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Centennial Olympic Park is not only a legacy of the 1996 Olympic Games, but also the center of a thriving tourist district with neighbors that include the College Football Hall of Fame, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Coca-Cola World, the Georgia Aquarium, the CNN Center and the Children’s Museum of Atlanta. This park in downtown Atlanta is an urban oasis that offers many activities and things to do for visitors, families, conventioneers and locals alike.
Reasons to visit Centennial Olympic Park
- Insta-worthy art: Check out the digital interactive mural at the Visitor Center and take a photo in front of the Olympic Rings sculpture.
- Events: In addition to the weekly music series, Centennial Olympic Park hosts major popular annual festivals and events, including the Sweetwater420 Festival, Shaky Knees Music Festival, 4th of July, Holiday in Lights and Ice Skating Rink, and more.
- The Splash: Not only is it one of the most complex fountains in the world, but it is also the world’s largest interactive fountain with the symbol of the Olympic Rings. Children of all ages play in the fountain and enjoy a synchronized water and music program where the water dances to familiar tunes with sound and light effects. The Fountain of Rings show is free to watch four times a day, 365 days a year, at 12:30, 15:30, 18:30, and 21:00.
- History: An audio walking tour, available on our mobile-friendly website, gives visitors the opportunity to explore the park at their own pace. At their own pace, visitors can enjoy Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park and the continuing legacy of the 1996 Olympic Games. It is filled with history, architecture, amazing trivia and original music.
- Attractions: Surrounded by Atlanta’s most popular attractions, such as the SkyView Atlanta Ferris Wheel, CNN Studio Tours, Georgia Aquarium, Coca-Cola World and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the park is Atlanta’s central access point for family-friendly fun and entertainment.