We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the East Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (EPCVB). The newly formed tourism organization is dedicated to promoting travel and enhancing the overall visitor experience, ultimately stimulating economic growth and prosperity within the vibrant city of East Point. Previously a member of the Atlanta Airport District CVB for six years, East Point now stands independently with its very own destination marketing organization dedicated solely to promoting and marketing the city as a tourism destination.
Located just a stone’s throw away from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, East Point boasts an impressive array of offerings ideal for both leisure and business travelers as well as groups. Visitors will find a diverse range of lodging options including 20 branded hotels. Meeting planners will appreciate the unique meeting spaces and venues available just minutes from the world’s busiest passenger airport. Accessibility is key in East Point, with easy access to three major interstates and being the second MARTA stop from the airport. Additionally, visitors will find plenty of dining options in the area including a robust culinary scene from locally owned restaurants to nationally recognized chains. Sports enthusiasts will also find plenty to do with Georgia’s only velodrome along with other recreational opportunities including nature trails, baseball fields, pickleball courts, indoor basketball courts, and multiple soccer fields at the Georgia Sports Park.
As a state designated Georgia camera-ready community, East Point is the perfect location for film and television production. With Tyler Perry Studios situated right next door, East Point has already served as a backdrop for several award-winning movies and television series including “Stranger Things,” “Ozark,” “The Walking Dead,” “The Wonder Years,” “Hidden Figures” and more. Art enthusiasts will appreciate East…
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