Considered the third-largest convention centre in the United States, Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) hosts at least a million visitors annually for a wide range of sports and entertainment events. The centre sits in a prime location in downtown Atlanta and includes world-renowned venues, such as the College Football Hall of Fame and Centennial Olympic Park.
The GWCC spreads across three buildings and features 12 exhibit halls, two ballrooms and more than 100 meeting rooms in addition to the Sidney Marcus auditorium. Browse the gift shops, eateries and coffee shops or visit the printing centres or concierge desk.
Centrepiece attractions include the Fountain of Rings in Centennial Olympic Park. The interactive fountain showcases the Olympic Ring, where kids are encouraged to play in the water jets or splash in the zero-depth pool. Art enthusiasts can visit the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to admire its original murals, sculptures and mixed-media installations.
Getting there
The GWCC is located on Andrew Young International Boulevard NW, next to CNN Center. There’s ample parking near the GWCC, while Atlanta’s MARTA bus and rail system services the area with two stations.