Atlanta/Centennial Park Area
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The Centennial Park Area is a subdistrict of Downtown Atlanta. The area not only includes the park itself, but also The CNN Center, Phillips Arena, the Georgia Dome, Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coke, and a few other attractions. This area is heavily frequented by tourists as well as local residents.
Get in
The MARTA East-West Line stops at the Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Station (W1). The park is also accessible by car from exiting Interstate 75/85 at Andrew Young International or Spring Street exits.
See
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phone: +1 404 827-2300address: One CNN CenterThe world headquarters of CNN offers studio tours, which include demonstrations of the technology used and visits to viewing galleries overlooking the newsrooms and newsreaders of CNN, HLN, and CNN En Español. CNN Center also has specialty retail shops and a food court with fast food and eat-in dining options.
Imagine It! Children's Museum of AtlantaThe Children’s Museum of Atlanta creates environments and activities where young children experience the power of imagination and the pure delight of learning with each other and with grown-ups.
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phone: +1 404 676-5151address: 121 Baker StThe museum is largely dedicated to the advertising history of Coca Cola. Experience the reach of the world's most iconic brand in a new, highly interactive expanded space open in May 2007. Good for kids.
- Georgia World Congress Center
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phone: +1 404 222-7275The focal point of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, Centennial Park has now become the center for tourism. Georgia Aquarium, the New World of Coke, CNN Center, Phillips Arena and Georgia Tech are all in walking distance of the park. In the winter the park features an ice skating rink and in the summer there are free concerts.
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phone: +1 404 581-4000address: 225 Baker St. NWThe largest aquarium in the world with over a hundred thousand animals in 8 million gallons of water. The Aquarium recently added a new swim and dive activity called "Journey with Gentle Giants." It is the only opportunity in the world to swim with whale sharks, the largest fish in the world.
Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia DomeThe Atlanta Falcons have created a host of exciting game-day experiences and affordable family ticket packages for the fans. The 1998 NFC Champions, the Atlanta Falcons, gear up each September to kick off the official season. The Georgia Dome has hosted numerous events including parts of the 1996 Summer Olympics, Super Bowl XXXIV, the annual Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and the Sugar Bowl.
Philips ArenaCovering 4.4 acres, Philips Arena is Atlanta's state-of-the-art multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex.
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Buy
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address: One CNN CenterThe atrium at the entrance of the CNN Center offers a few gift shops on the lower level. A great spot for buying souvenirs that display Georgia, as well as collectible figurines of your favorite Cartoon Network characters at the Turner Store.
Eat
Budget
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phone: +1 404 223-4664address: 190 Marietta StThis outdoor/take-out eatery on the edge of Centennial Park features Burgers, Hot Dogs, and even spiked milkshakes. Great for those who like to stroll the park and grab a bite to eat without having to walk elsewhere in downtown.
Mid-range
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phone: +1 404 525-5825address: 375 Luckie St, NWThis huge new restaurant features American cuisine, seven miles of LED lighting, a 600 gallon curved aquarium with rare species of fish, a sushi bar, rooftop sky deck, live music stage, and all-day dining.
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phone: +1 404 230-1724address: 250 Park Avenue WestPart of the Peasant Restaurants, this older restaurant (by Atlanta standards) offers seasonal cuisine with continental influences in an intimate romantic dining room.
Splurge
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Prime Meridian
phone: +1 404 659-0000address: 100 CNN CenterDine on local specialties (fried green tomatoes) or try one of their internationally inspired dishes, all while taking in a view of the Centennial Olympic Park.
Drink
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Latitudes Bistro and Lounge
phone: +1 404 659-0000address: 100 CNN CenterIf you're attending a conference, sporting event, or just taking in the downtown sights, Latitudes is a great place for meet-ups or night-caps. On weekdays they cater to patrons seeking coffee and pastries.
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address: 300 Marietta StHigh-tech sports bar with 70 HDTVs to watch the game, and a rooftop deck bar which has a self-serving beer dispenser.
Sleep
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Splurge
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address: 110 Marietta St NWSexy new downtown boutique hotel, within walknig distance to all the attractions in the Centennial Park Area.
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phone: +1 404 659-0000address: 100 CNN CenterThe hotel is close to major sporting venues (the Georgia Dome and the Philips Arena) and has a view of the Centennial Olympic Park. They also frequently host weddings.