Places to see in Atlanta, Georgia

Centennial Olympic Park & other nearby locations

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Centennial Olympic Park’s annual Holiday in Lights is an Atlanta tradition and celebrating its tenth anniversary season this fall. In November, the Park transforms into a winter wonderland with thousands of lights that make up the dazzling display. The Park is open daily to view the lights from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., including Dec. 25, Christmas Day, and there is no charge for admission.

Other nearby locations

Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the Park is within walking distance of the following attractions:

• Georgia Aquarium - Expedited Entry


• World of Coca-Cola


• Inside CNN Atlanta Studio Tour (Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with tours departing approximately every 10 minutes (404) 827-2300)


• Georgia Dome Tour and

Fountain of Rings -  12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Parking is available in the Georgia World Congress Center's (285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 ) Green Lot, located on Marietta Street, at a daily rate of $8.

[Consider getting a Citypass?]

Atlanta Botanical Garden

1345 Piedmont Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30309

404.876.5859

Open Tuesday - Sunday

April - October: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

May - October: Thursdays until 10 p.m.

November - March: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Closed Mondays except open on Monday holidays such as Labor Day and Memorial Day.

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