially Inside Stuff show) - Best sport bar to watch other NBA games ? (and if possible the Duke/UNC NCAA game on saturday). - Any sport related place that I need to visit ? - When is arena doors opening before a game ? Easy to watch warmup or not ? Thanks to everyone that can help me Thierry

01-10-2017, 08:20 AM	#14
tlardoux Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 92 titi_rennais	Ok, guess I will choose a place to sleep located in downtown Or is it better to sleep in Midtown ? Or Buckhead ? Thanks for the answers. Will try to go to college football HOF ! Seems great. What is the best way to move ? Metro, bus, uber, taxi ? Do you know if we can visit NBA TV Studio ? Last edited by tlardoux; 01-10-2017 at 09:03 AM.

01-11-2017, 03:48 PM	#15
Daddy91409 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,916	One of the best card shops in the south east is about 1 1/2 hour from Atlanta ( doubt you're willing to drive that but it's worth it ). Martys Sports Card Exchange in Chattanooga TN. Chattanooga is also a decent sized city with a lot of stuff to do. I know you probably don't want to go that far out of Atlanta but if you're willing it would be worth it. It's my local shop and I drive about 45 min one way when I go. __________________ ROLL TIDE SINCE '84!!!

01-11-2017, 04:08 PM	#17
Clarka3 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 17,877 Clarka3 Clarka3	having stayed in ATL while passing through for a baseball stadium tour, you definitely get what you pay for as far as lodging. keep that in mind. __________________ Luke Kuechly Collector pending: w8lifter28 (custom), Don't ask me how much I want to offer. Come with a price in mind. If I don't want it or think it's worth that, I will let you know.

03-06-2017, 01:02 PM	#24
andyzk3 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,348 Silverking5820	How's your trip going? __________________ Looking for 2011-12 Past and Present Elusive Ink Autos!! Set Progress: 17/65 (26.1%)

01-07-2017, 09:15 AM	#2
Birdmandig Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,699	Might want to check out this spot for games. I only been to Atlanta a few times back in '99 for the National I was a teenager. I am not much help. Home - Stats Food + Drinks Restaurant - Atlanta's Favorite Sports Bar Also the college football hall of fame is there, if you're interested.

01-07-2017, 10:09 AM	#3
JMarchand1981 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 34,438	Atlanta you say? Two words. Mardi Gras. I am not talking about the weeklong festivities in the NO either.

01-07-2017, 11:10 AM	#4
pingbling23 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15,942 pingbling23	I'll be there for the Cavs hawks game.

01-07-2017, 11:12 AM	#5
JohnRyno Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Fairway in Regulation Posts: 12,248 johnryno2012 johnryno	Jermaine Dupree always meets visitors at baggage claim and yells out, "Welcome to Atlanta where the Playa's play, and we ride on them thangs like erryday."

01-08-2017, 12:15 PM	#6
tlardoux Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 92 titi_rennais	Thanks guys. Anyone else having some advices ?

01-08-2017, 12:20 PM	#7
bigmick33 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,438	No card shops in Atlanta. Closest one is about 20 miles north on 75. Champion Sportscards Peachtree Plaza is the best place to sleep. High end. But a lot of great options around there. But whatever you do don't go south of I-20 to sleep. That's your warning. College Football HOF is awesome. Right next door to Phillips Arena. Worth the $25. Doors typically open 2 hours before game time. At least they use too.

01-08-2017, 01:35 PM	#9
bigmick33 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,438	He will thank me for it lol

01-09-2017, 05:35 PM	#13
atlcast Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	Bankhead.Lakewood,Delowe and Headland....Sw ATL= The S.W.A.T.I remove trees down there on occasion and have to chain the 2 gallon gas can to a tree.

01-11-2017, 10:14 PM	#18
tlardoux Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 92 titi_rennais	thanks ! Anyone managed to see nba legends tv consultant before/after the game or at turner studios ?

01-31-2017, 06:23 AM	#19
tlardoux Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 92 titi_rennais	to the top

01-31-2017, 09:45 AM	#21
tlardoux Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 92 titi_rennais	Thanks atoaz12 for the answer ! Especially on the place to sleep Hope the 3 game will be good !

02-27-2017, 04:08 PM	#22
pingbling23 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15,942 pingbling23	Getting pumped for Friday!!!

03-02-2017, 08:01 AM	#23
tlardoux Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 92 titi_rennais	yes, can't wait !! Will arrive in ATL tonight and must have some nice suprises coming. Will post some pics of my trip soon ! Thank you all for your messages, It was really helpfull. Thierry