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This content was created for the <\/em>Marriott Bonvoy Boundless<\/em>\u00ae<\/sup>Card<\/em><\/a> as part of a paid partnership.<\/em><\/p>\n People travel for a variety of reasons: to escape, to feel refreshed, to have an adventure, or to simply experience culture. But it\u2019s forming genuine connections to a place that can make travel feel truly special. Atlanta-based creator Ituaje Okojie<\/a> is all about tapping into the culture of any city she touches down in. With her Marriott Bonvoy Boundless\u00ae<\/sup> Card from Chase<\/a> in hand, Ituaje connected with the people and places of Atlanta\u2019s music and fashion scenes, and suddenly, a place she thought she knew, felt brand new.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here are a few of the places and spaces that Ituaje unlocked in her own backyard thanks to her Marriott Bonvoy Boundless\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card from Chase.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n If you\u2019re headed to ATL for a cultural excursion, it only makes sense to book a hotel that\u2019s a piece of art itself. Hotel Granada is a Design Collection Hotel with 120 uniquely designed rooms and suites\u2013\u2013a literal oasis in midtown Atlanta. Built in 1923, the historic Spanish-style architecture has been renovated and reimagined for travelers and locals alike. This is where Atlanta\u2019s southern charm meets Spain\u2019s Mediterranean sophistication. And about that oasis we mentioned? You\u2019ll find it in the lush, open-air Pom Court at the heart of the hotel. Lounge in the sun or grab a quiet seat in the cafe as you dine on Spanish-Southern fusion dishes. And when the sun goes down, you can descend to May Peel, an underground speakeasy where you\u2018ll find craft cocktails and, of course, live music Wednesday through Saturday. Plus, thanks to the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless\u00ae<\/sup> Card, you can secure late check-out with your automatic Silver Elite status. After all, who couldn\u2019t use a little more lounge time?<\/p>\n Now that you\u2019ve secured Hotel Granada as a magical homebase, let\u2019s explore the city\u2019s fashion and music scenes.<\/p>\n Closette offers a little bit of everything. Part art gallery, part vintage and limited-edition clothing spot, the space evolves in real time. Some days it might be a pop-up listening party; other days it\u2019s a fashion hub. You never know what you\u2019re going to experience, but you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re at the center of culture. Check in with Closette directly to find out what\u2019s happening when you\u2019re in town.\u00a0<\/p>\n Head to the Fourth Ward for a stop at the Ponce City Market and check out The Village Retail. This retail marketplace and collective showcases local, Black-owned brands. You can find unique and colorful sweaters and chore coats from GOAT; fun activewear from Just Jai Wear; delicate necklaces from Aurelia Vand; and unique watches and accessories from The Prolific Watch Company. And that\u2019s only a small sample of their offerings. The store prominently displays its \u201cSupport is a Verb\u201d ethos, which you\u2019ll be happy to do. Not only does The Village Retail offer a rich collection of brands with unique, meaningful pieces, but, as always, when you shop with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> you earn 2X points on purchases.<\/p>\n Before you leave Ponce City Market, pop into neighboring Vinyl Fiends. Their thoughtfully curated selection of new and vintage vinyl covers hip-hop, soul, rock, and rap. You\u2019ll also find branded merch and even DJ lessons!\u00a0<\/p>\n If you take your streetwear seriously, a stop at A Ma Mani\u00e9re is an Atlanta requirement. This luxury streetwear boutique has been around for more than a decade and delivers elevated street style from rising stars like Amiri and fashion icons like Dior.\u00a0<\/p>\n When you\u2019ve vacationed hard and it\u2019s time for a break, seek out the James Room, a plush speakeasy hidden behind a cafe. This gem delivers a rotating menu of inventive cocktails and small plates. More importantly, the moody vibe and music are irresistible! It\u2019s a carefully curated mix of pop, hip-hop, R&B, reggaeton, soul music, and live performances, so there\u2019s something for everyone to nod their heads to.<\/p>\n There\u2019s nothing better than listening to live jazz, blues, and R&B while eating flavorful Southern classics. Sweet Georgia\u2019s Juke Joint is designed to induce a state of both cultural and culinary bliss. Shrimp & grits with a jazz trio? Yes, please. Smothered pork chops with a soul singer? Double yes. What\u2019s even better is that with your Marriott Bonvoy Boundless\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>, you earn 3X points for every $1 on the first $6,000 spent in combined purchases annually on dining, grocery stores, and gas stations.*<\/p>\n For an unexpected take on the museum experience, hit The Trap Music Museum. For lovers of the hip-hop hybrid, this interactive experience uses art to showcase the culture that gave birth to this popular genre.<\/p>\n Can you have too much vinyl? That\u2019s not for us to judge. That\u2019s why we\u2019re sending you to the newest downtown record shop, Crates ATL, owned by Atlanta music scene mainstay, Darryl Harris. Located on Historic Hotel Row, the shop features pop-ups, and a wide selection of records highlighting Black artists and genres like jazz, hip-hop, funk, soul, and R&B. If you still want more, head to Harris\u2019 Moods Music in Little Five Points for vintage vinyl, turntables, home goods, art, and more.<\/p>\nHotel Granada, A Member of Design Hotels\u2122<\/sup>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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