Bobby Dodd Stadium
Bobby Dodd Stadium, commonly known as Bobby Dodd or The Flats is the football stadium located at the corner of North Avenue at Techwood Drive on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.
A stadium & arena inside Atlanta
You can stay in Atlanta
Bobby Dodd Stadium is inside Atlanta, which has 207 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1913
Bobby Dodd Stadium dates from 1913 and is run by Georgia Tech. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, September, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
DeKalb Peachtree (PDK) has airline service, about 9 miles from Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Atlanta. Green months are the mild ones.
Bobby Dodd Stadium
Bobby Dodd Stadium, commonly known as Bobby Dodd or The Flats is the football stadium located at the corner of North Avenue at Techwood Drive on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. It has been home to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team, often referred to as the "Ramblin' Wreck", in rudimentary form since 1905 and as a complete stadium since 1913. The team participates in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. It is the oldest stadium in the FBS and has been the site of more home wins than any other FBS stadium.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1913
- Run by
- Georgia Tech
- Wikipedia readers
- 49K a year
Where to stay near Bobby Dodd Stadium
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Atlanta (207) and Vinings (52).
- 1Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- 2State Farm Arena
- 3Georgia Aquarium
- 4Stone Mountain
- 5Six Flags Over Georgia
- 6Center Parc Stadium
- 7Truist Park
- 8World of Coca-Cola
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Bobby Dodd Stadium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | in town | — | 207 173 hotels · 6 motels · 19 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 3 campgrounds | 529,110 | $440K | D |
| Vinings | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 52 49 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 14,390 | $605K | — |
| College Park | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 44 42 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 13,887 | $326K | D− |
| Sandy Springs | 11 mi north | 15 min | 33 31 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 105,013 | $620K | B− |
| East Point | 8 mi southwest | 15 min | 20 18 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 38,225 | $282K | — |
| Marietta | 15 mi northwest | 25 min | 45 33 hotels · 5 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 63,574 | $449K | C |
| Chamblee | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 16 14 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 32,334 | $433K | D |
| Norcross | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 36 28 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 19,086 | $403K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Bobby Dodd Stadium
Other well-known places within 15 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaMercedes-Benz Stadium
Big draw2in town Stadium & arenaState Farm Arena
3in town Zoo & aquariumGeorgia Aquarium
Big draw414 mi MountainStone Mountain
Big draw59 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Georgia
63 mi Stadium & arenaCenter Parc Stadium
79 mi Stadium & arenaTruist Park
8in town MuseumWorld of Coca-ColaPhoto credits
Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta Falcons, CC BY 3.0 · State Farm Arena: Hermann Luyken, CC0 · Georgia Aquarium: Diliff, CC BY 2.5 · Stone Mountain: KyleAndMelissa22, Public domain · Six Flags Over Georgia: hagerman, CC BY 2.0 · Center Parc Stadium: Southernkeith, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Truist Park: Thechased at English Wikipedia, CC BY 4.0 · World of Coca-Cola: w:User:Zpb52, Public domain
Visiting Bobby Dodd Stadium
Is Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta?
Yes. It’s inside Atlanta, GA.
When is the best time to visit Bobby Dodd Stadium?
March, April, May, September, October and November, with highs of 63–83°.
What is the closest airport to Bobby Dodd Stadium?
DeKalb Peachtree (PDK), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 10 miles.
Where should I stay near Bobby Dodd Stadium?
Atlanta (in town, 207 places to stay), Vinings (8 mi, 52 places to stay) and College Park (10 mi, 44 places to stay).
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