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Centennial Olympic Park

📍 265 Park Ave W NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, USA
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Introduction

Centennial Olympic Park is located in downtown Atlanta and is a 21-acre public park built to commemorate the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games, officially opened just before the Olympics. Designed by landscape architect John A. Roloff, the park features the iconic Five Rings Fountain that presents synchronized music and light shows nightly, making it one of Atlanta's most popular free attractions. The park is surrounded by top Atlanta attractions including CNN Center, Georgia Dome, College Football Hall of Fame, Philips Arena, and Georgia Aquarium, serving as the core starting point for downtown Atlanta tourism. The park also memorializes victims of the 1996 Olympic bombing with a dedicated memorial.

✨ Highlights

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Five Rings Fountain
Olympic rings fountain with nightly music and light shows
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Centennial Olympic Memorial
Core landmark commemorating the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympics
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Surrounded by Attractions
CNN Center, Georgia Aquarium and other top attractions nearby
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Olympic Brick Path
Paved with commemorative bricks purchased by the public, each inscribed
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Free Admission
One of Atlanta's most popular free public spaces
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Bombing Memorial
Dedicated area memorializing victims of the 1996 Olympic bombing

🛈 Practical Info

→Hours：Park open 24 hours, fountain show 7:30 PM in summer
→Admission：Free
→Duration：1-2 hours
→Address：265 Park Ave W NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
→Transport：MARTA to GWCC/CNN Center or Peachtree Center station
→Activities：Free summer concerts and holiday celebrations

💡 Tips

• The 7:30 PM fountain show is the highlight, visit in the evening
• Combine with CNN Center and Georgia Aquarium
• Look for commemorative bricks on the path
• Free summer concerts, check event schedule
• Many dining options nearby, including CNN Center food court
• Generally safe, but travel in groups at night

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Centennial Olympic Park?

The 7:30 PM fountain show is the highlight, visit in the evening Combine with CNN Center and Georgia Aquarium

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.