Your Guide to Summer Fun in Centennial Park District
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Anchored by Centennial Olympic Park, Centennial Park District is downtown Atlanta’s premier entertainment district. Featuring a variety of event venues, restaurants, lounges, hotels, professional sports teams, and more, the District’s unique experiences make it the ideal escape from the routine.
Dine with a View
What is Centennial Park District?
In the early 1990s, Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG) CEO Billy Payne looked out of his ofce in Downtown Atlanta and saw a bleak landscape between the city’s central business and hospitality core and future Olympic venues. ACOG raised $75 million in private funds to redevelop the area into an inviting park for visitors and residents. Te result was one of the frst urban infll parks in the country, Centennial Olympic Park. Te area immediately attracted developers, restaurateurs and visionaries. Now, the District has grown into an iconic entertainment destination showcasing attractions, sporting events, conventions, restaurants, lounges and hotels.
With rooftops, terraces, patios and more, Centennial Park District serves up some incredible views at its restaurants and bars.
DER BIERGARTEN
Try authentic German fare in a picturesque biergarten, with ample outdoor seating.
Catch a view of a diferent sort – Atlanta United away games – as fan clubs host watch parties when the MLS team is not playing at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
DOS BOCAS
Dos Bocas brings together authentic TexMex and Cajun favors with a beautiful patio view of the city.
Step inside Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park to enjoy elevated bar fare on the
SKYLOUNGE AT THE GLENN
Travel to the top of the Glenn Hotel for expertly crafted cocktails and a showcase of the downtown city lights below.
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
Settle into a patio seat overlooking Centennial Olympic Park’s emerald lawns and busy pathways.
RT60 ROOFTOP BAR
Te spacious outdoor terrace at this rooftop bar, located at the sleek and trendy REVERB by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown, afords incredible views of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the downtown skyline.
STATS BREWPUB
Te hip rooftop seating area at this sports bar and brewpub ofers great views of the District.
For a full list of District dining options, visit CentennialParkDistrict.com.
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Top Draft Sports Lounge | Courtesy of Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park
TOP DRAFT SPORTS LOUNGE
terrace of Top Draft Sports Lounge, sporting a fantastic view of the park.
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Events in the District
From sports games to concerts and more, these are just some of the events that make Centennial Park District unique.
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AFLAC KICKOFF GAME
August 31
Catch Clemson vs. Georgia at MercedesBenz Stadium and pack in plenty of fan friendly opportunities.
ATLANTA FALCONS NFL SEASON
September - January
Get in the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with plenty of gridiron action.
ATLANTA HAWKS NBA SEASON
October - May
Don’t miss the excitement at State Farm Arena and come early to experience the arena and all its oferings.
TABERNACLE
Year-round events
Originally built as a church in 1911 and transformed into a music venue for the ‘96 Olympic Games, the Tabernacle is home to over 200 events a year and consistently ranked one of the top music venues in the country!
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ATLANTA
Daily programming
Te city’s premier destination for interactive, educational, and hands-on exhibits. Climb to the center of the Earth, work on a farm, create a masterpiecediscover a world of possibility!
Scan this QR code to check out daily events on the Centennial Park District calendar!
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Instagram-Worthy Destinations
Chronicle your visit to Centennial Park District and hit these hot spots for the best shots.
OCEAN VOYAGER AT GEORGIA AQUARIUM
Ocean Voyager, one of the largest single aquatic exhibits in the world, just so happens to house the largest fsh in the world: whale sharks. Sit in front of the large picture window and capture not only the stunning whale sharks but Manta rays, goliath grouper and other swimming species.
SKYVIEW ATLANTA
Capture city lights at new heights on SkyView Atlanta Ferris wheel, across from Centennial Olympic Park. Buy a ticket, hop aboard and soar high above the city.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNTAIN
Behind the National Center for Civil and Human Rights facing Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard stands a remarkable water feature depicting quotations by Nelson Mandela and Margaret Mead.
FALCON STATUE AT MERCEDEZBENZ STADIUM
Tis 73,000-pound, gleaming statue of a falcon with outstretched wings making a touchdown looms above fans as they stream inside to catch a game.
THE SPECTACULAR
In Centennial Olympic Park, this 11-foot aluminum sculpture depicts the Olympic rings.
ACVB VISITOR CENTER MURAL
Te Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
Visitor Information Center in Centennial Olympic Park proudly displays a colorful new interactive Atlanta mural by Lotus Eaters Club that features not one, but three Tiny Doors, part of a citywide art project called Tiny Doors Atlanta.
TELSTAR SOCCER BALL AT MERCEDEZ-BENZ STADIUM
Tis truly eye-catching piece overlooks Te Home Depot Backyard outside of the stadium. Te mirrored, 25-foot round sculpture of a soccer ball has 186 refecting surfaces that catch the sun at diferent points during the day.
THE YARD MILKSHAKE BAR
Stop by for insanely delicious milkshakes poured into pint jars and piled high with toppings that run the gamut from
white chocolate mermaid tails to glazed donuts, pretzel pops or a slice of New York cheesecake. Don’t forget to take pictures before eating.
THE GLENN HOTEL MURAL
Travel to this hip, happening hotel to snap a picture of the colorful city skyline mural painted on the side. A brilliant sun rises from the skyline, and the word Atlanta artfully displayed at the bottom makes this a perfect Insta-worthy shot.
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PEMBERTON PLACE LAWN
Situated between World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium and National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the expansive
green lawn and beautiful downtown skyline make for splendid shots.
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