Fountain of Rings — Attraction in Atlanta

Kids enjoy playing in the Fountain of Rings in Centennial Park. But, I think that's true of other fountains as well.

As an adult, I didn't see much difference between it and other fountains I've seen elsewhere when I visited on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. The Olympic rings are a nice touch. But I didn't recognize the Olympic rings until I looked at the base of the fountain instead of the streams of water. A more observant person might appreciate its unique beauty and symbolism more.

I do think it is worthwhile for persons visiting downtown Atlanta to take at least a few minutes to walk through Centennial Olympic Park and to view the fountain as part of that walk. But kids will likely enjoy the fountain more than adults, even if they don't appreciate its link to the Olympics. And they might give...

Located at the south end of Centennial Olympic Park in downtown, the Fountain of Rings is a fountain, as you might expect, in the shape of the Olympic rings. It's basically a flat concrete plaza and during the warm months, jets of water shoot out of the ground in various patterns and kids (and more adults than you might think) play in it. They also do a couple of choreographed water and song shows, the ones at night also incorporating lights. If you're visiting the city with family you're probably going to be right by it anyway since it's located in the middle of CNN, the College Football Hall of Fame, the Georgia Aquarium, and World of Coke so adding this to your list...

Great Park with a awesome water feature In the center of Atlanta Great food in the park

This park is amazing. This would be a great place for anything from a family outing, work out session, meditation to a romantic date. This place is ideal for cooling off during the summer because unlike other fountains you are encouraged to get in and get wet! Be sure to have a towel on standby and if you don't no worries you can walk through the park and air...