Centennial Olympic Park - The Fountain and the Local Music

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Location: Downtown Atlanta

Ages: All

Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.

THE OBVIOUS
There's no better place to start a journey through Atlanta than Centennial Olympic Park. Located in the center of the city and created during the 1996 Olympics the park has much to offer. Children and adventurous adults enjoy running through the fountains in the summer heat, couples and college students enjoy picnics on the long lawns, and visitors from around the world take pictures and read the inscriptions on the thousands of engraved bricks.

THE HIDDEN
What many people do not know is Centennial offers two local concert series. April through September the park hosts musicians from noon - 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. It's a great place to enjoy lunch while taking in some relaxing tunes! See which artists are playing this week by visiting: http://www.centennialpark.com/events/man.html.

Furthermore, every Wednesday evening, April through September, the park hosts a concert series called Wednesday WindDown from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.. Artists who have played in the past include Phil Davis and Joey Sommerville. Consider it a wonderful way to avoid Atlanta rush hour and relax instead! If you want to check-out the upcoming schedule visit: http://www.centennialpark.com/events/wwd.html.