Centennial Olympic Park:


Centennial Olympic Park not only serves as a legacy of the 1996 Olympic Games, but is the center of a thriving tourist district with neighbors that include the College Football Hall of Fame, the Center for Civil & Human Rights, the World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center and Imagine It! The Children’s Museum.

 This downtown Atlanta park is an urban oasis offering an abundance of activities and things to do for visitors, families, convention attendees and locals. 

5 Reasons to Visit Centennial Olympic Park

1. The Music: Centennial Olympic Park has been the nucleus for live music in downtown. The Park hosts a free lunchtime concert series, Music at Noon, that features pop, blues, rock, country, jazz and R&B, all performed by local artists. If you’re looking for evening entertainment, Wednesday WindDown, Atlanta’s longest running concert series, is every Wednesday at 5:30pm during the summer months. Unwind in the Southern Company Amphitheater with an evening of jazz, soul, and R&B, performed by local and national touring acts. Tickets for each show are $5 and can be purchased online at centennialpark.com or at the box office on the day of the show.


2. The Events: In addition to it's weekly music series, Centennial Olympic Park hosts large, popular annual festivals and events including the Sweetwater420 Festival, Shaky Knees Music Festival, 4th of July Celebration, Holiday in Lights and Ice Skating Rink and more.


3. The Grub: Googie Burger, located next to the Fountain of Rings, is open for lunch and dinner service. Winner of the 2012 Battle of the Burgers, Googie Burger celebrates the iconic and beloved food classic – the burger. The burgers are hand-formed, seasoned and cooked to order. A modern twist on an otherwise old-fashioned menu, the burger joint also offers beer, wine and spiked milkshakes.


4. The Splash: Not only is it one of the most sophisticated fountains in the world, the Fountain of Rings is also the world’s largest interactive fountain to incorporate the Olympic Rings symbol. Children of all ages play in the Fountain and enjoy the synchronized water and music program where water dances to familiar tunes complete with sound and lighting effects. It’s free to view the Fountain of Rings show, which plays four times a day, 365 days a year, at 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.


5. The History: The Audio Walking Tour, which is available on our mobile website, provides an opportunity for visitors to experience the Park at their convenience. At their own pace, visitors can enjoy and learn about Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park and the continued legacy of the 1996 Olympic Games. It’s packed with history, architecture, quirky trivia and original music.

We didn't see a whole lot going on there when we were there, but we were spending most of our time in the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola.