Atlanta Olympic Cauldron Tower — Attraction in Atlanta

A major landmark for the city of Atlanta as it highlights the history of not only the city with hosting of the Olympics, but also because it was the 100th anniversary edition of the Olympics. While the tower and the bridge are still in great shape and bring back memories of “The Greatest”, Mohammad Ali lighting up the cauldron, it’s rather sad the little attention the City of Atlanta has paid to this historic landmark. It is a little out of the way, close to what is now the Georgia State University Stadium (former Olympic stadium), a little run down, with many of the signs no longer even legible. If you’re a sports or history enthusiast, it’s still worth the visit. Catch a...

Drove to Atlanta….I was finally going to see the stone that my dad purchased in 1996 with my name on it. Silly me… I did not check to see if one of the main attractions to the city was closed and there was no way to see it. After the shooting right near the park the night before where 5 teenagers were shot by other teenagers riding on scooters .. that we missed by 5 minutes. I believe that I will not EVER be back to this crime ridden city. Just know if you go to this city and you are a law abiding citizen please be off the street by 9pm for...

Not the best area in Atlanta to be by yourself...just a head's up. Lots of homeless individuals surround the tower & walk/live up & down the street approaching it. Went recently in February on a Sunday and there were beer cans & bottles everywhere at the tower, & homeless citizens sleeping underneath the tower. Sad Atlanta doesn't do a better upkeep. Personally, I'd rather visit Centennial Park near...