Georgia Dome

The GA dome is getting outdated. I feel that a lot of what is offered in the stadium is old or yesterdays news. I do try to frequent a game or a two a year there, but found that I am becoming less and less enthusiastic about the place. Yes, it is convenient that the MARTA has a stop at the Dome and that there are lots of eateries in the CNN center that is ajoins, but even with those positives, I always feel like this could be better. I guess I am just waiting for the new stadium to open.

If you’re looking to see the dirty birds play some professional looking football at home, the Georgia Dome will be your destination.
— Park your vehicle well before the game or expect $ 20 – 30 fees even if you just want to see the Coca-​Cola building.
–Expect road closures and detours around the Dome.
— Make game day, a day trip! Eat lunch and leave your car at the restaurant.
— Avoid high traffic and utilized different gate entrances and security checkpoints.
–Enjoy the grassy area outside the dome for cheerleader photos and freebies
— Parking can be solved for as easy as $ 10 if you can manage your way through blocked and one-​way streets.
The Georgia Dome is always a great time especially if you are a Samuel L Jackson fan! The fans always raise the noise level to cheer on their team, even if they have a pathetic season. Don’t judge me, I love football too.
You never know what to expect at the Falcons game, but as we all saw this year even during a marginal season they can de-​thrown the previously undefeated Carolina Panthers. I love regional rivalries!
When walking around the stadium be aware that similar food is sold and varying prices depending on what location you purchase it from.
I have found that while you can enjoy a football game from the nosebleed section, club seats or better really do add to the experience. Especially because you are surrounded by more hyped up fans willing to give high-​fives at every good play.
Come by the Georgia Dome and enjoy a football game, just stay away from the scalpers!

Let’s go Falcons! Sadly we ended the season with a loss but I love the Dome. Looking forward to seeing the new stadium. This place has some pretty decent food. Jim and Nicks is a favorite but the service at most of these places is awful the sales people look and act like they hate their job.

I have been to this venue many, many times throughout my life for a variety of events. I’m surprised, in a way, that they are doing away with it because it is a good venue. Comfortable seats, good selection of vendors, etc. The new stadium looks like it will be awesome, though.
Most recently, I visited the dome for a Falcons vs Panthers NFL game. They had Sweetwater 16oz beers available as an alternative to the typical «premium» beers of the Michelob Ultra varietal, for $ 9. But you’ll have to do a little walking to find a stand that’s selling them!
One inconvenience that I believe is relatively new is that I was stopped on my way in by an event staff person who told me and my mother that our purses were too large and that we would need to check them outside the stadium. At first, I literally thought it was some kind of scam! Apparently (and sadly), with the state of the world these days, women can’t bring their purses into large sporting events. You must have a purse that is roughly smaller than about 8×8″ or it must be clear. I had to laugh when my mom and I traded our Louis Vuitton and Coach purses for gallon size ziploc bags! In the end, the bag check line was very, very quick and efficient at both drop-​off and pick-​up, we felt like our items would be safe, and the $ 10 fee goes to a good cause (the children’s hospital). It’s a small price to pay for security, but I wish I had been aware of the rule before. Next time I’ll bring a small bag, a clear plastic purse, or just leave all my junk at home.

My Wife and I visited the Georgia Dome for a Panthers road game vs. the Falcons. This was our first and most likely last trip to the stadium, as they are building a newer one next door. I have however been to many stadiums across the country, and the Dome was better than most in a couple of things.
First, the parking was very convenient, though a little pricey. We paid $ 30 to park in the Yellow Lot, not too far from the stadium. Southwest Airlines offers free tram rides right to the front door, and they even give you a security friendly clear bag. You can even pick up a bag of pretzels or peanuts, just like in their planes. That was a nice touch.
Security went fairly quickly, and we were in. We got to the stadium an hour before kickoff, so that we would have time to explore the food options. There were many choices, so we had a tough time picking our meal. I decided on a bbq pork sandwich ($ 8) and a bottle of Diet Coke ($ 4). Alina chose chicken tenders with fries ($ 9) and a fountain drink ($ 4). As usual, she made a better choice than I did. While my sandwich was tasty, it was gone in a flash. Without fries, I was still hungry after finishing. The chicken tenders and fries that Alina didn’t finish really hit the spot. Overall, the prices seemed fair for stadium food. We don’t drink beer, so $ 9 a bottle didn’t bother us.
Everything else we ran into was great, especially the restrooms. They were abundant, at least on the first level where our seats were. We had a great view from our seats, I planned ahead and bought seats on the aisle through Stub Hub. Our team lost, but it was still a great experience.

Ladies, leave your purses or pay $$ dearly and have to check your purse out in some tent, like a coatcheck! Only wristlet, wallet sized phone carry lil purses and clear purses allowed.

I’ve been here twice now and think it’s a great place to watch a football game. We came here for the Falcons/​Colts game and had a blast with some great seats. The stadium was rocking for the home team, which definitely helped the atmosphere. The opposing fans, of which I was a member, were not treated badly by the home team fans. Sound and video system in the stadium was great, and I was surprised to see Samuel Jackson on the big screen for the Falcons! Overall, I had a great time. It’s going to be sad to see this place go. It truly is a great venue.
As for the negatives: Food at the stadium, while overpriced, is what you would expect at any stadium. It’s going to be expensive. Bathrooms were packed and had to wait in line a long time. Parking around the stadium… ugh. Street parking or local lots. The closer you are, the more you should expect to pay. And due to security concerns, all bags over a certain size were not being allowed. My girlfriend couldn’t bring in her clutch purse, which was small, and had to pay another $ 10 to have it stored and come back and get it after the game. They gave her a small, clear bag to bring in the essentials she might need.

After attending several non sporting events at the Dome, it’s high time to type up a review. I’ve been to both Passion Conference (2 years in a row) and to a Taylor Swift Concert.
Organization wise, I don’t know why it is so hard to get around in the Dome. I don’t know if it’s poor organization by the part of the Dome workers, or if it’s just dumb people taking their time finding their seats and clogging up walkways while in line for food.
In terms of food, it’s overpriced and very typical of an area. We got a bottomless tub of popcorn, though it made us wish we had also gotten some bottomless water, too… Beers were so expensive that it turned me off I had to pay $ 8 for a Bud Light (which I don’t even like very much).
I’ve been to the nosebleeds and I’ve also had floor seats. Honestly, I’m not sure if floor seats are all that, as you can’t the stage from every angle. However, you do get pretty close to people who may walk toward your side of the stage. The nosebleeds give you the advantage of seeing everything, except the people actually on stage. They are like ants.
The Marta system needs to get it together. Knowing there are huge events, you shouldn’t keep the same Marta schedule: if anything, maybe have more frequent trains. There is a way to get around the human traffic. Ridiculous. No fault of the Dome though. They have no control over the incompetence of the Marta.
One day, I hope I can make it to a Falcons game before they shut it down for the Benz stadium!

RISE UP, FALCONS! The Georgia Done has convenient bathrooms, just enough sitting space, and is reasonably comfortable.

I come here numerous times during the year. As a matter of fact if you live in metro Atl I would find it odd if you haven’t been here at least once during the year. When traveling to the dome, especially when there are numerous events, travel light and use public transportation. Keep your group close and your phone charged. It gets so crowded that you can lose each other easily. The dome is convenient to Marta, so $ 5 will get you a round trip without the burden of waiting in the inevitable traffic jam after your event. In this case, Marta is Smarta! If you drive, be prepared to wait and pay absurd amounts of money to park, as well as possibly pay for a boot because the parking spot you parked in is makeshift and some strange man flagged you down to park there and didn’t really have permission to but just wanted to make a quick buck. Happens a lot downtown. Make sure you bring money to eat. You can’t bring food in and if you try, you’ll be asked to discard it upon entry. The food inside is expensive. However, the dome is situated next to CNN Center, which has a food court with plenty of options for any budget or pallet, as well as being located a hop skip and a jump away from numerous downtown eateries. Taco Mac, Ruth’s Chris, Chick-​Fil-​A, Park Bar are just a few. Oh and if you are attending a Falcons game, please adhere to the new clear bag policies. Or you will have to throw away your stuff or pay $ 10-​$ 20 for someone to watch it, courtesy of the hustlers outside of the Dome using the new policies to create their newest hustle. As a matter of fact, carry your wallet and a small purse, clutch, etc. You’ll be doing so much walking that by the time you’re done a small pebble will feel like a boulder. And make sure to go to the correct gate. Nothing worse than going inside Gate C and finding out your seat is at Gate A, which feels like a 2 mile walk. Sorry for the seeming negativity. I must prepare you. One NEVER goes to the Dome unprepared. You most likely are from out of town or live in metro atl. And you took Marta or parked far. After you read this, you’ll thank me because I saved you a double trip back to your car because you tried to bring your whole entire apartment into the venue, just in case you needed something. But no matter the event you’ll have fun. I always experience great customer service and a fun atmosphere.

I visited the Georgia Dome for the Philadelphia Eagles/​Atlanta Falcons Monday Night Football game. While I am an Eagles fan, I did not deduct any stars for that reason. I’ve obviously been completely spoiled by Philadelphia stadiums.
The only beers I could find on tap were Bud, Bud Light, Miller Light, Coors Lite and Blue Moon. One beer stand on the upper level had sweetwater. I found it at the end of the second quarter, waited in line for the entire halftime, was still about 20 people back from the front of the line, and they cut everyone off. Obviously, this is a problem. I know Atlanta has a vibrant beer scene, so I was super disappointed in the selection.
While MARTA is close to the Georgia Dome, MARTA does not seem to run any more trains when the game let out, meaning thousands of people were standing around outside the station, on the platform, and in the street for long periods of time waiting for a train. The two train stations that serve the stadium are convenient location wise, but end up costing you a ton of time at the end of the game. We waited 30 minutes before we even got down to the platform.
The two stars are for the huge advantage the Georgia Dome gives to the home team. Falcons fans only outnumbered Eagles fans in my section by about three to one, but wow, could they make it loud when we were on offense and Bradford et al. were trying to call plays. While the Georgia Dome didn’t let me do my second favorite thing at a stadium (buy good beer, or any beer really), it was good for my favorite thing, watching a good football game.

Home of the Atlanta Falcons. I love this game. You must enjoy one football game in your life.

This was my first experience with a domed stadium and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s a pity Atlanta will soon be tearing the dome down. The ceiling and supporting structure is a true architectural work of art.
The staff was exceptionally friendly, the concession lines were efficient and the sound and video systems were quite good.

Attended Auburn vs Louisville football game last night — LOVE!
Very well organized, plenty of bathrooms, concessions galore — we had an awesome time!

Had a great time at the Kick off Classic. Of course since my Auburn Tigers won that made it even better.
There was a little trouble with some drunk folks in front of us spilling beer and alcohol (which they brought in in the small containers) on the folks in front of them then getting into arguments about it. Someone alerted security and they came immediately to take care of the problem.
We had a great first experience at the Dome! War Eagle!

The suites are amazing!!!

The only transportation that will get you here leaves at Midnight. Hence the «Midnight Train To Georgia Dome» song.
The stadium does leave quite an impression on your mind though. Hence the «Georgia Dome On My Mind» song.
You would think Atlanta would be a lovely place to have an outdoor stadium. Apparently not so. Hence John Mayer asked «Why, Georgia Dome, Why?»
First-​Hand Experience: Info on my personal visit to this stadium — watching games here is fun, and I’ve seen a few such as Carolina coming to town and such… but the facility is ageing and probably needs some work done. It is a bit like the domes in Minnesota and San Antonio and the old Pontiac near Detroit and the old Texas Stadium in Irving and so on. It can definitely use some work. It still is a great atmosphere though and I like coming here. Not far from downtown and usually packed full of people, well, when I was there it was.
Now that I’ve been to every NFL stadium (current and former) and seen all 32 teams play live in the flesh, time to review them on Unilocal!I love stadia! I’ve been to every cool sports arena in the UK & North America, it’s an obsession I have with travel & sport. I’ve roamed America as a musician for years. In that time, I’ve seen sports games at (or toured when empty, or both) almost every major stadium in US/​Canada. Many pictures taken which I’ll upload eventually. On future travels, I’ll new pix, and add more stadiums! Watch this space!
***back to regular review***
Not my favourite stadium… probably slightly below the EJD in St. Louis in terms of a dome that I can appreciate… pretty good atmosphere in here and good parking, but far from being a fave stadium, and I’m not crazy about the team that plays here either… any of them, for that matter.
If you’re hungry in Atlanta, get a Gyro from Nick’s Food To Go and a burger from The Vortex. I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Ghetto Burger at Ann’s, and a few other things, but I can neither confirm or deny the rumours.
Also try the Fish Tacos at El Rey De Taco in NE Atlanta, and some Crawfish from the nearby Crawfish Shack on Buford Hwy.
And if Vincent Van Gogh changed his name to George Van Gogh and shaved his head, then he would have sliced off his «Georgie Ear» leaving him with an unbalanced «Dome.»
Fact.

I visited the Georgia Dome about a week ago to see my Steelers take on the Falcons.
Since I was staying in a downtown hotel and had only a mile walk to the venue, I can’t comment on driving or parking. However, once arriving, lines moved fairly fast and the attendants were friendly.
The interior of the Georgia Dome is definitely showing its age relative to newer NFL venues… concrete abounds and it has kind of a cramped feel. Concession stands are plentiful but the lines at the ones that served food seemed to move at a glacially slow pace. Restrooms were kind of a joke given the sheer numbers of people lining up to use them — maybe five «facilities» in a fifteen square foot room. Beware and plan accordingly!
Seats are comfortable and the view from mine was great. Being that it’s a domed stadium, I could imagine that it gets pretty loud but on this day the crowd was about half Steelers fans so it was hard to really get a feel for crowd noise.
I liked the clips on the Jumbotrons exhorting the fans to «Rise Up» and «Blow the roof off this Dome!», featuring none other than Samuel L. Jackson… cool!
Overall, I liked the Georgia Dome and had a great time there. There’s a new stadium going up across the street, but in the meantime there’s plenty of NFL enjoyment to be found at the current venue.

With any major event, take marta! Traffic will be awful hours before and after.
Also, make sure you research the event as well on rules. Last year the NFL has new rules on purses, bags, umbrellas, etc.
To be safe, leave everything at home besides ID and money.

First time at Georgia Dome for a concert and to give a fair assessment I’m gonna have to break this review into sections:
1) Parking –IT’S EVERYWHERE… the trick is figuring out what time you should leave your house to secure a spot close enough to the Dome AND finding one for the best price. You can purchase Dome parking lot passes online or when you get there — prices vary and were kinda high in my opinion ($ 55.00 +) OR you can park at one of the many independent pseudo-​lots along neighboring streets for about $ 25 – 30. We paid $ 30 (cash only of course) and then walked a mile to the Dome. It really wasn’t bad and we got out of our space and onto the highway quickly.
2) Seating — the Dome is of course huge and can accommodate many, which is good because Beyonce and Jay Z damn near sold the place out and our last minute tickets were in the tippity top row, but were surprisingly comfortable and gave us a great, albeit distant, view of the show. (Tip: binoculars are allowed and quite helpful in the nosebleed section) The stairs to the top are extremely steep so if you plan on drinking and/​or wearing high heals be cautious!
3) Concessions — high priced but rather tasty. They had a wide variety of edibles and beverages, alcoholic and non alcoholic. Credit cards accepted.
4) Restrooms — if you gotta pee they gotcha covered. They have bathrooms all over this place and the lines weren’t too bad before or after the concert. Yea!
5) Sound — I have been to the Georgia Dome before for another event and was very disappointed because the sound system was horrible. I was thinking that with Beyonce and Jay Z headlining the show the best sound system in the world would be pumping out their music to the masses. I was a little disappointed. Maybe it’s an old venue that needs upgrades, but the concert should have come through those speakers crisp and clear.
Other than a little with clarity of sound, I highly recommend the Georgia Dome for events. I’d like to attend a football game there before they build a new stadium.