Atlanta Attractions/Excursions
Centennial Olympic Park
Location: In front of Omni Hotel at CNN Center Web site: http://www.centennialpark.com/ Right outside the hotel is Centennial Olympic Park is a 21 acre (85,000 m²) public park located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia It was built by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG) as part of the infrastructure improvements for the Centennial 1996 Summer Olympics. A key feature of the park are the "world famous" Fountain of Rings interactive fountain which features computer-controlled lights and jets of water synchronized with music played from speakers in light towers surrounding the fountain. Music is a vital part of the park too with performances every day at noon by various local artists, Wednesday concerts at dusk, and festival performances during holiday weekends. Visit the Centennial Olympic Park Web site for complete information including interactive walking maps, concert schedules, and lots of Atlanta Olympic History. |


