Downtown Atlanta Convention and Entertainment District

The centerpiece of downtown Atlanta is Centennial Olympic Park, a legacy of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. The park was a gathering place for people before or after they attended Olympic events or for those who just wanted to be part of the action, even if they didn’t have tickets to an event.

Reasons to Visit Downtown Atlanta

• Some of the city’s most popular attractions are located Downtown within easy walking distance of one another.
  
• Downtown Atlanta is home to plenty of restaurants at all price points.
  
• NBA basketball also has a home in downtown Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks play at State Farm Arena, where major concerts also take place.
  
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium is located Downtown. It is the home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS’s Atlanta United FC and also hosts major college football games and really big concerts.
  
• Downtown has hosted sporting events, including Super Bowl LIII, the College Football Playoff National Championship, the NCAA Final Four, 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and will host 2026 FIFA Club World Cup.
  

Things to Do in Downtown Atlanta

Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, with more than 11 million gallons of water. It is the only aquarium in North America to house whale sharks and manta rays.  

Visit the Georgia Aquarium

World of Coca-Cola

Meet the Coca-Cola Polar Bear and get your photo taken with him (or her) when you visit World of Coca-Cola. See the Vault of the Secret Formula where the famous recipe for the soft drink is kept. Taste Coca-Cola products from around the world in the Taste It! room. See a replica bottling operation.

Visit the World of Coca-Cola

Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame

Enjoy college football all year long at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. Find your team on the Helmet Wall, stop by an exhibit and sing your school’s fight song, watch a film that will make you think it IS game day.

Visit the College Football Hall of Fame

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is dedicated to the achievements of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States and the broader worldwide human rights movement. It reopens Nov. 8, 2025 after an extensive renovation.

Visit the National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Insider Tips

• Find The Top Bars and Restaurants near State Farm Arena.
  
• The SkyView Atlanta Ferris wheel is located across the street from Centennial Olympic Park. Hop aboard and see the city from 20 stories high.