The MLB All-Star Game returns to Truist Park on Tuesday for the first time since 2000, and Buckhead is bracing for an estimated 70,000-plus visitors.
If you’re in town for the game — or just trying to get around — here’s what you need to know:
Tickets: As of Monday afternoon, the cheapest verified resale tickets on StubHub were $340. Most lower-bowl seats were going for $600-$900. Standing-room-only passes were still available for $225.
Hotels: Mid-tier hotels near the ballpark are mostly sold out. The InterContinental, the JW Marriott, and the Westin Buckhead are reporting 100 percent occupancy for Monday and Tuesday nights. Rates at remaining properties start at $450 per night.
Road closures: I-75 will have rolling lane closures near the Brookwood interchange from 4 p.m. Monday through 11 p.m. Tuesday. Cumberland Boulevard and Circle 75 Parkway will be closed to non-residents from 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 p.m.
MARTA: The agency is adding extra Gold Line service before and after the game. Trains will run every 8 minutes from 5 p.m. through the end of the 7th inning, and every 5 minutes after the game ends.
Pregame bars: Most Buckhead Village bars are taking reservations. The best bets for walk-ups include Southern Kitchen, The Ivy Buckhead, and the rooftop at the JW Marriott.
Weather: A 30 percent chance of a passing shower at first pitch, with temperatures in the low 80s and high humidity.
Fan Fest: The All-Star Fan Fest is open at the Georgia World Congress Center through Tuesday. Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for children.
Where to park: If you’re driving, the easiest options are the Cumberland Mall lot ($40) and the Chattahoochee Lot at the corner of Cobb Parkway and Windy Ridge ($25, with shuttle service).
Where to eat before the game: Antico Pizza in West Midtown is a 15-minute drive from the park and is open for lunch and early dinner. Busy Bee Cafe in Vine City is closer and a local favorite.
After the game: Most visitors will head to Buckhead Village for late-night drinks. The neighborhood has more than 30 restaurants and bars within walking distance of Lenox Square.
