Attractions and Places To See around Panthersville - Top 20

During my walk through downtown Atlanta, I passed Hardy Ivy Park, a small but meaningful triangular park at the intersection of Peachtree and West Peachtree Streets. The park is named after Hardy Ivy, the first European settler in the area that would later become Atlanta.

A green oasis in the heart of downtown Atlanta, created for the 1996 Olympic Games, the park is perfect for a break from sightseeing. Stroll past fountains, art installations, and skyline views. The atmosphere is vibrant, often featuring street musicians and food trucks. It's an ideal starting point for exploring the city!

Welcome to Centennial Olympic Park It's hard to believe that in 1993, this magnificent, 22-acre urban oasis was a run-down part of downtown Atlanta. Billy Payne, executive director of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG), spent hours gazing at empty lots and abandoned buildings from his nearby office balcony. He soon envisioned a beautiful gathering place for visitors and residents during the 1996 Centennial celebration and for years to come. In early 1995, the master plan for the park was unveiled, and just a few months later, a wrecking ball smashed into the Genuine Parts Company's Beck & Gregg building to mark the start of construction on Centennial Olympic Park. To finance the park's construction, ACOG sold engraved bricks to serve as pathways within the park. In the most successful program of its kind, nearly 500,000 commemorative bricks were sold. The park is much more than a legacy of the 1996 Summer Olympics and a catalyst for efforts to revitalize downtown Atlanta. Today, Centennial Olympic Park anchors a thriving entertainment and hospitality district that stimulates billions of dollars in economic impact. The park is a private venue operated and maintained by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority and receives no funding from the state.

Ponce City Market is a food hall in the historic Sears, Roebuck & Co building. There are a variety of food stalls so there is something for everyone.

Ponce City Market

The Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail is a multi-use path alongside a green space that runs through the city. With its smooth pavement and flat terrain, it's perfect for running. It's a popular route for cyclists, walkers, and runners, so you'll likely see plenty of others enjoying this pathway.

Centennial Olympic Park spans 22 acres, was built for the 1996 Summer Olympics, and is now a popular tourist destination. The park features the world's largest interactive fountain showcasing the Olympic Rings, with water shows set to music. There is a visitor center and eight 65-foot towers that are replicas of markers used by ancient Greeks. It is a fascinating park with plenty of open space, ideal if you need to stop and stretch during your run.

Ponce City Market is a hub for shopping and dining, featuring restaurants and a park on its rooftop. Inside, there is a fantastic food hall reminiscent of New York City's Chelsea Market. Situated in the historic former Sears warehouse, it is one of the most iconic brick buildings in the Southeast. Just off the Beltline Trail, it's a great spot to refuel during or after your run.