The downtown Atlanta, Georgia, trip is not complete without a visit to the Centennial Olympic Park. The 22-acre green area is considered the crown gem of Atlanta’s downtown entertainment district. It’s it is a popular destination year-round for residents and visitors.
It’s not just an after-effect of the 1995 Olympic Games. Still, it has already provided thriving tourists with its urban oasis that offers many activities and plenty to do for families, visitors, convention-goers, and residents.
What to Expect?
The park is famous for its Instagram-worthy art. It is possible to check out the interactive digital mural in the Visitors Center and practice your photography skills by standing in front of the Olympic Rings sculpture. Alongside the park’s music series that runs every week, Centennial Olympic Park hosts major annual events that are popular with the public, like Sweetwater420 Festival, Shaky Knees Music Festival, and more! Fountain of Rings Fountain of Rings is also the world’s largest fountain with an interactive feature.
Children of all ages can enjoy the Fountain and take in the sights as the water is synchronized to the music. Watch as the water moves to popular tunes, enhanced by the lighting effects. It is a Fountain of Rings show that plays daily, four times year-round at 12:30, 3:00 pm, 6:30 am, 6:30 pm, and nine at 9 pm.
You will see numerous places of interest and features like Fountain of Rings Plaza, Gateway of Dreams, Hermes Tower, Ivan Allen Tribute, Magnolia Tribute Garde, Paralympic Legacy, and Plaza, Quilt of Dreams, and the Southern Company Amphitheater, Unity Plaza, and Water Gardens.
Nearby Dining
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House A1 Bed Bug Exterminator Atlanta
- Subway Sandwiches and Salads
- Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
- Kwan’s Deli and Korean Kitchen
- Baja Fresh
Nearby Nightlife
- Stats Brewpub
- Der Biergarten
- Top Draft Sports Lounge
- The Drafting Table Cocktails and Kitchen
Insider tips
Pack lunch for the picnic, set up a blanket, and sit on the grass in Centennial Park to refuel after an exhausting trip to other attractions nearby. There are the best views of the famous Atlanta Park as well as the SkyView Ferris wheel. The Park also offers complimentary wireless Internet access in The Visitor Center.
Attractions Near Centennial Olympic Park
There are many popular tourist attractions close to the park. These include Skyview Atlanta Ferris Wheel, World of Coca-Cola, and Georgia Aquarium.
Know Before You Go
The Centennial Olympic Park’s address is 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW Atlanta, GA 30313
For more information, you can visit their site https://www.gwcca.org/centennial-olympic-park.
Check out other attractions like Fernbank Museum